4807 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland
  (301) 652-1610 * (301) 652-3533
SALON TEAM
Ray Claery
Owner

Started doing hair in: 1962

Specializes in: hair design and hair color

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a pro golfer

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: being creative

In my free time I like to: race my cars and play golf

Favorite flower is: sunflower

3 words to describe myself: funny, bright, & dependable
Serge Houri
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1978

Specializes in: highlights, color, cuts and blow drys

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a bar & lounge owner or rescue helicopter pilot

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: seeing people happy after they get their hair done

In my free time I like to: do things with friends and family & play video games

Favorite flower is: lotus

3 words to describe myself: nice, helpful, & cool
Betsy Packard
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1995

Specializes in: hair color correction

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be making art and still doing some hair

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: making people happy and beautiful

In my free time I like to: make art, garden and cook

Favorite flower is: whatever you send me!

3 words to describe myself: patient, impatient, & creative
Lan Pham
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1986

Specializes in: cuts and color

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be traveling to see the world

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: client interaction

In my free time I like to: read shop and cook

Favorite flower is: lily

3 words to describe myself: loyal, generous, & friendly
Lynn Lathai
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1989

Specializes in: cutting, styling, and coloring

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a financial investor

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: making people feel and look their best

In my free time I like to: travel, be outdoors, run and cycle

Favorite flower is: lotus

3 words to describe myself: intelligent, honest, & caring
Dina Busacco
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1996

Specializes in: haircutting, razor cutting and color

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a musician or someone like Samantha Brown traveling the world

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: being able to express my creative ability and receiving instant gratification. I also love my clients and listening to people

In my free time I like to: spend time with my close friends and family, exercise, listen to music, read, shop and travel

Favorite flower is: peony

3 words to describe myself: passionate, inquisitive, & colorful
Elizabeth Miller
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 2002

Specializes in: creating soft, undone looks; wash and wear cuts and natural hair color

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be working in public/media relations

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: working with clients

In my free time I like to: pursue interests such as languages, cooking and the arts

Favorite flower is: hydrangea

3 words to describe myself: candid, passionate, & artistic
Brigitte Brkic
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1959

Specializes in: cutting, especially shorter and/or curly hair

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a travel writer

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: the creativity and people I get to talk with

In my free time I like to: write, walk, read, swim & eat

Favorite flower is: lilac

3 words to describe myself: caring, positive & curious
Roy Payne
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1972

Specializes in: cutting, color and updo's

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a decorator or organizer

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: meeting and learning about people

In my free time I like to: decorating, gardening & organizing

Favorite flower is: hydrangea

3 words to describe myself: interested, caring & helpful
Adrienne Schueller
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 2005

Specializes in: haircutting, coloring, & Keratin straightening treatments

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a marine biologist

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: everything

In my free time I like to: go to concerts, shop, & spend time with friends and family

Favorite flower is: tulip

3 words to describe myself: caring, friendly & loyal
Kathy Foster
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1974

Specializes in: color and Keratin straightening treatments

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be sales and public relations

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: interacting in a positive way with my clients, putting them at ease and making them feel great about themselves and their hair

In my free time I like to: do yoga and shop

Favorite flower is: lavender

3 words to describe myself: gregarious, loyal & tenacious
Garegin Vardanyan
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 2005

Specializes in: all shapes and textures of hair, cutting and color

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be in fashion as a photographer

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: being able to give people a look that is as individual as they are. Being a day maker

In my free time I like to: do photography, exercise, & travel

Favorite flower is: bird of paradise

3 words to describe myself: artistic, committed, perfectionist
Ramona Kelly
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 1999

Specializes in: hair color, Keratin Thermal Hair Straightening, texture altering and extensions

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a plastic surgeon

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: improving the health of one's hair while making them look and feel good

In my free time I like to: hop, travel & take advanced hair classes abroad

Favorite flower is: tiger lily

3 words to describe myself: dedicated, passionate & honest
Katie McClure
Stylist

Started doing hair in: 2002

Specializes in: color

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be not as happy as I am now

Favorite thing about hairdressing is: creating beautiful, customized color

In my free time I like to: travel, read, & spend time with my animals, a dog and two cats

Favorite flower is: a rose

3 words to describe myself: loyal, fun-loving & practical
SPA TEAM
Mrs. Roa
Nail Technician

Started doing nails in: 1977

Specializes in: pedicures, your feet will look and feel great!

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a nanny

Favorite thing about doing nails is: meeting new people and taking care of my clients

In my free time I like to: work in my garden

Favorite flower is: orchid

3 words to describe myself: responsible, professional & caring
Laura Dobi
Skin Care / Esthetician

Started doing facials in: 2008

Specializes in: facials, brow waxing and makeup applications

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be in the fashion industry doing Public Relations.

Favorite thing about doing facials is: helping to make a difference in my client’s skin and putting a smile on each face!

In my free time I like to: travel, surf, and run and eat out at restaurants that are non-chain owned with friends.

Favorite flower is: lilac

3 words to describe myself: friendly, innovative, and artistic.
Marjie Livingstone
Owner

Started doing facials in: 1998

Specializes in: waxing and the most relaxing facial you’ll ever have

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be in marketing and advertising

Favorite thing about doing facials is: taking my clients on a mini-vacation & really taking care of their skin

In my free time I like to: ride my horse, play with my cats, read, go out to eat with friends, & watch TV

Favorite flower is: lilac

3 words to describe myself: happy, caring, giving
Michel Hinkley (Shell)
Skin Care / Esthetician

Started doing facials in: 1998

Specializes in: eyebrow repair and all other waxing

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be playing with sharks

Favorite thing about doing facials is: treating the skin and taking the client to a place where they can be totally relaxed

In my free time I like to: hang out with my hubby and Chihuahuas, watch movies and work out

Favorite flower is: anything white

3 words to describe myself: bubbly, caring & calming
Sherri Little
Skin Care / Esthetician

Started doing facials in: 2005

Specializes in: Brazilian bikini waxes, Botanical resurfacing facials and lash tinting

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be in fashion merchandising

Favorite thing about doing facials is: watching the improvement in the skin. Seeing how great my clients feel after their facial

In my free time I like to: travel, listen to live music, and workout

Favorite flower is: tulip

3 words to describe myself: kind, funny & considerate
Mary Jane McCord
Skin Care / Esthetician

Started doing facials in: 1998

Specializes in: brow waxing and facials

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a vegan restaurant owner

Favorite thing about doing facials is: seeing the joy in my clients face as the look at their skin after a facial

In my free time I like to: cook, travel, read, play with my cats, listen to music, watch movies & go to the opera

Favorite flower is: peony

3 words to describe myself: caring, dedicated & interested
Melanie Gorr
Massage Therapy

Started doing massage in: 2002

Specializes in: intuitive massage, combining a variety of massage techniques to create an enjoyable and uniquely customized massage for each client. I frequently use a firm Swedish approach for clients, as many folks need a firm but not aggressive, relaxing and restoring experience. I am also trained in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Thai, Hot Stone & all the Aveda body treatments

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be possibly still working in publishing or the natural foods industry

Favorite thing about giving massages is: bringing a bit of peace and tranquility to my clients. I enjoy the creativity involved in each massage and the relaxing, low-stress environment I am privileged to work in

In my free time I like to: spend time at the river with my canine and human family. Cross-stitch while watching old movies. Run and hike around my gorgeous town of Harpers Ferry

Favorite flower is: tulip

3 words to describe myself: nurturing, supportive, & no-nonsense
Tiffany Carter
Massage Therapy

Started doing massage in: 1998

Specializes in: Swedish and Deep Tissue massage

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a food/restaurant critic

Favorite thing about giving massage is: relieving stress in clients and promoting a healthier sense of well being

In my free time I like to: exercise

Favorite flower is: Calla Lily

3 words to describe myself: reliable, caring & hard worker
Natalie Foster
Massage Therapy

Started doing Massage in: 2007

Specializes in: Swedish, Deep Tissue and Hot Stone Massage

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a teacher

Favorite thing about giving massage is: helping people feel more relaxed and healthy

In my free time I like to: go to the beach, spend time with friends and family & ride my bike

Favorite flower is: hyacinth

3 words to describe myself: friendly, generous, & caring
Karin J. Rodney-Haapala
Skin Care / Esthetician

Started doing Facials in: 2009

Specializes in: Waxing, Facials

If I weren’t in the beauty industry: I would be a visual artist, which I am, I specialize in photography.

Favorite thing about doing facials is: assisting in the process of relaxation and rejuvenation.

In my free time I like to: spend time with my husband and our kids, travel, and photography.

Favorite flower is: an Orchid

3 words to describe myself: Artistic, independent and loving
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