Shawna Freeman
Hair Stylist
Shawna Freeman
What is your specialty:
My favorite service to offer is dimensional color.
Describe your ideal client:
My favorite type of client is someone who is willing to put their trust in me so that we can achieve their dream hair. Communication goes a long way!!
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I graduated from Empire Beauty School in the beginning of 2021. I started working right out of school and have taken up education outside of graduation to learn new/current trends.
Why do you love what you do:
I love to hang out with my son and family. Family time is the most important part of my life!
How do you take your coffee:
Medium iced latte with oat milk and sugar-free vanilla
Feel free to share a link to your work-related social media account:
Instagram
Erin Collinge
Hair Stylist
Erin Collinge
What is your specialty:
Magic Sleek, Balayage, Men’s Cuts
Describe your ideal client:
I don’t really have a specific ideal clients. I love to have all different types!
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I have have been behind the chair for 22 years. I graduated from Continental Academy of Hair Design in 2002. After that I moved to SC and worked/trained with a barber. I am also a Certified Magic Sleek stylist. I have taken many classes over the years to expand my skills of a stylist.
Why do you love what you do:
I love to make clients feel as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside. I love see my clients smile.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Since my kids are both in college and I am not running them everywhere now. I spend most of my free time with my husband and my 3 giant dogs.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I have an obsession with buying coffee mugs.
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
Reading people’s minds. Because I’m always curious what they are really thinking.
How do you take your coffee:
Caramel Swirl, Cream Only
Feel free to share a link to your work-related social media account:
Instagram
Alysha Belli
Cosmetologist
Alysha Belli
What is your specialty:
Blonding, extensions, & natural nails
Describe your ideal client:
Takes your advice & lets you do whatever you think will look best
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I’m 26 years old and have been in the industry for 6 years. I went to Continental Academy for cosmetology school. I’m certified in tape-in & hand-tied extensions
Why do you love what you do:
I love to make clients look & feel their best
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Having a relaxing day and catching up on shows or hanging out with my boyfriend and exploring new places/restaurants. When the weather’s nice I love to be outdoors either on the beach or for a nice hike
What is your favorite quote:
“Dream without fear, love without limits”
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
To read people’s minds so I know what they’re thinking
How do you take your coffee:
Milk & 1 sugar
Meghan Piche
Junior Stylist
Meghan Piche
What is your specialty?
I love conditioning treatment and blow-drys! I love meeting new people and hearing about their life.
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background?
I took the cosmetology program in highschool for 2 years and went to beauty school for a year. I’ve always loved making people feel beautiful.
Why do you love what you do?
I love making people happy. I love learning new techniques.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to?
I’m usually with my dog or my friends. I love to be outdoors tanning and going for walks. I love trying new restaurants and food!
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know?
I have been a dancer for 10 years.
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
I would have the ability to read minds because it would be cool to know what everyone was thinking.
How do you take your coffee?
I like a pumpkin cold brew with cold foam.
Feel free to share your work-related social media account
Instagram
Laci Couillard
Support Staff
Laci Couillard
What is your specialty:
I love formal styling, vivid hair colors, and more!
Describe your ideal client:
Someone who loves conversation and isn’t afraid to ask for anything
Share a client testimonial that you love:
It’s awesome to have someone with a more alternative style in such a high end salon.
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I started cosmetology at Pinkerton Academy and from there I went to Empire Beauty in Hooksett NH, graduating in 2023.
Why do you love what you do:
I love showing people just how beautiful they can be! It’s incredible to say that my career is making people feel so confident and beautiful.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Outside of work you’d probably find me at a concert or inside reading my favorite books.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
Proud owner of a cotton candy machine 🙂
What is your favorite quote:
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” – winnie the pooh
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
Flying
How do you take your coffee:
I’m not a coffee drinker but I do love my aroma joes rush and monster energy!
Feel free to share a link to your work-related social media content:
Instagram
Rachel Boudreau
Cosmetologist / Stylist
Rachel Boudreau
What is your specialty:
Color, all types & haircutting
Describe your ideal client:
I like a diverse client base
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I’ve been in the industry for over 3 decades working as a full time stylist and haircare educator. I have extensive experience and advanced education / certifications including hair extensions, Goldwell color, Brazilian Blowout, Keratin Complex and IQ cutting to name a few .
Why do you love what you do:
I love getting to interact with so many interesting people and really enjoy the conversations we have. There is something really special about getting to make people happy and feel good about themselves. I also feel lucky to be to use my creativity on a daily basis.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
I enjoy spending time with my family and my Frenchie Bobo.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I’m an open book.
What is your favorite quote:
I must be a mermaid, I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living. – Anias Nin
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
If I could have any super power it would be time travel because I would want to go back and be able to attend all kinds of musical events throughout time. Don’t laugh 🤭
How do you take your coffee:
With cream only but every once in awhile I mix it up with some kind of seasonal latte for a treat.
Lilia Gorgan
Cosmetologist
Lilia Gorgan
What is your specialty?
Cutting, coloring, balayaging, smoothing treatments, I love to see the smile on my clients face when they leaving my chair.
Describe your ideal client:
Ideal client is that client when they know exactly what they want and they know how to describe
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background?
I am in this industry for almost 7 years
Why do you love what you do?
I love to make people happy when they look good
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to?
I love to spend time with my family 💗
What is your favorite quote?
Honest
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
To treat people from sickness
How do you take your coffee?
Decaf hot, with almond milk
Karson Kehler
Cosmetologist
Karson Kehler
What is your specialty:
Balayage and blonding services
Describe your ideal client:
Trendy clients in their 20’s – 30’s
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I started in the beauty industry in 2018 as an assistant but have been behind the chair for almost three years now.
Why do you love what you do:
I love to do balayage and blonding services
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
I’m at the barn horse back riding or at a boxing class. On the weekends, I love a good girls-night-out or a relaxing movie night in with my boyfriend and our dog.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
My favorite color is blue
What is your favorite quote:
“Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
“Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”
How do you take your coffee:
Cold brew with oat milk and caramel flavoring
Claribel Caceres
Cosmetologist
Claribel Caceres
What is your specialty:
I am a certified Goldwell colorist, and balayage highlights specialist and pride myself on cutting techniques which includes razor cutting skills.
Describe your ideal client:
A client who values my aesthetic ethic and diversified talents, my interests, and work preferences. Someone that has realistic expirations and an appreciation for my professional recommendations.
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I have been a licensed Cosmetologist since 2004 with licenses in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I have worked for Bella Viaggio for 10 + years and over the past 18 + years I have continued my education and updating my skills with additional certifications, training, and classes.
Why do you love what you do:
I am a passionate stylist that revels in the smile of my client at the completion of their service. That smile gives me great joy because they have made me a part of an important event in their life that they will remember forever.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
My two kids keep me busy between activities and sports and we love to spend time as a family, watching a movie, reading, and cooking together.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I love music and like to dance.