1. Nick

At B Street Salon: Fall 2008

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  Experience/Education:

  • The Academy by Horst. Surface product and cut course in Charleston, S.C.
  • Schwarzkopf: Color correction course, color and cut course
  • All Nutrient: Color Theory course, color course, product knowledge course
  • Unite: Product knowledge and cutting course in San Diego, CA
  • Americas Beauty Show, Chicago, IL
  • Coppola Keratin Smoothing Certification course
  • LOX hair extension course
  • DOME hair extension course
  • Cinderella hair extension course
  • Hot Heads hair extension training
  • Sahag dry hair cutting course & training
  • Scruples color course
  • CHI color course
  • Redkin product knowledge course
  • Redkin color course
  • Many B Street Salon courses on updos, color, color theory, cutting and much more

  Inspirations:

  • My family: My mother and father for showing me that happiness, love, hard work and determination will get you far in life. My grandmother, being a former hairdresser.
  • My ‘teamates’ here at B Street Salon.
  • Jonathan Antin, Tabatha Coffey, and Ken Paves, all well known stylists for many different reasons.
  • And Britney Spears, just because I said so!

  Favorite products:

  • Moroccan Oil, everyone needs it!
  • Baba mask by Surface
  • Unite GO 365 degrees hair spray
  • Davines Wonder Wax

2. Laura

At B Street Salon: Summer 2000

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  Education:

  • 19 years Experience
  • Redkin Color Education/ Charleston, SC
  • Surface product education course & hands-on cutting/ Charleston, SC
  • Framesi color class/ Savannah, GA
  • Goldwell, many courses & hands-on classes, including Elumen and corrective color classes/ Baltimore, MD; Las Vegas, NV; Irvine, CA; Berlin, Germany
  • Bumble & bumble styling and product course/ New York, NY
  • Sahag product education as well as the ‘Sahag Dry haircut technique’ exclusive to B Street Salon, given by guest artist Albie Mulcahy through continuing education/ Destin, FL & Savannah, GA
  • Davines product and color class/ Savannah, GA
  • All-Nutrient product knowledge & color class
  • Schwarzkopf hands-on color & cut courses/ Savannah, GA
  • L’Oreal color and product class/ Savannah, GA
  • Unite product knowledge class/ Savannah, GA
  • Trade Shows/ Orlando, FL & Chicago, IL
  • Voted 2009 ‘Best Hairdresser’, Connect Savannah
  • Two-day photo shoot with Tom Carsons, work was printed in a national hair magazine —Many other photo shoots to present our work
  • Have worked on many local fashion shows and benefits with B Street Salon
  • Have had write-ups in Savannah Magazine & South Magazine, as well as a few covers for Savannah Magazine
  • Spokeswoman on screen talent for local television commercials

  Inspirations:

  • Looking and feeling good inspires me to want the same for the people I come in contact with on a daily basis. New developments in our industry encourage me to welcome change and that reminds me that there is always a need to improve one’s self image.

  Specialty:

  • Fast moving, good humor, ability to understand a client’s needs and desires quickly. Able to guide or lead fellow colleagues with day-to-day needs. Great color and haircuts, quick updo’s and beautiful Bridal Hair.

  Favorite products:

  • Moroccan Oil
  • Unite Wicked Wax
  • Sudzz Airplay hairspray
  • Davines Wonderwax
  • Surface Baba Shampoo and conditioner and masque
  • All Nutrient Shine and Flat-iron sprays

3. Albie

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  Albie Mulcahy, is a lifelong friend of Monica McMasters. He is a legendary hairdresser and formerly the Educational Director for Sahag International. John Sahag passed away recently but was the world’s best-known and accomplished dry-cutting personality who took it to new heights in the celebrity and fashion worlds. John Sahag was a friend of B Street and a close friend of Albie.

  Albie comes to Savannah once a month to perform the Sahag trademark dry haircut & educate the B Street staff. His passion is to cultivate and nurture hairdressers worldwide, promote, enlighten and refine an interest in learning the characteristics of what Albie describes as, ‘a new – all encompassing hair-society.’

  Albie has an amazing history, one you’d have to hear from him to fully appreciate. He is one of the most sought-after educators in the industry. Call the salon and ask when Albie’s next scheduled day is at B Street Salon. He takes 5 clients only on each visit to B Street Salon.

4. Monica

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  Monica’s career has spanned 30 years and has touched many aspects of the beauty industry. Born in Savannah, she started as a shampoo girl at age 15 at Joel and Company and was a member of the Jr. USA styling team at 18. Monica worked with Don Shaw hairdressers in Atlanta and managed 3 salons for Albie Mulcahey in the Boston area. She was brought to San Diego to be a part of the national artistic team for Paul Mitchell Systems with a specialty in photo shoots and hairdressing. Monica worked with other prestigious companies including Aveda, Anasasi and Rusk.

  Monica’s work has appeared in many publications including Bazaar, Vogue, and Modern Salon. She is extremely well respected in the industry as a master hairdresser. She moved back to Savannah with her family in 1993 and opened B Street Salon in 1997. Monica brought all of her creative experiences together to create the award-winning salon B Street Salon.

5. Huong

At B Street Salon: Spring 2002

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  Education/Experience:

  • Training by Christy and Laura & classes in the salon.

  Specialty:

  • I want to make everybody beautiful & comfortable when they come to B Street Salon!

  Favorite products:

  • Unite: Boing Curling Cream, Scruncha Gel, Lazer Straight, Blow and Set, Wicked Wax
  • Surface: Theory Spray, Bliss, Taffy Whip
  • All Nutrient: Shine Spray, Keratin shampoo and conditioner, Kiwi shampoo and conditioner, Nourishing shampoo and conditioner

   

6. Brittney

At B Street Salon: Summer 2011

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  Education/Experience:

  • Associates of Arts from South Puget Sound Community College
  • Product knowledge classes at B Street Salon

  Inspiration:

  • Jennifer Aniston and my sister

7. Jenn

At B Street Salon: Spring 2011

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  Experience/Education:

  • All Nutrient color course
  • B Street Salon: Basic cosmetology, round brushing course, color theory, color application, dry hair cutting Sahag style, perming course

  Specialty:

  • Making sure that each client is 100% satisfied with their visit to B Street Salon, as well as my coworkers whom I call friends. Styling, round brushing, color formulation, and keeping everyone on time!

8. Meg

At B Street Salon: Fall 2010

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  Education/Experience:

  • University of Georgia, Spanish major.
  • Previously worked front desk at a top salon in Athens, GA.
  • Product knowledge class at B Street Salon

  Favorite products:

  • Moroccan Oil
  • Unite Smoothing shampoo and conditioner
  • All Nutrient Flat Iron Spray
  • Black 15 in 1 Miracle Hair Treatment
  • Unite Boing Curling Cream

9. Jordan

At B Street: Summer 2009

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  Experience/Education:

  • Certificate of Completion at Savannah School Of Cosmetology.
  • Hair and makeup for local fashion shows i.e. Behind The Veil, Southern Women’s Show, Mangled Courtesan By April Johnston. Photo shoots with James Hogan, Savannah Magazine, Southern Living Magazine and Anthropologies bridal line BHLDN. Also worked with the comedian Lisa Lampanelli. B Street Salon training courses including updo class, color courses for Schwarzkopf and All Nutrients, product knowledge classes for Surface, Unite, and All Nutrient.
  • Trade Show – Chicago, IL

  Specialty:

  Make up and hair for bridal parties, fashion shows and special events; the perfect blowout.

  Favorite products:

  I cannot live a day without using Moroccan Oil. It works well with everyone and does so much like adding shine, long term conditioning, as well as making damp hair dry more quickly. Boosta by Unite is also another favorite because it gives your hair body and weightless volume. Who doesn’t like VOLUME?

10. Lauren

At B Street Salon: Fall 2008

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  Education/Experience:

  • The Academy by Horst
  • Travelled to San Diego, CA for Classic Cutting Class with Unite
  • Trade Shows in Chicago, IL & Orlando, FL
  • Schwarzkopf & All Nutrient color classes
  • In salon training on John Sahag/dry haircutting
  • Davines product and color class, Savannah GA
  • L’Oreal color and product class
  • Product knowledge classes
  • Updo classes
  • Fashion shows and bridal shows

  Inspiration:

  • My co-workers, Trevor Sorbie, Anthony Mascolo

  Specialty:

  • Make clients feel better while they’re in the chair but empowering them to do it for themselves at home with the right style and products.
  • Creating soft, natural looks

  Favorite products:

  • Moroccan Oil
  • Surface Taffy Whip
  • Unite Shina Mist

11. Emma

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  Experience/Education:

  16 years of experience and still loving my craft!

  I’ve attended all accessible education relating to my profession, to create a well rounded knowledge of many techniques and products, and love the challenge of mastering new ideas, styles and professional products.

  2007- Current:

  • Dual-Specialist Director Stylist, Technical Coach, and trained Specialist Educator for Aveda, Canada, Principal Hairdresser and Educator in Australia.

  2000-2006 –Western Australia:

  • Owner/Director of “The Chopping Block For Hair”
  • Lecturer responsible for course curriculum for combined personal services hairdressing/general services at Durack University.

  1995-2000:

  • Apprentice to Principle Stylist at “Cut-Loose Hair Design” – Geraldton, Western Australia.  Completed a 4 year apprenticeship plus a year as the Principle Stylist focusing on mastering my craft and competing extensively.

  Acheivements/Experience:

  • 2011- USA. Stylist for Telfair Art of Great Fashion Show.
  • 2007-2011 – Canada:Host, coordinator and stylist for:

  • Aveda Collega 2007-2008 collections launch
  • Pantages “Hair as an Artform” 2011
  • Fundraisers such as Watercan, White Rabbit Theatres, The Alberta Ballet, Walk for Water and Breast Cancer Awareness events
  • Stylist for “Beauty Is…” and Aveda Creative Color
  • Assisted in the delivery of specialty courses for Collega Aveda: Fundamental Cutting, Innovative Cutting, Systems and Solutions, 2008 Collection and John Steinburg (Canadian Tour)
  • 1995-2006 – Australia
  • Business Awards: 2006 State Customer Service Award, 2006 Small Business Award, Geraldton.
  • Salon published in Vogue magazine in Goldwell Cut Color Style, National competition, Runner Up 2006, Finalist 2005.
  • Competed extensively and successfully in State Hairdressing competitions
  • 2005: Salon of the Year, Senior of the Year, 1^st place-Senior Men’s Cut, 2^nd place-Senior Ladies Color, 2^nd place-Senior Men’s Catwalk, 3^rd place-Senior Ladies Cut, 3^rd place-Open Men’s Color,
  • 2004: Salon of the Year, Senior of the Year, 1^st place-Senior Men’s Cut, 1^st place-Senior Ladies Cut/Color, 2^nd place- Open PM Total Look and 2^nd place-Men’s High Fashion Color, 3^rd place- High Fashion Color, I.H.S. State Hairdressing Photographic Competition, 2^nd place ,
  • 2003: Goldwell National Cut/Color Style Photographic Competition, State Finalist,
  • 2001: I.H.S. State Finals Hairdressing Competition, Open Ladies Cut/Color, 3^rd place
  • 2000: I.H.S. State Hairdressing Competition, Senior Ladies Cut, 2^nd place
  • 1999: Batavia Coast Hairdressing Championships: 3^rd place Overall, Open Fantasy, 3^rd place, Open Extreme Color 3^rd place
  • 1998:Batavia Coast Hairdressing Competition: Senior of the Year, Junior of the Year, 1^st place – Junior Contemporary Cut/Color, 1^st place – Junior Open Color, 1^st place- Open Fantasy
  • 1997-1995: 1997:Top Third Year Apprentice for TAFE (Durack University) , Geraldton Rotary Apprentice of the Year, 1996: I.H.S. State Finals Hairdressing Competition, 2^nd year- Honorable Mention, Top Second Year Apprentice for TAFE (Durack University), Midwest Hairdressing Competition:  Salon of the Year, Open Bridal 2^nd place, Avante Guarde 2^nd place, 1995: Ladies Formal Style, 1^st place.
  • Shows 1995-2006:
  • Hosted Annual Shows, Australia
    Coordinator and stylist for: Modeling Graduations, Miss Summergirl, Australian Swimwear of the Year Competition, Global Warming Hair Show, Miss Pearl Coast Calendar, Royal Flying Doctors Bridal Expo
  • Fusion Tour, Perth (2001)
  • Sydney Hair Expo (1998-2006)

  Inspirations:

  Vivianne MacKinder, Kevin Murphy, Sassoon, Antonio Sorgiovanni, Betty White

  Specialties:

  Bridal, Avante Garde, vision crafted styles

  Favorite products:

  • Unite Second Day Finishing Cream – super versatile!
  • Unite GO 365 Hairspray – a light, medium and heavy spray in one bottle!
  • FHI Flat Iron – a must have!