Our staff members have spent many years devoted to pursuing excellence in their field and have attained a certain level of expertise.
Through extensive training, certification and dedication, our staff has attained mastery in their field. Here are a few of Dakota Salon's staff members:
Lynne & Pat (Owners)
COMBINE PAT’S EXTENSIVE BUSINESS BACKGROUND, LYNNE’S MANY YEARS OF SALON MANAGEMENT WITH THEIR TWENTY-FOUR YEAR FRIENDSHIP AND YOU HAVE THEIR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS. PAT AND LYNNE’S DAILY ROLE AT THE SALON IS TO MANAGE, INSPIRE, NURTURE AND LEAD THEIR STAFF OF THIRTY-FOUR.
Greg (Managing Technician)
GREG IS OUR TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR AND ALSO MANAGES OUR RETAIL AND SALON INVENTORY. HE HAS BEEN WITH US SINCE 1999 AND HAS HELPED US GROW INTO THE GREAT SALON IT IS TODAY. KEEPING THE DAKOTA OPERATING AMAZINGLY EFFICIENT REFLECTS GREG’S ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO OUR TEAM. WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT GREG!
Linda (Stylist)
AFTER A LONG, SUCCESSFUL CAREER AS A STYLIST THAT BEGAN IN LONDON, LINDA IS DAKOTA SALON’S RESIDENT UP-DO DESIGNER. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SHE ARRIVES AT THE SALON TO SCULPT BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS FOR BRIDES, BRIDAL PARTIES, PROM QUEENS AND LADIES ATTENDING SPECIAL EVENTS.
HER CREATIONS RANGE IN STYLE FROM ROMANTICALLY RENAISSANCE TO FASHION FUNKY.
Sandra (Stylist)
EVER SINCE A VERY YOUNG AGE, SANDRA HAS HAD A “FLAIR FOR HAIR”. NEVER LOOSING FOCUS, SHE TOOK HER PASSION, BECAME FORMALLY EDUCATED AT THE GRAHAM WEBB ACADEMY AND DEVELOPED AN IMPRESSIVE CAREER IN HAIR DESIGN. MAINTAINING A FAITHFUL CLIENTELE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO HER ENJOYMENT FOR WHERE SHE WORKS AND HER IMPECCABLE WORK ETHIC. SANDRA’S AMAZING PERSONALITY BRINGS JOY TO EVERYONE AT THE SALON. SHE IS TRULY LOVELY INSIDE AND OUT.
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Lani (Stylist)
LANI HAS BEEN A LOYAL STAFF MEMBER SINCE OUR CONCEPTION. STARTED WITH US AS A SHAMPOO TECH, MOVED UP TO BECOME A COMMITTED APPRENTICE AND NOW IS ONE OF OUR MANY TALENTED STYLISTS. THROUGH HER LOVE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND HER FRESH, TRENDY IDEAS, SHE OFFERS HER CLIENTS THE LATEST IN HAIR DESIGN. LANI ALSO SHARES HER TALENTS BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR TECH TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Pam (Stylist)
WHEN WE THINK OF OUR PAM, WE THINK OF A “TOUCH OF CLASS”. HER GENERAL LOVE OF COLOR DETAIL AND DESIGN COMPLIMENTS HER APPROACH TO EACH CLIENT’S HAIR NEEDS. PAM CAME TO US JUST AFTER WE OPENED AND BROUGHT WITH HER DEDICATION TO EDUCATION AND EXCELLENCE IN HER PROFESSION.
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Jenn (Stylist)
JENN NOT ONLY BRINGS TALENT AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE TO HER HAIR DESIGN, SHE ALSO BRINGS WARMTH AND INFECTIOUS ENTHUSIASM TO THE DAKOTA TEAM. KNOWN AS THE “MATCH-MAKER” OF OUR SALON, JENN GETS TO KNOW HER CLIENTS AND NOT ONLY CARES FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS BUT ALSO CARES FOR EACH OF THEM PERSONALLY. JENN IS AN ADORED MEMBER OF THE DAKOTA FAMILY.
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Kris (Stylist)
EVIDENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF KRIS’S WORK, WHETHER IT IS A CUT, COLOR OR STYLE IS HER UNIQUE APPRECIATION OF
CREATIVITY AND FASHION. SHE CONTINUES HER CAREER GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION AND AN AMAZING DESIRE TO INTRODUCE NEW AND UNIQUE IDEAS TO HER CLIENTS. BECAUSE OF HER ABILITY TO AMAZE, HER REFERRAL RATE IS TOP AT THE DAKOTA. PEOPLE STOP HER CLIENTS ON THE STREET TO FIND OUT WHO DOES THEIR HAIR. KRIS IS A JOY TO OUR SALON.
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Shelbi (Stylist)
SHELBI IS THE “ARTIST” OF OUR SALON. HER TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND NATURAL TALENT PUT HER IN A CLASS ALL BY ITSELF. SHELBI CAME TO US IN 1997 WHEN WE OPENED THE DAKOTA AND BROUGHT TO US ENTHUSIASM AND PROFES- SIONALISM. WHETHER CREATING AN INNOVATIVE CUT, COLOR OR HIGHLIGHT DESIGN, OR MAINTAINING THE LOOK YOU ALREADY LOVE, SHELBI WILL MAKE YOU SHINE.SHELBI ALSO SHARES HER INCREDIBLE KNOWLEDGE BY BEING A DAKOTA EDUCATOR.
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Kim (Stylist)
KIM HAS BEEN A STAFF MEMBER SINCE OUR GRAND OPENING IN 1997. WE CALL HER THE “SWEETIE” OF OUR SALON. SHE IS A DEDICATED STYLIST WITH AMAZING SKILLS, UNMATCHED WORK ETHIC AND A FABULOUS ATTITUDE. EVERY CLIENT LOVES TO SIT IN HER CHAIR AND LOVES HOW THEY LOOK WHEN THEY LEAVE. KIM IS A VALUED MEMBER OF THE DAKOTA TEAM AND IS ADORED BY HER CLIENTELE AND CO-WORKERS.
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Carol (Stylist)
CAROL LOVES ALL ASPECTS OF HAIR DESIGN. WHAT MAKES HER STAND OUT IS THAT SHE GIVES EVERY CLIENT TIME AND PERSONAL ATTENTION. CAROL’S AMAZING LISTENING SKILLS, CARING APPROACH AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE ALLOW HER TO CREATE THAT SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL LOOK FOR EACH OF HER LONG STANDING CLIENTS.
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Tamiko (Stylist)
TAMIKO STRIVES TO REMAIN PROFICIENT IN THE LATEST TRENDS AND HOTTEST PRODUCTS BY ATTENDING CUTTING-EDGE SEMINARS AND INDUSTRY-LEADING WORKSHOPS. CERTIFICATIONS IN THE ALTERNA STRAIGHTENING SYSTEM AS WELL AS SEXY CONCEPT’S HAIR STRUCTURE AND MOTION CUTTING ARE JUST A COUPLE OF HER DIVERSE CREDENTIALS. SHE WELCOMES ANY AND ALL HAIR DESIGN CHALLENGES, INCLUDING ETHNIC HAIR. TAMIKO IS A LEADER, AN EDUCATOR, HAS A STRONG WORK ETHIC AND IS DEDICATED TO HER CAREER AND TO THE DAKOTA.
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Mari (Stylist)
MARI HAS BEEN A SUCCESSFUL STYLIST FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS. WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE HER COME TO US NOT LONG AFTER WE OPENED. ALONG WITH TECHNICAL PERFECTION IN ALL ASPECTS OF HAIR DESIGN, SHE IS WARM AND ACCOMMODATING TO HER LOYAL CLIENTS. MARI KEEPS UPDATING AND REINVENTING HER APPROACH TO HER CLIENTS NEEDS THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION. WE LOVE TO HEAR HER INFECTIOUS LAUGHTER FLOW THROUGH THE SALON.
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Lenka (Esthetician)
LENKA’S LOYAL CLIENTS HAVE SAID THAT SHE HAS THE “HANDS OF AN ANGEL”. HER FORMAL CERTIFICATION FROM VON LEE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ESTHETICS, YEARS OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND NUMEROUS SEMINARS WITH INSTITUTE ESTHEDERM AND ADVANCE HAVE PROVIDED THE TOOLS FOR HER TO OFFER OUR CLIENTS THE VERY BEST SKIN CARE. EXPERIENCE HER GENTLE NATURE AND EXTREME PROFESSIONALISM BY BOOKING A EUROPEAN FACIAL WITH A BODY POLISH. LENKA IS AN EXPERT IN HAIR REMOVAL, MAXIMIZING COMFORT AND EASE.
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Lisa (Nail Technician)
LISA HAS BEEN GROOMING THE AREAS FINEST FINGERS AND TOES FOR OVER FIFTEEN YEARS. HER LONG AND STEADY CLIENTELE WILL ATTEST THAT AFTER A “LISA TREATMENT”, YOU LOOK AND FEEL LIKE A STAR. LISA IS A MASTER AT ACRYLIC AND NATURAL NAIL CARE.
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Tara (Stylist)
TARA BRINGS TO THE DAKOTA A BRIGHTNESS AND FRESHNESS IN BOTH HER PERSONALITY AND HER APPROACH TO HAIR DESIGN.
SHE ACCOMPLISHES THIS THRU CONTINUING EDUCATION AND HANDS ON CLASSES. ONE OF HER MANY PASSIONS IS THE ART OF
UPDO’S. TARA WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU CREATE A SPECIAL “NEW YOU” FOR YOUR NEXT IMPORTANT EVENT.
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Rowan (Stylist)
With his design background and experiences living in three countries, Rowan brings a fun, funky approach to his work. Rowan is a licensed provider of the Brazilion Keratin Treatment.
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Danielle (Apprentice)
Danielle's bio is under construction.
Michele (Stylist)
Michele is our laid back, free sprit lady. Her personal favorite is in creating natural looking color and highlights. Whether hair is long, curly, a first time color client or a color correction, she strives to make sure your hair will look healthy and alive. Even though she has over 20 years of experience, Michele attends advanced classes to keep her skills fresh and current. Schedule a relaxer with Michele or ask her about her certification in the amazing Brazilian Keratin Treatment that eliminates frizz and enhances the silkiness and shine of your hair.
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Debbie (Nail Technician)
Debbie has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.
