the salon stylists
alexis
alexis
advanced stylist
hair stylist since 2016
joined bijin in 2016
Alexis graduated from Johnson County Community College. She was named Student of the Year and also made the President’s Honor Roll. Alexis attended National Wella Trend Vision and the North American Hairstyling Awards ceremony in 2016. She attended Wella Triple Craft Cut class with Stephen Moody. Alexis enjoys pixies and shorter hairstyles, and likes trying new techniques on clients to keep it fun and interesting. She loves the blondes, and is currently mastering highlighting and Balayage methods.
Fun fact: “I’m obsessed with Selena Quintanilla. I have the MAC collection in mint condition!”
amber
amber
senior stylist
hair stylist since 2008
joined bijin in 2008
Amber graduated from the Regency Beauty Institute and has advanced her haircutting skills by attending Saco Salon Workshop, Vidal Sassoon Workshop by their International Creative Director Mark Hayes, Men’s Hair Cutting by American Crew, and V76 Men’s Hair Cutting by Vaughn Acord. Amber has a versatile and eclectic style. She specializes in long layer, creative and classic haircuts and loves the creativity of hair coloring and highlighting. She enjoys creating natural looks like Ombre and Ecaille achieved with Balayaging.
Fun Fact: “I was obsessed with Ziggy (David Bowie) as early as first grade.”
amy
amy
associate and studio manager
education director
master stylist
hair stylist since 1998
joined bijin in 1998
Amy has completed classes with Sam Villa, Kris Sorbie, Oscar Bond, Vaughn Acord, Jill Leitz, Justin Issac and Dhaniel Doud. She has participated in the Wella Color Correction Class in L.A. (as well as in-salon workshops) and Vidal Sassoon’s ABC Cut Course and additional workshops with Traci Sakosits, Richie Rivera and their International Creative Director Mark Hayes. At Bumble & Bumble University (NYC), Amy participated in Styling your Career/Color Workshop, Network Educator I and II/Design Workshop and Design Studio. She has also attended NAHA (“the Academy Awards of Hairdressing!”), BTC Cut and Color in NOLA and the Chicago Hair Show numerous times. Amy is passionate about getting the details right and consulting with clients which enable her to fine-tune a specific look from a photo to suit her clients.
Fun Fact: “I went to State Typing Competition in high school. 80 WPM!”
andra
andra
senior stylist
hair stylist since 2012
joined bijin in 2019
Andra graduated from Eric Fisher Academy in Wichita, KS and then moved to Chicago to apprentice at Trio Salon under Anne Coconate, former Assistant Color Director for Sassoon. She returned to teach at Eric Fisher Academy, where she also became a national trainer for ProsperU and a video stylist for Style with Knowledge training series. Andra’s education includes classes with Oscar Bond, Pope the Barber and Gerard Scarpaci. She has also taken Wella’s Triple Craft Class with Stephen Moody, Aquage Masterclass Academy and L’Oréal Color Connections. Andra loves bold color changes, as well as natural, enhancing highlights. She also enjoys cutting bobs and showing clients how to achieve a great sense of style at home.
Fun fact: “I shampooed Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter’s hair and felt my Kindergarten heart flutter!”
anthony
anthony
advanced stylist
hair stylist since 2012
joined bijin in 2015
Anthony comes to bijin after completing the honors program at Paul Mitchell School, the Triple Craft Class with Stephen Moody, Sassoon Education with International Creative Director Mark Hayes, and Creative Color with Sonya Dove. He attended NAHA and Wella Trend Vision 2016, Men’s V76 Styling Class and is Redken certified. Anthony loves custom color/balayage — especially for blondes.
Fun fact: “I love watching The Golden Girls, my favorite show ever! I can quote any episode, word by word.”
brooke
brooke
advanced stylisthair stylist since 2007
joined bijin in 2012
Brooke’s background includes: Wella Color Class, Vidal Sassoon Cutting Class taught by their International Creative Director Mark Hayes, Fringe Bang Class with the Kérastase International Creative Director Nina Dimachki, Vaughn Acord’s Men’s Cutting Class, Jeff Haymes' Women’s Cutting Class, Kelly Cardenas’ Salon Business Class, Kérastase Product Knowledge and Alexandra Matiz’s Wella Color Class. Brooke loves to do dry cutting (once the haircut is established) so she can see where the hair will naturally lay—everyone’s hair lays uniquely different. Fun Fact: “I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, and time away to the lake.”
chloe
chloe
master stylist, educator and retail consultant
hair stylist since 1996
joined bijin in 2000
Chloe received her Cosmetology degree from the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, CA; shortly after, she took on an apprenticeship at Doyle Wilson Salon (on Melrose Avenue) in Los Angeles. Chloe has attended numerous courses at Bumble & Bumble University (NYC) including Educator Workshops and worked at Planet Salon on Melrose Avenue in Beverly Hills until relocating to Kansas City. She has also trained with celebrity stylist Garren at the R&Co Education Center in Miami, FL. Chloe has been an integral part of bijin’s Advanced Training Program and continues to teach several classes a year.
Chloe is passionate about hairstyling and cutting and is an expert on advising her clients on the products that are best-suited for them.
Fun Fact: “Many celebrities frequented Doyle Wilson Salon where I worked early on—Faye Dunaway, Charlize Theron, Winona Ryder, Beck, Dixie Chicks…”
dana
dana
advanced stylist hair stylist since 2014 joined bijin in 2016 Dana graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Services, and added to her education with a Cosmetology degree from Bellus Academy in Manhattan, KS. Dana attended Wella Triple Craft Cut class with Stephen Moody, Kerastase product and blowout class, and several Wella color workshops. She has a true passion for cutting hair and making the ideal haircut for each client. “I favor a fun highlight and/or balayage to create the perfect blonde bombshell whether in the summer or fall.” Fun fact: "I’m a concert addict and even have a dedicated bucket list that I check off after every concert!"jacob
jacob
advanced stylist
hair stylist since 2011
joined bijin in 2011
Before coming to bijin, Jacob was a Recruiter at the Paul Mitchel School. He has attended many hands-on classes such as Color and Cut by Vidal Sassoon’s International Creative Director Mark Hayes, Bumble & Bumble Styling, Wella Coloring workshops and a Men’s Haircutting Class from Vaughn Acord. Jacob has a strong background in haircutting and loves to incorporate the elements of art and creativity into his work. Paying close attention to detail and listening to what his client wants is very important to Jacob. “I care a lot about what I do and take the time to do my best.”
Fun Fact: “I do ceramics on the side!”
jenny
jenny
master stylist and educator
hair stylist since 2001
joined bijin in 2005
Jenny’s background includes Cut and Color Class by Vidal Sassoon’s International Creative Director Mark Hayes, Creative Color Class by Wella and V76 Men’s Haircutting by Vaughn Acord. Jenny has trained with celebrity stylist Garren at the R&Co Education Center in Miami, FL. Jenny is Curly Girl certified and loves to help clients discover “how to love their curls!”
Fun fact: “I was called ‘Wagon Woman’ because I carried my drum kit to school in my little red wagon that I’d hook up to the bike rack.”
julianne
julianne
advanced stylist
lead educator
hair stylist since 2014
joined bijin in 2014
Julianne came to bijin in 2014 with a degree from the JCCC School of Cosmetology. She is Keratin certified, has taken a Martin Parsons Upstyling Class in Austin, TX and has participated in the Wella workshops offered through bijin’s Associate program. Julianne enjoys tuning in to webinars—specifically, Balayage webinars. Julianne loves creating haircuts with styles built into them as well as finding that perfect customized hair color for her clients. “I love big, sexy hair! Long layered styles are my fave!”
Fun fact: “I never missed watching these TV shows as a kid: Tiny Toons, Golden Girls and the Chicago Bulls!”
katyanne
katyanne
advanced stylist hair stylist since 2015 joined bijin in 2015 Katyanne graduated in 2015 from Paul Mitchell School in Wichita. Her education also includes Long Hair Styling and UpDo Styling with Pamela Peretti, V76 Men’s Cutting Class, Robert Vasquez Styling Class, Cutting with Paul Mitchell’s National Educator Skyler Marsh, Paul Mitchell’s Caper Event and Wella Cut Craft with Stephen Moody. Katyanne loves to create a full look tailored to her client’s needs and she enjoys working with textured hair and wigs; her updo styling and finishing skills set her apart. Fun fact: “Before I started doing hair, I went to school on a vocal music scholarship.”lance
lance
advanced stylist
hair stylist since 2013
joined bijin in 2018
After graduating from cosmetology school, Lance has worked as a hair designer and color educator, both in salon and for Aveda. He has trained in Hair Color Magic and Deva Curl and assisted Robert Grimes during his NAHA (North American Hair Stylist of the Year) photo shoot. Lance is highly trained in hair color theory and precision application. He understands cutting, focusing on the best shape, structure and texture of hair for each client. He has been published in Vogue Italia and also nominated as a 30 under 30 finalist by The Colorist Magazine. Lance thrives on textured hair cutting and also has a “high passion for styling hair.”
Fun fact: “I won my high school geography bee two years in a row.”
livia
livia
advanced stylist hair stylist since 2011 joined bijin in 2012 Livia graduated from Xenon International Academy and has completed several classes including: Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatments, Vidal Sassoon Cut and Color Class with Mark Hayes, Kerastase Styling and Fringe Bang Class with International Creative Director Nina Dimachki, Wella color training class with Global Artist Sonya Dove, Vaughn Acord Men’s Cutting, R+Co and Oribe styling classes and Cutting Class with Hatori Hanzo educator and Elevation H International Creative Director, Cole Thompson. She also attended the American Crew Men’s Workshop. Livia specializes in Coppola Keratin services and is very knowledgeable about the best type of treatment for each client’s hair needs. She also loves styling hair for special occasions. Fun fact: “My other passion in life besides my family is horses. I grew up competing in eventing and hunter/jumpers, and am currently working to get back into it!”liz
liz
senior stylist
hair stylist since 2005
joined bijin in 2007
After graduating from the College of Hair Design, Liz continued to expand her craft by taking color and foiling classes from Redken and Chris Sorbie, Men's Haircutting Class from American Crew, Up-do/Styling from Redken, Bumble & Bumble Color Class, Wella Color Class and Vidal Sassoon Workshop. She has also participated in bijin's in-house workshops featuring Vaughn Acord and Kérastase. Liz loves to make hair look "very natural—with delicate, natural looking color.”
Fun fact: “I'm a bit of a clothes hoarder. I just know there will be a special occasion for each item in the future (some of them still have the tags on)!”
madison
madison
master stylist
hair stylist since 2005
joined bijin in 2005
Madison has taken advanced courses in cutting, coloring and styling. She participated in color classes from Redken and Wella’s Essential Coloring class in Los Angeles, as well as classes taught by renowned artists including Dhaniel Doud, Kris Sorbie and Jill Leitz. She completed the Fierce Conversations and Styling Your Career courses through Bumble & Bumble University in NYC and Men’s Haircutting Techniques from American Crew and Vaughn Acord. Madison has taken workshops with Vidal Sassoon’s International Creative Director Mark Hayes, Fringe Bang Class with Kérastase’s Nina Dimachki and Advanced Coloring Techniques with Wella’s Alexandria Matiz. Madison is passionate about her profession and enjoys thorough consultations so “the hair fits the lifestyle.”
Fun fact: “I’m the youngest of six kids!”
mandy
mandy
master stylist
hair stylist since 2000
joined bijin in 2000
Mandy’s background includes: Advanced Color Training from Justin Isaac, Redken, Bumble & Bumble, Color Correction from Wella, and Hair Cutting with Sam Villa, Oscar Bond and Mark Hayes. She participated in a four-day Cutting Class from Toni and Guy (Dallas, TX) and Vaughn Acord’s Men’s Cutting Class at bijin. Mandy loves highlighting to achieve natural, well-blended blondes and has a passion for doing hair coloring. She likes doing short haircuts, creative cuts and different-length bobs as well.
Fun Fact: “In high school, one of my drawings from art class was chosen to be shown at the Hidden Glen Art Festival.”
mary jane
mary jane
master stylist
bijin co-founder, 1988
Mary Jane’s experience is extensive— some of her background includes: Vidal Sassoon Academy 3-Day Haircutting Course (Chicago), Bumble & Bumble Razor and Scissor 3-Day Cutting Course (NYC), London International Hair Show, Vidal Sassoon London Academy Teach-In, Chicago Midwest Annual Educational Conference, Sebastian 5-Day Cutting Course (L.A.), Bumble & Bumble in-salon Classes, Vidal Sassoon in-salon Classes. She’s also styled hair for numerous fashion shows and photo shoots. Mary Jane loves to “wow the client” and enjoys giving “it’s-all-about-you” kind of service. She works with all types, textures and lengths of hair on women and men—and enjoys doing precision cutting or textured cutting on both short and long hair.
Fun Fact: “I cut George Clooney’s hair while he was in Kansas City shooting a movie.”
megan
megan
senior stylist and educator
hair stylist since 2006
joined bijin in 2008
Megan received her Cosmetology license from the Aveda Institute in New Jersey. She has completed a six-week Cutting Course with Vidal Sassoon in Santa Monica, CA and a Color Class at Bumble & Bumble University in New York. In addition, she has participated in bijin’s in-salon workshop with Vidal Sassoon’s International Creative Director Mark Hayes. Megan relies on her long-training with Vidal Sassoon and expertise in precision cutting.
Fun Fact: “I sang Billy Corgan (lead singer of Smashing Pumpkins) Happy Birthday at his home!”
michelle
michelle
advanced stylist
hair stylist since 2006
joined bijin in 2010
Michelle is “HotHeads” hair extension certified and Keratin Smoothing Complex certified. She has continued her education through various classes including Wella Color classes, the Fringe Bang Class with the Kérastase International Creative Director, R&Co product knowledge, the Fudge Razor cutting class (Dallas, TX), and a color class taught by Sonya Dove. She approaches each client with an open and honest attitude and is passionate about learning more!
Fun Fact: “I’m Mexi-CAN, not Mexi-CAN’T!”
nani
nani
master stylist and educator hair stylist since 1999 joined bijin in 1999 Nani has extensive cutting and coloring training—attending workshops from New York to San Diego, Chicago and LA as well as local, in-house workshops. She attended Bumble & Bumble University, Redken Exchange, Wella Color classes and the Chicago Midwest Show. She has participated in workshops with Laurent Philippon, Howard McClaren, Mark Hayes, Oscar Bond, Jill Leitz, Justin Issac, Dhaniel Doud, Sam Villa, Chris Sorbie, Nick Berardi, Vaughn Acord, Nina Dimachki and Alexandra Matiz. Nani has trained with celebrity stylist Garren at the R&Co Education Center in Miami, FL. In addition, she has styled for KC Weddings dress magazine, Fashion for a Cause and Tomboy Fashion Show. Nani has been a Network Educator for Bumble & Bumble and an Educator for bijin Studio wigs and toupee Stylists. Nani is passionate about making each client feel beautiful and confident, creating the “whole or complete experience; from start to finish. Fun Fact: “I drive the lawn tractor in exercise clothes and my Fatbaby cowboy boots.”natalie
natalie
senior stylist
hair stylist since 2005
joined bijin in 2007
Natalie believes in constantly staying current with the very best in education, training, and fashion, and vows that all guests look fresh and updated. Cutting for texture and face shape is her specialty, as well as natural balayage and advanced foil highlighting. She graduated from Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy in Dallas, Texas, and quickly grew into a leader at bijin. She enjoys traveling; looking for the next inspiration to bring back home. Natalie’s most important education includes:
Men’s Haircutting with celebrity stylist Vaughn Acord of V76, Photoready with Eli Mancha, Classic Coloring with the Doves, Styling Fundamentals by Bumble & Bumble, Balayage with Kris Sorbie, Oribe Signature Cut/Textured Styling with Christian Ceja, R+Co Expo with Howard McLaren, Contemporary Color with Sam Villa and Vidal Sassoon Classic Cutting with Traci Sakosits. She is certified in Arrojo American Wave and Arrojo Hair Painting as well as Razor Cutting with Nick Arrojo. Natalie has completed both Wella Color Correcting and Creative Color classes.
Her published work includes competition in the 2012 North American Hairstyling Awards, Ink KC and Indulge KC.
Fun fact: “I love to surf!”
raymond
raymond
artistic director, master color expert
hair stylist since 2011
joined bijin in 2011
In 2010, Raymond earned a degree in Chemistry from the University of Missouri, KC. When turning his focus to this industry, he trained at Paul Mitchell (Overland Park) and Vidal Sassoon (Santa Monica). He has expanded his craft through various workshops and competitions including: Vidal Sassoon Color (NYC), Vidal Sassoon Creative Cutting (Santa Monica), V76 Styling with Vaughn Acord (NYC), Caper Paul Mitchell (Las Vegas), Kérastase Styling (Nashville) and Barbering with the Clipper Guy (Chicago). He has also trained with celebrity stylist Garren at the R&Co Education Center in Miami, FL. Raymond was the Bronze winner at 2015 Wella Trend Vision Color Competition in Minneapolis and attended the International Wella Trend Vision Competition in Berlin, Germany. Raymond is inspired by his travels and enjoys exploring culture through food and style. He loves doing“lived-in” color that looks natural—as if “the sun itself did the highlight” and incorporating barbering with hair styling.
Fun Fact: “I was prom king!”
shaina
shaina
advanced stylist
hair stylist since 2014
joined bijin in 2014
stacie
stacie
master stylist
hair stylist since 2003
joined bijin in 2004
Stacie’s extensive background includes the following: Cosmetology degree from Superior School of Hairstyling, Goldwell Advanced Color Workshop, Eric Fisher Hair Show in KC, Michael Cole (Step-Up) Seminar, Wella Advanced Cut and Color, Redken Symposium in Las Vegas, Chicago Midwest Show, Vidal Sassoon Class, L’Oréal Professional SOHO Academy (NYC), World Famous Edward Tricomi Dry Cutting and Up-do, Bumble & Bumble University (NYC), Redken Platform Artist (Sam Villa, Kris Sorbie, Nick Berardi workshops), Miami Color Show with celebrity stylist Kim Vo, American Crew Workshops and “Fashion for a Cause” Charity event in KC. Stacie has trained with celebrity stylist Tom Priano at the R&Co Education Center in Miami, FL and also has completed the Vidal Sassoon Advanced Cutting Workshop with Mark Hayes, Vidal Sassoon Advanced Color with Richie Rivera, the Vaughn Acord V76 men’s cutting class at bijin. She is American Wave certified (Chicago).
Fun Fact: "I put KETCHUP on my KETCHUP!"