Co-Owner

This past year I celebrated 22 years in the industry. I started my career as an assistant during my gap year after high school while applying to art school. After 9/11 I decided to scrap my plans of attending FIT that fall and enrolled in a private beauty school in Syracuse. I have had the privilege of working for, and alongside, many talented people during my career. I went on to become self-employed this past decade, opening a successful booth rental salon, where I met my now business partner, Morgen, and here we are, co-owners of The Ivy!

I am a Goldwell Master colorist, Habit Hand-Tied Extension certified, balayage specialist, Brazilian Blowout certified and a DevaCurl specialist.

I specialize in extensions, balayage and lived-in color looks. Continuing education is very important to me and I attend in-person trainings every quarter and spend countless hours learning online.

When I’m not behind the chair, I’m most likely home working on some project. My friends all joke that I’m Joanna Gaines because I’m always designing, and doing some type of DIY project on my very own 1940’s fixer upper. I also have a passion for plants and gardening, both flower and vegetable. But my real job is being a momma to my sweet girl, Quincy Jean, who is very gregarious and a spitting image of her mama.

Co-Owner

The beginning of my beauty career began right here in Ithaca. After graduating from cosmetology school in 2011, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work under a fantastic team of stylists who gave me the tools and confidence necessary to launch my solo career. Now, 12 years later, I get to return the favor with my business partner, Amber.

I am a Goldwell Master colorist, educated in the curly girl method, Brazilian Blowout certified, and have recently added fusion bonded extensions to my repertoire. I specialize in bridal styling, balayage, and low maintenance styles.

While I DO believe in making time for self care, I understand that we often get caught up in the hustle of life. One of my biggest passions in the hair world is giving my clients styles that can grow with them and continue to look flawless until the next time they’re in my chair. I also love working with brides. On one of the biggest days of their lives, I love to help make them feel like a million bucks.

Besides being a full time stylist, I am also a full time mom! I have two daughters, June and Jade, who keep me very busy and equally as entertained. I am a creator through and through, and any down time I have is typically spent doing some type of homesteading activity on my little piece of land in the country.

4+ years salon experience; 11+ years natural styling.

My specialties include color + thermal/smoothing services and curly/textured styling.

I enjoy promoting hair health through deep conditioning and smoothing services that enhance the look, feel, and strength of your hair. I also enjoy working with colors and highlights to create a more natural look. I am a native Ithacan, so when I’m not in the salon, I’m usually park-hopping with my 5 year old!

Color specialist- Donna Bella tape-in extension certified .

I enjoy coloring, cutting and styling hair. I knew I wanted to be a hair stylist when I first had my hair colored purple as a child. I loved being able to express myself and now I love to help others express themselves as well. Whether it’s bringing out your inner blonde or covering the greys to bring out your younger self. I have always loved art and feel hair styling is the perfect way of expressing my creativity.

I was introduced to the industry through one of my dear friends and I’ve grown to love it. I love the bond I’ve made with the people I work with, they have become my family. I love knowing that I’m playing a part in making people feel good about themselves. I’m blessed to have this opportunity to be the face of this amazing establishment.

6 years of experience behind the chair; OCM BOCES graduate

I love balayage and lived-in color. I also am always excited to get my hands into some vivids! Making people feel better when they sit in my chair is what I love most about this career. I love to grow and evolve and learn new things. Outside of the salon, my world revolves around my family, and my plants. I can be found exploring the fingerlakes on my days off, and scouting out the best upstate beaches. I also am always ready to get into some continuing education in my down time!

23 years in the industry; OCM BOCES graduate.

My inspiration comes from the genuine connection that you get to make with people when you make them feel good about the way they look. I am a bit different in that cosmetology is not my career! My love for the art keeps me in the industry on a very part-time basis. You can find me at The Ivy just a few hours a week so that I can keep up with my long-term clients and keep my creative spark.

Recent TST BOCES graduate; recently taken the state boards and ready to dive into the next phase of my career with all the amazing hands-on experience I’ve gained here with the talented stylists of The Ivy. I am newly certified in both Fusion extensions and Brazilian Blowouts, as well as trained in hand-tied extensions. I am looking forward to making extension work my specialty.

When I am not at The Ivy, my time is spent fueling my other passion as a cheerleading coach in Trumansburg!