Meet Our Staff

JoeAnn

- Master 4 Stylist

Education: Northwest College of Hair Design, Graduated with Honors, 5+ years of continued AVEDA Education.  

Specialties: Thick, curly and textured hair  

Hobbies: Adventures with my three kids 

Fun Fact: Fueled by caffeine and sarcasm 

From: Oregonian for 24 years

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Desiree

- Master 3 Stylist / Facial Waxing

Education: Northwest College of Hair Design Top in Class / Beyond Balayage / Hair Color Systems and Solutions / Product Knowledge / Deep / Ongoing education with Aveda, I'm always looknig for innovative techniques for my guests.

Specialties: Curly texture cuts / Fine cuts / Creative colors . . .balayage / Re-texturizing hair . . .i.e. straightening services.

Hobbies: Kayaking, hiking and playing with my grandkids 
 
Fun Fact: I have 7 grandkids and 2 dogs 

From: I grew up in the hollywood district of Portland and have lived in Oregon for all of my life and raised my daughters here! 

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Marisa

- Master 2 Stylist 

Education: Aveda Institute in Ann Arbor, MI

Specialties:   Balayage / short cuts / men's cuts  (I like everything though!)

Hobbies:  Hiking / Dancing / Watching Movies
 
Fun Fact: I have an identical twin sister
 
From: Canton, MI

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Katherine

- Senior Stylist

Education: Aveda / Redken / Sebastian / Jingles of London 

Specialties: Cutting / Styling 

Hobbies: Cooking / Acrylic Paint / Making Jewelry 
 
Fun Fact: Not good with computers:) 
 
From: Scottsdale, Arizona

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Tanya

- Junior Stylist

Education: Paul Mitchell Cosmetology of Portland

Specialties: Curly cuts, bobs, fades. Likes to do highlights & balayage. 

Hobbies:  Hiking, biking, rock climbing, swimming, as well as going out with friends, karaoke, online shopping & learning new makeup trends. 

Fun Fact: Did dance for 15 years and performed in Drum Corps international at Lucas Oil Stadium

From:  California

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Desi

- Junior Stylist

Education: Beau Monde Academy of Barbering and Cosmetology 
 
Specialties: Whether you are looking for an updo style, adding in layers, pixie or a men's cut, I'm your gal!  I also love fashion color dimensioning.
 
Hobbies: Love kick boxing, cooking, antique shopping, reading (anything, especially murder mysteries) and spending time with my family.
 
Fun Fact: Vintage hair and make up are my jam!   

From:  Born in California and raised in Oregon.  

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Taylor

- Junior Stylist

Education: Paul Mitchell

Specialties: Blonding, Grey blending, dimensional brunettes, bobs and updos 

Hobbies: Hiking, paddle boarding with my dog, reading and grabbing a cup of coffee

Fun Fact:  

From: SAC born and raised

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Spa

Karyn

- Massage Therapist

Education: East West College of Healing Arts / Stress-Fix Massage / AVEDA Body Wraps / Hot Stone / Aromatherapy / Reflexology / 
 
Specialties: Relaxing and therapeutic massage / Swedish / Deep Tissue / Pre-Natal 
 
Hobbies: Painting, quilting and cosplay 
 
Fun Fact: A deep and abiding love for all things geeky!!! 

From: Born in Fargo, ND and raised in Hillsboro, OR

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https://mysalon.biz/newbeginningsalonspa/karyn

Izzy

- Esthetician 

Education: Coconino College in Arizona / Summit Salon Academy

Specialties: Facials / Body waxing 

Hobbies: Painting / reading / going for walks on the beach

Fun Fact: I like to tattoo 

From: Minnesota

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https://mysalon.biz/newbeginningsalonspa/izzy

Guest Relations

Roxy

- Guest Relations

Education: Cosmetology School

Specialties: Customer Service

Hobbies: Exploring new places, watching TV shows and cuddling with my dog.

Fun Fact: I enlisted into the army at age 17 

From: Long Beach, California and born in El Salvador

Haylie

- Guest Relations

Education: Liberty High School

Specialties: Customer Service

Hobbies: MotorSports

Fun Fact:

From: Hillsboro, Oregon