Bernice

Number of years in your industry: 38

Graduated from: St. Cloud Beauty College

License(s): hairstylist and manager

Industry Experience: being in the industry nearly 40 years, since the 70’s; have adapted to all changes easily due to ongoing classes and education; blending older trends to current trends.

Continuing Education, Training, Industry Shows: attended classes and trade shows annually; classes specializing in colors, perms, haircuts and products, to keep updated on the latest in the industry.

Services you specialize in: Haircuts, colors, perms; finishing services with a blow comb iron or shampoo sets.

Enjoys most about your work: creating styles on hair to compliment the face for a happy client.

Other interesting facts: have worked on wigs, cutting and styling them for clients.

Chere

Number of years in the industry: 10

Graduated from: Armstrong High School

Position: Salon Coordinator

Industry Experience: Runs the front desk along with being the Salon Coordinator.  She goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the clients and staff

Cherri

Number of years in the industry: 4

Graduated from: Salon Professionals Academy

License(s): Cosmetology

Continuing Education, Training, Industry Shows: Continued education in attendance with Evolutions Hair Expo’s and a Redken training sessions.  Within are salon we have further education with Bumble and Bumble products as well as Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup advanced training.

Services you specialize in: cutting and coloring, special occasion styling, Jane Iredale Makeup Application & Application Training, light facial waxing, manicures and pedicures

Enjoys most about your work: I love the excitement of transforming people into their own discovery of personal beauty which assists in helping them gain that inner confidence one must possess to succeed.

Other interesting facts: I thoroughly enjoy head to toe make overs and hope someday to become experienced in the application of numerous styles in hair extensions.

Dana

Number of years in the industry: 13

Graduated from: Aveda Institute

License(s): Cosmetology

Continuing Education, Training, Industry Shows: Advanced training from Redken and Bumble and Bumble.

Services you specialize in: updated color and foil techniques, cutting men & women, and waxing.

Enjoys most about your work: I enjoy the variety of my job and building a trusting relationship with my clients.

Jackie

Number of years in the industry: 32

Graduated from: Veraslater Beauty School

License(s): Cosmetologist and Manager

Industry Experience: As a “veteran” stylist I have been through many “trends” in our industry.  Consulting with clients is key.  A one on one connection is vital to achieve your happiness at Salon Adagio.

Continuing Education, Training, Industry Shows: The Redken Symposium – In Salon Training and numerous hair shows and conventions.

Services you specialize in: “Customizing” haircuts, colors and yes permanent waves to fit your lifestyle.  Also special occasion hair for all events.

Enjoys most about your work: I love people and making them feel good /better about themselves.  Creating “New Looks” is so inspiring.

Janet

Number of years in the industry: 25

Graduated from: Willmar Vocational Collage

License(s): Cosmetologist and Manager

Continuing Education, Training, Industry Shows: I have attended several educational classes & shows that provide me with new ideas and inspiration.

Services you specialize in: Haircuts & colors, Artificial nails, manicures and pedicures

Enjoys most about your work: Making the client fill important and building a rapport with them that will last.

Other interesting facts: I never would have thought that after all this time I’d be continually surprised how much I enjoy what I do.

Maria

Number of years in the industry: 7

Graduated from: Aveda Institute

License(s): Cosmetology

Continuing Education, Training, Industry Shows: Since the beginning of my career I have attended many shows/classes on cutting, coloring and waxing to ensure I am updated on all the latest trends.

Services you specialize in: Hair cutting, coloring, and styling.,  Skincare: facials, body wraps, waxing.  Nails: manicures and pedicures.

Enjoys most about your work: I love working with people and the versatility of my job.

Other interesting facts: I started at Salon Adagio as a receptionist which inspired me to start a career in hair and led into being a full service technician.

Patrice

Number of years in your industry: 33

Graduated from: Model College of Hair Design

Continuing Education, Training, and Industry Shows: I have consistently attended educational shows and classes, valuing the renewed creativity they inspire.

Services you specialize in: cutting, color, styling, and special occasion styling.

Enjoys most about your work: There is nothing like making someone feel better about themselves by giving them a great cut, color or style!

Other interesting facts: I have been at Salon Adagio for my entire career.  It has enabled me to develop wonderful relationships with my clients.

Rachelle

Number of years in the industry: 12

Graduated from: Regency Beauty Academy

License(s): Cosmetology

Continuing Education, Training, Industry Shows: Has advanced training classes include: In salon cutting and coloring, Midwest Beauty, Redken Symposium, Bumble and Bumble and also completed a Salon Agility mentor program.

Services you specialize in: haircutting and creative coloring techniques.

Enjoys most about your work: Enjoys all aspects of being a hair stylist.