HAIR DEPARTMENT
Alyssa – Level 2 Stylist
With La Jolie since Feb 2024
Alyssa Graduated from Paul Mitchell the School in Danbury in January, 2018.
Alyssa is certified in Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatments and is also a certified Bellami Professional Extension Specialist.
Alyssa’s favorite product is Oribe Straight Away. It is the most smoothing blow dry crème and a little goes a very long way!
Alyssa has loved doing hair since she was five years old. She is the youngest of four girls and was raised to be a ‘girly girl’. She is a proud aunt of three and has another nephew on the way! She also loves Harry Potter!
Emily – Level 2 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2023
Emily graduated from Jean Madeline Aveda Institute in Philadelphia, PA in 2019. She keeps up to date on all color, cutting and extensions trends by continuing her education and taking classes. Emily is passionate about color and making her clients hair goals a reality!
Emily holds a cosmetology license in Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She is certified in Hot Head Extensions, Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatments, Brazilian Blowout and Magic Sleek.
Emily’s favorite product is Oribe Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Cream. It helps her to create the perfect bouncy blowout that lasts for days!
When Emily is not at work, she loves to spend time with her family. A fun fact is that she can play 5 instruments! Emily also graduated from Montclair State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Entrepreneurship.
With La Jolie since 2021
Cosmetology License 2021 from TIGI Academy in Guilford, CT
Current UCONN Undergrad Student- Graduation 2024
Masters of Balayage at TIGI Academy.
I found my passion with hair by braiding my little sister’s and friend’s hair when I was 14.
I am working towards a degree in Business at UCONN Stamford and would love to own my own salon one day!
Alyda – Level 3 Stylist
With La Jolie since Feb 2022
Graduated from NY International Beauty School in 2001. 17 years experience in the industry. Advanced cutting techniques with Master Stylists and Global Artists, In salon and behind the chair education and virtual ongoing education.
Bonded extensions, Keratin Complex, Deva Curl Haircutting, Numerous in salon sessions with global artists.
Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo and Conditioner and Gold lust hair oil. I just love the improvement of my guests’ hair after being used. Their hair is more glossy, healthy and rejuvenated.
I am easy going and a natural communicator with guests of all ages. I love to ride bikes with my children by the beach, play tennis with them and practice kickboxing with my oldest child.
Angela – Level 3 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2022
Graduated from Paul Mitchell The School, North Haven, CT 2020
Licensed Cosmetologist for 3 years working in salons in CT and FL
Courses and Classes taken: Curly Hair, Head and scalp massage, Barbering and eyelash extension certification.
Oribe Anti Humidity Spray – As a girl with curly hair, using this product when blow drying completely eliminates frizz and makes blowouts last for days!
I love to see that bright smile on my client’s face when we’re finished with the service. I did hair in Florida for 2 years and I am licensed in both states!
With La Jolie since August 2021
Sono Academy, Graduated November 2020.
GK Keratins.
Double Boost, Gives gorgeous volume without weighing your hair down or making it stiff.
La Jolie was always my dream job once I became licensed and I love specializing in highlights and balayage. I was a competitive cheerleader and coach for 10 years.
Scott – Level 4 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2023
Scott graduated from Dudley’s Cosmetology University in Kernersville, North Carolina in 1990.
During his time in North Carolina Scott owned four different salons, The Right Angle, Scott Bonds Salon, The Industry Blow Dry Bar, and The Industry Salon Café’ where he combined gourmet desserts made by his oldest son who is a personal chef with a modern salon design.
Scott is new to the luxury brand of Oribe but is learning just how amazing this product line is! He is falling in love with the brand but particularly loves the Foundation Mist and Maximista as a primer for the hair during cutting and blow drying along with the Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream which provides great heat protection and helps control frizz and flyaways. In addition, Hair Alchemy is his favorite shampoo and conditioner although he has learned all the shampoos and conditioners in the Oribe line are phenomenal!
Scott is the author of Trust The Process Embrace The Journey where he writes about some of his successes and failures in the industry and also the host of a podcast called The Lion’s Den, discussing many different mental health challenges men, in particular, deal with while navigating life. Most recently Scott has been certified as a life coach and helps people with their entrepreneurial pursuits as well as relationships goals.
Margaret – Level 5 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2019
Sono Academy, graduated 2013.
Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatments, Advanced cutting and Balayage classes with Masters Stylists and Global Artists, Barbicide Certified, Cutting and American Wave with Nick Arrojo.
Oribe Straight Away – I like the way it controls frizz and flyaways, 2nd favorite product is Oribe Rock Hard Gel because it gives a strong hold with a natural look.
Margaret enjoys interacting with each client and listening to their hair wishes and goals. Giving dimension to her clients using highlights and lowlights, she creates the perfect Transformation Tuesday masterpieces! On her days off she loves to spend quality time with her family and dog (preferably on a beach).
Amy – Level 6 Stylist -
With La Jolie since May 2018
Graduated from Torrington Beauty Academy in 2004, 17 years of experience in the industry
Bonded extensions, Keratin Complex, Deva Curl Haircutting, Numerous in salon sessions with global artists.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray – It finishes any look to achieve that piecey textured style.
Amy is always delighted to see her client’s hair dreams come true and loves creating Balayage Beauties! She is also an accomplished piano player and a National Double Dutch/Jump Rope Champion!
Anthony – Level 6 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2017
Renasci Academy School of Cosmetology. He apprenticed with 35 yr Master Stylist & Owner for 4 years prior to attending Cosmetology School which he obtained advance knowledge of Goldwell color formalization also specializing in multi foiling techniques, balayage, color correction. Studied alongside La Jolie Master stylists as well to grow his passion with hair. Always involved with Ongoing advanced cutting/coloring classes and Global Artists, both hands on and online
Keratin Smoothing Treatments by Keratin Complex, Goldwell Foundations, Blow Dry Boot Camp, Barbicide Certified.
Oribe Imperial Blowout – It is a light weight repairative product that provides the right amount of moisture and heat protection to give a long lasting beautiful blow out.
Anthony has achieved numerous honors and is now a flourishing Level 5 Stylist. He loves seeing the delight in his client’s eyes when their hair appointment exceeds expectations. Anthony has a knack for balancing color tonality with complexion in creative formulation and sculpting a great cut. On his days off, Anthony loves to sketch, paint, and sing. You can find him belting his favorite karaoke tunes at your local Stamford bar.
Joanne – Level 6 Stylist
Oribe Signature Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2018
Toronto L’oreal Academy, George Brown College, Numerous in salon sessions with global artists such as Ronnie Stam, Oribe Creative Director of Styling, National Artist Shannon King with KMS and Wahl Barbering Foundations.
Keratin Smoothing Treatments by Keratin Complex, Goldwell Foundations, Blow Dry Boot Camp, Barbicide Certified.
Volumizing products. Start with your foundation like a great volume shampoo and conditioner to get volume, volume and more volume!
Joanne is from Toronto Canada and has been a stylist and colorist for over 15 years. She loves connecting with people, being creative and ultimately making you feel good about yourself. In her spare time she enjoys painting at her husband’s business, Pinot’s Palette in Stamford.
Marcia – Level 6 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2017
Renasci Academy School of Cosmetology, graduated 2002.
Numerous in salon sessions with global artists such as: Ronnie Stam, Oribe Creative Director of Styling, National Artist Shannon King with KMS, Goldwell Master Color program, Smoothing therapy Keratin Complex.
Oribe Balm d’Or, I love the extra heat protection that’s up to 450 degrees.
Marcia has been with #TeamLaJolie since 2017, but has been a hairstylist for over 25! She loves to make her clients feel happy from the moment you sit down In her chair. She is constantly learning which allows her to have creative freedom in all that she does. A natural performer, Marcia will sing and dance while doing your hair! Outside of the salon she enjoys cooking, dancing and her favorite glass of red wine.
Tish – Level 6 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2014
Marinello School of Beauty – Graduated 2013, Advanced cutting techniques with Master Stylists and Global Artists, Behind the Chair virtual ongoing education, , Scalpapmu 2020, for Permanent Makeup.
Keratin Treatments, Microblading, Barbicide certified.
Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo and Conditioner – It helps with me going natural. It hydrates and gives my hair shine.
Tish aka “Queen of the Blondes” has been with #TeamLaJolie since 2014. She enjoys building her clients confidence just by doing their hair. She is a full service stylist that can take care of you from start to finish, no matter what your hair needs are. Tish is certified in microblading which will explain her perfect eyebrows.
Tenzin – Master Level Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2013
Brio Academy of Hairdressing, Graduated 2008. Numerous in salon sessions with global artists such as: Ronnie Stam, Oribe Creative Director of Styling, and National Artist Shannon King with KMS.
Barbicide certified.
Oribe Dry Texture Spray, Tenzin loves this product because it gives the look of an effortless but still sexy textured look to your hair that we all love.
Yulia – Master Level Stylist – Creative Director
With La Jolie since August 2009
Brio Academy in Fairfield 2008.
Keratin Smoothing treatment, Japanese Straightener by Bioionic, Certified in Air Touch; Brazilian Bonding, Creative Men’s and Razor cutting, Pixie and Disconnected cuts, Master Colorist program by Goldwell, Deva Curly certified, International Education: Russia, Sweden, Toronto, Las Vegas, Numerous in salon sessions with global artists such as: Ronnie Stam, Oribe Creative Director of Styling and National Artist Shannon King with KMS.
Oribe Texture Spray because it always give that extra oomph to any hairstyle and makes it last for days without making it crunchy or stiff like hairspray.
Yulia has been a stylist and colorist for over 12 years. Her passion started as a little girl when everyone came to her for style. As a Master Stylist she loves how she is able to change a person’s look and boost their confidence. “It’s such an amazing feeling to make people feel great.” Yulia loves to travel and discover new places. She is a huge foodie and loves to try cooking new dishes. As an animal lover, Yulia has been a vegetarian for over 13 years. She loves to dance and perform old Russian music videos to her close family and friends. She is drawn to healing and practices energy work. At heart she’s a complete nerd that enjoys learning about science, quantum physics and alchemy.
Christina – Esthetician
With La Jolie since February 2024
Christina obtained her aesthetic license from Paul Mitchell the School in North Haven in 2021. She graduated with honors and on the Dean's list. She has over two years of experience in the aesthetics field and specializes in facial and full body waxing.
Christina is a licensed Esthetician.
Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb and Mangosteen lines.
Christina loves making her clients feel beautiful with glowing, radiant skin. She loves helping clients by addressing their skin concerns and educating them on a proper home care routine. Christina also loves being outside, hiking and doing weight training at the gym.
Alicia – Salon Assistant
With La Jolie since August 2019
CT Licensed Nail Technician with 20 years of salon experience.
Originally licensed in her home country of Ecuador.
I have 2 favorite products…Eminence Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer, it makes my skin soft, hydrated and glowing. I also love Goldwell Curl and Waves hydrating curl gel. It defines my curls and makes keeps them hydrated.
My passion is to do pedicures! I enjoy spending time with my kids and traveling, especially to visit my family in Ecuador.
FRONT DESK TEAM
Erika – Front Desk Guest Expert
With La Jolie since August 2020
I have been in the Beauty & Wellness industries for more than 10 years. During my career I learned the importance of building strong relationships with new and existing clients. It’s the same as building a strong team and understanding people as a whole. Working in the beauty industry requires a lot of energy, understanding and patience. My reward at the end of the day is seeing a guest leaving the salon with a big smile and looking beautiful.
Ready, Set, Front Desk! Front Desk Training with Summit Salon Systems. In depth product knowledge for Goldwell and Oribe product lines.
This is an industry involving people and it is always evolving, changing and growing. Here is where inspiration and creativity take place everyday making people feel beautiful and sexy.
Goldwell Thermal Spray Serum, is by far the best thermal spray product I have every used. I do like sleek hair so this product provides me the long lasting, silky straight hair that I want. It also eliminated hair breakage for me. This is a miracle spray!
My second passion in life is dancing. I speak some Italian and Greek.
Charlese– Front Desk Guest Expert & Make Up Artist
With La Jolie since August 2021
CT Certified Esthetician for 7 years.
Cosmetics Manager for 7 years.
Although this is a new experience for me I absolutely love it. It ties in everything I love about the beauty industry. I love seeing people walk out feeling amazing and feeling their absolute best! That give me so much joy inside to see their confidence go to the next level!
Goldwell Bond Pro conditioner. My hair absolutely loves this product. It leaves my hair feeling so silky and soft. An amazing versatile product.
I am a homebody and I love it!
MANAGEMENT
Julie – Salon Owner
With La Jolie since August 2022
Julie’s passion for the beauty industry began when she was 15 years old. Her first job was working with her hair stylist Mom as a salon assistant washing hair and sweeping floors.
Julie joined La Jolie in 2012 as a Salon Coordinator and worked her way up to Salon Manager. In 2016, she took an opportunity to work for a large corporate salon where she gained immeasurable and diverse experience that broadened her skills. She rejoined Team La Jolie 6 years later in 2022 as a seasoned Salon Manager and took over ownership in 2024.
Julie loves being on the salon floor and interacting with clients. She enjoys working with and motivating her entire team to grow and provide the ultimate client experience.
She looks forward to welcoming you on your next visit!
Cheryl Van Voorhies – Co-Founder
Toni Ann Lupinacci – Co-Founder
After 40 years of owning and operating La Jolie Salon and Spa the time has come to pass the torch to the next generation. We are thrilled to announce that Julie Tunick is the new owner.
Julie will carry on the La Jolie tradition with passion and dedication and the La Jolie Team on her side.
We are very grateful for the trust and loyalty you have shown us over the years.
Thank you for being a part of the La Jolie Family! XOX
Pricing
*additional charge may apply for long/thick hair
*color prices are starting prices. Complimentary consultation required for all new color clients and corrective color.
Women’s
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Men’s Haircut |
Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$40 |
$30 |
x |
$35 |
$75+ |
$60/$60 |
$80 |
$90 |
$90 |
$130 |
$110 |
$140 |
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Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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|
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$45 |
$35 |
X |
$40 |
$85+ |
$65/$65 |
$85 |
$95 |
$95 |
$140 |
$120 |
$150 |
Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$50 |
$40 |
$75 |
$40 |
$85+ |
$70/$65 |
$85 |
$125 |
$100 |
$145 |
$130 |
$160 |
Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$55 |
$45 |
X |
$45 |
$90+ |
$70/$70 |
$90 |
$100 |
$110 |
$155 |
$150 |
$180 |
Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$65+ |
$50+ |
$75+ |
$50+ |
$95+ |
$80/75+ |
$100 |
$110+ |
$120+ |
$165+ |
$165+ |
$200+ |
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Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$65+ |
$50+ |
$85 |
$50+ |
$100-125 |
$80/$75+ |
$100+ |
$110+ |
$125+ |
$165+ |
$170+ |
$200+ |
Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$80-105 |
$65-75 |
$105-130 |
$60-75 |
$105-125 |
$95+/$90+ |
$110 |
$120 |
$140-160 |
$185-215 |
$190+ |
$220+ |