Nikki Pittam has been in the industry for 13 years. She started her career with a world class education. Studying at Vidal Sassoon, The house of Bumble and becoming a Schwarzkopf Professional certified educator. Her many accomplishments include working as a master educator, art director, NAHA nominated and an award winning manager. When she moved to New York she began working as a freelance stylist for editorial shoots and TV. Her life brought her back home to the west-coast and she is now an Ambassador for Schwarzkopf Professional, traveling and spreading powerful hair knowledge and inspiration internationally. She has worked on countless runway shows and editorial shoots in Los Angeles and is ready to share with the industry all she has to offer. Working with clients is a constant source of inspiration to her. She loves to give her guests an effortless chic look and tips on how to create the desired style themselves.
Born into a family of hairdressers, Nicole grew up surrounded by hair and fashion. One of her biggest influences, when it comes to style, was her mom. Her red lips, red nails and outrageous clothes - she was exciting and different. As I got older the more I came to appreciate her sense of style and she has influenced my life every day with her mantra 'Why fit in if you're born to stand out!'
Nicole is a celebrity stylist and colorist from Munich Germany where she started her career working throughout Europe. She has a Master's degree in hairdressing which allows her to open salons throughout Europe but Los Angeles has been her home since 2000. She started working for Schwarzkopf USA as an ambassador and later Fashion Director until 2014. Nicole has worked at numerous high-end salons until the love of hairdressing and the desire to create her own brand has led her to become co-owner at the renowned HARPER Salon in Los Angeles. She has worked on TV shows like Americas next top model, She's got the look, Bad Girls Club and Plain Jane. Nicole has also worked on and keyed shows for Betsey Johnson, Valentino, Sue Wong, Kara Laricks, Son Jung Wan, Ina Soltani and many others in New York and Los Angeles.
Whether Nicole is on set for cover shoots or back stage working on music videos, her demeanor never changes. She is fun-loving, outgoing, wickedly talented and is inspired by her craft.
Carla Gentile is a highly respected Los Angeles hair stylist credited with developing the Original Steam Treatment®, the ultimate in professional scalp and hair treatments. In recognition of her ability to work with all hair types and consistencies, she has been described as a master stylist, curly hair expert, and hair anthropologist who believes creativity is best expressed through movement, and there is no better movement than through the hair. Her “aging gracefully” philosophy supports a positive alternative to the notion of “anti- aging” and the warped sense of extreme beauty affiliated with certain aspects in our modern culture. Gentile’s work is emblematic of “beauty from within” and it is thanks to the support of her large and devoted following from clients of all ages that enabled her to develop the Steam Creams and Oils® aromatherapy based product line. She has appeared in numerous “make-over” television spots, styled many editorials and led the creative teams for several designer fashion shows. Gentile began her career by training at the Vidal Sassoon Academy both in London and Chicago with additional education in Consciousness Studies at Goddard College: Progressive Education for Creative Minds. “It doesn’t matter what industry you are in, being open minded and willing to learn at any age is the most important part of it." After owning Steam Salon for 11 years, and taking a short break to travel and feed her creative energy, Carla is excited to be part of the HARPER Adventure where she will continue to grow Steam® products and help raise the bar in the industry she was born to be in.
Tomo's attitude and dexterity help bring a fresh and unique style to his work. He was first introduced to the beauty industry at his aunt's infamous "Venus" salon in Ehime, Japan, where he was taught traditional eastern techniques. Despite success and growth in his native country, Tomo decided to move to the USA to help elevate his career and artistic approach by working in upscale salons in Los Angeles. Tomo prides himself on listening to each and every client to find out what they are looking for, and he creates wearable styles that make them feel strong and beautiful in their daily lives.
"Success and knowledge is achieved by overcoming hardship, through self-discipline, and through personal striving for a perfection that one knows is not possible but remains a worthy goal." — Tomo
Valerie Stoneking has been in the hair industry over 20 years. She started her career in Cleveland Ohio and then moved to New York City. Valerie worked at Bumble and Bumble finishing a vigorous training program in haircutting. She also worked alongside many acclaimed hairdressers like Max Pinnell, Laurent Philippon, Ward, Howard and Raymond Mclaren doing photo shoots and fashion shows. After moving to Los Angeles in2003, Valerie worked at Steam salon where she created looks for numerous fashion and editorial shoots and became an educator for Bumble and Bumble as well as Steam. After 8 years she moved to Prive Salon to continue her hairdressing career and is now an invaluable member and Master Stylist at HARPER Salon.
James Carameta hails from New England and has been a stylist in Los Angeles since 1998. James is an expert technician and artist, specializing in the French cutting technique that he mastered during his apprenticeship with Frédéric Fekkai. James success stems from his attention to detail as he crafts looks that complement the hair texture, face shape and lifestyle of each individual client. With James, consultation is key. Carefully listening before services begin ensures an impeccable style. He has created looks for magazines, television, movies and music videos, but spends most of his time in the salon where he is truly in his element. Before embarking upon his career in hair design, James received a bachelor's degree in music performance from Michigan State University. He has had several dance remixes commercially released and enjoys making music in his spare time.
Philippe Polo launched his career in Lyon, France. Straight out of beauty school his talent attracted some of the most famous names in French hair salons. Jean Louis David and Jacques Dessanges International. His reputation continued to grow, and soon Jean Louis Deforges recruited him to manage his biggest salon in Paris, St. Germain Des Pres. For five years Philippe taught the latest haircutting techniques to aspiring artists. Seeking wider experience and new inspiration, he brought his skills to New York. He worked with Jose Eber and Privé salon and building up a celebrity clientele. Lured by yet another top-notch French hairdresser, Frédéric Fekkai, he continued to move west, landing in Beverly Hills where he soon built a diverse celebrity following that includes Chris Botti, Gustavo Dudamel, Christina Cox, The Beatles Paul McCartney, Heather Mills McCartney, Entertainer Bleona Qereti, Sigourney Weaver, Claire Danes, Jonah Hill, TV producer Darren Star, Wayne Gretzky, Actress Dianne Lane, Singer Virginia Da Cunha, Mischa Barton, and Nicky Hilton. Since he's been in Los Angeles, he is spreading his talent at some of industries best salon's. Sally Hershberger, Frederic Fekkai and Prive to name a few.He's joined fellow Prive stylist, Nicole Hartmann, Co-Owner of the new Harper Salon on Melrose and remains one of LA’s beloved talented stylists.
Since learning to french braid from a neighbor as a little girl, Sandra began her lifelong passion in hairdressing starting with her education at Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica. Her love of haircutting has manifested into a clientele who love her passion of her craft as well as her infectious desire to help them feel their best with each visit. Not only does she love the challenge of creating a clean bob, she is also known for truly understanding curly hair and enjoys a loose finish by being a master at razor cuts when the texture of hair and style calls for it. Sandra’s success behind the chair as a stylist, as well as an educator, has lead to her traveling the country educating for Aveda. Not only facilitating haircutting classes but taking part in production of Aveda Master Jams and Congress. Always wanting to be as much a student as an educator, Sandra finds great happiness in striving to be one of the best in her industry.
Kareen Boursier
STYLIST / COLORIST
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French born Kareen Boursier's clientele has included Sharon Stone, Andy McDowell, Sandra Bullock, Rene Russo, Lauren Hutton, Isabella Rossellini, Drew Barrymore, Richard Gere and Pierce Brosnan. Her hair and makeup artistry has appeared in fashion magazines such as In Style, Vanity Fair, Italian Elle and W. Kareen has also lent her talent to films like Get Shorty, Tin Cup, Lethal Weapon 4, Ransom and The Thomas Crown Affair. Working in the exclusive HARPER Salon in Los Angeles, Kareen styles women and men of all paths while continuing her freelance career.
Matt has been a colorist and and extension specialist since 2008. He trained at Fredrick Fekkai and Sally Hershberger and later continued his career at Steam Salon and Prive. Matt specializes in the balayage highlighting technique and finds his inspiration in hair color patterns found in children and naturally sun lightened hair. He also specializes in extension and uses them to add volume and length while matching them seamlessly to the natural hair. If you are a guest of Matt's at HARPER Salon you will leave feeling sexy and glamorous with soft, luminous, shiny hair.
Growing up in northern California, Ashley always wanted to experience different cultures and city life. Her first step was moving to New York City. Working as a receptionist at Bumble & Bumble, Rita Hazan and Arrojo was her first introduction into the Hair world. The stylists and colorists sparked her creative side and inspired her to become a hairdresser herself. Ashley moved back to Los Angeles to pursue her dream in fashion, art and hairdressing. After receiving her cosmetology license, she started assisting Matthew Shields at Sally Hershberger and Garrett Markenson. From a very young age, Ashley has been attracted to the art of color and color analysis. It only seemed natural that she followed her passion and became a colorist. Continuing her career at Harper Salon in Los Angeles she has been coloring the locks of the most influential people in town. Luxurious and bohemian are two words to describe Ashley’s signature style. In her eyes, the right hair-color is one of the most important accessories a woman or man can have.
Lesley Peck is a SoCal native, she grew up in sunny California and has worked in Beverly Hills/West Hollywood since 2006. Being inspired by the laid-back lifestyle, she adopted a surfer mentality that has transformed into her work. Lesley's balayage technique gives her clients a sun kissed glow that illuminates their skin tone, with the bonus of having it be low maintenance. Her effortless style of texture and movement has graced many of Hollywood's elite. She specializes in the hand-painting technique of balayage and was trained by celebrity colorists Dani H and Dawn Tracey. Lesley's client list includes: Rachel Zoe, Lea Michele, Odette Annabelle, Lauren Bosworth and Megan Park to name a few.
Tats Hasegawa
COLORIST
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Tats started his path to hairdressing as a receptionist at a japanese hair salon and got inspired to become a Colorist himself. He apprenticed at Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles and later worked in London at the Sassoon academy for years. In 1992 he got an opportunity to work for the renowned Doyle Wilson Salon in Beverly Hills and also became an educator for Aveda. His passion for Color led him to start working at Steam Salon for 11 years before he became an expert colorist and essential member at Harper Salon where he is known for his blondes, his impeccable foiling technique and color placement.
Growing up in family of hairdressers, Tina was inspired to get into the same craft and determined to become the best at it. The LA native started her career in 1989 apprenticing for Vidal Sassoon in Beverly Hills. Her love for education led her to become an educator for Joico and Aveda for many years. She continued her professional path at Doyle Wilson Salon and later at Steam Salon before she became one of HARPER'S most sought after Colorists. Tina's strong-suit is her range, her colors can whisper or shout but she is really known for her meticulous work and her ability to customize color to compliment her clients skin tone, face-shape and personality.
Gretchen Waldron is a born and raised valley girl who is passionate about all things color. With a knack for blonding, her ultimate goal is to give you the hair you’ve always dreamed of while still protecting its integrity. Having a diverse group of mentors, she is well rounded in balayage and foil techniques which makes for a truly customizable color experience. She is a loving mother to her two cat sons Ravioli and Cornbread and welcomes any and all animal pictures that you may have to share. She looks forward to seeing you in her chair and helping you to feel your most beautiful and authentic self.
With a passion for Make-up and a talent for shaping brows, Alexis has been in the industry for 16 years. Her expertise include painless body waxing and creating stunning brows that turn heads. She is also a skilled Microblading artist. With a degree in fine arts, Alexis brings a perfect blend of creativity and practicality to her work. With her infectious enthusiasm and warm, friendly nature, she ensures that every client feels comfortable and thoroughly enjoys their experience. She believes beauty should be accessible to all and is committed to making you feel your absolute best. Whether you need a wax, brow transformation, or Microblading, she’s here to make your beauty dreams come true!
Angelica has been practicing massage therapy for over 25 years. She has always been interested in healing and the body’s innate power to heal itself. Her approach to bodywork is that of guiding the body to a state of wholeness, by way of various techniques. She considers herself an eternal student of healing and bodywork, and has studied many different modalities including Maori bodywork, Lomi lomi, acupressure, Swedish, deep tissue, Lypossage, cranial sacral unwinding, Lymphatic massage, reiki and reconnective healing among others.
After many years of receiving profound transformational healing bodywork from the Maori healers, it was through these experiences that she learnt the healing power of bodywork at a deeper level. She was so inspired that she travelled to New Zealand to study with the Māori healers. Her time as a student with them was unforgettable, inspiring, and life changing. She incorporates Maori bodywork, and a blend of many techniques into her sessions, creating a unique and healing experience.
Angelica has extensive experience in the luxury and boutique spa world including Ona Spa (Above Prive Salon) and the exclusive Hotel Belair Spa. While at Ona, Angelica eventually became the massage director and she loved creating seasonal body treatments. She partnered with the amazing STEAM hair oils and created the much loved “BEAUTY SCALP BALANCE”.
While being in the luxury spa world for so many years, Angelica developed a passion for beauty and wellness treatments which she now re-invents to make her own. Over the years she has become a highly sought- after massage therapist with a hefty list of celebrity clients.
Angelica is also a Body Contouring therapist and is accredited by the National Med Spa Association. She is very passionate about helping clients transform their bodies in a healthy way, as well as looking, and feeling their best. “ Helping women gain their confidence back after a transformation gives me so much joy.”
Whether it’s a massage, body treatment, or body contouring session, I strive to provide my clients with a customized regenerative experience, connecting with intention and awareness while bringing them to a state of balance, wholeness and renewal.
Sherrie Matthews, LAc
ACUPUNCTURIST/HERBALIST
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Sherrie Matthews LAc., licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, provides acupuncture, “Acu-Facials”, custom herb blends for hormone balancing, as well as counseling and treatments for menopause, fertility, weight loss, stress, and insomnia.
Sherrie has traveled to Nepal, Japan, Egypt, Bali, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Malaysia, India, and Budapest, treating private patients and studying various aspects of Traditional Oriental Medicine. She incorporates many of these international techniques into her and treatments for her patients here at home. For example, the “anti-aging” skin care products she uses in her treatments are custom blended in Belize, just for her, in small batches, from seasonal flowers and herbs.
To customize treatments for the optimal health and well-being of her clients, she utilizes various techniques and modalities, including acupuncture, cupping, electro-stim, moxibustion and ear seeds in combination with customized herb blends & tonics, healing stones and essential oils.
She earned her Master's Degree from Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California. She completed internships at both the ECTOM clinic and Arthur Ashe Medical Center at UCLA.
Before following her calling to healing, Sherrie previously was a successful Fashion Editor for national fashion and celebrity magazines. After years of focusing on people looking great on the outside, she became more interested in making people feel great on the inside. Sherrie decided that it was time to merge her passion for traveling to exotic countries with her healing talents and decided to pursue Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Sherrie is a member of:
AAAOM: American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
CSOMA: California State Oriental Medical Association
Acupuncturists Without Borders
Meet Alena, a talented artist who is anything but average. She has mastered the art of shaping brows and takes it to a whole new level, sculpting them like a modern-day Michelangelo. Alena's true passion lies in enhancing natural beauty and boosting confidence.
With over 7 years of industry experience, Alena not only provides exceptional brow services but also shares her knowledge with people worldwide, teaching them the art of creating perfect eyebrows.
Whether you're a brow novice or a seasoned pro, Alena is determined to make your brows the best version of themselves. Her ultimate goal is to pamper you, make you laugh, and ensure you leave her studio with brows that make you feel like a million bucks. Rest assured, you're in capable hands.
So, don't hesitate to connect with Alena. Together, you'll discuss your desired shape, create a plan, and transform your brows into sleek, stunning works of art. Prepare to feel confident and beautiful as Alena works her magic and brings out the best in your brows.