AJ
Creative by nature, AJ’s passion is making people feel beautiful. With an impressive resume she specializes in color and up-dos, yet carries confidence in all services. Her technical work is something to be proud of and AJ really listens and customizes her trade to the needs of each client.
Michelle
A desire to learn the latest, most innovative
techniques is what makes Michelle an expert at cutting and
styling all hair types. With over 11 years of experience
and training with world renowned stylists, Michelle’s precision,
creativity and technique is apparent in her work. One
of Michelle’s passions is hair extensions and Keratin straightening
treatments. Every client in Michelle’s chair experiences
the same great attention to detail and leaves feeling pampered
and wonderful…
Andrea
With 5 years experience in the beauty industry,
Andrea loves the many aspects of hair styling, cutting and
coloring. She believes that the key to a great style is an
informative consultation that benefits her clients’ needs
and lifestyle.
Jerry
A master stylist with over 8 years in the
hair and beauty industry, he is a master of cutting and styling.
Jerry loves to cut short and long hair. He is well versed
in Keratin smoothing treatments as well as the popular Brazilian
blowout. Jerry has worked several fashion shows and endless
photo shoots ranging from simple looks to avant-garde fantasy
themes using hair ornamentation. Regardless of the hair type,
Jerry can confidently create your next show stopping look.
Erin
Always seeking further education, Erin has been in the industry for over 4 years. She has taken several continuing education classes including Aveda, Keratase, Lorel, and Wella. Being a hair stylist has been a lifelong passion of Erin’s. She believes that the experience her guests receive is just as important as the service she is providing.
Ellie
Specializing in Wella hair color and cutting
techniques, Ellie loves new projects and learning all she
can to benefit her client’s needs.
Francesca
With over 20 years in the industry, Francesca’s
passion for her craft has not diminished. She still feels
strongly that the key to success is listening to her client
to ensure her guest gets the exact results they are requesting.
Francesca is a master at creating natural looking highlights.
She is a confident stylist that loves to style all hair types.
Margaret
Specializing in men, women and children’s
haircuts, Margaret also enjoys giving clients the highly sought
after natural looking color service. She regularly attends
advanced educational classes to stay up to date with all of
the current trends. Margaret loves to style all hair types.
Proud of her industry career, Margaret has over 18 years experience.
She proudly calls Thomas West Salon her home away from home.
Angela
As a senior fashion stylist with over 20
years of experience not only as a stylist, but also as a colorist
and make-up artist, Angela has made being well trained her
passion. She feels that if she is well trained she can pass
that knowledge and passion on to her clients. She has completed
the rigorous curriculum of an Aveda Concepts Salon and she
has trained under Frederic Fekkai, Redken and Aveda. Angela
also worked for 11 years with the industry renowned Gordon
of J. Gordon Designs.
Melissa
Specializing in wedding and special occasion
hair, but most of all Melissa enjoys extensions. She is certified
with Great Length Extensions. Working in the hair industry
for over 12 years, Melissa loves providing with her clients
with show stopping hair.
Alexis
Specializing in transformation, Alexis has a passion for changing the outlook, self-image, and perspective of everyone that sits in her chair. Often called a perfectionist, Alexis has 10 years of experience creating an appealing look that will leave you feeling desirable and satisfied. Her specialties are color, precision cutting and ethnic color.
Sherri
Bringing over 7 years’ experience specializing in eyebrows, Sherri also specializes in make-up. She has over 7 years as a make-up artist. Sherrie likes to recreate the natural beauty of old Hollywood glam. She works with Valerie Beverly Hills make-up line, which she also retails. Sherri was trained under and worked with celebrity eyebrow and make-up artist Valerie of Beverly Hills and she is Candy Spelling’s Chicago freelance make-up artist.
Jill
Before Jill began working in a salon, she went through an in depth training program for 2 years to master hair coloring and cutting. Training has been a passion for her. Jill also made sure that she had mastered the art of hair extensions. Jill is currently certified with 2 different extension companies.
Masouda
Boasting over 13 years in the industry, Masouda
has become a master of the trendy short styles. She loves
to give her cuts an edge by utilizing her razor cutting skills.
Short hair is her specialty and she loves to create fun short
cuts for her clients.
Dayna
Having been a stylist for over 13 years,
she was trained exclusively in cutting and styling. Dayna’s
clientele consists of women with curly hair and men. She specializes
in Japanese Straightening and the Brazilian Keratin Treatment
that she has been doing for 5 years. Dayna’s passion is
still styling hair and her clients can see it in her services.
Jana
With over 15 years in the industry, Jana
is a master at creating the elusive “perfect blonde” color.
She is constantly stressing that communication is huge and
makes sure that her guest gets exactly what they asked for.
She keeps up with the latest trends by attending continuing
education classes with Aveda and Goldwell color.
Alison
With over 7 years experience in the industry,
Alison began her career at the Douglas J. Aveda Institute.
She has had the opportunity for advanced cutting with Vidal
Sassoon and Bumble & Bumble. Alison is well versed in
color, formal hairstyling and specializes and is certified
in the Brazilian Keratin Treatment. Most importantly, Alison
is very attentive to her clients’ needs regarding their
face shape, hair texture and lifestyle. She is passionate
about her work and prides herself on giving excellent customer
service through her personable demeanor.
Danielle
During Danielle’s 4 years as a stylist
and colorist, she has been trained at Bumble and Bumble, Wella,
Aveda, and Redken. She consistently keeps up with continuing
education in order to provide her clients with the best service
possible. Danielle would love to help you enhance your color
and style.
Debbie
As a master colorist and stylist, Debbie
has been creating looks in Chicago for over 15 years. She
specializes in consulting with her guests and creating an
overall look that will accentuate their hair texture, face
shape, skin tone and lifestyle. Through Debbie’s years in
the beauty industry, she has trained with some of the industry
leaders, enabling her to create her own fusion and giving
her guests amazing hair.
Lira
With over 12 years experience as a master
stylist and colorist, Lira meets her clients’ expectations
by being both a consultant and hair designer. She specializes
in cutting, coloring, updos, extensions and many other hair
treatments including Keratin treatments. Hair styling is
not just her career but it is her passion and talent. Every
client is special and unique, and she does her best to shape
their hair and color to complement their face, personality
and style. Lira loves keeping up with the new styles and
trends through continuing education and working with some
of the industry leaders. Lira’s top priority is to make
her clients feel beautiful, “There is no greater feeling!”
Edit
Edit is the go to nail tech in
the city. We are very excited to have her back in our salon,
try her and you will see why! Not only will your polish last,
(unheard of, we know...) but she specializes in 2 week manicures,
minx designs and the sweetest nail designs in the city!
Cody
With 5 years of experience in the industry and having a natural artistic side to him, Cody has a great passion for creativity. He specializes and expresses his artistic side through haircuts, coloring and updo’s. Although being creative is in his nature, there is always a consultation before starting any service to ensure great quality and happiness with every client that leaves his chair.
Cosmina
Cosmina is a naturally gifted stylist with over 10 years of professional salon experience. She has an advanced educational background with industry leaders including Vidal Sassoon and Aveda. Cosmina specializes in color, styling and cutting. Cosmina has worked behind the scenes on many fashion shows, photo shoots and weddings. Her clients have boasted that she does the best blondes in town!
Kwame
Kwame is a stylist that builds his business through advanced education and creating a strong professional relationship with his clients. With six years of diverse experience ranging from mens barbering techniques to advanced hair sculpture.
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