Jan

Salon owner, Jan Bliss, has been in the industry for over 25 years. She has an extensive educational background that includes training at the Aveda institute in London, Graham Webb Academy, Tigi, Joico, Schwarzkopf, Paul Mitchell, Rusk & Michael Cole. She also studied under salon psychologist, Dr. Lew. Jan has a passion for design cutting and color enhancements and is a color coordinator at Salon Bliss. She enjoys working with curly and fine to medium textured hair.

Jan opened Salon Bliss in 1993 and has expanded the business three times to accommodate the high volume of clientele. Salon Bliss has since been voted the #1 Salon & Day Spa in Johnson County for 9 years in a row by Sun Publications. Outside of the salon Jan enjoys reading, working out, travel, candle making and of course, shopping with her two grand-children. Jan has a love for horses and owns four. In her spare time you can find her at the farm with Riley, Tango, Maia and Stella.

Nicole

Nicole has 20 years experience as a stylist. She spent six years in Scottsdale, Arizona and has been in Overland Park for 15 years. She has received advanced training in New York with "Curly Girl" guru Lorraine Massey for cutting curly hair. Nicole also specializes in the highlighting technique for curly hair known as "Pintura". She has trained with Redken and Rusk for cutting and coloring, L'Oreal advance color, Deva Curl cutting & coloring, Aquage Kinetic cutting & razoring. Other specialties include 3 different straighteners and perming.

Christopher

Christopher has been a professional Stylist for 18 years with 13 at Salon Bliss. He has successfully completed the Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy, Toni & Guys Academy of Precision Haircutting. He has studied under the European Cutting Design Team; Fanone International. He has also trained under the highly accredited National Schwarzkopf Color Educator, Misael, in Understanding the Art of Color and Movement.

Jennifer

Jennifer has 11 years experience as a hair designer. She has studied with Regis Academy and has been with Salon Bliss for over six years. Jennifer's strengths include cutting, color enhancement, and her specialty is permanent waving, long and short. She likes to read and spend time with her family.

Terrie

Terrie has over 23 years experience in the industry and has served as an instructor at LaBaron Academy and color coach at Aveda. Her specialties include up-dos, razor cuts, color enhancements and corrective color. She is good with naturally curly and fine hair and loves to deliver change. Terrie enjoys crafts, gardening and reading mystery novels in her spare time.

Dawn

Dawn has been in the industry for 15 years and is celebrating 10 years at Salon Bliss this year. A graduate of Jones Hair & Nail School and of Longview Community College, she will graduate in May of 2008 with an Associate of Arts Degree. Dawn also serves as an educator on our staff. She specializes in all aspects of color enhancement, razor cutting and especially listening to her clients needs. Dawn likes to have fun & laugh but also like to make sure her clients have a positive, relaxing experience at Salon Bliss. In her spare time she enjoys reading, signing & learning.

Denise

Denise has been with Salon Bliss for nine years. Her 33 years of experience includes training with Chadwicks, Mizael Aponte (art of color and movement), Redken, Joico and Schwarzkopf. Denise has worked as a salon educator and as a platform artist. She believes that good communication is essential for great results. She is experienced and confident in all aspects of hair design and excels at retexturizing and color enhancements. In her spare time, Denise has enjoyed ballet for many years.

Tammy

Tammy loves doing fun, alternative hair and make-up. She studied with Aveda and has over ten years of experience as a stylist. Tammy keeps up with the latest trends and technology with continuing education. Her specialties include working with blondes, the mod bob, curly hair, fine hair, cutting, perming and color enhancements. She is also very particular about blending and softening layers. Tammy loves shopping and all things fashion. She really enjoys what she does and loves giving people a change.

Amy

Amy has over 12 years experience in the salon industry. She has studied men's haircutting class with Pureology, Jessica Simpson hair extension class, a variety of color classes with techniques from Redken, Joico and Schwarzkopf as well as cutting classes for bobs, layers and texturizing. Amy is great with up-dos, blow-dry styles, men's cuts, short fun looks, make-up and extreme makeovers. In her spare time she enjoys outdoor activities, music concerts and fun with friends and family.

Phoenix

Phoenix has been a beauty and fashion fan since she was a child growing up on the east coast. She holds a masters certificate in hair color and has had extensive training with Tigi, Wella, Redken and Goldwell. Phoenix has utilized her talents behind the scenes in fashion shows. As a platform artist, she has performed at shows for several reputable manufacturers in Philadelphia, Chicago and Minneapolis. She has also worked at local music events and cable makeover shows. Phoenix describes her work as trendy, edgy and sophisticated. Her goal is to give the client a look that reflects their own true self.

Maggie

A graduate of Dillard's Cosmetology School, Maggie has been a stylist for seven years. Her focus on continuing education has helped her specialize in men's cuts, curly & straight hair, highlights and color enhancements. Maggie enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing with her daughter.

Aleah

Aleah is a graduate of the American Academy of Hair Design in Topeka, KS. She has color enhancement training with Wella and Redken. Aleah has also trained with Mizani for hair relaxers. Recently she attended training with Pureology cutting techniques, L'Oreal color, Mitzu Sato bob class, make-up education and facial waxing. Her specialties include make-up application, women's styles, special occasion up-dos and Ethnic hair. Her three-years of experience have made her knowledgeable with all types and textures of hair. In her spare time, Aleah enjoys spending time with friends, dancing, music, movies and reading.

Kimberly

Kimberly has been with Salon Bliss for two years. A graduate of Johnson County Community College, Kimberly has worked with models for fashion shows providing make-up application and runway hairstyles in Chicago. She enjoys short, fun razor cuts, color enhancements, and complete makeovers. She is exceptional with special occasion up-dos and bridal parties. Kimberly likes to shop, read, exercise and spending time with family and friends.

Maranel

Maranel is a graduate of the Minneapolis Institute of Advanced Hair Color, has 17 years of experience and is a Master Hair Stylist. Her commitment and passion comes through in her desire to see people look and feel their best. Her continued drive to perfect her art in Advanced Color and Cutting techniques has landed her awards and taken her to the London Academy of Advanced Hair Color and New York for the Redken Exchange. She also loves sharing her professional experience by training stylists in Advanced Color, Perm and Cutting Edge Techniques.

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Ashleigh

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