Art+Science

Upon meeting Chris, you’ll notice her charm from a mile away. It’s hard not to see it with that massive smile and incredibly empathetic manner. It’s telling that if she weren’t a stylist she might have been an occupational therapist. Don’t be fooled though, under that delightful exterior is a quirky personality and fierce talent. While busting out a gorgeous balayage, Chris will happily wax poetic on the various burgers and comfort foods available in the Chicagoland area. And feel free to ask her about her cats, she definitely wants to tell you about them.

• With A+S since 2016
• Education Includes: Beauty Coach Tour with Nikki Lee and Riawna Capri (LA Salon 901); Revlon Advanced Training; Pravana Vivids Advanced
• Special Services Include: Wedding Styling

When asked what his favorite vacation spot would be, Elvis replied: “anywhere there’s a beach, food, eye candy, and cocktails.” It’s difficult to sum up someone who is able to do it so elegantly. Elvis has always been passionate about education and technical proficiency, but it’s his laid-back, compassionate outlook on life that’s helped him truly soak in the excellence without getting in his own way. When you sit in his chair, not only are you guaranteed a gorgeous balayage, but by the end of the appointment you’ll be laughing out loud and head over heels in love.

• With A+S since 2014
• Education Includes: L’Oréal Professional Advanced Balayage, Revlon Professional Color; Pravana Advanced Vivids

For as long as she has worked with Art + Science, Mara has never once looked stressed. She’s the kind of person who can see the craziness of a busy salon and just keep the ship sailing without her client having any idea. When you sit in Mara’s chair the rest of the world melts away and you know you’re in the hands of a consummate professional and talented artist. She’s the kind of person who can talk about anything, especially Chicago sports (go Blackhawks!). But if you’re looking to relax and leave with an impeccable balayage, you can’t do better than Mara.

• With A+S since 2016
• Education Includes: Revlon Professional Advanced Color; L’Oréal Advanced Balayage; Pravana Vivids

Stephanie has been with our Wicker Park location since it opened its doors in 2003 and has since become one of the resident master of the bleach and tone. Her knowledge of hair chemistry and experience as a color educator means she always keeps your hair healthy even when going as blonde as possible. When she isn’t in the salon, she’s hanging out with her little munchkins, Clementine and Hazel, and her husband, Todd.

• With A+S since 2004
• Education Includes: L’Oreal Professional Advanced Balayage, Framesi Color, Goldwell Advanced, Revlon Professional Advanced Training

Susan started her hair career at a very young age and it quickly brought her to Art + Science. Susan is an essential piece of the Art + Science DNA, from her management, to her education, to her leadership as one of the salon’s head colorists. Education is a way of life for Susan, and it’s why she is the Education Director for the salons, always crafting the new generation while always finding new ways to inspire the masters. She looks to build deeper connections with her clients finding new inspiration behind the chair every hour of every day. When she isn’t in the salon, she’s probably on the beach somewhere beautiful or spending time with her family . When you sit in Susan’s chair, you know you’re in the hands of a consummate professional, a technical master, and a good person. It’s difficult to leave without a smile on your face.

• With A+S since 2000
• Education Includes: AVEDA Institute Minneapolis, Vidal Sassoon Cutting and Coloring – London, Revlon Advanced Color – Paris and Toronto; Revlon Professional Advanced Education – Madrid; Bumble & Bumble University – NYC; L’Oréal Professional Advanced Balayage – NYC; Wella Technical Color Master – Los Angeles
• US Educator for Revlon Professional

There are two sides to Yasmine that come together beautifully behind the chair. At first glance you would be right to think that she’s a goth princess, a lover of spooky stuff and an avid lover of Halloween (her favorite vacation spot is Salem, MA – yes, THAT Salem). But the other side is as warm and approachable as a warm cup of coffee on a fall day. A proud Momma of a baby boy and two pesky cats,  Yasmine brings an incredibly compassionate experience to her chair. She is an avowed nerd who can always recommend a good book but her true love has always been hair. She has wanted to do this since she was a kid, and she funnels every ounce of that passion into her exquisite balayage and highlight work.

• With A+S since 2017
• Education Includes: L’Oreal Advanced Balayage, Revlonissimo Color Theory, Bumble and Bumble Styling I

You’d be hard pressed to find someone more dedicated to hair education than Christin. While her year is jam packed with clients and teaching our apprentices cutting and blow drying, you’ll have a tough time finding her in February. She might be in Thailand, maybe Vietnam. Honduras perhaps? Who knows! Check out her instagram for her travelogue and hair inspirations. No haircut is outside her wheelhouse because she’s the kind of stylist who masters every technique she tries.

• With A+S since 2005
• Education Includes: Bumble and Bumble Network Educator, Bb Straight Razor Series (Design Studio, Design Workshop, Creative, Styling, Bb Curl Workshop), Vidal Sassoon Creative Courses, Kerastase Training Workshop
• Special Services include: Straight Razor Hair Cutting, Wedding Hair, Keratin, Olaplex

Margaux walks a fine line between bohemian and technical badass, reflected both in her spirited outlook on life and in her carefully crafted haircuts. In another lifetime, Margaux might have pursued a career involving interior design, with her love of vintage architecture and her close attention to texture, proportion, composition, and balance. But a good haircut is just the beginning. As an unabashed and self proclaimed hobbyist, she is open to trying anything, from roller skating to playing the ukulele, and her discussion topics range from science and nature to aliens, metaphysics, and mythology. Margaux especially loves dry cuts, curls, and waves; she embodies a natural, dynamic style and has a passion for watching her clients and their hairstyles evolve.

• With A+S since 2010
• Education Includes: Bumble and Bumble (Styling Iⅈ Network Educator I; Design Studio; Advanced Razor Cutting); Shu Uemura Advanced Styling; American Crew Complete Method
• Special Services Include: Keratin Smoothing Treatment; Wedding Hair; Formal Styling

Paul hails from a family of successful artists and parlayed his imagination and drawings of his own superheroes into a wildly successful career in the hair industry. An international stylist celebrity, Paul chose a career in hair for the sole purpose of mastering a craft that directly impacts how people feel about themselves. Mentor, psychologist, artist…superhero creator. Find your inner superhero.

• With A+S since 1995
• Global Artistic Director of American Crew
• Education Includes: Vidal Sassoon ABC, Bumble and Bumble (Business Immersion I, Fierce Conversations, Styling Your Career, Leadership Know Your Strengths, Advanced Razor Cutting, Advanced Shear Cutting, Cut Mastery)

How does one define the pillar of an organization? Tara’s unwavering commitment to her craft & to the relationships she builds at Art & Science have led her to become an indispensable leader in the salon & in the industry. She’s the first to give back to her community, be it by donating her work to support a cause or fostering a four-legged companion from PAWS Chicago that she nurtures and loves. Perhaps it’s the Gemini in her, but Tara isn’t satisfied if she is not learning, which is reflected dedication to advanced education and the willingness to take on every course to continue to elevate her skills. Expect greatness from your Tara experience; she won’t rest until she’s satisfied that you love your haircut.

• With A+S since 2005
• Education Includes: Bumble and Bumble (Design Workshop, Network Educator I, Styling I, Bb Curl, Cut Mastery); Vidal Sassoon Academy (In Salon with Traci Sakositis, ABC, ABC2, Creative); Keratin Certification
• Special Services Include: Keratin Smoothing Treatment

Anthony carries the quiet courage of a man who only speaks when he knows what he’s talking about. Watching him work is akin to watching an artist paint, be it with a shears, free hand clipper, or straight razor, he takes pride and care with every head of hair. While he says put yourself first, Anthony is one of those rare people who knows he wouldn’t be anywhere without offering exceptional quality and customer service. When he isn’t in the shop busting out enviable fades, he’s exploring the city’s food scene, spending time with his family and his dog Cocoa, or giving back to the community. He’s usually the first person to offer his help to a cut-a-thon, either raising money for a cause or just giving a veteran a well-deserved clean up.

• With A+S since 2015
• Education Includes: Redken Exchange NY Segmentation Men’s Cutting, American Crew Method 1, Bumble and Bumble Razor Cutting
• Special Services Include: Highly Textured Men’s Hair, Men’s Chemical Services, Graphics

George has the honor of being one of the very first employees of Art + Science. Over the years, he has become an essential part of the Art + Science culture, either due to his thriving business in the Evanston salon, his mentoring of assistants in the men’s cutting program, or his extensive education resume. George has taught cutting classes on almost every continent on Earth with companies ranging from Pivot Point to American Crew, MENSDEPT and, most recently, Reuzel (where he is the head of education). George has been an expert men’s specialist his entire career, though he is just as dedicated to his female clients. He doesn’t just get his inspiration from hairdressing; George’s real full time job is raising his two teenage boys. And, while he doesn’t like the music, he makes sure both Alessandro and Santino are with him every step of the way. Come to George for the incredible cut, stay for the stories. Trust me, he’s got plenty.

• With A+S since 1989
• Education Includes: Pivot Point Academy, Vidal Sassoon ABC, Bumble and Bumble University, Old School Barber Academy (Schorem Rotterdam)
• Special Services Include: Keratin Smoothing Treatment, Perms, Men’s Hair

Jo is the kind of hair professional and guru who will guide you when you need guidance, listen to you when she needs to listen, and do whatever she needs to do to get the perfect look for you. When Jo came to A+S in 2013, she had been a hair professional since 2003 and an accomplished educator with AVEDA. She quickly conquered our apprenticeship and staked her claim on the floor at our Evanston salon before becoming one of our key Men’s and Hairdressing educators. This is the kind of drive Jo exudes in every aspect of her life, if she’s training for a half marathon or perfecting a fade or messy chignon. She excels with wedding hair but she always feels at home with a set of clippers in hand.

• With A+S since 2013
• Education Includes: AVEDA Minneapolis, AVEDA Educator 2010-2013, Bumble and Bumble Styling I, Razor Cutting, Fashion Shows in Chicago, Des Moines, Minneapolis
• Special Services: Wedding Hair; Formal Styling

What Matt does with men’s hair seems effortless, but it is borne of years of dedication and training. Matt is the kind of barber who soaks up education and opportunity like a sponge. Since joining the A+S team in 2012, he has become an essential part of the barbering culture, from educating our core and men’s cutting apprentices, to his work with American Crew and his position as manager of the A+S barbershops. But ‘effortless’ is the word for Matt. The man never breaks a sweat, and doesn’t need to. When he isn’t in the salon or the barbershop, he’s exploring every restaurant in town and, trust me, he has plenty of opinions on all of them. And, while the restaurant scene is one of his passions, nothing pleases him more than seeing a haircut form on someone who was born to wear that certain shape.

• With A+S since 2012
• Education Includes: American Crew Method 1&2; American Crew Collections; American Crew MMG, Reuzel Education, Full MENSDEPT. Curriculum, Vidal Sassoon ABC Cutting, Bumble and Bumble Shear Cutting; AVEDA Advanced Education
• Regional Educator with American Crew
• Core Barbering Educator with Art + Science

Nicky has always been a fan of the finer things in life, not the least of all, your haircut. Nicky joined our barbering team in 2015 and makes sure to bring precision, knowledge, and a little creative kick to every client who sits in his chair. That passion extends beyond the shears. Nicky is known around the salon for his incredible cooking and probably would have been a chef if he wasn’t so dedicated to your hairstyle.

• With A+S since 2015
• Education Includes: Advanced Training Program Michael Anthony Salon; Advanced Cutting and Styling at AVEDA

Paul hails from a family of successful artists and parlayed his imagination and drawings of his own superheroes into a wildly successful career in the hair industry. An international stylist celebrity, Paul chose a career in hair for the sole purpose of mastering a craft that directly impacts how people feel about themselves. Mentor, psychologist, artist…superhero creator. Find your inner superhero.

• With A+S since 1995
• Global Artistic Director of American Crew
• Education Includes: Vidal Sassoon ABC, Bumble and Bumble (Business Immersion I, Fierce Conversations, Styling Your Career, Leadership Know Your Strengths, Advanced Razor Cutting, Advanced Shear Cutting, Cut Mastery)