Lauren Besser

Lauren has worked in the beauty industry since she graduated Regency Beauty Institute in 2015, and joined our team in 2017! She grew up in Duluth and enjoys being outdoors and in nature, or by one of our many lakes!

Entering the beauty industry was a way for Lauren to be creative and help prove that everyone is beautiful in their own way. She loves bringing out her guests natural beauty; foils and color services are a great way to enhance just that. She wants her guests to feel like themselves, but more beautiful than when they came in. With education courses in color under her belt, Lauren is your go to girl when wanting to make changes that will compliment your natural look, and current style. Specializing in highlight and color services, Lauren is an easy going person, and as long as you’re in her chair you will feel comfortable, taken care of, and relaxed.

“I like to prove that everyone is beautiful in their own way”

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Service Prices: 

Cutting

Women's Haircut & Style $37                                                Men's Haircut & Style $35                                   Children's Haircut & Style  $20 
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Children Under 6 $15  

Color

Balayage $115                                                                           Balayage & Haircut $140                                      Bleach/Tone $94                      
Bleach/Tone & Haircut $129                                                 Color $72                                                                  Color & Haircut $97                               
Face Framing & Shampoo Blowcomb $75                         Hilight $87                                                               Hilight & Haircut $107                                  Highlight/Color & Haircut $169                                           Men's Grey Blending $35                                     Ombre $105                                                       Ombre & Haircut $120                                                           Partial Highlight $77                                             Partial Highlight & Haircut $97                Partial Highlight/Color/ & Haircut $144                            Partial Lower Color $45

a la carte

Makeup Application $37                                                       Conditioning Treatment $35                                Eyebrow Tinting $15                                   
Beard Trim $10                                                                         Shampoo Blowcomb $35                                       Special Event Style $55                                Updo $55                                                                                    Brow Wax $20                                                           Lip Wax $15                                              Brow & Lip Wax $35                                                                 Chin Wax  $15

Prices are subject to change depending on hair type and time needed. 

Taylor Crisp

Taylor graduated from Minnesota School of Cosmetology in 2017, and joined our team later that year. She comes from a family of artists, and gets to practice her passion when she’s behind the chair!

Taylor is enthusiastic about Aveda products, and one of her favorite is Control Paste! She likes its versatility to tame fly-aways, or add texture to “grunge” up a look! Similar to her love for Aveda product versatility; Taylor is a versatile stylist and gets excited about services that bring out her guests natural beauty, but still enjoys working with trend and vibrant colors. On the weekends you’ll catch Taylor listening to Rock N’ Roll, playing video games, or hanging out with family. Interested in a trendy look? Is Rock N’ Roll your style? Taylor is your girl.

"I'm an artist and come from a family of artists"

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Service Prices: 

Cutting

Women's Haircut & Style $30                                                Men's Haircut & Style $30                                   Children's Haircut & Style  $15 
 

Color

Balayage $100                                                                           Balayage & Haircut $110                                      Bleach/Tone $89                      
Bleach/Tone & Haircut $119                                                 Color $67                                                                   Color & Haircut $87                                
Face Framing & Shampoo Blowcomb $70                         Hilight $82                                                                Hilight & Haircut $97                                  Highlight/Color & Haircut $144                                           Ombre $100                                                              Ombre & Haircut $110                                    Partial Highlight $72                                                              Partial Highlight & Haircut $105                         Partial Highlight/Color/ & Haircut $137                           

a la carte

Makeup Application $32                                                       Conditioning Treatment $35                               Eyebrow Tinting $15                                    Perm $70                                                                                   Perm & Haircut $82                                                Shampoo Blowcomb $35                                Special Event Style $50                                                          Updo $50                                                                   Brow Wax $20                                                  Lip Wax $15                                                                              Brow & Lip Wax $35                                                Chin Wax  $15

Prices are subject to change depending on hair type and time needed. 

Mya Betts

Microblading Specialist 

Elle Bliss

elle graduated from minnesota school of cosmetology in 2015 and joined our team later that year.

she specializes in men's cuts, balayage, skin and makeup services. elle enjoys bringing out her clients natural beauty through facials, makeup, and hair services!

 

Samantha "Sammi" Bruns

Sammi grew up in small town Minnesota, but her passion for the beauty industry brought her to the cities to study at the Aveda institute in 2013. She graduated that year and joined our team right away! Her passion has led her all the way to New York to work with the Aveda team at New York Fashion Week. When she’s off work, you will find her eating the GF Veggie Burger at Washington Square downtown WBL!

Helping people has always inspired her, and being able to go to work each day and instill confidence in her clients is the dream job! Each guest is a new opportunity to create, and she won’t let you leave unhappy! Sammi loves working with formal styles, updos, and doing makeup applications! She specializes in balayages major haircuts, and current trends!

“Just know that I will spend as much time as I need to on your hair to make you feel your absolute best when you leave my chair. I'm here for you”

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Service Prices: 

Cutting

Women's Haircut & Style $45                                                Men's Haircut & Style $40                                   Children's Haircut & Style  $25   

Color

Balayage $130                                                                           Balayage & Haircut $155                                      Bleach/Tone $130                      Bleach/Tone & Haircut $150                                                 Color $82                                                                   Color & Haircut $112                                      Face Framing & Shampoo Blowcomb $79                         Hilight $95                                                                 Hilight & Haircut $115                                    Highlight/Color & Haircut $115                                           Men's Grey Blending $35                                       Ombre $130                                                       Ombre & Haircut $145                                                           Partial Highlight $87                                               Partial Highlight & Haircut $107                  Partial Highlight/Color/ & Haircut $154                            Partial Lower Color $50

a la carte

Brazilian Blowout $107 per hour                                           Bridal Makeup Application $40                         Makeup Application $37                          Conditioning Treatment $35                                                 Extensions $200 per hour                                     Eyebrow Tinting $15                                    Beard Trim $10                                                                          Perm $90                                                                  Perm & Haircut $110                              Shampoo Blowcomb $35                                                        Special Event Style $65                                         Split End Treatment $35                        Updo $65                                                                                     Brow Wax $20                                                         Lip Wax $15                                              Brow & Lip Wax $35                                                                 Chin Wax  $15

Prices are subject to change depending on hair type and time needed. 

Lori Arnold

Management team since 2003.

Angela Matteson

Angela grew up in Neenah, Wisconsin! (Go Pack Go!). She went to school at the Aveda institute in 2002 and joined our team later that year! She has over 15 years of experience in the industry and continues to be passionate about making her guests feel special.  Her work has been featured on various social media platforms as representative of Aveda’s brand.

Angela likes to guide her clients through dramatic changes in styles, especially with hair extensions or color services! Schedule an appointment with Angela and feel at ease! During her time behind the chair Angela has continued her education through advanced master’s courses in extensions, cutting, and color. She specializes in thin hair, extensions, and Brazilian blowouts.

“I am very passionate about making people feel special”

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Service Prices: 

Cutting

Women's Haircut & Style $66                                                Men's Haircut & Style $40                                   Children's Haircut & Style  $25 
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Children Under 6 $20  

Color

Balayage $142                                                                           Balayage & Haircut $176                                      Bleach/Tone $155                      Bleach/Tone & Haircut $205                                                 Color $107                                                                 Color & Haircut $139                                Face Framing & Shampoo Blowcomb $79                         Hilight $122                                                              Hilight & Haircut $155                                    Highlight/Color & Haircut $234                                           Men's Grey Blending $35                                       Ombre $140                                                       Ombre & Haircut $172                                                           Partial Highlight $112                                             Partial Highlight & Haircut $142                Partial Highlight/Color/ & Haircut $198                            Partial Lower Color $53

a la carte

Brazilian Blowout $107 per hour                                           Bridal Makeup Application $36                         Makeup Application $37                          Conditioning Treatment $35                                                 Extensions $200 per hour                                     Eyebrow Tinting $15                                    Beard Trim $10                                                                          Perm $135                                                                Perm & Haircut $164                            Shampoo Blowcomb $38                                                        Special Event Style $77                                         Split End Treatment $35                        Updo $77                                                                                     Brow Wax $20                                                         Lip Wax $15                                              Brow & Lip Wax $35                                                                 Chin Wax  $15

Prices are subject to change depending on hair type and time needed. 

Tara Gulley

In 2010 Tara graduated from the Aveda Institute and found her place on our team in 2012! When she’s not behind the chair, you’ll find her in the kitchen baking! She’s always enjoyed doing hair, seeing beauty transformations, and interacting with people. Since she’s joined our team Tara has taken numerous education courses to keep her creative spark and to learn the cutting-edge techniques and trends.

She enjoys helping her clients find the style and color that will enhance their natural beauty so they can embrace the hair they were born with. She specializes in highlights, blonde enhancing services, and eyelash extensions. She is your go-to-girl for finding a hairstyle that has options; whether you wear a ponytail, want effortless beach waves, or a style that goes from day to night; she is here to help make it happen!

 “ I know change can be scary, so I am here to listen, talk it through and help find the right style for you! ”

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SERVICE PRICES

cutting

Women's Haircut & Style $50

Men's Haircut & Style $40

Children's Haircut & Style  $30
Under 6 $15

COLOR

Balayage $130
Bleach/Tone & Haircut $154   
Face Framing & Shampoo Blowcomb $82 
Highlight/Color & Haircut $190     
Ombre $130    
Partial Highlight & Haircut $125 

Balayage & Haircut $145 
Color $100 
Highlight $120
Men's Grey Blending $35 
Ombre & Haircut $145   
Partial Highlight/Color/ & Haircut $178   

Bleach/Tone $122  
Color & Haircut $125 
Highlight & Haircut $135
Men’s Highlight $58
Partial Highlight $110      
Partial Lower Color $47

A LA CARTE

Brazilian Blowout $112 per hour
Eyelash Lift $75
Beard Trim $10
Updo $65     
Brow & Lip Wax $35    

Conditioning Treatment $35 
Eyelash Lift & Tint $110
Shampoo Blowcomb $35 
Brow Wax $20   
Chin Wax  $15

Eyelash Extensions $175
Eyelash Extension Fill $50+
Special Event Style $65 
Lip Wax $15 
Eyebrow Tinting $15 

*Prices are subject to change

Amanda "Will" Akerson

 

In 2006, with a platinum blonde bob, Will graduated from the Aveda institute. She joined our team the following year! Cosmetology for her is more than just hair; it’s making people feel great about themselves every day! Working with the Aveda line is a highlight for her, there are so many great products for hair and skin; but she loves the damage remedy line for keeping hair healthy between color treatments!

On the weekends you’ll catch her chasing her husband, three kids, and puppy around town! Will excels at all color services, and Brazilian blowouts! Keeping things natural and healthy is her specialty, especially in those “going grey” transitional years! If you don’t know what you want, Will’s your girl! Bring in a picture, or other inspiration and she’ll help you get the look you’ve always wanted!

 

“I really enjoy creating a natural look with hair color while keeping it healthy in the process.”

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Service Prices: 

Cutting

Women's Haircut & Style $50                                                Men's Haircut & Style $45                                   Children's Haircut & Style  $35 
 

Color

Balayage $155                                                                           Balayage & Haircut $165                                      Bleach/Tone $140                      Bleach/Tone & Haircut $180                                                 Color $115                                                                 Color & Haircut $125                          Framing & Shampoo Blowcomb $85                                   Highlight $125                                                         Highlight & Haircut $145                                Highlight/Color & Haircut $190                                            Men's Grey Blending $35                                      Ombre $145                                                       Ombre & Haircut $165                                                            Partial Highlight $120                                            Partial Highlight & Haircut $130              Partial Lower Color $60

a la carte

Brazilian Blowout $110 per hour                                           Conditioning Treatment $35                               Eyebrow Tinting $15                                    Shampoo Blowcomb $40                                                        Special Event Style $70                                         Split End Treatment $35                        Updo $70                                                                                     Brow Wax $20                                                         Lip Wax $15                                              Brow & Lip Wax $35                                                                 Chin Wax  $15

Prices are subject to change depending on hair type and time needed. 

Kirsten Dey

Kirsten graduated from the aveda institute in 2008 and joined our team in 2011.

She enjoys doing balayage, styling and up-do's. Kirsten loves working with her client's natural beauty and complementing it to create a new style!

Renate Powell

Renate graduated from the aveda institute school of esthetics in 1999 and joined our team later that year. in 2003 she returned to school and graduated from the institute's school of cosmetology.

She specializes in makeup and all hair services. Renate enjoys creating updated looks and customizing facial and waxing services to her client's need!

Holly Adams

Holly graduated from st.paul college of cosmetology in 2005 and joined our team in 2012.

she specializes in short hair and eyelash extensions. holly likes performing dramatic and creative changes!

 

Julie Dachtera

Julie graduated from 916 Technical College in 1976 and joined our hair team in 2000. 

When Julie is not working at the salon, she is the Manager of The Sensory Research Salon at Aveda Corporate. 

*New clients by referral only

Sonny Purdy

Sonny graduated from Robinson's school of cosmetology in 1981. She is The Artistic Director of our hair team.

sonny enjoys all aspects of creating customized looks for her clients. Her passion has led her to educate other Stylist all over the country including styling hair at the NY Fashion Week!

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Joel Dittberner

Joel graduated from St Paul Barber College in 1983 with a Master Barber License. He is the Men’s Artistic Director and educator. 

Joel Specializes in men’s and women’s cutting and styling, wig and hair pieces. he is committed to enhancing his client's individual style while keeping their look up to date.

 

Chris Dittberner

Chris graduated from Northeast Metro Technical College in 1981. 

She specializes in hair extensions, hair pieces/wigs and fine hair. Her ultimate goal is to create custom looks for her guests' lifestyle with a little twist.

Chris has been involved with Aveda since 1990 and appreciates the company's community outreach. She values giving back and supporting local organizations.