That Elegant Touch Salon and Day Spa ť Stylists & Specialists

Stylists | Aestheticians | Massage Therapists | Manicurists | Support Staff

Stylists

		Cassandra Roberts Stylist A graduate of the Paul Mitchell School in Dallas, Cassandra's proficiencies include Redken cut and color, highlights, styling for fashion shows and photo shoots. Cassandra's passion is doing color, highlights and cuts for women. Equally important is educating her clients about the proper products necessary to maintain their color and cut. Confident of their look - her clients return time and again to get that extra attention and healthy, beautiful hair!

		Miranda Cullison Salon Director Redken Master Specialist Stylist As a graduate of the Paul Mitchell School, Miranda was afforded unique opportunities training along side some of the top stylists. She recently completed her advanced training with Redken and is a certified color and cut specialist. Miranda is currently enrolled in the Redken Master Classes and expects to be certified by Redken by the end of May as a Master Stylist & Master Colorist. Miranda's warm smile and dedicated customer service keep her customers completely satisfied and looking forward to their next visit.

		Susannah Robertson Salon Director Redken Color Specialist Profound Beauty Sessionist Stylist Susannah believes that education is the key to pleasing clients, and experience her mentor. For the past 10 years, she has been beautifying the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with the latest color and cutting techniques. Her forte is primarily in color application and correction. Broadening her offering, she has added color, special occasion styling and quick-change hair extensions as part of her services.

		Samantha Galarza Redken Color Specialist Stylist In just three years, Samantha has risen from a front desk associate to stylist focusing in trendy and updated color and cuts. She continues expanding her insight with Alterna Updo and Redken Exchange Color Specialists courses. Samantha is completing her first year at community college while working towards her marketing and business management degree.

		Jennifer Gooch Redken Color Specialist Stylist A stylist for eight years, Jennifer maintains licenses in both Texas and Utah. Her training and specialty is in cutting and coloring techniques, as well as special occasion updos. Excellent at working with all hair types, Jennifer works to instill confidence in clients that they can achieve and maintain their new look at home.

		Ashley White Stylist Ashley came to That Elegant Touch after working at Ulta Salons. She took classes while at Ulta on various Redken color techniques and Redken products. Ashley loves to do mulit color highlights and lowlights, and updo's for special occasions. She is currently taking appointments for color and cuts for women, men and children.

		Marvin Ascencio Stylist Trained in California and licensed in both California and Texas, Marvin brings a wealth of experience to the salon. After spending his first three years working at a high-end salon in southern California, Marvin came to Texas in 2006 to continue his hairdressing career. Having also completed advance training from Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, CA, Marvin can provide a variety of looks from classic to the cutting edge of the latest styles. Marvin's specialties range from men and women's cuts and styles, to complex coloring and highlighting techniques. Whether it's just a trim or full coloring service, Marvin's clients always leave the salon happy with their look and continue to return to him to experience a likeable and true professional.

		Becky Merkley Stylist Becky holds barber licenses in both Oklahoma and Texas. She recently moved here from Edmond and is excited at the opportunities found in McKinney. Becky loves to do cuts and color on both men and women and cut and styles for children. Becky believes that trust and open communication between stylist and client are essential for a long lasting relationship. She prides herself on being a good listener and is confident that she can teach you the skills to re-create your new style at home. She enjoys helping a client build on their own style with color, highlights and cuts or to help them find a style that is new and trendy. Becky especially loves doing all shades of blondes and dimensional color. She looks forward to giving you exceptional service.

		Tonya Scholz Stylist & Manicurist Having been a stylist for almost 6 years, Tonya brings a wide variety of skills to the team at That Elegant Touch. She holds Cosmetology licenses in both Michigan and Texas. Tonya finds this profession to be personally rewarding. She loves making others feel good about themselves by helping them update their look. Tonya enjoys doing color, highlights and cuts for men and women. She also does cut and styles for children. In addition to color and cut services, Tonya also does special occasion styling and perms, as well as manicures and pedicures. Tonya looks forward to pampering each client from head to toe.

		Lindsay Smith Stylist & Makeup Artist Lindsay has had her cosmetology license for eight years and loves working in the hair industry. Being fully trained by Global Academy Insturctors for Scruples hair care, she has a wide range of knowledge from hair color, highlights, hair cuts, special occasion hair and make up. She really likes creating a new look for her clients and educating them on how to achieve their look at home with the proper at-home salon products. Customer service is her top priority and she wants her clients to feel relaxed, pampered and satisfied when they leave her chair. She believes that stylists have a unique position as one of the few professions still out there that has human contact with their customers. This reason in mind, it is important to Lindsay to give them a great experience that keeps them coming back. Lindsay is getting ready to take the Redken Color Specialist classes in July to become one of the certified colorist here at That Elegant Touch. She recently moved to McKinney from Minnesota with her husband and two dogs and loves living in Texas. She is currently working Tuesday - Friday and is looking forward to a new start in McKinney.



		Sarabeth Tate Stylist & Makeup Artist A graduate of the Salon Professional Academy in Lewisville, Sarabeth studied Redken techniques for both color and highlights. She enjoys doing cuts, styles and all aspects of color for women and making them feel beautiful. Sarabeth recently completed a Minerologie makeup class and loves doing makeup applications for special occasions. She loves taking continuing education classes and keeping up to date on all the newest trends for both color and cuts. You will find Sarabeth to be friendly and outgoing and someone who really cares about her clients. She hopes all of her guests leave her chair having gained self-confidence is re-creating their new look.




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Manicurists


		Tina Freeman Manicurist Practicing natural nail care for 13 years, she enjoys and offers her clients express nail services and spa manicures/pedicures for both men and women. Continuing education in Advanced Pedicure and Safety and Texas Cosmetology Sanitation courses augments Tina's commitment to helping clients maintain healthy, natural nails.

		Kristy Cole Manicurist A licensed manicurist for 17 years, Kristy has practiced at some of the area's most prestigious spas and boutiques. She offers a wide range of natural nail services including spa manicures and pedicures for men and women. Kristy's clients appreciate her attention to detail and energetic personality. In addition, she delivers quality service to ensure each client has healthy and beautiful nails. Kristy believes a little TLC goes a long way and looks forward to pampering you.

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Aestheticians

		Jenna Kennedy Aesthetician A licensed Cosmetologist in the State of Texas, Jenna provides her customers with numerous tips and advice on how to maintain healthy skin. Jenna's array of client services include: varied types of facials, microdermabrasion, lip and eye treatments, full-body waxing,Brazilian bikini waxing, lash/brow tinting and Minerology makeup application's and lessons. Jenna's primary goal is to exemplify matchless customer service by pampering clients above and beyond their expectations. In an effort to stay updated for her clients, she has supplemented her training with Texas Cosmetology Sanitation and Machine Ability classes as well as recently completing classes by Jan Marini Skin Research and the Age Smart skin care class and launch by Dermalogica. She recently attended the Arlington Aesthetics Seminar and an advanced exfoliation class.

		Karen Hall Aesthetician & Makeup Artist Karen Hall has been a licensed aesthetician for over ten years. She has been with That Elegant Touch since they opened in December of 1999. Karen's skills include brow and lash tinting, lash application, brow shaping and full body waxing. She is also trained in Microdermabrasion, chemical peels, facials, Echo 2 Oxygen therapy and make up artistry. Karen's specialty in speed waxing sets her apart from other Aestheticians. She has been doing all aspects of full body speed waxing for women and back and chest waxing for men for almost ten years. Karen is here 2 evenings a week as well as 2 days and weekends to pamper you and help you with any of your skin care needs. She is an expert in both of our skin care lines: Jan Marini Skin Research and Dermalogica.


		Yolanda Escobedo Aesthetician & Makeup Artist Although Yolanda is new to our staff, she has been a licensed skin therapist for almost two years. She does waxing and facials here at That Elegant Touch and truly enjoys her job. Yolanda does facial and body waxing but loves brow shaping and waxing the most. She spends a little extra time with new clients when they book this service because she knows everyone has a different idea about what looks best on them. She works with your natural arch and helps create beautiful, clean brows. Yolanda also loves to do facials. Her favorite facial here is the Classic European Facial. She loves any service that she gets to customize for each client. Her clients love how their skin looks and feels after this service and how relaxed and rejuvinated they feel. Yolanda loves to do facial massages and her clients have commented on what a wonderful touch she has. She knows the importance of taking good care of your skin and wants every client she sees to walk out feeling and seeing a difference after a service with her. Yolanda works 3 days and 1 evening a week and Saturdays.



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Massage Therapists



		JoAnn Schmidt Licensed Massage Therapist JoAnn has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for eight years. A very loyal clientčle keeps her booked doing Swedish, prenatal, hot stone massages, as well as her specialty: therapeutic massages. Infancy massage and ear candling are also available upon request. JoAnn adds to the invigorating spa experience by offering hydrating body polishing and body wraps. In 2008, she plans to be certified for Acupressure treatments.

		Tina Houx Licensed Massage Therapist Tina is a dedicated LMT offering ten years experience. She has worked with pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric and handicapped clientele. Tina is well versed in a broad range of massage therapy to restore function for injured clients, reduce stress levels, conquer headaches and relieve sore or immobile parts of the body. Tina has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. She is proficient in client assessment where contraindications are involved. Tina is deeply committed to delivering quality massage care and achieving superior client outcome. She offers Swedish, therapeutic (deep tissue), hot stone and prenatal massage. She also does many body treatments.

		Dana Henson Licensed Massage Therapist Dana has a passion for helping others through massage therapy. her ability to discern and treat issues of the body has helped her achieve success as a massage therapist in several states. All of Dana's clients appreciate her unique and natural ability to combine Deep Tissue, Swedish and Myofascial Release into a massage experience that has the power to heal. Upon graduating from Sterling Health Center in Addison in 2002, she also found geriatric massage to be very rewarding. The experience challenged her as a therapist as she grew by learning to address the issues that many seniors face today. In addition, her expertise in trigger point, deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal, reflexology and medical massage, has allowed her to work with chiropractors and medical doctors in Arkansas and Texas. Dana believes that the body has the ability to heal through the power of touch. She would love the opportunity to help you be the bes you can be through the power of therapeutic massage. She is available by appointment only, so please call today and put yourself on the road to recovery.




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Front Desk

Rose Larsen Office Manager Special Events Coordinator Backed by a degree in Business Administration, Rose is a natural to assist in management of the salon along with the responsibility of the front desk staff. Drawing from her sales and merchandising experience, Rose is also responsible for inventory, special orders and booking special events at the salon as well as off-site. Rose has been with us since inception nine years ago. Her knowledge of services and products is extensive so be sure to tap into her experience when making an appointment or selecting products.

Nicole Mauantonio Front Desk Staff



LaRae Kerlin Front Desk Staff The first thing you notice when you talk to LaRae is that she is professional and friendly. She is a very outgoing person who loves to meet new people. Although LaRae has only been with That Elegant Touch for a couple of months, she is knowledgeable and prepared to assist you in making any appointments that you need. LaRae is here during the daytime and Saturdays and spends her evenings at home with her husband and 3 year old son. She is originally from New Mexico but loves living here in Texas.

Deanna Mejia Front Desk Staff Deanna is our newest additon to the Front Desk Staff but is already a team member. She is here in the evenings and Saturdays and loves helping people. She wants everyone to have a great experience from the time they enter the building. She loves working in an environment that is friendly, creative and talented and is here to be of assistance to each client.





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