Jim Tate
Owner, Stylist
American Board Certified Master Hair Colorist

Locally born but lived throughout the South East
"Every time I've left Charlotte, I have come back. This time I am here to stay."

Graduate of Florida State University and South Eastern College of Cosmetology
"The most inspiring career change I could have ever made."

Licensed Hair Dresser - 20 years
Wella Color Specialist - 10 years
American Board Certified Master Hair Colorist - 10 years
Years of customer service - priceless...
"I love what I do. I truly enjoy getting to know my clients and developing a relationship with them and their hair. Hair color would be my passion if I didn't enjoy gardening so much."

Jennifer Misenheimer
Stylist
A Charlotte native
Simplicity Extension Certified

After graduating from Northwest School of the Arts and CPCC, I decided to follow my passion for beauty and get my cosmetology degree at.
Graduate of the Aveda Institute of Charlotte
Advanced Training Vidal Sasson Academy of Miami

Licensed Cosmetologist - 4 years
Stylist Uptown Magazine - 3 years
"I LOVE my job as a hairstylist. For me there is nothing quite like bringing out that defining look that lives in you to fit both your personality and lifestyle. I enjoy the full range of cutting, color, smoothing/straightening services, natural human hair extensions, up do & special occasion styling, make up and editorial work."

Favorite quote:
In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." -Coco Chanel

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Jennifer B
Skin Specialist, Brow & Make-up Artist

Born in Honolulu, raised in Orange County California. Oldest of six, mother of one.

Attended Von Lee School of Aesthetics in Baltimore.
"Your face begins with what you put in."

I've been an Aesthetician now for 14 years and love every minute of this ever-expanding field. I've worked in D.C., Atlanta and now Charlotte and this has been by far the most rewarding place to practice.

The chance to start the Skin Studio and Makeup Bar is a culmination of everything I've learned through the years and is my vision and my version of skincare.

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Ashley Birckbichler
Stylist

Born in the great windy city of Chicago.

Graduated from Cosmetology School in Chicago in 2000 and in England 2002.
Worked on cruise ships around the world for seven years.
"A great experience, but the travel does become exhausting after a while."

Weddings, Portrait, and Formal Hair Specialist.
"I enjoy making people look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside."

Favorite quote:
"No one ever told me I was pretty as a little girl. All little girls should be told they are pretty." -Marilyn Monroe

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Hannah Swindel
Stylist

Born and raised in the rockin' city of Charlotte, NC.

After high school I attended Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC before pursuing my life-long dream of being a hairstylist.

"It took me years to fall in love with my natural curl. After more relaxers than I can count, I finally embraced my curly hair and realized that with a strong round brush and a great hair dryer I can make the tightest ringlets silky smooth. After all, you can't have a fresh new color and a flawed blowout!!!"

Julia Burchacki
Stylist

Graduated from the Palm Beach Academy of Cosmetology in Palm Beach Gardens Florida.

"I am constantly inspired to create. Whether I'm behind the chair, watching a movie or visiting new cities inspiration is always there."

Julia is a seasoned stylist with 6+ years of experience in cutting and color. She loves a good challenge. She will customize a haircut and color to best suit any face shape as well as tailoring it to your real life.

Extensive educational background includes Wella, Aveda, Bumble & Bumble, and advanced color techniques in NYC

"Sometimes you like to let the hair do the talking."

Michelle Nelson
Licensed Esthetician

Graduated from The Academy of Nails & Esthetics

"I have a love for all things skin. Facials, chemical peels, and if there's hair where you don't want it - not problem, I can remove it."

"I remember as a chlld doing facials and using my moms Ponds Cold Cream, I'm so glad I've graduated to better products!"