March 2014
meet the team – jennifer
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stylist spotlight – sine’s training program
SQN’s Training program creates true hair artists. Are you ready to become a hair super star?
When a hair stylist finishes their training at beauty school, they are left with two options – to take a chair in a salon or to expand their knowledge. The Training Program at Sine Qua Non Salons gives aspiring hair artists the chance to explore their journey, to fine tune their craft and expand their skill set on hair models. The perk? A chair at one of our three locations in Chicago.
Yes, we’ve been voted Best Hair Salon in Chicago over the years. Yes, we’ve been in business for nearly 25 years. But, we wouldn’t be where we are today without our hairdressers-in-training turned hair experts. Our hairstylists are a cut above the rest in this business and we love to see them grow.
What does the training program entail? Educator and Senior Stylist, Carrie, says, “The Sine Qua Non training program is designed to provide a solid foundation of technical skills to our stylists. We believe that you cannot effectively break the rules without knowing what they are. I am happy that the training process guarantees that the guests of Sine Qua Non Salons receive a quality service from each and every stylist.”
MEET THE HAIRSTYLISTS-IN-TRAINING:
Paige Showalter
Potomac, IL
Where Paige studied…
Where she studied: Pivot Point
Paige is currently working on…
Men’s barbering and pixies
One thing she loves about the program…
The feedback from multiple educators who really care about your development as a stylist
Paige’s favorite hairstyle/cut/color she likes to do…
Love doing fades and any haircut with a lot of texture
Marita Ana Korzep
Brooklyn, NY
Where Marita studied…
Debutantes Cosmetology School in Dekalb, IL
What Marita is currently studying…
The layered bob, square layers and color.
One thing she loves about the program…
Learning from the educators. They inspire me everyday.
Marita’s favorite hairstyle she loves to do…
I love doing bobs! When someone comes in and wants a full transformation, it is the best feeling. It’s my blank canvas.
When not in training, you can find Marita…
I love to draw and paint on my free time. Usually a pencil and paper is all I need but I recently got into water color and I’m loving every minute of it.
Angie Kegebein
Dyer, Indiana
Where Angie studied…
Paul Mitchell The School in Tinley Park Illinois & The Mastery in Alpharetta, Georgia
What Angie is currently studying…
One-length bobs and single process color
One thing she loves about the program…
I love that the educators are patient, full of years of experience, knowledge, and are truly setting us up to be successful hairdressers. I love class days, I wish we had more than just one a week.
Angie’s favorite hairstyle/cut/color she likes to do…
Fashion hair-colors. Anything bright, exciting, and out of the box. I love the ability to create art on a hair canvas. It’s like therapy to my soul. You only live once so why not do something fun?
When not in training, you can find Angie…
Traveling near or far, ride my beach cruiser bike Jane, and sing karaoke!
Jacob Mitchell
Houston, Texas
Where Jacob studied…
San Jacinto Community College
What Jacob is currently studying…
Currently learning blow drying and styling
One thing he loves about the program…
I love the ability to go at the program at your own time and not have everybody learning the same thing at once. I think it really keeps you focused on -your- projects and eliminates the possibility of peer intimidation.
Jacob’s favorite hairstyle he loves to do…
Well I don’t do them for the salon yet but I absolutely LOVE bleach and tones. I’m sort of a blonde-a-holic myself and that’s probably where that comes from.
When not in training, you can find Jacob…
Just got married a year ago so at the moment just relishing the newlywed life and being a pretty boring crazy cat parent.
Lauryn “Lo” Merritt
Chicago, IL
Where Lo Studied…
Tricoci University
What Lo is currently studying…
Highlights, bleach and tones, square layers, and one length bobs.
Highlights, bleach and tones, square layers, and one length bobs.
One thing she loves about the program…
I love that the training program is personalized to each person’s skill level.
Lo favorite hairstyle she loves to do…
I am obsessed with any color technique that involves lightener. I find it very interesting how the hair changes and the science behind the process.
When not in training, you can find Lo…
I enjoy doing makeup and cooking.
Name: Mac
Oswego, IL
Where Mac studied…
Paul Mitchell the School in Lombard
Mac is currently working on…
Long Layers and Single Process Colors
One thing she loves about the program…
I love the fact that our educators are also stylists that we directly work with on the floor. I love that connection and family feeling.
Mac’s favorite hairstyle/cut/color she likes to do…
Texture, longer cuts, and styles with lots of volume because I just love the looks you get from those elements. I think they give the eye a lot to look at. And I always feel empowered when I have tons of texture and volume.
When not in training, you can find Mac…
I work as a server at a bar in Lincoln Park, Kincade’s, and I just started riding motorcycles.
