Welcome New Members! Kate Byrnes, Tomorrows, a salon, Rocky River, OH
With over 15 years of experience in men’s and women’s hair replacement, Kate is so excited to keep learning and growing her business and salon. She’s co-owner of a large, upscale salon in Rocky River Ohio where she and her team offer full custom systems to meet every clients needs. She is a national educator for Hattori Hanzo Shears and loves traveling to teach other stylists on how to appropriately cut and blend hair additions. “Seeing what hair can give to someone is truly amazing. I love that I get to make a difference in someone’s life and make them smile. Being able to provide that is such a great service.”
Amy Gray, AMG Hair Design + Restoration, Ft. Collins, CO
Amy is an AMCA Certified Trichologist/Hair Loss Practitioner and specializes in hair loss prevention and restoration, custom hair design including wigs and top-pieces. Gray, a full tuition scholarship recipient and 1995 graduate of Vogue College of Cosmetology, has practiced the art of hair design ever since graduation. In her 25 years working behind the chair as a stylist she discovered various scalp anomalies that always interested her. That interest turned to passion and led her down the path to multiple certifications in hair loss, becoming an AMCA board certified Trichologist in May 2019.
Karen Hill Gray, The Salon & Spa Sanctuary
As the Proprietress/CEO of a full service salon, offering beauty, barber, facial, lash, wax and nail services, I particularly enjoy specializing in hair extensions, wigs and hair replacement systems. My passion is to provide hair loss solutions to clients who are either in the active stage of losing their hair or who have already loss their hair. We cater to all ethnicities. Our mission is to provide the highest level of customer service by building lasting relationships and promoting a positive, friendly, relaxing environment and experience that ensures a great lasting impression.
Reba Kennedy,Reba’s Hair Designs, Greensboro NC
I have been in the beauty business for 40 years. I love helping people with hair loss by offering Trichology Treatments or non Surgical Hair Replacement. I’ve been a educator for an international hair care company.
Yelena Kovalkova New Look By Lena, Toms River, NJ
I originally came from Russia. I began my career as a hairstylist prior to coming to the United States. After working in a salon in the US I was introduced to the hair replacement industry. This inspired me to help people with their hair loss due to a variety of conditions. I have specialized in hair replacement for 25 years. I have owned and operate my salon for 18 years. My services include basic haircuts, coloring, styling and servicing non-surgical hair replacement. 28
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Wade Menendez The W Hair Loft, Glen Burnie, MD
Wade Menendez, is a Master Barber, Hair Unit Pioneer and Published Author specializing in hair care. In 2011 He opened his first barber salon “The W Hair Loft” and now owns three locations between Maryland and Atlanta. All three locations are known for specializing in Hair Replacement. Wade has been recognized nationally and internationally for his exceptional skills providing hair installations for men and women dealing with hair loss. Wade finds joy in helping people gain their confidence back. He believes strongly that if you look good, you feel good.
Heather Scott, Pretty Wigs to You, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Heather has had alopecia areata since the age of 3. She has first hand experience covering up hair loss as she has spent most of her life doing so. She is the owner of her online wig boutique where she exclusively sells Jon Renau Wigs and toppers for women and children.. Heathers’ goal is to help those going through medical hair loss by helping normalize wig wearing!
Patti Wilkinson A-List Wig Salon, Overland Park, KS Lisa Gale Van Valkenburg Asante Salon, Redmond, WA Cheryl Hight Cheryl’s Mane Attraction, Crump, TN Deborah McMillin City Looks Salon/Spa/Wig Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Lois Glenn D’Elegence Salon and Spa, Florissant, MO Shonda King Gifted Creations Greater Transformation Salon & Restoration Hair Clinic, Midway, GA
Francis Touchette Groupe Medica PAI, Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada Bernard Ory On Stage Hair Studio, Slidell LA Lee Homick Salon & Beyond Inc, Bethlehem PA Tanya Ruiz Tanya Ruiz, Jacksonville IL Lisa Wenger The Healing Haven of Wisconsin, Pewaukee WI
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