Management

Greg Hazelton, Owner & Stylist

Owner and Stylist
Licensed: 1977
Joined Salon: 1984
Specialties: Hair Cutting
Training:
Regional Aveda Educator
Aveda Purefessional-Haircutting
Vidal Sassoon London Academy
Aveda London Academy
TSA Member

Secret to Success:
I enjoy my work.

Karen Hazelton, Owner & Stylist

Owner and Stylist
Licensed: 1974
Joined Salon: 1974
Specialties: Haircutting, Hair Color, Brazilian Keratin Treatments, Permanent Waving, Color, etc. - All Hair Services
Training:
Extensive Training both in USA & Abroad:
Haircutting:
Vidal Sassoon - London, England
Brian Drum - Edinborough, Scotland
Anthony Mascola
Michael Victor/Robin Barker - Toronto, Canada
Aveda Permanent Wave Professional (2 yrs)
David Adams
Aveda London Academy (hair color)
John Dellaria - New York
*Backstage hair/wig work for Broadway Productions as well as local productions
Former Aveda Perm Purefessional
Bumble & Bumble - New York
La Coupe - Montreal
Don & Jamison Shaw - Atlanta
American Crew Menswork

Secret to Success:
I absolutely love doing hair...still. All aspects - making guests happy and solving their challenges, helping them feel and look beautiful. Love executing good clean haircuts, creating avant garde - one of my favoirites! This business is so exciting and stimulating, and I am blessed to work with this amazing team of people - day in and day out, from the top V40 of the ladder, the 1st rung - this team is second to none and they are inspiring to me.

Jill Gears, Manager

Manager
Licensed: 1977
Joined Salon: 1991
Training:
Aveda Business Classes
Fredric's Business & Salon
Management Classes
Owens Community College
Aveda Retailing Class
Aveda Congress
Fredric's/Aveda Mid-America Tours

Secret to Success:
I love people & enjoy working with numbers.

Linda Biniker, Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager
Joined Salon: 2006
Training:
Aveda Product Knowledge

Secret to Success:
We are a team working together making sure each client feels special from the time they walk through our doors until they leave.


Front Desk

Lindsay Wagner, Receptionist

Receptionist
Licensed: 2006
Joined Salon: 2006
Specialties: Booking appointments at a time that is convenient for the client.
Training:
Aveda Product Knowledge

Secret to Success:
I know the colorist and stylists' talents well and I am better able to match new and existing clients with the right professional for the results they are looking to achieve. I'm very personable. I enjoy meeting and getting to know our clients through return visits. I'm a licensed cosmetologist and am happy to answer questions you call in with.

Samantha Clark, Receptionist

Receptionist
Joined Salon: 2010

Kimberly Michalak, Receptionist & Marketing Intern

Receptionist and Marketing Intern
Joined Salon: 2005

Cat Crites, Receptionist

Receptionist
Joined Salon: 2010
Specialties: Booking appointments for clients, greeting clients
Training:
Salonbiz training
Aveda Product Knowledge

Secret to Success:
I enjoy seeing happy customers entering and exiting the salon. I love to see returning clients!

Danielle Sackman, Receptionist

Receptionist
Joined Salon: 2011

Samantha Bettinger, Receptionist

Receptionist
Joined Salon: 2010
Secret to Success:
Managing my time and staying focused.

Traci Lineback, Receptionist

Receptionist
Joined Salon: 2011
Specialties:
Scheduling and organizing

Secret to Success:
I am very friendly and love people.  I try my best to make everyone who walks in our doors feel as welcome as possible and have a wonderful experience in our salon!

Demi Moschetti, Receptionist

Receptionist
Joined Salon: 2011
Secret to Success:
I enjoy getting along with the clients so they remember me as their favorite receptionist!

Chelsea Petrillo, Receptionist

Receptionist
Joined Salon: 2011
Specialties:
My specialties are working well with customers to help them get exactly what they need.
Training:
My previous jobs have helped me to be comfortable with customer service.

Secret to Success:
I am always smiling.  Also knowing that there is always a way to relate to customers so they know they are important.

Brigitte Sexton, Receptionist

Receptionist
Joined Salon: 2011

Stylists

Greg Hazelton, Stylist & Owner

Owner and Stylist
Licensed: 1977
Joined Salon: 1984
Specialties: Hair Cutting
Training:
Regional Aveda Educator
Aveda Purefessional-Haircutting
Vidal Sassoon London Academy
Aveda London Academy
TSA Member

Secret to Success:
I enjoy my work.

Karen Hazelton, Stylist & Owner

Owner and Stylist
Licensed: 1974
Joined Salon: 1974
Specialties: Haircutting, Hair Color, Brazilian Keratin Treatments, Permanent Waving, Color, etc. - All Hair Services
Training:
Extensive Training both in USA & Abroad:
Haircutting:
Vidal Sassoon - London, England
Brian Drum - Edinborough, Scotland
Anthony Mascola
Michael Victor/Robin Barker - Toronto, Canada
Aveda Permanent Wave Professional (2 yrs)
David Adams
Aveda London Academy (hair color)
John Dellaria - New York
*Backstage hair/wig work for Broadway Productions as well as local productions
Former Aveda Perm Purefessional
Bumble & Bumble - New York
La Coupe - Montreal
Don & Jamison Shaw - Atlanta
American Crew Menswork

Secret to Success:
I absolutely love doing hair...still. All aspects - making guests happy and solving their challenges, helping them feel and look beautiful. Love executing good clean haircuts, creating avant garde - one of my favoirites! This business is so exciting and stimulating, and I am blessed to work with this amazing team of people - day in and day out, from the top V40 of the ladder, the 1st rung - this team is second to none and they are inspiring to me.

Gina Metcalf, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 1983
Joined Salon: 1984
Specialties: Cutting, Color, Perm, Style, Updo's, Stress Relieving Treatment
Training:
Amy Collin's Fool Proof updoing seminar
Aveda Mid America
Aveda Haircutting classes
Aveda Hair Color classes
Ohio Instructor licensed
Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture

Secret to Success:
I have been with Salon Hazelton for quite a while. I am experienced in my profession and enjoy what I do. I will always take my time with clients and make them feel welcome in my chair. I look forward to meeting new clients and helping them improve or maintain their look.

Angela Conti-Smith, Stylist, Color Tech and Lead Make Up Artist

Stylist, Color Tech, Lead Make Up Artist and Aveda Make Up Purefessional
Licensed: 1991
Joined Salon: 1991
Specialties: I specialize in providing my guests with fun and inspired Haircuts, and Haircolor and Make-up.
Training:
Aveda Makeup Purefessional since 1993, which requires twice yearly training & inspiration from the industry's top professionals
Presented at local, regional & international Aveda shows
Member of the creative team for Aveda's 2008 Fall Collection Raw Beauty
NY Fashion Week makeup artist

Secret to Success:
I enjoy working with each guest to provide them with unique and personalized service!

Carrie Keeler, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 1993
Joined Salon: 1996
Specialties: Haircutting, Perms, Styles, Updos & Color
Training:
Pivot Point Academy-Hair Extension
Crew Menswork I
Aveda Product Knowledge
Hairdressing w/ Cindy Wadsworth
Hairdressing w/ Vivienne Mackinder
Masters Haircutting w/ Gina Derry

Secret to Success:
I love people, I love to make people beautiful & happy by being creative.

Jennifer Daniels, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 1999
Joined Salon: 1999
Specialties: Haircutting & Chemical Services
Training:
Douglas J. Aveda Institute
In-salon Advanced Training

Secret to Success:
I am a good listener, enjoy helping others & enjoy people.

Lindsay Johnson, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 2002
Joined Salon: 2002
Specialties: Haircutting, Perms, Styles, & Color Services
Training:
Ohio State School of Cosmetology - Columbus, Ohio
In-salon Advanced Training

Secret to Success:
I Love what I do, working well with clients, and being friendly.

Jennifer Klepper, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 2003
Joined Salon: 2003
Specialties: Haircutting, Perming, Styling, and Special Occasion Styles
Training:
Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture
Aveda Product Knowledge
Ken Novak Haircutting

Aveda Haircutting Courses
Aveda Color Systems
Aveda Mid America
Secret to Success:
I enjoy coming to work every day. Being able to work with people and make each person have an enjoyable experience.

Michelle Tipton, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 2005
Joined Salon: 1999
Specialties: Haircutting
Training:
Performance Aveda
Aveda Mid-America
Aveda Master Jam

Secret to Success:
Enjoying my job and listening to and respecting clients.

Amanda Nowaczyk, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 2006
Joined Salon: 2008
Specialties: Haircutting
Training:
Douglas J. Aveda Institute
In-salon Advanced Training
Secret to Success:
I enjoy what I do and I love meeting new people.

Diana H. Delffs, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 1975
Joined Salon: 2008
Specialties: Haircutting and Chemical Services - especially Color and Makeup
Training:
Whitmer Vocational
Sebastian
Bumble & Bumble
AlphaParf
Helix Training
Men's Hair Pieces-Cleaning, Replacing, and Trimming
Bibo Cosmetics, Graham Webb

Secret to Success:
Listen to customers and help solve hair issues.

Nikki Levy, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 2007
Joined Salon: 2007
Specialties: ?
Training:
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Secret to Success:
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Giselle Copeland, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 2001
Joined Salon: 2009
Specialties: Haircutting, Chemical Services, Bridal Styling
Training:
Aveda Product Knowledge
Men's DNA

Secret to Success:
I have a very outgoing personality and I enjoy making people feel good by listening to them, and sharing with them. I give all my clients my fullest attention and give them exactly what they want and need.

Jessica DeWitte, Stylist & Color Tech

Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 2008
Joined Salon: 2008
Specialties: Haircutting, Facial Hair Removal, Brazilian Keratin Treatment, Brazilian Blowout, Permanent Waving, Special Occasion Styling
Training:
Haircutting
Brazilian Keratin Treatment
Brazilian Blowout
The Salon Professional Academy
Aveda Haircutting

In-salon Advanced Training

Secret to Success:
I am a people person who is very passionate about my work. I am always striving to please my clients in any way possible. I love cutting and giving someone the right look.

Brittany McLargin, Stylist & Esthetician

Stylist & Esthetician
Licensed: 2008
Joined Salon: 2008
Specialties: Haircutting and Chemical services, Hair Removal, and Skin Services
Training:
Toledo Academy of Beauty
Aveda Product Knowledge
In-salon Advanced Training
Aveda Skinwise I
Gigi/Clean and Easy Body Waxing

Secret to Success:
The reason I am successful has a lot to do with the fact that I love to make my clients happy. I am a talented and caring stylist that will help you to look your best and feel great when you leave. With my product knowledge, I know what will work best for your hair type. I love people and I am all about making my clients feel like family. You know, like the good kind of the family you enjoy seeing. :)

Alison Letherby, Junior Stylist & Color Tech

Junior Stylist and Color Tech
Licensed: 2008
Joined Salon: 2010
Specialties: Haircutting & Styling
Training:
Douglas J. Aveda Institute
The Salon Professional Academy
Michael Cole Seminars
Aveda Product Knowledge
In-salon Advanced Training

Secret to Success:
I am successful in my career as a cosmetologist because I strive to make my clients feel comfortable from the moment they enter the glass doors of the salon, to the time they leave with a look they truly enjoy. I have a modern, edgy flair to my work and love to make people feel excited about their appearance. I love to work with people and help make their experience here at Salon Hazelton and Flux, a pleasurable one.

Mari Hodge, Stylist's Assistant & Junior Stylist

Stylist's Assistant & Junior Stylist
Licensed: 2008
Joined Salon: 2008
Specialties: Hair Cutting and Styling
Training:
Douglas J. Aveda Institute

The Salon Professional Academy
Michael Cole Seminars
Aveda Product Knowledge
In-salon Advanced Training

Secret to Success:
Being part of an Aveda Concept Salon gives me the opportunity to meet new and exciting people. I am inspired by the talented professionals I surround myself with on a daily basis. I work hard to help meet clients' needs and keep them happy, returning customers. I am dedicated and working hard to become a true artist in this exciting industry.

Sarah Sandford, Stylist's Assistant

Stylist's Assistant
Licensed: 2010
Joined Salon: 2010
Training:
Douglas J. Aveda Institute
Aveda Congress Artist
Aveda Excellence Award
In-salon Advanced Training

Candice Gacik, Stylist's Assistant

Stylist's Assistant
Licensed: 2011
Joined Salon: 2011
Specialties: Haircutting
Training:
Regency Beauty Institute
In-salon Advanced Training
Secret to Success:
I love meeting and talking to people.  I love what I do. I am very dependable and I love to help others.

Michael Brannam, Aveda Salon Mentor & Colorist's Assistant

Aveda Salon Mentor & Colorist's Assistant
Licensed: 2011
Joined Salon: 2011
Specialties: Color and Retailing
Training:
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee

Aveda Benchmarking for Success
Aveda Rituals of Retention
SalonBiz Training
Color Melting & Balayage
Aveda Productivity
In-salon Advanced Training

Secret to Success:
I'm doing what I love and love what I do!

Specialists


Sandi Kosinski, Board Certified Color Specialist

Board Certified Color Specialist
Licensed: 1974 (manager & instructor)
Joined Salon: 1988
Specialties: Color
Training:
American Board Certified Colorist
Aveda in-salon color coach (former Purefessional)

Secret to Success:
I love what I do-no two people are ever the same. My many years of experience help me to home in on my clients wants & needs more effectively and efficiently. I also think it doesn’t hurt that I’m fast at what I do.

Angela Conti-Smith, Lead Make Up Artist, Stylist & Color Tech

Lead Make up Artist, Stylist, Color Tech ,and Aveda Make Up Purefessional
Licensed: 1991
Joined Salon: 1991
Specialties: I specialize in providing my guests with fun and inspired Haircuts, and Haircolor and Make-up.
Training:
Aveda Makeup Purefessional since 1993, which requires twice yearly training & inspiration from the industry's top professionals
Presented at local, regional & international Aveda shows
Member of the creative team for Aveda's 2008 Fall Collection Raw Beauty
NY Fashion Week makeup artist

Secret to Success:
I enjoy working with each guest to provide them with unique and personalized service!

Jeannie Smith, Board Certified Color Specialist

Board Certified Color Specialist
Licensed: 1997
Joined Salon: 1997
Specialties: Color and Extensions
Training:
Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture
American Board Certified Haircolorist
Aveda Congress
Hair Color USA
Member of International Haircolor Exchange
Beaute Craft hair show
Training with Aveda global Colorist/Educators
Klix Hair Extensions Certified Klixtensionist
Platinum Seamless Extenstions Certified

Secret to Success:
I am dependable & want to please clients. I am always furthering my education.

Nicole Cascadden, Color Specialist

Color Specialist
Licensed: 2002
Joined Salon: 2002
Specialties: Hair Coloring and Extensions
Training:
Aveda Hair Coloring

Klix Extensions

Platinum Seamless Extensions

Secret to Success:
I have a lot of energy and put that into everything I do.

Valerie Vandall-Mercer, Board Certified Color Specialist

Board Certified Color Specialist
Licensed: 2003
Joined Salon: 2003
Specialties: Color & Brazilian Keratin Treatments
Training:
Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture
Aveda Mid America
Aveda In-Salon Coach
Aveda Master Jam - London Academy
American Board Certified Hair Colorists
America Midwest Beauty Show
Aveda color training w/ global educators

Secret to Success:
I feel as though my communication skills have lead me to being a successful colorist. I enjoy meeting new people and giving them the color that exceeds their epectation. I stay current with trends, which allows me to offer clients different options. I take pride in my work and value every client that sits in my chair.

Brittany McLargin, Esthetician & Stylist

Esthetician and Stylist
Licensed: 2008
Joined Salon: 2008
Specialties: Haircutting and Chemical Services, Hair Removal, and Skin Services
Training:
Toledo Academy of Beauty
Aveda Product Knowledge
In-salon Advanced Training
Aveda Skinwise I
Gigi/Clean and Easy Body Waxing

Secret to Success:
The reason I am successful has a lot to do with the fact that I love to make my clients happy. I am a talented and caring stylist that will help you to look your best and feel great when you leave. With my product knowledge, I know what will work best for your hair type. I love people and I am all about making my clients feel like family. You know, like the good kind of the family you enjoy seeing. :)