Biographies of our Staff

All of our hairstylists are certified colorists and each have many years of experience in the salon industry. They specialize in areas such as traditional & creative hair coloring, corrective coloring, dimensional highlighting and low lighting, advanced unisex hair cutting, trendy razor styles, texture waving, formal styles (trendy & traditional) and facial waxing. 

Our skincare specialists use only the finest products to improve the appearance and condition of your skin.  Our manicurists specialize in acrylics and gels.
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our staff at Salon Utopia & Spa.  We look forward to serving you!
 
Heather:  Owner and Hairstylist/Certified colorist, 17 years experience. 

Level 3

Specializing in:
   Advanced & corrective coloring
     Trendy razor haircuts & color techniques
     Creative highlighting/low lighting
     Advanced hair cuts-women &men
     Formal styles, trendy & traditional
     Facial Waxing

Advanced Education:
     Lakme Hair color Spain 2009 Color Theory & on hands class
     NY International Beauty Show & Classes 2009
     Frank & Belinda Gambuzza- Twisted Classic Hairstyles & color 2009
     Oscar Bond LA- Tools for Success Haircutting 2009
     Women's Hair Loss- LeMetric- 2009 How it affects female clients
     Bio onic- Kera Smooth 2009 product knowledge
     Wella Advanced Color Theory with Jessica 2008
     Wella Studio NY 2008 In depth color theory
     Wella  2008 Advanced & corrective on hands color with Jamel
     Wella Studio 2008 Colors of the World on hands workshop
     L'Oreal Knowledge Lab 2005 - haircutting, coloring & formal styles
   Sebastian Academy, CA -- trendy razor haircuts
     L'Oreal Institute, NY -- corrective coloring
     Toni & Guy, TX -- trendy, highlighting, coloring & hair cutting
     Graham Webb --unisex hair cutting & product knowledge workshop
     Matrix -- highlighting workshop
     Sebastian -- formal styles class
     Artec Knowledge Lab USA - Trendy Razor Haircutting, Color Lab, & Up Hair Lab 2002
     Artec Knowledge Lab USA - Haircutting, Spring 2002 Collection
     L'Oreal Ballayage & Texturizing Haircutting Workshop 2002
     Nufree -- facial waxing workshop
     Framesi Fall 2001 Texture Haircutting Workshop
     Redkin Texturize Haircolor by Giovanni Giuntoli
     TIGI/Toni & Guy International Team "Edgy" Contemporary Looks

Kristy:  Hairstylist with several years experience, alumni of Artistic Academy 2007.  

Level 1

Specializing in:         
     Chi Straightening Certification
     Bio Ionic Hair Care Certification
     Sexy Hair Cutting Certification
     Nioxin and Iso Color Certification
     American Crew Clipper Certification
     Academy Foundation Cutting Certification
     Farouk Training and Certification

 

 
Gina:  Hairstylist with 7 years experience. 

Level 1

Specializing in:         
     Trendy Youthful Hairstyles & Hair color Techniques
     Latest Fashionable Hairstyles
     Funky Dimensional Hair color Techniques
     Funky and Traditional Formal Hairstyles
     Facial waxing
        
Advanced Education:
    Lakme Color Theory & on hands class 2009
      NY International Beauty Show & Class 2009
      Bio Onic -Kera Smooth Class demo & product knowledge 2009
      Osar Bond LA Tools for Success Haircutting 2009
      Frank & Belinda Gambuzza-Twisted Classic Hairstyles & Color 2009
    Wella Color Theroy in depth with Jessica 2008
    International Beauty Show NY-Nick Arrojo Hair color & Spring & Summer Styles 2008
      IBS Show NY-Nick Arrojo Long Hair Formal Styles
      Wella Studio NY: Colors of the World Seasonal Collection Spring/Summer 2008
      Wella Studio NY: Colors of the World II - Color Placement & Theory
      Wella In Salon Training with Jemale - Color Theory & Color Correction & Haircutting
     In Salon Training with previous Salon Owner - Hands On Haircutting, Styling & Coloring
Gloria:  Manicurist, with 25 of experience, specializing in acrylics & gel nails.  Former owner of Gloria's Nail Salon in Denville.

Level 2

Specializes in:
     Acrylic & gel nails
     Spa Manicures & Spa Pedicure Treatments

Advanced Training:
     OPI Gel Systems & Acrylic nails
     Creative Nail Acrylic System
     LCN Gel Systems
     Greg: Massage Therapist with over 10 years experience

Specializes in:
     Passive & Active Muscle Functioning
     Swedish Massage
     Deep Tissue Massage
     Reflexology
Edie:  Hairstylist/Certified colorist, 25 years experience. 

Level 2

Specializing in:
   Advanced & corrective coloring
     Traditional hair styles and & color techniques
     Creative highlighting/low lighting
     Advanced unisex hair cuts
     Formal styles, trendy & traditional
     Facial Waxing

      

    

      
Carolyn :  She has 20 years experience in the salon industry and has worked in the Cedar Knolls area for many years.  Carolyn specializes in hair coloring and provides services for women and men of all ages.  More details on her experience and specialization to be added in the near future.

Level 2

Specializes in:
     Traditional Hair Color & Hair cutting
     Men's hair cutting & styling
     Trendy Scissor Styles
     Dimensional highlighting & low lighting
     Formal Hairstyles

Advanced Training:
     Lakme Color Theory & on hands class 2009
     Wella Color Theory in depth with Jessica 2008
     Wella Studio NY Colors of the World Fall Collection Hands on Class 2008
     Emiliani Hair Show & Classes 2008
     NY International Beauty Show & Classes 2008
     Wella Advanced Hair Color Theory & hands on class 2008
     Martin Parsons Advanced Formal Style Techniques 2008
      
Lori: Hairstylist/Certified colorist, over 17 years experience. 

Level 2

Specializing in:
     Advanced & corrective coloring
     Advanced highlighting/low lighting
     Advanced unisex hair cuts
     Formal styles, trendy & traditional
     Facial Waxing

Advanced Education:
   L'Oreal Knowledge Lab 2005 - haircutting, coloring & formal styles
   L'Oreal Institute, NY -- certified colorist
     Farouk -- color design artist
     Graham Webb --unisex hair cutting & product knowledge workshop
     Matrix -- highlighting workshop
     Sebastian -- formal styles class
     Artec Knowledge Lab USA - Haircutting, Spring 2002 Collection
     L 'Oreal Ballayage & Texturizing Haircutting Workshop
     Artec -- hair cutting & product knowledge workshop
     Framesi Fall 2001 Texture Haircutting Workshop
     Redkin Texturize Haircolor by Giovanni Giuntoli
     Martin Parson's Bridal Hairstyle Collection Fall 2004
     TIGI/Toni & Guy International Team "Edgy" Contemporary Looks
     The Yosh Way - A Hair Design Philosophy - 3 Step hair cutting
     Sexy Hair Concepts - Fall Trends 2004 

   
Patricia:  Certified Massage Therapist, over 15 years experience, member of Association  of Bodywork & Massage Professionals.  Specializing in:
   Aromatherapy & traditional therapeutic massage
     Sports massage (deep tissue pressure)
     Reflexology
     Body Wrap & Scrub Treatments
     Hot Stone Massage

Education:
    Graduated from Morris Institute of Natural Therapeutics
      Morris Institute -- chair massage workshop
      Aromatherapy Unlimited -- essential oils workshops
      Reflexology Certification
  Caitlyn: Front Desk Coordinator

Caitlyn manages all of our front desk operations and is great support for our salon team.  We are grateful to have her aboard.
Kristen: Salon Assistant and Level 1 stylist in training

Kristen helps assist our daily needs with clients to help us manage our time and stay on schedule.  She's a great addition to our salon team.

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