Our Staff

ALICIA HARTSON
STYLIST

Stoughton Location Hi! My name is Alicia. I am in the 2-year cosmetology apprenticeship that Lotus offers. I have always wanted to do something in the beauty industry and throughout high school discovered doing hair was what I wanted to pursue! I love nothing more than seeing people happy and confident in themselves and I would love to be a part of that for you! I am so excited to continue my education with Lotus Salon. I look forward to seeing you in my chair! alicia@lotussalon.net M,T,Th 1-9 F 8-5 S 8-2

Amber Luebke
STYLIST

Location - Stoughton & Sun Prairie With over 20 years experience I am proud to say I love my profession. My attention to detail and personalizing ever look to each clients needs is where I find my passion. Our hair is one of our best accessories and we wear it everyday, and I want each client to see that for themselves. Hours: Stoughton location: Mon 8am-9pm & Thurs 8am-1pm Sun Prairie location: Wednesdays 8am-5pm amber@lotussalon.net

Ana Feliz
STYLIST

Sun Prairie Location Hello! My name is Ana Gabriela I am from the Dominican Republic. I graduated from Madison College’s program of cosmetology in December of 2022. I love making connections with other people. Making them feel their best and secure about themselves is my top priority. Which is one of the reasons why I decided to pursue a career in cosmetology. I love coloring hair, men’s and woman’s hair cutting, hair styling, and anything to do with nails. My favorite part of the job is the instant gratification I get from changing something within someone. I hope I can see you in my chair soon and have you leave feeling the best you could ever be. Bilingual: Spanish email: Ana@lotussalon.net Hours: T 8-9, Th 8-9, F 8-5, Sat 8-2

Annie Gargano
STYLIST

Stoughton Location Hi, I’m Annie, let’s get to know me! Being behind the chair fills my cup daily! Once I graduated high school, back in 2021, I had the opportunity to get my Cosmetology License through Lotus Salon and was enrolled in their Apprenticeship Program. Since then, I have been working behind the chair & continue to further my education. My favorite thing about this industry is making people feel confident in themselves! Can’t wait to see you in my chair <3 Hours: M & W 8-9, E.O. Friday: 8-5 and Saturday: 8-2 Favorite Song: Right Down the Line by Gerry Rafferty Email: annie@lotussalon.net

BREE MCLAIN
STYLIST

Location: Stoughton & Sun Prairie I bring over 30 years of experience to the salon, with the past 6 years dedicated to mastering the art of hair color. While color is my specialty, I also have a true passion for creating short women’s cuts. I believe every woman can look both beautiful and confident in short hair. My goal is to design cuts and colors that highlight your best features while addressing your individual needs. When given creative freedom, I take pride in delivering a look that truly brings out your best. I also LOVE working with natural curly hair. Every curl has its own personality, which means each one deserves to be treated differently. Because curly hair doesn’t fall straight and even, I cut it in its natural state instead of wetting and combing it flat. My freehand dry-cutting technique allows me to shape your curls as they naturally fall, creating the most flattering and authentic result. Strengths: Short women’s cuts, color, and natural curl. 📧 bree@lotussalon.net Hours: Monday: 8–4 Sun Prairie Tuesday: 8–1 Stoughton Wednesday: 8–2 Stoughton Thursday: 8–11 Stoughton Favorites: 🎬 Movie – Burlesque 🎵 Song – Pushing Up Daisies by Brothers Osborne

Callie Sagen
STYLIST

Location - Stoughton I have many years of experience and I am so pleased to say all of them have been here at Lotus! I graduated from VICI Aveda-Madison March 2012 and started at Lotus in July 2012! Continuing education is very important to me as a stylist, and the continuing education we receive keeps me up on popular trends and ready for new challenges! I love to focus on your personality, and style, to find what works best for your life and vibe. My passion lies in color and curly hair, but mostly I want to make your hair dreams a reality! callie@lotussalon.net

Campbell
STYLIST

Sun Prairie Location Hi, my name is Campbell! In 2022 I started working at Lotus Salon while still in high school, behind the front desk. From there I fell in love with my coworkers, the company, and the overall experience of getting to know clients! Soon after I graduated from Sun Prairie High School in May, I started my 2 year apprenticeship. As I continue into my apprenticeship, I’ve loved learning new techniques, skills, etc. My favorite services to do have been everything color, (foiling, blending, and adding subtle dimension) shorter women’s cuts, and face framing. I also have been loving helping clients find solutions to any hair problems they face. Getting to know my clients is what gives me the most energy, and I’m looking forward to seeing you in my chair! Hours: M 1-9, T 1-9, W 1-9, Th 8-5, Sat 8-2 Email: campbell@lotussalon.net Favorite Movie: How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Dani Pipitone
STYLIST

Sun Prairie Location Hi I’m Dani I’ve been doing hair at lotus salon for 7 years. I started working at Lotus straight out of beauty school. Some of my hair favorites are doing fashion colors (purple, blue, pink etc.) highlights, balayage. I mostly enjoy the aspect that not every day is the same here! Favorite Movie: Public Enemies Favorite Song: Hit Different - SZA Hours: M & W 11-9 TH 8-9 Sat 8-2 Email: dani@lotussalon.net

DEREK Apprentice LAUGHLIN
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Hi, I’m Derek! I graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design and have a long history of digital art and photography work, but there came a time where I realized my heart wasn’t in that work anymore and I needed a change. After some soul searching I came to Lotus Salon and the WI cosmetology apprenticeship program. I find excitement and passion in this industry because your outward appearance is your first and often only impression on the world around you, and hair can be such a powerful tool to express yourself. I love bold looks and vivid colors especially, but mostly just anything that makes you feel confident and your best self. I look forward to meeting you and designing your new look, together. M-W 1-9 F 8-5 Sat 8-2

Devan Luebke
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Hi, I am Devan. I have been working at Lotus since 2017, I started here as a receptionist in High School and discovered that Cosmetology was my passion. Shortly after leaving for college, I knew I had to get back into the salon, Madison College Cosmetology program was calling my name! One of my favorite things about this industry is that there is always something new. A new Challange or color technique really drives my creative side and allows me to learn more about my growing passion. All things color is my driving force, I love maintaining color, new color, foils, dimensional color and fashion colors! Finding the uniqueness of color and how it fits every person individually is always such an amazing experience. Learning about those who sit in my chair and creating the perfect color and cut for them and their lifestyle is what I live for everyday! I can't wait to see the pictures you are dreaming up, and to have you in my chair so I can find they style that is uniquely you! Lover of all movies especially comedy! Favorite song: soul by Lee Brice Hours: T&W: 8am-9pm, E.O. F:8am-5pm and Sat: 8am 2pm Email: devan@lotussalon.net

Haley Halvorsen
STYLIST

Sun Prairie location Hi! I’m Haley! I graduated from Aveda Institute of Madison in 2022 and I’ve been working at Lotus Salon in Stoughton and Sun Prairie for 2.5 years behind the front desk. I love doing long women’s cuts, hair coloring/highlights and nails! Cosmetology has always been a passion of mine and I’m so excited to continue to pursue my dreams at Lotus Salon while helping people feel their absolute best! I look forward to meeting you! Favorite Song: Can’t Tell You No by Muscadine Bloodline Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids haley@lotussalon.net Hours: W: 11am-7pm, Th: 1pm-9pm

JAZMIN Apprentice Lopez
STYLIST

Jazmin - Stoughton Hi my name is Jazmin! I graduated from Stoughton high school in 2023. I have always been interested in this industry ever since I was little. I used to always braid my barbies dolls or go straight to the makeup/hair aisle. I originally went to college for a year after graduating but then I was gravitated to this industry. I am so happy to be in this amazing environment filled with such amazing stylists and clients. I love how everyday is different and there is so much variety in each service! I cannot wait to you see in my chair and make all your hair dreams come true! Email: jazmin@lotussalon.net Hours: M, T, Th 1-9 F 8-5 S 8-2

KAYLEE BILLIOT
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Location - Stoughton Hi, I am Kaylee! I have been with Lotus since December of 2023. Hair isn’t just my passion but also my joy! Learning to love yourself is a very challenging thing, being a part of the process that can change that for people is the greatest part of my day. It is often said “we just do hair” but to me watching your confidence grow after that fresh cut or color and getting to see that look in your eye after you fall back in love with yourself is what brings me to work every day. My favorite services at the salon are all things color, but I really enjoy cutting also, especially Men’s cuts, and Kids too! When I am not at the salon, I am often enjoying the beauty of the world through nature or snuggled up watching a movie. The world is beautiful, but the best part is that it can always have more. I can’t wait to see you in my chair and bring your hair dreams to life! Favorite movie: Stand by Me Favorite song: dirt cheap by Cody Johnson Hours: M, W, Th 1pm-9pm, F 8am-5pm, S 8am-2pm

LEXI PLESHA
STYLIST

Hi, I’m Lexi! I graduated high school in 2024. Working in this industry has been something I have been passionate about since my sophomore year of high school. It all started with doing hair for my friends and I quickly realized this was the path I wanted to follow. Before joining Lotus Salon I toured schools and other salons in the area. I then learned that Lotus offered an apprenticeship program. From there I toured the salon and I instantly knew this was where I wanted to be. What I love most about being in the salon is that no day is the same. I get to meet amazing people every day and help them feel their best inside and out.

Maggie McVey
STYLIST

Stoughton Location Hi, I am Maggie! I was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin and have lived in the Madison area since 2019. I graduated from Aveda Institute Madison in December 2020 and started at Lotus that same month. I have a passion for making people feel good about themselves. I love doing short, intricate haircuts that compliment personality and face shape, as well as dimensional color. Each service I provide has its own customization catered to you to achieve your perfect look. I look forward to seeing you in my chair! Level 7 stylist email: maggie@lotussalon.net Hours T & Th 8am-9pm, E.O. F 8-5 Sat 8-4 Favorite Song: That's Life by Still Woozy Favorite Movie: Devil

Maleah
STYLIST

HI! My name is Maleah. I am so excited to help you feel as beautiful as you are! The last two years I took some time off from Madison College to figure out what makes my heart happy, and that is cosmetology. I toured many salons and schools; Lotus and the apprenticeship program just felt like home. Enhancing my client's knowledge, beauty, and confidence is what inspires me every day. I can't wait to grow my skills and see what lies ahead on this journey. I look forward to seeing you in my chair! Favorite Music: Forever by Chris Brown Favorite TV Show: The Office

Mandy Fujihira
STYLIST

Sun Prairie Location Hi everyone, I’m Mandy! I am going on 14 years experience in this industry as I started with Lotus Salon back in January 2011, ever since graduating Regency Beauty School. I have since become a co-owner of our Sun Prairie location since July of 2015. I knew I was meant for this industry since I was a young girl. This career is a huge passion of mine and I feel beyond blessed to be able to create a specialized look for anyone that sits in my chair. I absolutely love what I do and my number one goal is to make every client that trusts me to be their stylist feel confident and satisfied with their service. I am always looking for new techniques to keep up with the latest trends so that I can continue to give each of my clients the best experience they deserve. Though I love doing all of the services we have to offer, I love highlighting/babylights and creating seamless balayages, women’s layered haircuts, and short textured cuts. Look forward to seeing you again soon in our Salon! mandy@lotussalon.net Favorite Movie: love me a good romance or thriller Favorite Song: <3 many songs but one of my favs is Jessie James Decker “Hungry”

Meghan Baltzell
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Location - Stoughton Hi my name is Meghan and I am from Edgerton, WI. My passion for cosmetology came from my mom, who has been making people beautiful for over 30 years! Working with color is my passion, but enjoy and have fun with every service I do. You will walk out loving your new you! Level 2 Strengths: Highlighting/Balayage, Short women’s haircuts, Curly hair, Special occasion styles. Hours: T & TH 8-9 Every Other F 8-5 Sat 8-2 Email: meghan@lotussalon.net Favorite song: Speechless- Dan and Shay Lover of all movies, especially horror!

NERI DIAZ
STYLIST

Hi there! My name is Neri. I was born in Venezuela and came to the USA in 2017. I speak two languages, Spanish is my first language and English is my second language. I graduated from the Cosmetology program at Madison College in December of 2023. One thing I absolutely love about this industry is making people feel confident about themselves by enhancing their beauty. My main goal whenever a client sits in my chair is to make their vision come to life and provide them the best possible service. I really enjoy being apart of this industry because I am able to meet amazing people! I also love having the opportunity to constantly learn new techniques and trends everyday. I would love to see you in my chair! Favorite Song: Better by Khalid Bilingual: Spanish Neri@lotussalon.net HOURS: T-Th 1-9, F 8-5, S 8-2

Rachel Hutchens
STYLIST

Sun Prairie Location Hi, my name is Rachel! I graduated from Madison College's Cosmetology program May of 2022. My passion for cosmetology lies in creating bonds with each client and having my clients leave feeling confident and beautiful. Continuing education is extremely important to me in order to grow as a stylist to continue to give each client the best. I love doing all services Lotus has to offer. I am super excited to have recently expanded my knowledge and now to be offering full body waxing services! I look forward to seeing you :) M & W 8-9, F 8-5, EO Sat 8-2 Favorite Movie: The Notebook Favorite Song: The Thrill by Wiz Khalifa

Ruby Apprentice ZELL
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Location: Sun Prairie Hi! My name is Ruby. I graduated from Monona Grove High School in 2023. From there I went to college for a little bit and ended up leaving to pursue my passion in the cosmetology industry. Soon after that I found Lotus Salon and their apprenticeship program they offered. I toured other schools/salons prior and I knew immediately Lotus Salon was the best fit for me. I fell in love with the industry right away and i have always loved doing my friends and family's hair. I am excited to see where this industry brings me in the future. Learning and watching my progress has been amazing thus far. I'm so excited to get started and i look forward to seeing you in my chair. Hours: T 1-9, W 1-9, Th 1-9, Fri 8-5, Sat 8-2 Email: ruby@lotussalon.net

Savannah
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Stoughton Location I graduated from The Academy of Beauty Professionals in the fall of 2018 and started my career as an Aesthetician right away. I joined the Lotus team March of 2021 as an Aesthetician; in August of 2021 I got the opportunity to work as an apprentice at Lotus Salon to learn everything about Cosmetology. As an apprentice I get the opportunity to learn from my co-workers and grow as a stylist with hands on training. I have lived in Stoughton my whole life, so being at Lotus Salon feels like home. My passion for hair, skin and nails has only grown since graduating. My favorite part of what I do is making people smile and feel good about themselves. savannah@lotussalon.net Hours: M 8am-9pm W 11am -9pm F 8am-5pm Sat 8am -4pm