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Bianca SchouestSalon OwnerSince opening Salon Diversions in 1994, Bianca has had the opportunity of working around the globe. She has gained valuable experience working in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Rome. Her heart, however, forever resides in New Orleans, its culture, and the warmth of its people. She has continued her education in the business through a multitude of classes both artistic and business related.
Bianca brings over 25 years experience in the beauty industry. She was at the forefront of the extension business prior to extensions becoming mainstream and the first salon to offer the service in New Olreans. She has extensive training in numerous different Hair Extension techniques and because of this she strives to choses the method kindest to her clients natural hair, whether they wish for human or synthetic hair extensions. Her introduction began with classes attended in London UK. From there she researched many years to find the method best suited to preserve the integrity of her guests own hair. Taking classes in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and London, She has also trained to become a licensed instructor of hair extensions, giving classes around the US. |
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Nan GatchellSalon ManagerNan is a Georgia native. She loves all things New Orleans and has lived in the city for a total of four and a half years. She has a bachelor's degree in Public Health and a master's degree in Public Administration. Despite her academic background, Nan's true calling lies in the beauty industry. She has worked in the industry for over four years as a makeup artist and beauty advisor. Moreover, she has served on two different management teams at Sephora over the last two years. She is passionate about customer service and empowering clients' lives through beauty.
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Gabrielle ArmaniniStylistGabby attended the Aveda Institute Baton Rouge in 2009 and quickly after moved to New Orleans to pursue her career in the beauty world. Now with 10 years experience she has made a name for herself in the extension and blonding industry. She has been in New Orleans Bride Magazine for her work as well as been featured online for her creative color. She has a passion and creative touch to make anyone that sits in her chair feel comfortable and glamorous. She specializes in many blonding and color techniques, as well as tape-in extensions. She is a master at color corrections and getting hair back to its optimum health. Keeping up on trend is a must for this girl and loves when clients bring in multiple photos of what they want so they can both brainstorm together during consultation.
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Cara JonesStylistCara Jones is a committed, passionate hairstylist of over twenty years. Originally trained in the Pivot Point System, she has continued her education with Jaques Dessange NY specializing in French Cutting Technique, Styling and Balayage Highlights. Cara also has extensive training with Jaques Dessange TX, working as a stylist, Redken Fifth Avenue, Paul Mitchell, Framesi and Aveda. She enjoys creating a total look from haircare to skincare. Cara also specializes in Vomor Hair Extensions and the British found Dome Monofibre Hair Extensions for achieving length, volume and color in the hair.Cara believes in working with an individual's personal bone structure, body shape, and lifestyle to create a beautiful image inside and out.
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Jennifer StringerStylistJenn was born and raised in South Louisiana and resides in Mid- City. She has been in the beauty industry since 2005. After receiving her Esthetics license at the Aveda Institute, she focused on makeup and skincare. That led her to work for companies such as Nars and Dior before returning to school to obtain her Barber License. Now at Salon Diversions, she has become a national trainer for Vomor Hair and Lash extensions exclusive to Aveda Salons She specializes in multiple types of extensions, cuts and loves doing creative color. Jenn is enjoys learning new and innovative techniques and enthusiastically offers ideas to her clients in achieving their desired looks. |
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Emily HinesStylistEmily Hines is a 30 year old hair stylist currently located in New Orleans, LA. Emily started cutting hair when she was 14 years old in her kitchen influenced and inspired by the punk rock scene in the 2000's: Always trying alternative and unique color combinations and cuts. She decided to turn that past time and passion into a career and has been a stylist for 12 years. She recently moved to New Orleans because of her love of the culture of the city and enjoys being an addition to Salon Diversions.
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Chandler StewartStylistChandler Stewart, a North Carolina native, may be new to New Orleans but certainly not new to the hair industry! After undergoing a rigorous training in Manhattan, Chandler worked in New York City among top stylists from across the country. This strong educational background has made him a technically sound hairdresser that can spend more time giving clients what they want, whether that means building a unique shape while cutting or working with a vast palate while coloring. Chandler’s effervescent energy is displayed in his work, leaving clients loving their look and the time they spent in the chair with him!
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Chris VarnardoStylistChristopher is a Louisiana native and a seasoned stylist with over 10 years of experience! He’s trained with Aveda, Paul Mitchell, and llanza color lines and has also completed pivot point training and Vidal Sassoon’s ABC cutting courses. Christopher specializes in precision haircuts, clipper cuts, baby lights, balayage, blonding, corrective, and creative color. He is also particularly skilled in special event and bridal styles. Inspired by high fashion, his styles range from organic undone texture, to classical romantic, to modern and edgy. When you are sitting in Christopher’s chair, you’re guaranteed to leave looking AND feeling fabulous!
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