Team

Erik

Precision & Textured Cuts, Women’s Short and Men’s Cuts, Textured & Curly Hair, Balayage Highlights, Event Styling

Erik began his career in the quiet suburbs of Upstate NY, after deciding to set his sights in a different direction from previous studies of architectural design. Always having a passion for creating beautiful and interesting shapes, hair was the perfect medium to express that in a tangible way on a day-to-day basis.

Ash

Natural Blondes, Balayage Highlights

Ash graduated from IBS Cosmetology school in 2007, and worked as a personal assistant in the editorial world prior to joining Shampoo Avenue B in 2012. Since joining the team Ash has served as lead assistant, personal assistant, and now a sought after colorist with a talented eye for Balayage Highlights.

Joey

Hand Painted Balayage, Blondes, Lived in Color, Rich Brunettes, Creative Custom Colors, Keratin Treatments, Bobs, Blunt Cuts, Textured Cuts

Originally from NYC, Joey left and grew up in a small town in West Virginia. He graduated from The Temple, a Paul Mitchell partner school in Frederick, Maryland in 2015. The day after graduating he followed his dreams by making the jump back to New York City.

Jennifer

Color Correction, Custom Blondes, Bold Reds, Brunettes, Traditional Highlights

Born and raised in New York, Jen began working in salon at the early age of 16. At 19 she decided to focus on color and trained throughout the city for a few years. All of her colors are designed to compliment each individual’s natural skin tone.

Trent

Balayage, Lived in Color, Dry Cuts

Trent’s hair career was influenced and driven by his love for art, design and creativity. Originally from the Washington D.C. Metro area, he first studied hair as an apprentice to a Master Stylist with Aveda. Since then he has furthered his career through non stop education.

Michael

Color Specialist, Balayage, Highlights, Women’s And Men’s Precision Haircuts, Natural & Curly Hair Specialist, Bridal Styling, Keratin

Michael is a native New Yorker who has been captivated by the art of hair styling and fashion since an early age. With over 23 years of experience, he is well versed in working with a variety of hair textures and shapes. Michael’s expertise can be accredited to his training from Vidal Sassoon and Deva Curl.

Joseph

Blondes Foil and Balayage, Curly Hair, Women’s Long and Short Hair, Men’s Hair, Event Styling and Keratin

For Joseph, the lines between hair, design, and art are blurred. Coming from California with a degree in design and 10 years in the world of architecture, Joseph brought his eye for form and detail to the stylist’s chair.

Kate

Balayage, Ombre, Super Blonding, Short Cuts

Kate started her career in Russia and continued her professional education in England and France. Her passion for style led to several international hair competitions while her experience working with diverse ethnic backgrounds strengthened her skills in unique styles.

Edgar

Balayage, Foilayage, Highlights, Babylights, Color Blending, Long and Short Haircuts, Blowouts, Keratin Treatments

Edgar’s passion for hair began 26 years ago in his native country of Venezuela. He worked 6 years in Caracas while studying at L’Oréal Paris Academy in order to perfect his color techniques.

Angela

Balayage, Dimensional Reds, Brunettes, Long Layered Cuts, Tape In Extensions

Born and raised in the glamorous city of Las Vegas, Angela’s passion for all things beautiful led her to cosmetology in 2011. She began her professional career in an award winning salon under a talented and education driven team. She then decided to follow her dreams in NYC where creativity and inspiration is free flowing.

Jess

Blonding, Lived-in color, Babylights, Balayage

Jessica is originally from Arizona and has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2014. She has a passion for creating hair you’re excited about. She specializes in blonding, lived-in color, babylights, and balayage.

Moe

Balayage, Extensions

Moe K. has a passionate eye for Hair and making someone feel great. Moe originates from South Florida where he owned and operated his own studio, has been in the beauty industry for over 10 years and loves every minute of it. His line of work has crossed NYFW, ad campaigns and print work.

Daniela

French Hair Cutting Techniques, Balayage, Mermaid Hair, Tape-In Extensions

Driven by her passion for the art of hair and an abundance of positive energy, Daniela’s vibrant personality lights up a room. Guru of French hair cutting techniques and specializing in balayage, highlights, mermaid hair, tape-in extensions and keratin treatments.

Jacob

Platinum Blondes, Lived-in Color, Natural Balayage, Foilyage, Fantasy Color, Pixie Cuts, I-Tip (Beaded) & K-Tip (Keratin) Extensions

Jacob began his hair career after previously attending Pace University in downtown Manhattan to study Arts and Entertainment Management and Fashion Marketing. After being heavily involved in the performing arts, he decided to express his creativity and passion for art/fashion behind the chair.

Lissette

Foilyage, Traditional Highlights, Balayage, Long Layered Cuts

Lissette graduated from Empire Beauty School here in New York. Lissette started her training at Da Nio salon where she assisted Goldwell master colorists for the span of 2 years. She is now continuing her education at Shampoo Avenue B under the direction of our senior stylists.

Mary

“Lived in” blonding, Multi dimensional color, Long layered haircuts

Originally from small town Virginia, Mary came to New York with big ambitions towards working in the beauty industry. Since arriving, she has worked with several celebrity stylists and on various editorial shoots for major beauty brands.

Yulia

Lived in color, Dimensional blonding, Balayage

Yulia’s passion for art, beaut,y and hairstyling began at an early age. Her journey started in 2019 when she attended Arrojo, one of New York’s best cosmetology schools. After graduating in March of 2020 and acquiring her cosmetology license, she began her career as an assistant at Shampoo Avenue B.

Sarah

Lived-in Color, Highlights, Long Layered Cuts, Keratin Treatments

Sarah, a Queens native, attended and graduated from Arrojo Cosmetology School in SoHo. She began her training at Arrojo Studio and moved her way to Mark Garrison’s Salon on the Upper East Side, where she worked side-by-side with Mark Garrison himself.

Alex

Born and raised in the NYC, I’ve always loved the ability to transform ones look with hair and makeup. Making people feel beautiful has been a passion of mine ever since I can remember.

Mya

Growing up, hair has always been an important part of Mya’s life.  As she grew, so did her love for hair, even during bad hair days. As she grows as a stylist, she hopes to build strong bonds with her clients, fulfill their hair goals, and allow them the space to fully enjoy their hair, even on its most unruly days.

Elsa

Elsa is from Boston, Massachusetts and moved to New York to start her career in the beauty industry. She graduated from Arrojo cosmetology school, working alongside Nick Arrojo and Paul Merrit.

Stephanie

Growing up in Brooklyn, fashion & beauty always caught Stephanie’s eye. Working in the makeup industry for a few years, she decided to expand her skills and take on hair.  Working with a passion to make both men and women feel beautiful is an unbeatable feeling that she lives for.

Kat

Marilyn

Originally from Los Angeles, Marilyn has been working with Shampoo Avenue B since 2008, and has seen the salon mature from a small 6 chair shop to what it is today. Graduating from beauty school at 16, she decided to return to school and complete a BA in psychology before moving to New York at 23; Marilyn has called Shampoo Avenue B her home ever since.