Questions we asked our staff so you can get to know them better…
McKenzie- Hair Stylist/ Owner
Where are you from? I am from Wyoming, MN.
How long have you been in your profession? I’ve been a Cosmetologist since 1999 and an owner of the salon since 2007.
What do you most love about your career or training you’ve had? I went to school at the Aveda Institute and love doing fun haircuts, and lots of colors of all sorts from balayage’s to all over colors to blonde foils! I also love meeting new people and helping them to feel their best!
Sing or dance? Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? I don’t love ice cream, but Cake Batter is what I would pick.
Type of music you listen to? 80’s to current music, or all types except Country really.
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Beach!
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Sue- Hair Stylist
Where are you from? Forest Lake, MN.
How long have you been in your profession? I’ve been doing hair since 1971.
What do you most love about your career? I love the relationships I have had the pleasure developing over the years. They truly mean the world to me.
Sing or Dance? Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Cedar Crest Pirates Bounty
Type of music you listen to? Country, Pop & Oldies
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Camping at a Beach
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Kelli- Hair Stylist
Where are you from? Centerville, MN.
How long have you been in your profession? I have been a Hair Stylist since 2008.
What do you most love about your career? I love meeting new people, getting to build relationships with my clients and making them look and feel amazing. The flexibility and variety of doing/learning new techniques is also very fun!
Sing or Dance? Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Cake batter with sprinkles!
Type of music you listen to? Pop and country, but mostly Taylor Swift!
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Beach!
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Anne- Hair Stylist/ Eyelash Technician
Where are you from? I am from St. Louis Park, MN.
How long have you been in your profession? I have been a Hair Stylist since 2013.
What do you most love about your career? I love getting to know my clients and love going to hair shows.
Sing or Dance? Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Mint chocolate chip
Type of music you listen to? I like all music, depends on my mood
Vacation Beach or Cabin? Love both
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Brittany- Guest Services
Where are you from? I am from Wyoming, MN.
How long have you been in your profession? I’ve been a Receptionist here since 2016!
What do you most love about being at the salon? I love our team!
Sing or Dance? Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Moose Tracks
Type of music you listen to? Country
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Beach
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Joy- Independent Hair Stylist
Where are you from? I am from the North Branch, Stacy area.
How long have you been in your profession? I’ve been a Stylist/Cosmetologist since 2002/2003.
What do you most love about your career? The best thing I love about my career is making my guest, feel and look great and getting to know them over the years. I wouldn’t still be doing this if it wasn’t for them. I love doing colors, foils, balayages, the most, and figuring out the perfect colors for their personality or lifestyle after getting to know them a bit.
Sing or Dance? I may sing or dance, but only on rare special occasions (or in my own space when no one is around.)
Favorite ice cream flavor? Not sure, maybe extra dark chocolate with almonds.
Type of music you listen to? I listen to all types of music all over the spectrum. It depends on what mood I am in and what season it is.
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Both I love being outdoors and exploring, I would go anywhere in the world given the opportunity or just relax in my own space too!
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Keri- Independent Hair Stylist
Where are you from? I am from Wyoming, MN.
How long have you been in your profession? I have been a Hair Stylist too long, or since 1994.
What do you most love about your career? I love making clients happy!
Sing or Dance? Neither
Favorite ice cream flavor? No, I do not like ice cream
Type of music you listen to? I like no music, just peace and quiet.
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Neither, but if I have to choose cabin I guess.
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Sonya- Hair Stylist
Where are you from? I am from Owatonna, MN.
How long have you been in your profession? I’ve been a Hair Stylist since 2008.
What do you most love about your career? I love knowing how to do a variety of styles!
Sing or Dance? Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Cookies and cream
Type of music you listen to? Reggae, but Rock mostly
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Cabin
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Rio- Guest Services
Where are you from? I am from Wyoming, MN.
How long have you been at the salon? I have been a Receptionist since 2022.
What do you love most about the salon? I love to meet and talk with new people.
Sing or Dance? That is so hard, I love both.
Favorite ice cream flavor? Cookie dough
Type of music you listen to? Whatever is on the radio
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Beach
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Haylee- Advanced Esthetician/Eyelash Technician
Where are you from? I am from Princeton, MN.
How long have you been an Esthetician? I graduated from the Aveda Institute in 2023 and now have completed my Advanced Esthetics Program too! Excited to share my knowledge!
What do you love most about your career? I love most about my career is that I am able to meet new people and make them feel more confident.
Sing or Dance? Sing (or neither one really.)
Favorite ice cream flavor? Strawberry
Type of music you listen to? I listen to a little of everything, but my favorites are Country, Rap and R&B.
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Beach
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Nicole- Independent Medical Aesthetician
with Beauties Med Spa
Where are you from? I am from East Bethel.
How long have you been an Aesthetician? I’ve spent the past 10 years in the fast-paced world of healthcare as a Registered Nurse, where I’ve gained invaluable experience caring for others. More recently, I’ve followed my passion for beauty and wellness into the world of aesthetics- combining my medical background with a love for helping people look and feel their best.
What do you love most about your career? What I love most about working in the Med Spa world, especially with Botox, is the incredible confidence boost it gives my clients. There’s something truly rewarding about helping people shine from the inside out. Combining my medical background with aesthetics lets me offer safe, effective treatments with real, visible results- and seeing those happy, confident smiles is everything.
Sing or Dance? Both, but I should not be allowed to do either!
Favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, not up for debate.
Type of music you listen to? Country with a little bit of everything.
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Cabin on the beach :)
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Olivia- Guest Services
Where are you from? I am from Wyoming, MN.
How long have you been a Receptionist? I have been a Receptionist since June of 2025.
What do you most love about the salon? I am new as a Receptionist, but I love the environment and meeting and talking to new people.
Sing or Dance? I would pick dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Cookie dough
Type of music you listen to? I listen to a mix of everything
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Cabin on the beach
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Raleigh- Guest Services
Where are you from? I am from Wyoming, MN.
How long have you been a Receptionist? I have been a Receptionist since July of 2025.
What do you most love about the salon? The smell!
Sing or Dance? Both
Favorite ice cream flavor? Cookies and Cream
Type of music you listen to? All
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Beach
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Claire- Esthetician/Eyelash Technician
Where are you from? I am from Scandia, MN.
How long have you been an Esthetician? I have been an Esthetician since September of 2025.
What do you love most about your career? I love making people feel beautiful in their skin and enhance their natural beauty.
Sing or Dance? Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Strawberry Cheesecake
Type of music you listen to? Country, Rock and R&B
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? BOTH!
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Jasmine- Hair Stylist
Where are you from? I am from Scandia.
How long have you been a Hair Stylist? I graduated from The Salon Professional Academy Maplewood and have been doing hair for a little while.
What do you love most about your career? I love most about this career is making people feel there best and more confident.
Sing or Dance? Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Oreo
Type of music you listen to? Country and rock
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? I like both
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Delilah- Guest Services
Where are you from? I am from Wyoming.
How long have you been at the salon? I’ve been a Receptionist since 2026.
What do you most love about the salon? There are a lot of different services offered.
Sing or Dance? I think dance.
Favorite ice cream flavor? My favorite flavor is chocolate.
Type of music you listen to? Country mostly.
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Beach.
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Stephanie- Guest Services
Where are you from? I am from Stacy, MN
How long have you been at the salon? I’ve been a Receptionist since September of 2026.
What do you most love about the salon? The salon is calm and inviting.
Sing or Dance Sing and Dance
Favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate
Type of music you listen to? Country and Rock
Vacation: Beach or Cabin? Love both the beach and cabin
