STAFF BIOS
- Doreen Nionakis
- Michele Leckner
- Meri Fleming
- Deborah Tilkens
- Scarlett Davis
Doreen Nionakis
Years of experience: 24
Special Awards or Accreditations: Redken Certified colorist; Redken specialist and master specialist; Eufora Elite team member; Eufora Chapter lead.
Favorite Service: My favorite service IS the complete service from the greeting/consultation, design work with color and or hairstyle, product recommendation for SUCCESSFUL home styling and care, having a guest come back and love what I did before, and the assurance to the guest if they have questions or challenges that we are available to answer them.
Area of Expertise: I ALWAYS try to polish my skills in all areas. I have done this for many years, BUT there is always something to learn. I think it is alot of fun to have a guest give me the liberty to create the perfect look for them. If I have to pick one though, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE color!!
Favorite Product: I love the Eufora line because of its people/earth friendliness. It is also SO incredibly concentrated that it TRULY is a value cost-wise if used correctly. I do also love the Scruples Wet Wax to enhance texture in hair style. It is lightweight and versatile.
About Me: I have always wanted to "DO HAIR", but over the years I have come to truly understand that as a stylist we are so much more than "just a hairdresser". The power of the human touch is so powerful, and sometimes for some guests we are the only person that touches them. There is also a delicate balance when dealing with someone's self image, it is what they see when they look in the mirror, how they project themselves to the world, and how other people see them. It is up to us as professionals to fulfill those needs of our guests.
Michele Leckner
Years of experience: 4
Special Awards or Accreditations: Redken Specialist Program
Favorite Service: Updos and Formal Styles are my favorite service because I love to be creative with curls and braids to create something unique and beautiful.
Area of Expertise: Hair styling is my area of expertise. Whether you like it blown out, flat ironed, curled, braided or something in between we can create a beautiful polished look. I love to let my creative juices flow.
Favorite Product: Eufora Pure Polish gloss drops because it adds that polished finish effect at the end of a service.
About Me: I graduated from South Carroll High with my Cosmetology License. I have worked at two salons before finding my home here at Hey Red. I love to do Updos, Highlights, cutting, and styling. I am very good at matching your hair to any pictures that you pick out. If you have a hard time deciding on what you would like to do with your hair I am very open to giving personal recommendations to make you look your best!
Meri Fleming
Years of experience: Currently Apprenticing
Special Awards or Accreditations: Eufora Elite Team member
Favorite Service: Color…Color…and more color! I dream in full color. I loove to create looks ranging from beautiful natural blending of grey to totally outrageous rainbows of hues. We will work together to create the perfect look to compliment your style. If there is a color brush in my hand I am in my element.
Area of Expertise: Hair Styling is my current area of expertise. As an apprentice I work hand in hand with our higher leveled stylists to hone my skills. I am always learning and always growing. I expect my area of expertise to grow with me.
Favorite Product: I am in love with Scruples Soothing Polish and Wet Wax. The Soothing polish when used before a blow dry creates a healthy weightless shine that is amazing! Scruples Wet Wax compliments any textured hair cut to give it volume and a Piecie finish.
About Me: I have worked at Hey Red since 2005 doing everything from scheduling to shampooing. During this time I was inspired and supported by the amazing stylists here to start my apprenticeship. I am a sponge for information and regularly attend continuing education classes to learn the most up-to-date techniques and skills. I look forward to growing as a stylist as the world of cosmetology unfolds through the next two years.
Deborah Tilkens
Years of experience: 35+
Special Awards or Accreditations: Certified Redken Master Specialist; Certified Redken Specialist; Eufora Elite Team Member; Continuing Education in Advance Redken Color Techniques & Color Correction, as well as Complex Formal Styling Techniques.
Favorite Service: My favorite service is Hair Cutting and Styling. I love to create lots of different looks, from romantic curls to short edgy cuts and anywhere in-between. I am a master at creating volume in difficult-to-style hair!
Area of Expertise: My area of expertise is Formal Styling. I am the go-to girl for Bridal hair! Whether you like long loose curls or an intricate updo, you can have confidence that I can recreate the look. Proms, Homecoming, or Military Balls…I can give anything from a vintage/retro look to the most up-to-date, off-the-runway styles.
Favorite Product: My favorite products are the Scruples Dual Design (wax/gel) and the Scruples HiDefinition Spray. Dual design is a multi-use product that can be used on wet hair for hold and manageability or on dry hair for a defined and pieced look. I love the HiDefinition spray for all-over hold without being crunchy or sticky.
About Me: I graduated from The College Park Hair Academy in 1972 and worked my way through the Washington metro area at numerous salons. I assisted local theater doing hair and make-up for many years, which I still look back on with joy. I love working with a diverse clientele; long, short, thick, thin hair I love it all! My favorite part of my profession is seeing someone truly happy with their new look and confidant that they can recreate it at home. I have been very active in continuing education throughout my career and I take pride in knowing the most up-to-date techniques. I look forward to meeting you!
Scarlett Davis
Years of experience: 10
Special Awards or Accreditations: Graduated with Honors from the Fila Academy, Microdermabrasion Certified, Advanced Training in Make-up Artistry.
Favorite Service: What an unfair question! Every service I perform from waxing an eyebrow, a makeover, or specialized skin care treatment is my Fave. I would have to say changing people’s lives by helping them feel better about who they are is my favorite service!
Area of Expertise: Customer Education is what I consider my expertise. Opportunities for education can be found in any service I provide. Something as simple as my famous water formula prescription that I give to every client that leaves my treatment room, can change their skin in as little as 2 weeks! My thirst for knowledge of skin and products allows me to perform every service to the best of my ability and achieve outstanding results. That spells SUCCESS!
Favorite Product: I have to say, if I must just pick one, the immediate comfort by Bioelements. This light textured lotion with 1% hydrocortisone which calms itching, redness, and irritation with in minutes. This is a staple after all my waxing services and I love to incorporate it in to my sensitive or irritated skin facial treatments.
About Me: I have been a make-up artist and working on skin for over 10 years. Bridal Makeovers were my first love, which opened doors for more opportunities to live my dream. As a mother of 5, four of which are girls, I have a unique chance to help them learn early the importance of proper skin care. This helps them develop self esteem allowing them to focus on the most important thing&hrllip;their inner beauty.