APPRENTICES & NEW TALENT

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If you're looking for someone to help you feel your best, look no further than Lisa! A licensed cosmetologist since 2002, Lisa's passion for the hair industry began as a teenager and continues to this day. She loves bringing out the beauty in others and enjoys seeing her guests' excitement when they receive a new or refreshed look. She is thrilled to be back at Rudy and Kelly since raising her kids over the last few years. She is ready and excited to be back in the salon where she can utilize the skills and education she continued to grow even when away. Lisa hopes to see you soon and looks forward to the opportunity to create a perfect new look for you in the near future!

Claire started her career as a stylist three years ago at the Rudy and Kelly Academy. During her formal training, she was also a dedicated team member at Rudy and Kelly Greenbrier where she began to grow as a new stylist and professional in the hair industry. She joined this field because of her need to create and express her creativity through the art of cosmetology. Claire’s precision and attention to detail has allowed her to specialize in barber style men’s haircuts. It is a joy to sit in her chair because she is charismatic and the type of stylist that everyone can easily talk to. Claire is dedicated to being a ray of sunshine for her clients, and always brightens their days through taking care of their hair needs. A fun fact about Claire is that she is one of three stylists at our salon that is left handed!

Lexi started her apprenticeship program with Rudy & Kelly Greenbrier in September of 2019 and has quickly become an integral part of our team. She earned her cosmetology license through hands-on training with some of our top level stylists, as well as completing her professional knowledge at the Norfolk Technical Center. Lexi also attends every education event provided by the salon, and some of her favorites so far are the foilayage and teasy-lights classes. She loves learning modern lightening techniques and seeing the outcome she can achieve for her clients. Lexi is an extremely passionate individual who is dedicated to developing her skills to provide exceptional quality hair services that make her clients feel confident. The endless opportunities for growth in this industry excite and motivate Lexi to learn as much as she can throughout her career. 

Baileigh earned her cosmetology license from the Rudy and Kelly Academy.  Since completing her formal education, she has continuously enrolled in classes to perfect her skills in cutting and balayage services. She is also certified in the Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatments. Baileigh specializes in braided styles as well as children’s cuts. This industry is exciting for her because there is always something new to learn with the constant changes in trends and techniques. She loves to see her clients smile because of an experience or service that she was able to provide them with. Baileigh is laid back and easy going stylist with a sporty but comfy style. When Baileigh is not in the salon, she loves to spend time with her cat, Haileigh.

Megan’s journey as a hairstylist began at the Norfolk Technical Center where she completed her formal education. She then joined the Rudy and Kelly in Greenbrier team for her apprenticeship. She enjoys consistently learning new skills and she specializes in creative color and balayage services. Megan is a very sweet and funny stylist with a unique urban and trendy style. She has a love of all things nerdy, and loves to learn all about what her clients are passionate about too. Megan enjoys her role as a stylist because it allows her to help others feel good about themselves. Doing hair is a creative outlet for Megan that also allows her to spread confidence and joy to her clients. 

Bea’s journey in the hair industry began in Spain where she worked as an apprentice. When she returned to Virginia, she enrolled in the Rudy and Kelly Academy to earn her cosmetology license and she has apart of Rudy and Kelly salons ever since. Bea has additional certifications in the Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment and Pureology products. She enjoys being able to do a wide range of different services because the diversity of styles is always fun and she enjoys challenging herself. Bea values meeting wonderful people every day and making connections with clients that can last a lifetime. She loves that each day in the salon is unique and offers the opportunity for a new experience with the clients and fellow stylists she gets to work with. Bea dedicates herself to making her clients feel special. She has an open ear to listen to their needs and always works her hardest to achieve the goals that they have for their look. Bea is a very spiritual person with an artistic personal style and she embraces her individuality with open arms. 

 Susan is a unique individual that dances to the beat of her own drum. She began her training as a hairstylist at the Rudy and Kelly Academy, and has been doing hair for over 30 years. Her education has continued throughout her career with various classes to expand her knowledge and professional skills. Coloring and cutting services are some of her favorites to perform, and her years of experience have provided her with the skills necessary to master any service. She finds excitement in this industry because it is always changing. Susan enjoys constantly working with new people and being presented with opportunities to learn. When she is not behind the chair, she loves to spend time with her maine coon cat.

Monique earned her cosmetology license at the Lake County Tech Campus in Illinois. She has continued her education and training throughout her career with various classes and certifications. Monique is certified in a variety of color and cutting techniques, including the Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment. She specializes in formal styles and is an expert with color services. As a part of this industry, Monique gets excited every day to make her clients feel beautiful. The excitement and joy on their faces motivates Monique to continue to make her clients feel amazing. She is very attentive to the needs and desires of her clients, always going above and beyond to ensure their satisfaction. Monique is an easy-going stylist who describes her personal style as modern chic and conservative.

Melisa‘s journey in the hair industry began as a shampoo tech at a local salon, and she completed her professional training at the Rudy and Kelly Academy. She has attended additional classes with Matrix, as well as other classes for training with hair, products, and nail services. Melisa specializes in color and haircut services, but is always excited to expand her knowledge and skills. Meeting new clients and other stylists in the hair industry always brings Melisa joy and motivates her in her career. She describes herself as a stylist who embraces her individuality! Melisa is fun, loving, professional, and always stays true to her own unique trendy style. Her favorite part of being a hairstylist is the excitement that her clients have when they love their hair and bring their friends in to see her. When she is not in the salon, Melisa enjoys spending time with her husband and her two children. 

Christine graduated from the Rudy and Kelly Academy in 1993 and began her career as a stylist at the Rudy and Kelly in Greenbrier that same year. She is now going on her 16th year as the owner of this salon. In addition to her phenomenal leadership, her area of expertise includes natural dimensional colors, soft feminine shapes, and textured shapes. She enjoys the diverse opportunities that are available in this industry to constantly learn new things and get to know many different people. Her favorite part of being a stylist is making others feel beautiful and confident. Christine is one of the most kind and generous people you will ever meet! She is warm, sincere, friendly, and down to earth. Her personal style is very fashionable and eclectic with a touch of whimsical flair. Christine has a love for shopping at antique stores and collecting vintage jewelry and accessories. She once owned a handmade jewelry company where she sold her own unique pieces of jewelry.

Melinda’s career began at the New England School of Cosmetology in New Hampshire. She has been a stylist for 20 years and specializes in long hair styles, blonde services, and formal styles. Her favorite thing about being a stylist is giving others the opportunity to relax and feel more confident about themselves while they enjoy their hair services. Melinda is a stylist with an ear to listen and an abundance of patience. She is also a triathlete who dedicates her time outside of the salon to training and her family of four children.  

Krista’s career as a hairstylist began at the Rudy and Kelly Academy before moving on to Rudy and Kelly Greenbrier where she has been a stylist for 26 years now. She has a love for producing dimensional hair colors and she specializes in blonde and highlighting services. Krista has perfected her highlighting technique over the years, making her the quickest stylist with foils at our salon! Her job continuously excites her because it is different every day and every client she gets to work with is so unique. Krista loves being a hairstylist because it allows her to empower and encourage her clients through the process of achieving their desired look that will make them feel best about themselves. She is always up for a challenge or a big change that her clients want to do. Whether she is working with a new client or one of her regular clients, she loves to help them try new things to freshen up their looks. Krista has a classic, urban chic look, like the Loft meets the Vans Store. When she is not behind the chair, Krista loves to spend time with her husband and her beloved dogs. Krista also has a love for decorating, if she was not a hairstylist she would have pursued a career as an interior designer.

Kristin is a graduate of the Rudy and Kelly Academy and has been doing hair for the last 30 years. She specializes in color and highlights including corrective color services. Kristin is also skilled in razor cutting, layering, and long hair styles. She is a laid back stylist who loves to laugh, and describes her style as hippie chic. The most rewarding part of this career for her is the ability to bless her clients by putting a smile on their face. Kristin loves to connect with new people and help them love their hair. To learn more about what makes Kristin unique, please book an appointment with her today!

Crystal attended the Chesapeake Center of Science and Technology for her formal education and did her apprenticeship at Rudy and Kelly Greenbrier. Crystal has earned additional certifications in the Brocato Supersilk treatment as well as the Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment. She specializes in hair colors, highlights services, and formal styles. This industry excites her because she always has an opportunity to use her creative skills in order to make her clients feel beautiful. She loves to help her clients improve their self-confidence with fun, updated, and trendy styles. Crystal has a little bit of everything to offer and enjoy! She is energetic and fun with a sporty, artistic style. Her time off work is dedicated to her husband and three children, as well as to her love of gardening, obstacle races, and the beach. 

Zoey earned her cosmetology license in 2014 through Glen Oak Cosmetology School in Canton, OH before relocating to Virginia. As a stylist, Zoey dedicates herself to continuing her education and her set of skills throughout her career. She has earned additional certifications in Dream Catchers Hair Extension and she is a certified Redken Color Specialist. She loves doing color services for her clients, and some of her favorite services include balayages and creative colors. Zoey is passionate about using color and haircuts to transform how her clients look and feel about themselves. She values being a hair stylist that can enhance the natural beauty of her client to make them happy and beaming with confidence as they leave our salon. Zoey is a crafty artist that spends her time outside of the salon painting, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with her daughter.