Amy

Amy is a true New Orleans original graduating from the Aveda Institute New Orleans.  She joined the Stages Team in late 2011.

Amy likes classic looks with a conservative edge and specializes in making fine hair appear full and voluptuous.  She loves creating bombshell blondes, brilliant brunettes and radiant reds.

Amy performs personalized cuts and colors that complement face shape, eye color and skin tone.  She also believes hair should complement lifestyle.  Amy strives to enhance natural beauty through complementary colors and classic textured shapes.  Aside from performing cuts and colors, Amy is certified in the Aveda Smooth Infusion Retexturing Treatment, a 74% plant derived permanent straightening treatment, Aveda permanents and Brazilian Blowouts.

“It is so gratifying to see the smiles of joy when guests are truly happy with my work.  I love when guests continues to get compliments until their return visit.  Compliments never age.” - Amy

Laka

Laka is a graduate from Stages’s Apprentice Program. Our Apprentice Program is a progressive and challenging advanced training course that prepares stylists for the salon floor.

She joined our Team in August 2009 after graduating from San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology. She has furthered her education through Stages SalonSpa, the Aveda network, and Vidal Sassoon.

Laka is a cut and color stylist who loves the precision of a graduated bob. She also enjoys updo styling and make up application. Laka prefers edgier looks and strives to master the basic foundations of hair cutting and styling in order to do fun and exciting hair.

"My goal is to achieve the Master Stylist level at Stages SalonSpa and educate the next upcoming generation of stylists." - Laka

Mimi

Mimi joined the team on the salon floor as a stylist in January 2010. She performs cuts, color, relaxers and updos.

Mimi won the Stylist of the Year Award at her previous salon which secured her place on the Board of Directors. She participated in the Assistant Program as a mentor and educator. Mimi was part of a team that partnered with Virgin America Airlines to assist their employees in looking and feeling their best. She has traveled to New York, Baltimore and Los Angeles for continuing education and her work has been featured in Gentry Magazine.

“Guests often ask for my opinion on the latest hair trend and if they can wear the look.  My opinion is that it doesn’t matter what the newest fad is as long as they feel confident.  Confidence never goes out of style.” - Mimi

Nicholas

Nicholas joined Stages SalonSpa’s team in early 2010. He graduated from the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis in 2005 and specializes in cuts, colors, relaxers and updos.

Nicholas tries to find a point of connection with our guests, and there is always something there if they are open. He loves meeting people and trying to find ways for them to fall in love with their hair. Nicholas sets his intention to truly be of service and to constantly look for areas that he can improve.

Nicholas builds haircuts from a solid foundation. He likes to find expression in texture and design options. He cuts a strong shape that will grow out well, and introduce fringe, texture, and shatter or break down the shape to create movement. He is really concerned with longevity; I want my guests to still be getting compliments on their cut after 10 weeks.

“What inspires me about color is the transformative aspect, that it removes boundaries. Hair color can break you out of your box, change the way the world sees you and the way you see the world. That and it makes a great cut look really hot.”- Nicholas

Matea

After several years working in the field of social work, Matea decided to pursue a career that is both creative and transforms people's lives. Matea trained at the Cinta Aveda Institute in San Francisco and specializes in cuts and color. She also performs relaxers and beachy waves with a modern, custom permanent wave. Her specialty is blondes and enjoys intricate foil work.

She has been drawn towards glamorous classic beauty ever since she saw her first Audrey Hepburn movie.

"I am inspired daily by all the creative energy this city has to offer, from the music I listen to, the films I watch and the places I've traveled. My aim is to make you look and feel your absolute best, unearthing the beauty that lies within and enhancing your natural beauty." - Matea

Thomas

Thomas joined our team in early 2011. He moved here from Oklahoma for adventure and to learn new ways of doing hair. Thomas has been a stylist since 1999 and still loves it after all these years. He has completed continuing education through Toni and Guy and is a former color educator for Toni and Guy.

Thomas’s work has appeared in and on the cover of The Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Dancers (Thunder Girls) Calendar in 2008 and 2009. Thomas is the type of stylist that likes fresh and modern custom cuts and colors. He considers himself a classic stylist with an edge.

His philosophy about hair is to keep things simple and effortless with a touch of glamour. Thomas performs cuts, color, balayage, perms and relaxers. He is currently learning up dos and make up application. He specializes in curly hair, long hair and men’s cuts. His color specialties are blondes, dimensional color, and thoughtful highlight placement.

"I love fashion and following trends to help our guests look hip and chic." – Thomas

Ursula

Ursula is a sassy native San Franciscan with a love for all that makes this city so special: diversity, color, style, heart, creativity, and authenticity. She began her career at Stages by completing our rigorous apprenticeship program. She is a detail-oriented cut and color stylist who favors texture and movement.

Ursula believes that putting a foundation into a cut and color is a neccesity. The fun comes with bringing in texture, color placement, and personalizing the style to make the look your own.

"I want to help you have healthy, beautiful hair so that you can focus on your life and all the incredible things this city has to offer. Like carefully applying make-up to make it appear as though you're wearing very little, I want to bring out your natural beauty and make your hairstyle appear effortless. Nobody has to know how much we go through to look our best. Let's make it easy. It will be our secret!" - Ursula

Linda

Linda moved here from Arizona and joined the Stages Team in March 2011. She is a cut and color stylist and loves to create up-dos. She likes to bring out one’s inner beauty with natural looking highlights and classic cuts - long layers, bobs and razor cuts. Linda likes to create beautiful, effortless looking hair, styles that you can recreate at home.

Linda has attended continuing education courses through the Aveda network and Vidal Sassoon.

"I want to know more than your hair plan for today. I want to know your hair goals. What is your idea of beautiful hair? Hair is a journey; I’m here to help you enjoy it." – Linda