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."

Gina Carver
Stylist
American Board Certified Master Hair Colorist

Born in upstate NY, but transplanted here at age 9
"Can't imagine anywhere else I'd rather be."

Graduate of South Eastern College of Cosmetology
"My barbies and a few childhood friends always knew I'd end up a hairstylist. They loved what I could do with a pair of kitchen shears."

Licensed Cosmetologist - 18 years
American Board Certified Master Hair Colorist - 9 years
Years of customer service - priceless...
"I'm so grateful to have a career that I still love after 18 years and clients that make coming to work everyday so much fun."

DJ Markowski
Stylist

Born in Buffalo, New York. Moved to Charlotte when I was 13.

Graduate of Carolina Beauty College
"A lot of my friends would get free haircuts from me, so they all thought I would go into the hair business."

Licensed Cosmetologist - 6 years
Specializing in Razor cutting and the French Technique
"As soon as you sit in my chair, you’ll feel newly inspired and rejuvenated as well as learn how to recreate your look. Look forward to seeing you soon."

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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Elissa Neavitt
Stylist

Moved to Charlotte with my family my senior year in high school after moving around 7 states while growing up.
"I love Charlotte and have made my own home here."

Graduate of Empire Beauty School
"After working 5 years in corporate America, I decided to follow my heart and enroll in beauty school. It was one of the most positive things I have done in my life!"

Hairdresser - 7 years
Licensed Cosmetologist - 4 years
So.Cap.USA Hair Extension Specialist - 2 years
Years of customer service - priceless...
"By adding either a few or a full head of extensions, I am able to give my client a look that they would not have been able to achieve otherwise. By selecting from 81 colors and 3 textures of 100% human hair extensions, I am able to personalize longer, thicker hair for each individual client."

I love to make clients feel great. There is not a better feeling than putting a smile on someone else's face!

Kelly Thomas
Haircolor Specialist

Born in Clearwater, Florida
"If I can’t live at the beach, I’d rather live in Charlotte."

Graduated from South Eastern College of Beauty Culture

Licensed Hair Dresser- 10 years
Wella Color Specialist - 5 years
"With all the colors out there…why stick with the one nature gave you?"

"Food coloring and baby dolls were always an interesting mix. They consumed my summer afternoons."

"Not many careers offer the pleasure of instant gratification with incredible transformations occurring within only two hours."

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

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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Mary Katherine Cuthbertson
Esthetician

State of North Carolina licensed Esthetician

Graduated from The National Institute of Esthetics

She began her career in the beauty and skincare field in 1999 working for Chanel as a makeup consultant. She later made the transition into the skincare field as a licensed Esthetician in 2001. Since then she has developed her talents and also her approach to providing premium service. She has been certified in Microdermabrasion and has expander her services to include Brazilian waxes and clinical facial peels.