Our Team

SARAH

Education Director

 

Years in the Industry: 18 years in the industry eight years as a Goldwell Artist educating in salons throughout New England
What do you love? I love exchanging creative ideas with my peers. Learning and growing with each other is the best feeling.
What are your daily essentials? Products! Hair products and skin care products. Give me them all, I’m obsessed!
What is your Education? Goldwell master colorist, KMS cutting and design, Pivot Point cutting, Sassoon cutting, Arrojo cutting, Deva curl certified, and hair extension certified.
What is your approach to hair? To me hair is art. I approach every client individually. We are all our own masterpiece and I adore designing hair that makes my clients not only feel good but also works for their lifestyle.
What are your must-have tools? The hands my mother gave me, good music, great shears, and my Varis blow dryer.
Where do you find inspiration? Creative inspiration is everywhere and I can find it in almost anything. Color of a car, commercials on tv, lights at a function hall, art my kids bring home from school, so many different things bring ideas. Most of all my coworkers inspire me daily.

KAMRYN

Master Stylist

 

My specialty:  Short haircuts and razor cuts. Also, I specialize in corrective color, blonding, fantasy color, and balayage.
Years in the Industry: 7 Years.
What do you love? My family, friends, team, and life.
What are your daily essentials? My daily essentials are before work kisses from my boyfriend, sugar-free red bulls, and listening to Rock 101 on the morning drive to work.
What is your Education? My color education is from our in-house New Talent Program. I have learned cutting techniques from the curriculum of Nick Arrojo, Vidal Sassoon, and at the Goldwell Academy in NYC from their Global Cutting Ambassador, Jay Mahmood. I also am certified in Hot Heads Tape-In Hair Extensions.
What is your approach to Hair? I always look at the hair I work on as a blank canvas. No matter how many times I’ve seen the client. Every time is a new chance to make art.
What are your must-have tools? My Framar balayage brushes and my YS Park cutting combs.
Where do you find inspiration? I find inspiration for my work from all types of platforms, whether it be social media, magazines, or nature.
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? I love working at Aidan James Salon because we are truly a family. We lift each other up and support visions and ambitions.

LAUREN

Master Stylist

 

My specialty:  Hair cutting and color matching.
Years in the Industry: 6 Years.
What do you love? I love helping people feel more confident through their hair style.
What are your daily essentials? Coffee, water, and the gym.
What is your Education? Extensive training through Loreal Professional, and has trained at the Goldwell Academy in NYC.
What is your approach to Hair? To create looks for my guests that will be manageable and doable at home. And to educate my guests on how to best take care of their hair.
What are your must-have tools? Sharp shears and an open mind.
Where do you find inspiration? My guests, street style, visual art, current trends, music, fashion.

MEGAN

Master Artist

 

My specialty:  Updos, braiding and haircutting.
Years in the Industry: 8 Years.
What do you love? I love my family, my pets, being outside and art.
What are your daily essentials? My daily essentials are coffee, music, eyeliner, kitty snuggles, dry shampoo, Living Proof flex hairspray and an extra hair tie.
What is your Education? Arrojo cutting, Arrojo occasion styling, Goldwell master colorist, KMS styling
What is your approach to Hair? My approach to hair is realistic. Dream hair is achievable, but most times it’s going to be a journey. Maintaining the integrity of the hair is the number one priority.
What are your must-have tools? My must-have tools are my Babyliss blowdryer, 1-inch curling iron, razor, Kamisori shears and Sam Villa combs.
Where do you find inspiration? I find inspiration in nature, either on a hike in the woods or a day at the beach.
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? I love working at AJS because of the creative and education based values. We have a mutual goal to stay up to date and never stop growing, working with each other rather than against each other, and the outcome of that is positive vibes and beautiful hair.

FANNY

Master Artist

 

My specialty: Precision haircutting, hair coloring.
Years in the Industry: 15 Years.
What do you love? The opportunity that my work gives me to meet, listen and understand each person that sits in my chair. When you feel beautiful, you look beautiful and that’s the kind of happiness I try to give every client.
What are your daily essentials? A kiss from my boys… My son Phil and my french bulldog Louis.
What is your Education? Arroja Cutting, Goldwell Colorist, KMS Cutting, Oster Clipper Cutting
What is your approach to Hair? My number one priority is to keep the hair healthy! I love to listen to my clients about their needs and together we decide what is the best way to get the result we want. I’m always honest with my clients no matter what! It’s the only way you can have a truly transparent relationship.
What are your must-have tools? Sheers collection, razor, YS Park cutting combs, Ergo brushes.
Where do you find inspiration? Everywhere! my clients, people on the street, magazines, Pinterest & my talented teammates!
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? I Love my team! Everybody is so talented, professional and helpful! The atmosphere is very pleasant and cool.

VICTORIA

Master Colorist & Senior in Cutting

 

My specialty: Balayage. Blondes. Short Haircuts.
Years in the Industry: 5 Years.
What do you love? Anything hair. Spending time with family & friends. Baking.
What are your daily essentials? Soy Latte. Kiss from my german shepherds. Fresh set of nails. My favorite shade of lipstick.
What is your Education? Empire Beauty School, Redken Symposium Las Vegas
What is your approach to Hair? Creative & artistic while at the same time bringing out my clients’ personality.
What are your must-have tools? Balayage brushes. My wand. Sam Villa feather razor.
Where do you find inspiration? Anywhere and everywhere. From something my client might have said, to the latest fashion trends.
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? Great salon with tons of continuing education. Anywhere I have the opportunity to grow my career while having a great team of talented stylists beside me, count me in!

LINDA

Senior Artist

 

Years in the Industry:  30 Years
What do you love? Photography and horses
What are your daily essentials:
Tools of trade
What is your Education?
Goldwell – Maryland Academy, Berlin Germany Hair dreams extensions
What is your approach to Hair?
My goal is keep your hair vibrant, healthy, and wearable
What are your must-have tools? Tools of the trade
Where do you find inspiration? Coworkers and Social Media
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon?
It is creative, bright salon. Everyone is very talented and willing to help each other.

KATE

Artist

 

Years in the Industry: 1.5 years
What do you love? Bright blondes and dimensional color
What are your daily essentials: A good pair of shoes!
What is your Education? Cosmetology and esthetics
What is your approach to Hair? I like to work together with my clients to create beautiful, realistic, and lasting looks
What are your must-have tools? Flat iron and texturizing spray = ultimate beachy waves
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? Give me a visit to find out!

JILLIAN

Junior Artist

 

Year in the Industry:  1.5 years
My specialty:  Gray coverage, blonds and an amazing blowout!
What do you love? A dramatic hair transformation
What are your daily essentials: Fresh air, coffee, deep breaths, cuddles with my family and dog
What is your Education? Empire in Hooksett
What is your approach to Hair? is synergistic, were in it together, and it will be rewarding for both of us
What are your must-have tools? My boar bristle brush color supplies, and my curling iron

MELANIE

Junior Artist

 

My specialty: Blondes and all over color
Years in the industry: 1.5 years
What do you love? Spending time with my family, music, being near the water, exploring new places.
What are your daily essentials? Coffee, music, dry shampoo and lipstick
What is your Education? Continental Academy of Hair Design and Empire Beauty School of Hooksett
What is your approach to Hair? I love making hair dreams come true, while keeping hair healthy. I believe confidence comes from the outside, if you look good you feel good.
What are your must-have tools? Styling products, blow dryer and hair clips.
Where do you find inspiration? Everywhere, online and out an about
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? One big crazy family!

LORI

Master Esthetician

 

My specialty: Waxing & Facials
Years in the Industry: 23 Years.
What do you love? My two girls & my family. Exercise, beach days, reading James Petterson and binging on Netflix.
What are your daily essentials? Coffee, Salad, Breakfast, Working Out
What is your Education? Catherine Hinds
What are your must-have tools? My hands and tweezers.
Where do you find inspiration? My fun & Loyal clients.
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? Amazing, Fun, Professional Atmosphere!

CAROLYN

Master Esthetician

 

My specialty: Advanced skin care & makeup application
Years in the Industry: Over 2 decades
What do you love? My two girls & my family. Exercise, beach days, reading James Patterson and binging on Netflix.
What are your daily essentials? Coffee, Salad, Breakfast, Working Out
What is your Education? Catherine Hinds Institute
My Approach to hair: Keeping up with new treatments & techniques are very important to me..
What are your must-have tools? Lash curler
Where do you find inspiration? My fun & Loyal clients.
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? I love working with such a talented fun group of women!

LILY

Master Esthetician

 

My specialty: Skin care and eyelash extensions
Years in the Industry: 9 Years.
What do you love? My son Lincoln, family and friends
What is your Education? Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and massage therapy 2015

LISA

Master Nail Technician

 

My specialty: The martini of the month, my attention to detail, the cleanliness of my work area!
Years in the Industry: 22 Years.
What do you love? Making my clients feel special!
What are your daily essentials? Coffee-Clients-Wine.
What is your Education? Nail apprenticeship… nothing like hands on!
What is your approach to Nails? More natural the better – less chemicals.
What are your must-have tools? Quality products, a smile, understanding nature for what the clients want and the willingness to succeed.
Where do you find inspiration? From my clients every day!
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? I’ve been at Aidan James Salon for 13 years, I’ve never thought of leaving to go work somewhere else. I love the clients, my team, the way we do things here at Aidan James. It’s for the client! In this business that’s what it’s all about!

KAREN

General Manager

 

10+ Years in the Industry

More info coming soon

NIKI

Assistant Manager/Desk Coordinator

 

My specialty: Building relationships with clients and our team
Years in the industry: 5 years
What do you love? My family and my dogs
What are your daily essentials? My favorite water cup, my eyeliner and a smile!
What is your Education? Continental Hair Academy 2018 Graduate
What is your approach to Hair? Listen! and ask questions
What are your must-have tools? My Phone (Social Media!)
Where do you find inspiration? Talking to others and nature
Why do you like working at Aidan James Salon? One big crazy family!

SANDY

Salon Coordinator

 

Years in the industry: Year and a half
What do you love? The ocean, my dogs, Fall & Winter, color with crafts, paint, fabric, glass, and glass blowing
What are your must-have tools? Flat Iron