Our Staff

Abagail Helms
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Abagail! She attended Gateway and graduated in August of 2021. She started her career at Ruffolos Salon & Spa in October of 2021. Her specialties are lived in color & blonding! She grew up doing her friends and families hair, making her grow a love for the industry . She can’t wait to see you in her chair so she can make all of her guests feel gorgeous in their own skin! Check out her work: abbyss_studio

Abbey Alia
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Meet Abbey! She started working at Ruffolos Salon & Spa in the associates program in November of 2022 after graduating from The Salon Professional Academy. Abbey always looks at the most recent trends in hair and makeup to better expand her skills and provide them to guests. Her main focus is making sure all of her guests leave her chair feeling beautiful and relaxed. She specializes in haircuts and color! Check out her work: abbey_haircrafts

Abby Grace Yule
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Abby! Abby joined the Ruffolo's team as an associate in January of 2023! She loves meeting new people and helping them with their hair transformations. Also, she is so grateful to be given this opportunity to learn and grow and she is so excited to continue her career her at Ruffolo's!

Alexandra Hennessy
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Alex! She joined our team in 2014 but has been in the industry since 2012. She loves to give her guests their dream hair, & makes it a point to build a relationship with each one of them making it more than just a hair appointment! Her specialty and passion is handtied extensions, blonding & lived in color, as well as microblading! She strives to achieve all of her guests beauty needs while giving a fun, efficient, and rememberable salon experience. We’re honored to have her with and we know she can’t wait to meet you! Check out her work! alexzwiefka

Alyssa Samuels
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Alyssa! She joined our front desk team in September of 2023. She is very excited to be able to see all of the transformations and be able to welcome all of you into the salon. Her plans for the future are to go off to cosmetology school & hopefully become part of the stylist team!

Amber Ketchum
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Meet Amber! She’s been with the Ruffolo’s team since 2011 as a receptionist and has been a stylist since 2013. Amber continues to grow as a stylist by taking classes and attending hair shows with the latest styles and trends.  Her favorite services include balayage, extensions, and all over hair transformations. She’s also one of our top make up artists and gets to work with a ton of brides and bridal party’s on their big day We know she can’t wait to meet you! Check out her work: amber.lynn.ketch

Anastasia Hoppenjan
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Meet Anastasia! She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2018 and has been with Ruffolo’s since 2022. She enjoys the opportunity to work with each client to reach their goals wether it’s relaxation or tension relief. Anastasia is certified in Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Hot Stone, Cupping and Reflexology massage. She loves working with different individuals with specific needs and customizing a massage treatment for each of them. Her goal is to have every client fall in love with massage therapy and keep them on track with maintaining their bodies! “It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It’s a necessity” massage_by_anastasia

Ashley Curi
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Meet Ashley! She’s been a stylist here since 2009. Through her constant dedication and passion for not only providing the best experience for her guests but our entire salon as well. In 2015, she became Ruffolo’s first shareholder. She loves helping bring synergy to our team by working with associates to educate and help them build a prosperous & successful future on the right path of their own. We love having Ashley as a part of our team to add to the upbeat and modern atmosphere! Check out her work below! @ashley_ruffoloshairstudio

Brittany Beasley
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Britt! She’s been with Ruffolo's since 2012 specializing in lived-in color techniques, blonding and extensions! She stays up to date with the latest trends and techniques by attending continuing education all over the US! She’s one of our associate trainers, sharing her knowledge and experience to help growing stylists further their skills! She prides herself in providing her guests with an experience they won’t forget and hair that makes them feel beautiful both in and out of the salon! We know she’s excited to meet you and can’t wait to make your hair dreams come true! Check her out on Instagram: brittstyles_

Caitlyn Henry
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Meet Caitlyn! She graduated from cosmetology school in August of 2023! She has always loved all things beauty & is so excited to be working at Ruffolos. Since beginning her career, she has become certified in curly cutting as well as airbrush makeup. Additionally, some of her favorite services are color & blondes. Caityln can't wait to meet you! Check out her work! cosmo.caitlyn

Chloe Schallert
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Meet Chloe! She started at Ruffolo’s as an associate in 2019 and has been a stylist with us since January 2020. Chloe’s love for hair runs deep. She’s continuously expanding her knowledge by learning new tricks and trends to help enhance her clients natural beauty. We know she looks forward to meeting and getting to know every one of you as she continues her journey here at Ruffolo’s. Check out her work! Haircolor.by.chloe

Christina Ibarra
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Meet Christina! She graduated Cosmetology school in 1997 and has been a stylist at Ruffolos since August 2018. She loves being creative by customizing haircuts and styles to hair color and highlights. Christina will take your hair from dull and boring to flirty and fabulous. Her longtime passion for all things beauty encourages her to further her education in product knowledge and current trends. If you have an important event coming up, Christina is one of our go to stylists for her intricate updos. Favorite quote: A girl should be two things: classy & fabulous Coco Chanel Check out her work! Christinamarie.847

Corynn Spice
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Meet Corynn! She’s your local esthetician here in Kenosha. Corynn provides a wide range of services through our spa department including facials, waxing, bridal makeup, & all things lashes. She’s passionate about giving her guests the best experience through continual education. Follow her work! Estispice

Drea Miller
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Meet Drea! She’s been with Ruffolos since 2021. Hair has been one of the ways her creative vision shows and she has so much fun doing it. Some of her favorite services are blonding, fashion colors and hair extensions. Check out her beautiful creations

Emily Brehm
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Meet Emily! She has been working at Ruffolo’s since 2006 and has loved every minute of it. She has been able to attend additional education classes in New York for coloring and loves doing new styles for all her guests. She still attends many educational classes year around. She enjoys other services as well such as up-dos, highlighting and coloring as well as cutting. She strives to give the best services to her guests. She always wants her guests to be happy with the services that they are receiving. She looks forward to meeting new people and educating them on new things!

Emma Bosco
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Hi! I’m Emma and I am so excited to be joining the Ruffolo’s team. I will be starting my cosmetology path this upcoming April, while also furthering my passion by working alongside Alex. I can not wait to see my progression as a stylist as well as meeting wonderful people along the way. This opportunity has felt like a dream come true and I can not wait to see what the future holds for me while being at Ruffolo’s Salon and Spa!

Emma Eiserman
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Emma! She looks forward to continuing her skills and education in the associate program at Ruffolo’s. Emma is eager to help her mentors give their guests the best possible salon experience while also learning along the way.

Gianna Bisceglia
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Meet Gianna! She is really happy to be a part of the team and she's most excited to be able to get to know all the guests and all the amazing people who work here. She enjoys spending my free time with her friends and her loved ones. After school she is planning to attend UW Whitewater.

Jadyn Grice
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Meet Jadyn! Jadyn looks forward to our program as it’ll give her cosmetology career a boost in obtaining skills to prosper in the industry. She is proud to be a member of the Ruffolos team and we’re grateful to have her as well. She is extremely excited to share all that she has learned to each guest she gets the opportunity to encounter.

Jasmine Pascual
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Meet Jasmine! She started her career as a front desk coordinator in 2022. She has always loved how this industry has made people feel beautiful in their own skin. Her main goal is exactly that, helping to accentuate their natural features. She believes in prioritizing self care and showing others about self love! She has always wanted to grow her knowledge in this ever changing industry and provide excellent services!

Jenacy Johnstone
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Meet Jenacy! She attended the Salon Professional Academy here in Kenosha and started at Ruffolos as an associate in 2022. In her free time she enjoys going shopping and spending time with her family and pets. We’re so excited to have her a part of the Ruffolo’s team! Check out her work @hairbyjenacy

Jenny Gonzalez
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Meet Jenny! She has always dreamt of being a hairstylist since she was little. She made that dream come true after graduating cosmetology school and joining us in October 2018. Jenny specializes in all color services including but not limited to blonding and fashion colors and women’s cutting, perms, brazilian blowouts and extensions. Her main goal is to never stop learning to become versatile in all styles and textures. Some of her continued education includes having had traveled to N.Y.C and Utah as well as multiple in-house hands-on training and classes. Jenny also believes in educating all her guests on the best home care and in salon plans for maintenance and achieving your hair goals. Check out her work! Jennyatruffolos

Kristin Wade
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Meet Kristin! She has been a stylist at Ruffolos since 2003. Her favorite services to perform are highlighting and color. Kristin gives her guests the best experience to make them feel more like family and friends. Having two bulldogs of her own, she is an animal lover and always one of the first stylists to volunteer when we do charity events with shelters. We know when you sit in her chair it’ll feel more than just a hair appointment. Check out her work!

Lauren Vent
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Meet Lauren! After starting her program at the Salon Professional Academy, Lauren had no idea that she would have had the opportunity to train under Alex H in 2021 and shape her into the stylist she is today. We are so excited to have her on our team at Ruffolos. Lauren loves to create beautiful transformations and is passionate about furthering her education to be even more confident in her skills. We know she can’t wait to meet all of you, and to accentuate the beauty you already have!

Lexi Richardson
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Meet Lexi! She has been a stylist at Ruffolo’s since 2016. Some of Lexi’s favorite services include fashion colors, dimensional blondes and brunettes, extensions, and funky hair cuts! She is also one of our associate trainers. “Helping to mold our new baby stylists is my newest passion within the salon and I am loving it!” Come meet Lexi and our stellar team & make all your hair dreams a reality. Check out her work @lexirichhair

Lexie Meier
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Lexie! She’s been with Ruffolo's since June 2021. She started as a part of our front desk team and is grew into her career as a stylist. Lexie loves being able to share her passion for this industry and strives to make sure everyone who sits in her chair leaves with a smile on their face. Lexie specializes in blonding, brondes and extensions. She is excited to see you in her chair! Check out her work Lexiee.meierr

Libby Fontaine
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Libby! She joined our Ruffolos team in 2017 as a front desk member. While working at the desk and experiencing our salon culture she decided to further her career and attended The Salon Professional Academy for cosmetology. She’s been working as a successful stylist since 2019. Libby is passionate about giving her guests an amazing experience, while making their color dreams a reality. She’s extension certified in the handtied traditional & unseen method! Ruffolos is grateful for her dedication for growth. We know she looks forward to seeing new and her existing guests. Check out her work: Libby_fontaine

Lisa Houte
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Meet Lisa! One of our Senior Stylists, who has been apart of our team since 1994! Each year, she attends continuing educational classes to keep up to date with the latest trends. Her services include design cutting, color & color correction, reformation texture curls, and extensions. Lisa is also certified for laser hair removal and teeth whitening. She makes sure to educate her guests on techniques and the best products for their specific hair goals to help achieve the same results everyday at home. So whether you're looking for a big change or a little one, Lisa will find a style to fit your life.

Lulu Luellen
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Lulu! Lulu thrives on meeting new people and embraces the opportunity to learn every day. After graduating from the Salon Professional Academy, she started at the salon in February 2024. When she is not at Ruffolo's, you can find her spending time with friends, family and her two adorable dogs Willie & Louie. Lulu is up for any styling challenge and is committed to helping her guests achieve their dream hair.

Maddie Proud
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Meet Maddie! She loves empowering women to feel beautiful and confident through her craft! Her goal is to touch the hearts of the women I serve and make a meaningful difference in their lives, one transformation at a time. Outside of the salon, she cherishes quality time with family and friends, enjoys nature walks, staying active, and embracing the simple joys of life. For her, beauty is about more than appearances—it’s about creating a connection and helping others shine from the inside out.

Maddie Mortensen
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Meet Maddie! Maddie works front desk at the salon. She enjoys greeting all of the guests from the moment they walk in, and then seeing their love for there new look when they leave. She is looking forward to working with ruffolos through the rest of high school and college, which she will hopefully be going to major in Nutrition and Dietetics. She can't wait to meet and build connections with you all!!

Makayla Falcone
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Makayla! She joined the front desk team in August of 2021. She is passionate about making sure our guests have the best possible experience which starts right as they walk through the front door! Ruffolo's warm & welcoming environment is truly amazing which she is grateful to be a part of. Makayla is beyond excited to greet & accommodate all of our existing & new guests needs! :)

Marah Benitez
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Meet Marah! Shes is a graduate of Aveda - IBW and started at Ruffolo's in July of 2024. She is so excited to start her journey at Ruffolo's. Marah loves to create a comfortable and unique experience for all of the guests that sit in her chair. She loves everything from cutting to coloring and passionate about furthering her education by adding new skills to her portfolio every day. Stop in and take a seat in her chair to know more about her and what she loves!

Meghann Meyer
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Meet Meghann! She has been working at Ruffolos Salon & Spa since 2000. After completing the associates program she also became licensed as a cosmetologist. Currently, as a stylist, she continues to grow her education by attending hair shows and many technical workshops which enables her to better service her guests. Her main priority is guest satisfaction. She intends to meet the needs of her guests to the best of her ability. She specializes in haircuts, highlights, balayage, color, special occasion styles as well as hand tied extensions. She looks forward to meeting new people to make them look and feel their best!

Mia Sherwood
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Mia! She has been in the beauty industry for over 20 years and joined our amazing team at Ruffolo's in 2009. Mia loves creating customized cuts and colors to help people look and feel their best. She is passionate about expanding her knowledge and attends classes to stay up to date with the latest trends. Alongside her passion to expand her knowledge, she became a Redken Certified Haircolorist in 2024. Mia also loves sharing her experiences by helping train new stylists and associates in the salon. We’re excited for you to meet her and see why we love her on our team.

Mirasia Munoz
OFFICE STAFF

Meet Mirasia! She began her apprenticeship under Alex H here at Ruffolos in February 2021. She has now been a full time stylist since September 2021. Mirasia’s passion for hair has her taking continual educational classes to keep up with current trends and making amazing transformations on her guests. She specializes in balayage, blonding and makeup. Take a peek at her work to see why we love having her on the team! mirasia_munoz

Nicole Richards
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Meet Nicole! She has had a passion for hair since she can remember. There is no better feeling than making people feel beautiful & confident in their own skin. She started her cosmetology school journey in September of 2023 and is so excited to be a part of the Ruffolo's Team. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her family and her puppy, Goose.

Noah Bourdeau
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Meet Noah! Noah is attending Gateway in the cosmetology apprenticeship program and started at Ruffolo’s in January of 2023. They grew up having their own hair dyed fun colors and always loved doing family and friends hair. They are excited to show what they are learning and to continue their journey here at Ruffolo’s Salon & Spa!

Paulette Vanko
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Meet Paulette! She is a graduate of The Institute of Beauty and Wellness & has been in the industry for 17 yrs. While having worked in med spas which were dermatology as well as Plastic Surgeon affiliated, she gained much experience. She is also a clinical trainer for cosmetic laser device companies. Her expertise in all areas of skin care is here at Ruffolo's to help clients of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their goals. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, traveling, anything outdoorsy and nature related.

Robyn Dome
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Meet Robyn! She attended school at The Salon Professional Acadamy. While in school, she started working at Ruffolo's alongside Mia one of our educational trainers. She loves getting to know all of her guests and learning new techniques! She is so excited to be working at Ruffolo's and is excited to see where her career takes her.

Ryleigh Koser
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Meet Ryleigh! She was a client at Ruffolo's for years, she knew that getting a job at the front desk would be a life changing decision. Walking into the salon to begin each shift, brings her joy. Her favorite things are seeing the guests' transformations and watching the guests walk in and out of the salon with a smile on their face. Her goal is to make sure each guest leaves satisfied with their experience at Ruffolo's. After school, her plans are to attend Carthage College for a marketing degree.

Samantha Johnson
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Meet Sam! She has been at Ruffolo’s since 2013 on our front desk team. In 2022, Sam wanted to further her career with us and became a certified lash technician. She loves transforming her guests lashes to make their eyes stand out. Her focus on volume lashing gives you the perfect everyday look.

Shawn Miller
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Meet Shawn! Shawn started her career in the salon in 1996. Since that time she has evolved into a senior stylist. She attends new educational classes throughout the year in and out of the salon. She is continually keeping up to date with new and exciting trends. She is able to service all of your needs including but not limited to hair coloring, high lighting and hair cutting. If you are looking to come in, relax, get some pampering and leave our salon feeling fresh and beautiful, she will welcome you to come in!!

Stazzie Antonacci
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Meet Stazzie! The reason she chose this career path is because she wanted to make everyone feel beautiful in their own skin. Her goal is to help each guest that comes to her to help transform their concerns into their favorite qualities. She enjoys personalizing each service to each individual and loves to see their reactions when she exceeds their expectations!

Teddi Morin
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Meet Teddi! She’s been with us since April 2014. Her career started as a Front Desk Coordinator and has grown into Ruffolo’s first esthetician who specializes in Cosmetic Tattooing and Laser services. Her main goal is to always expand her knowledge in the industry and continue to give her guests the best experience. She’s passionate about enhancing your natural features to make you feel your best everyday. On top of taking care of her guests, she strives to grow our spa department by supporting other team members. Check out her work! Teddi_brows.lips.skin

Tiffany Esparza
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Meet Tiffany! She has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2008, after graduating from the salon professional academy. She loves to help her guests feel better about themselves and how they look so that they can confidently take on the world. Tiffany is passionate about the beauty industry and continues to grow by staying up to date with the current trends. Ruffolo’s is very grateful to have her apart of our team and see her blossom with her new and existing guests. Check out some of her work! Tiffany_ruffoloshairstudio

Tina Carlino
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Meet Tina! She has been in the beauty industry for 18 year’s and specializing in hair color for 15. She started here at Ruffolos in March 2022. Her top priority as a stylist is to give the best salon experience possible by creating an individualized look for each and everyone of her guests. Some of Tina’s favorite services to perform include but not limited too, is blonding, balayage, highlights, creative colors and extensions. She is always looking to expand her knowledge and skillset. Working at Ruffolo’s has given her the opportunity to grow as a stylist and more. We know Tina can’t wait to meet you! Check out her work! @tcarranza85

Vanessa Pignotti-Wojtak
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Meet Vanessa! Vanessa has always had an interest in being in the beauty industry. She started at Ruffolo's Salon & Spa to join the amazing atmosphere. She is attending Gateway while working alongside an educating stylist in the apprentice program. She cant wait to meet & get to know all of the guests and share what she has learned to make everyone feel beautiful about themselves.

Yuly Mora
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Meet Yuly! She attended gateway technical college and started at Ruffolo’s Salon & Spa in 2024. She loves being apart of the Ruffolo’s team. She is mostly looking forward to gaining all of the tips and tricks from an expert stylist! She has always enjoyed doing hair since she was little and is loving her journey so far.