Our Staff

Abagail Helms
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Abagail! She attended Gateway and graduated in August of 2021. She started her career at Ruffolos Salon & Spa in October of 2021. Her specialties are lived in color & blonding! She grew up doing her friends and families hair, making her grow a love for the industry . She can’t wait to see you in her chair so she can make all of her guests feel gorgeous in their own skin! Check out her work: abbyss_studio

Abbey Alia
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Abbey! She started working at Ruffolo's Salon & Spa in the associate's program in November of 2022 after graduating from The Salon Professional Academy. Abbey always looks at the most recent trends in hair to better expand her skills and provide them to guests. Her main focus is making sure all of her guests leave her chair feeling relaxed & confident. She specializes in haircuts, vivid color & balayage! Check out her work: abbey_haircrafts

Abby Jepson
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Abby Grace Yule
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Abby! Abby joined the Ruffolo's team as an associate in January of 2023! She loves meeting new people and helping them with their hair transformations. Also, she is so grateful to be given this opportunity to learn and grow and she is so excited to continue her career her at Ruffolo's!

Adrianna Teschler
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Adrianna! She will be attending The Salon Professional Academy in the Fall of 2025, and is excited to join the team! She’s always had an interest in doing hair, and can’t wait for future opportunities to make other people happy and help people express themselves! Outside of the salon, she enjoy quality time with friends and family, her 3 dogs, and doing arts and crafts! She is thrilled to learn more about the art of hair!

Alexandra Hennessy
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Alex! She joined our team in 2014 but has been in the industry since 2012. She loves to give her guests their dream hair, & makes it a point to build a relationship with each one of them making it more than just a hair appointment! Her specialty and passion is handtied extensions, blonding & lived in color, as well as microblading! She strives to achieve all of her guests beauty needs while giving a fun, efficient, and rememberable salon experience. We’re honored to have her with and we know she can’t wait to meet you! Check out her work! alexzwiefka

Alyssa Samuels
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Alyssa! She started working at Ruffolo's as part of the front desk team in 2023. She has always had the passion for the beauty industry and decided to make the switch to the cosmetology apprenticeship! She cannot wait to learn all the tips and tricks from her mentors and see all the beautiful hair transformations made behind the chair.

Amber Ketchum
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Amber! She’s been with the Ruffolo’s team since 2011 as a receptionist and has been a stylist since 2013. Amber continues to grow as a stylist by taking classes and attending hair shows with the latest styles and trends.  Her favorite services include balayage, extensions, and all over hair transformations. She’s also one of our top make up artists and gets to work with a ton of brides and bridal party’s on their big day We know she can’t wait to meet you! Check out her work: amber.lynn.ketch

Annasofia Saldana
OFFICE STAFF

Annika Hanson
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Annika! Annika is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from Aveda’s Institute of Beauty and Wellness at the top of her class. Massage therapy is an amazing craft that allows her to connect with others and help guide them toward feeling their best! With extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, she works with each client to create a personalized treatment plan to alleviate stress and discomfort. She strives to help every person on her table to embrace the mind-body connection, bringing comfort and joy in taking care of their bodies. From relaxation to corrective work, she is eager to help everyone achieve their wellness goals. Check her out on Instagram: @lmt.annika

Arianna Moreno
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Arianna! She is delighted to join the team. She has always been passionate about hair, particularly braiding, and is eager to gain insights into the beauty industry. She is confident that she will continue to develop her skills and contribute to providing exceptional experiences for her guests. Outside of the salon, she enjoys shopping, getting her nails done and lashes, and braiding on the side for family and friends. She is excited to share this journey with everyone.

Ashley Curi
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Ashley! She’s been a stylist here since 2009. Through her constant dedication and passion for not only providing the best experience for her guests but our entire salon as well. In 2015, she became Ruffolo’s first shareholder. She loves helping bring synergy to our team by working with associates to educate and help them build a prosperous & successful future on the right path of their own. We love having Ashley as a part of our team to add to the upbeat and modern atmosphere! Check out her work below! @ashley_ruffoloshairstudio

Brittany Koski
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Britt! She’s been with Ruffolo's since 2012 specializing in lived-in color techniques, blonding and extensions! She stays up to date with the latest trends and techniques by attending continuing education all over the US! She’s one of our associate trainers, sharing her knowledge and experience to help growing stylists further their skills! She prides herself in providing her guests with an experience they won’t forget and hair that makes them feel beautiful both in and out of the salon! We know she’s excited to meet you and can’t wait to make your hair dreams come true! Check her out on Instagram: brittstyles_

Caitlyn Clark
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Caitlyn! She graduated from cosmetology school in August of 2023! She has always loved all things beauty & is so excited to be working at Ruffolos. Since beginning her career, she has become certified in curly cutting as well as airbrush makeup. Additionally, some of her favorite services are color & blondes. Caityln can't wait to meet you! Check out her work! cosmo.caitlyn

Chloe Schallert
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Chloe! She started at Ruffolo’s as an associate in 2019 and has been a stylist with us since January 2020. Chloe’s love for hair runs deep. She’s continuously expanding her knowledge by learning new tricks and trends to help enhance her clients natural beauty. We know she looks forward to meeting and getting to know every one of you as she continues her journey here at Ruffolo’s. Check out her work! Haircolor.by.chloe

Christina Ibarra
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Christina! She graduated Cosmetology school in 1997 and has been a stylist at Ruffolos since August 2018. She loves being creative by customizing haircuts and styles to hair color and highlights. Christina will take your hair from dull and boring to flirty and fabulous. Her longtime passion for all things beauty encourages her to further her education in product knowledge and current trends. If you have an important event coming up, Christina is one of our go to stylists for her intricate updos. Favorite quote: A girl should be two things: classy & fabulous Coco Chanel Check out her work! Christinamarie.847

Corynn Spice
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Corynn! As a dedicated esthetician in Kenosha, she specializes in advanced facials, laser treatments, and personalized skincare solutions. In addition to skincare she also offers brow treatments, and lash lift & tints helping clients enhance their natural beauty. Whether you’re looking for glowing skin or perfectly sculpted brows and lashes, Corynn is dedicated to providing a relaxing yet effective experience. She continually expands her knowledge to bring the latest techniques and treatments to her guests. Esthetician / Advanced Skincare Specialist Check her work out: Estispice

Drea Miller
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Drea! She’s been with Ruffolos since 2021. Hair has been one of the ways her creative vision shows and she has so much fun doing it. Some of her favorite services are blonding, fashion colors and hair extensions. Check out her beautiful creations

Emily Brehm
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Emily! She has been working at Ruffolo’s since 2006 and has loved every minute of it. She has been able to attend additional education classes in New York for coloring and loves doing new styles for all her guests. She still attends many educational classes year around. She enjoys other services as well such as up-dos, highlighting and coloring as well as cutting. She strives to give the best services to her guests. She always wants her guests to be happy with the services that they are receiving. She looks forward to meeting new people and educating them on new things!

Emma Bosco
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Emma! She’s been in the hair industry for 2 years and specialize in blonding and hair extensions. She’s passionate about creating customized looks that help you feel confident and beautiful. Whether you're looking for a bright, dimensional blonde or added length and volume, she’s got you covered. She can’t wait to meet you and have you in her chair! Check out her work: emmabosco_hair

Gianna Bisceglia
Front Desk

Meet Gianna! She has been on our front desk team since July of 2024. Her favorite things are meeting all the guests that come in and creating friendships with all the staff. She is currently going to Carthage College for a degree in Sports Science.

Jadyn Grice
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Jadyn! Jadyn looks forward to our program as it’ll give her cosmetology career a boost in obtaining skills to prosper in the industry. She is proud to be a member of the Ruffolos team and we’re grateful to have her as well. She is extremely excited to share all that she has learned to each guest she gets the opportunity to encounter.

Jasmine Pascual
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Jasmine! She started her career as a front desk coordinator in 2022. She has always loved how this industry has made people feel beautiful in their own skin. Her main goal is exactly that, helping to accentuate their natural features. She believes in prioritizing self care and showing others about self love! She has always wanted to grow her knowledge in this ever changing industry and provide excellent services!

Jenacy Johnstone
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Jenacy! She attended the Salon Professional Academy here in Kenosha and started at Ruffolos as an associate in 2022. In her free time she enjoys going shopping and spending time with her family and pets. We’re so excited to have her a part of the Ruffolo’s team! Check out her work @hairbyjenacy

Jenny Gonzalez
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Jenny! She has always dreamt of being a hairstylist since she was little. She made that dream come true after graduating cosmetology school and joining us in October 2018. Jenny specializes in all color services including but not limited to blonding and fashion colors and women’s cutting, perms, brazilian blowouts and extensions. Her main goal is to never stop learning to become versatile in all styles and textures. Some of her continued education includes having had traveled to N.Y.C and Utah as well as multiple in-house hands-on training and classes. Jenny also believes in educating all her guests on the best home care and in salon plans for maintenance and achieving your hair goals. Check out her work! Jennyatruffolos

Keira Richards
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Keira! She has really loved working at Ruffolo's! Mostly, she is really looking forward to creating connections with everyone, including our guests. In her free time, she enjoys practicing cheer and hanging out with her friends and family.

Kristin Wade
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Kristin! She has been a stylist at Ruffolos since 2003. Her favorite services to perform are highlighting and color. Kristin gives her guests the best experience to make them feel more like family and friends. Having two bulldogs of her own, she is an animal lover and always one of the first stylists to volunteer when we do charity events with shelters. We know when you sit in her chair it’ll feel more than just a hair appointment. Check out her work!

Lauren Vent
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Lauren! After starting her program at the Salon Professional Academy, Lauren had no idea that she would have had the opportunity to train under Alex H in 2021 and shape her into the stylist she is today. We are so excited to have her on our team at Ruffolos. Lauren loves to create beautiful transformations and is passionate about furthering her education to be even more confident in her skills. We know she can’t wait to meet all of you, and to accentuate the beauty you already have!

Layla Grice
Front Desk

Meet Layla! She grew up going to Ruffolo’s and loved the environment that the salon offers. She is currently going to school for radiology but in the mean time is most excited about working with such talented woman and getting to know all the clients as they walk thru the door!

Lexi Richardson
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Lexi! She has been a stylist at Ruffolo’s since 2016. Some of Lexi’s favorite services include fashion colors, dimensional blondes and brunettes, extensions, and funky hair cuts! She is also one of our associate trainers. “Helping to mold our new baby stylists is my newest passion within the salon and I am loving it!” Come meet Lexi and our stellar team & make all your hair dreams a reality. Check out her work @lexirichhair

Lexie Meier
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Lexie! She’s been with Ruffolo's since June 2021. She started as a part of our front desk team and is grew into her career as a stylist. Lexie loves being able to share her passion for this industry and strives to make sure everyone who sits in her chair leaves with a smile on their face. Lexie specializes in blonding, brondes and extensions. She is excited to see you in her chair! Check out her work Lexiee.meierr

Libby Fontaine
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Libby! She joined our Ruffolos team in 2017 as a front desk member. While working at the desk and experiencing our salon culture she decided to further her career and attended The Salon Professional Academy for cosmetology. She’s been working as a successful stylist since 2019. Libby is passionate about giving her guests an amazing experience, while making their color dreams a reality. She’s extension certified in the handtied traditional & unseen method! Ruffolos is grateful for her dedication for growth. We know she looks forward to seeing new and her existing guests. Check out her work: Libby_fontaine

Lisa Houte
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Lisa! One of our Senior Stylists, who has been apart of our team since 1994! Each year, she attends continuing educational classes to keep up to date with the latest trends. Her services include design cutting, color & color correction, reformation texture curls, and extensions. Lisa is also certified for laser hair removal and teeth whitening. She makes sure to educate her guests on techniques and the best products for their specific hair goals to help achieve the same results everyday at home. So whether you're looking for a big change or a little one, Lisa will find a style to fit your life.

Maddie Mortensen
Front Desk

Meet Maddie! Maddie works front desk at the salon. She enjoys greeting all of the guests from the moment they walk in, and then seeing their love for there new look when they leave. She is looking forward to working with ruffolos through the rest of high school and college, which she will hopefully be going to major in Nutrition and Dietetics. She can't wait to meet and build connections with you all!!

Mady Johnson
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Mady! She’s always loved the salon environment & getting her hair done. Growing up, sparked her interest in the beauty industry. Now, as a high school student, she’s turning that passion gaining experience through a youth apprenticeship program. After graduation, she plans to pursue cosmetology school to become a licensed stylist. She is mostly excited to meet so many new people and see so much joy that a day at the salon can bring to someone!

Mady Longoria
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Makayla Falcone
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Mak! She started her journey at Ruffolo’s in 2021 at the front desk, and over time, she found her passion behind the chair. Now as a full-time stylist, she absolutely loves helping people feel confident and beautiful in their own skin. Creating a welcoming, fun, and relaxed space for her guests is super important to her. Whether you’re coming in for a fresh new look or just a little self-care, she’s here to listen, get creative, and make sure you leave feeling your absolute best. She’s so grateful to be part of the amazing energy at Ruffolo’s and even more excited to continue growing with both new and familiar faces in her chair. She can’t wait to see you soon! 😊 Check out her work: coloredbymak

Marah Benitez
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Marah! Shes is a graduate of Aveda - IBW and started at Ruffolo's in July of 2024. She is so excited to start her journey at Ruffolo's. Marah loves to create a comfortable and unique experience for all of the guests that sit in her chair. She loves everything from cutting to coloring and passionate about furthering her education by adding new skills to her portfolio every day. Stop in and take a seat in her chair to know more about her and what she loves!

Meghann Meyer
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Meghann! She has been working at Ruffolos Salon & Spa since 2000. After completing the associates program she also became licensed as a cosmetologist. Currently, as a stylist, she continues to grow her education by attending hair shows and many technical workshops which enables her to better service her guests. Her main priority is guest satisfaction. She intends to meet the needs of her guests to the best of her ability. She specializes in haircuts, highlights, balayage, color, special occasion styles as well as hand tied extensions. She looks forward to meeting new people to make them look and feel their best!

Mia Sherwood
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Mia! She has been in the beauty industry for over 20 years and joined our amazing team at Ruffolo's in 2009. Mia loves creating customized cuts and colors to help people look and feel their best. She is passionate about expanding her knowledge and attends classes to stay up to date with the latest trends. Alongside her passion to expand her knowledge, she became a Redken Certified Haircolorist in 2024. Mia also loves sharing her experiences by helping train new stylists and associates in the salon. We’re excited for you to meet her and see why we love her on our team.

Mikayla Cheney
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Mikayla! Mikayla has been practicing massage since 2019 and as a graduate of Chicago's Soma Institute, she is both a Valedictorian & Presidential Honors awardee of her class. Mikayla uses a mixture of swedish, deep tissue, trigger-point therapy, & sports massage to help her clients feel their best both mentally & physically. She has always had a passion for helping others and massage has given her an outlet for that passion. She makes it her goal every day to help her clients in relaxation, pain relief, and improving range of motion. Massage is more than a luxury, but a necessity in keeping our bodies in the best shape for as long as possible. Visit her on Instagram: lmt.mikayla.henry

Mirasia Munoz
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Mirasia! She began her apprenticeship under Alex H here at Ruffolos in February 2021. She has now been a full time stylist since September 2021. Mirasia’s passion for hair has her taking continual educational classes to keep up with current trends and making amazing transformations on her guests. She specializes in balayage, blonding and makeup. Take a peek at her work to see why we love having her on the team! mirasia_munoz

Nicole Richards
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Nicole! She has had a passion for hair since she can remember. There is no better feeling than making people feel beautiful & confident in their own skin. She started her cosmetology school journey in September of 2023 and is so excited to be a part of the Ruffolo's Team. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her family and her puppy, Goose.

Peyton Fontaine
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Peyton! She started at Ruffolo’s salon and spa in 2025. She has always had a passion of making people look and feel pretty. She can’t wait to learn so many new techniques and tricks about the beauty industry. She can’t wait to meet everyone and help make them feel pretty!

Raeana Seitz
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Raeana! She is thrilled to be joining the talented team at Ruffolo's Salon & Spa. Raeana is eager to learn from the inspiring women as she works toward becoming well-rounded in the beauty industry. She is passionate about perfecting a variety of services, with a special love for balayage, styling and waxing. Her goal is to continuously grow and develop her skill to provide the best experiences for her future guests. She is looking forward to sharing her journey with everyone.

Robyn Dome
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Robyn! She is a very passionate hairstylist who specializes in lived-in color, dimensional blondes, and bold vivid transformations. She loves creating customized looks that grow out beautifully while keeping hair healthy and vibrant. Whether it's a soft, effortless blonde or a bright statement color, she likes to focus on enhancing each client's style with personalized color placement. She goal is to make every guest leave the chair feeling confident, refreshed and excited about their hair.

Ryleigh Koser
Front Desk

Meet Ryleigh! She was a client at Ruffolo's for years, she knew that getting a job at the front desk would be a life changing decision. Walking into the salon to begin each shift, brings her joy. Her favorite things are seeing the guests' transformations and watching the guests walk in and out of the salon with a smile on their face. Her goal is to make sure each guest leaves satisfied with their experience at Ruffolo's. Her current plans are attending Carthage College for a marketing degree.

Samantha Johnson
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Sam! She has been at Ruffolo’s since 2013 on our front desk team. In 2022, Sam wanted to further her career with us and became a certified lash technician. She loves transforming her guests lashes to make their eyes stand out. Her focus on volume lashing gives you the perfect everyday look.

Shaeyna Chez
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Shaeyna! Shaeyna is part of our front desk team and loves watching all of the amazing transformations that these stylists do! She is planning on working at Ruffolo’s for the next 4 years while she is at Carthage majoring in political science. She can’t wait to meet everyone!!

Shawn Miller
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Shawn! Shawn started her career in the salon in 1996. Since that time she has evolved into a senior stylist. She attends new educational classes throughout the year in and out of the salon. She is continually keeping up to date with new and exciting trends. She is able to service all of your needs including but not limited to hair coloring, high lighting and hair cutting. If you are looking to come in, relax, get some pampering and leave our salon feeling fresh and beautiful, she will welcome you to come in!!

Sophia Simpson
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Sophia Mercadillo
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Stazzie Kalinowski
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Stazzie! The reason she chose this career path is because she wanted to make everyone feel beautiful in their own skin. Her goal is to help each guest that comes to her to help transform their concerns into their favorite qualities. She enjoys personalizing each service to each individual and loves to see their reactions when she exceeds their expectations!

Sydney Dome
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Sydney! She graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in December 2024. She’s always had a passion for the beauty industry for as long as she can remember, and loves helping people feel confident and beautiful in their own skin. She’s so excited to be at Ruffolo’s and is excited to see where her journey takes her! In her free time, she loves hanging out with her family and her cat, Greg.

Teddi Morin
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Teddi! She’s been with us since April 2014. Her career started as a Front Desk Coordinator and has grown into Ruffolo’s first esthetician who specializes in Cosmetic Tattooing and Laser services. Her main goal is to always expand her knowledge in the industry and continue to give her guests the best experience. She’s passionate about enhancing your natural features to make you feel your best everyday. On top of taking care of her guests, she strives to grow our spa department by supporting other team members. Check out her work! Teddi_brows.lips.skin

Tegan Merrit
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Tegan! She chose a career in esthetics with a passion for confidence-building and enhancing natural beauty. Growing up with skin concerns, she understands how deeply skin can impact self-confidence and overall well-being. Her goal is to create a relaxing, welcoming environment where clients feel safe, supported, and confident. She takes pride in tailoring each service to the individual, focusing on their unique needs and goals. Seeing clients genuinely smile and feel confident in their results is what inspires her most and drives her commitment to thoughtful, personalized care. Check her out: tegan_esthetics

Tiffany Esparza
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Tiffany! She has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2008, after graduating from the salon professional academy. She loves to help her guests feel better about themselves and how they look so that they can confidently take on the world. Tiffany is passionate about the beauty industry and continues to grow by staying up to date with the current trends. Ruffolo’s is very grateful to have her apart of our team and see her blossom with her new and existing guests. Check out some of her work! Tiffany_ruffoloshairstudio

Tina Carlino
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Tina! She has been in the beauty industry for 18 year’s and specializing in hair color for 15. She started here at Ruffolos in March 2022. Her top priority as a stylist is to give the best salon experience possible by creating an individualized look for each and everyone of her guests. Some of Tina’s favorite services to perform include but not limited too, is blonding, balayage, highlights, creative colors and extensions. She is always looking to expand her knowledge and skillset. Working at Ruffolo’s has given her the opportunity to grow as a stylist and more. We know Tina can’t wait to meet you! Check out her work! @tcarranza85

Tressa Juga
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Tressa!! She joined the Ruffolo’s Salon & Spa team in 2025. She’s always loved the creative side of beauty and how a small change can make someone feel amazing. She’s excited to keep growing, learning new techniques, and connecting with every client who sits in her chair.

Vanessa Pignotti-Wojtak
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Vanessa! Vanessa has always had a love for the beauty industry and turning that passion into a career has been a dream for her. She began working at Ruffolo's in 2023, apprenticing under a senior stylist and learning everything from foundational techniques to advanced styling. Now that she is behind the chair, her goal is to make every client feel confident, beautiful and taken care of. She feels there is nothing better than helping someone leave the salon loving their hair and confident in themselves.