The Stylist as Owner
When one of us does better, we all do better.
Everyone at Sapphire Salon and Studios is an independent owner/stylist.
We've chosen to work collectively as a community, sharing expertise, and supporting one another.
Everyone at Sapphire Salon and Studios is an independent owner/stylist.
We've chosen to work collectively as a community, sharing expertise, and supporting one another.
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It's Good for Clients
As independent business owners, we can take as much time as we need to get to know you, understand your personality, and find the look that best suits you. We value the ability to build lifelong relationships from behind the chair. |
It's Good for Stylists
In envisioning this professional community, Bridgett Dohmen wanted to create a beautiful space where stylists could own and manage their own independent businesses in an environment that fosters professional growth. |
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Bridgett Dohmen - FounderBridgett Dohmen one of the owners and masterminds behind Sapphire Salon and Studios! She has been perfecting her art in the Chippewa Valley since 2004. She started her career with corporate Fantastic Sam's where she quickly climbed the ladder to become a leader in management and education. She even won the prestigious International Stylist of the Year award!
Bridgett started her own business in 2010. Her specialties include precision cuts, custom colors, and beaded row hair extensions. She's certified in Kacey Welch extensions, - which is an adhesive-free sew-in method. She is also very involved in our community as she is the creator of the stylist competition The Great Hair Ball. Don't hesitate to contact her if you or your business is interested in a collaboration...she loves chatting about new ideas! |
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Brittany MarieSapphire Salon and Studios could not be more blessed to have this spunky girl on our team! Brittany has been working in the beauty industry since 2010 after training with Regis Corporation. She specializes in precision cuts, custom colors, eyebrow shaping and especially prides herself on those hard-to-tackle blondes! She is Malibu-C certified and enjoys doing kera-tip, and tape in extensions. If you want to look beautiful and feel great about yourself come book your next service with Britt...her biggest goal is to live an inspiring life and reflect that onto her guests.
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Brittany OlsonFor Brittany, hair is a passion. A passion that started when she was a child and has been inspired by Hollywood and travel. She focuses on her clients' lives and style to create a polished, fresh look for them. Brittany specializes in color corrections and extreme color shifts; precision cuts for both straight and curly hair; body/facial hair removal; and extensions, including pinch-braids, fusion, i-tip, tape-in, and sew-in Kacey Welch extensions.
Brittany graduated from Professional hair Design Academy in 2008 and continues to create gorgeous styles/colors by attending hair shows and advanced training. She has studied advanced color techniques with L'ANZA platform artists, Paul Mitchell Head Educators, and many more. |
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Caitlyn GoldsmithCaitlyn Goldsmith opened her own business at Sapphire after more than five years at a prestigious downtown Eau Claire salon. Although she is skilled in many areas, her favorite services to perform are extensions. She prides herself on her listening skills, while also sharing her professional recommendations so her guests leave with healthy and beautiful hair! She is passionate about the beauty industry and loves to make people feel beautiful.
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Emily KaufmanEmily started her career in 2010 after corporate training as a stylist and manager. Her skills earned her a regional first place award for Female Cut and Style - which are two of her specialties! She does precision cuts for both men and women. Custom L'ANZA healing color services keep clients coming back time and time again. An expert in all facial waxing, she is an especially talented eyebrow artist. You will not be disappointed in Emily's listening skills and desire to deliver the best possible results at a competitive cost to her guests!
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Holly BauerWe couldn't be more excited to have Holly as an independent owner at Salon Sisters, renting a triple suite with Brittany Marie and Kiersten Johnson! Holly worked for a local franchise and corporate salon where she received monthly continuing education. This training, combined with her talent, mean that when her clients go out the door, they look and feel beautiful . She couldn't be more excited to be operating within Sapphire's walls and delivering beautiful custom colors and cuts to her guests. We highly recommend Holly for your next hair service! To see more of her work, visit her Instagram or Facebook!
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Kara McConnellSince 2004 Kara has been expanding her expertise in women's haircuts, styling, up-do's, color melting, ombré, balayage, foiling, curly hair cutting and styling, bridal hair, waxing, men's haircuts and barbering. She also provides extension services, including tape-in, i-tip, flat-tip and the Kasey Welch sew-in method. Her business, Kara Independent at Sapphire Studios, is housed in one of our independent suites! She is a life-long learner and researches trends every chance she gets. Her dedication to healthy living - personally and professionally - means that she uses Living Proof, the phthalate-free, silicone-free and paraben-free product line created by scientists for longevity in cleanliness and style. See more samples of her work at karahairec.com
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Kiersten JohnsonWe are so lucky to have Kiersten's expertise within the walls of Sapphire Salon and studios! She is operating with 'Salon Sisters' in our triple suite. Kiersten graduated from CVTC's Cosmetology program in 2007 and has been operating locally ever since. She has been corporately trained and even managed a team of stylists for four years. Her expertise lies with custom colors and precision cutting, but she also excels at extensions (individuals, tape-ins, and clip ins) and is Malibu-C certified. Kiersten is always up for a challenge and loves playing with new trends!
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Lindsay HandrickMaster Stylist Lindsay Handrick has been serving the Chippewa Valley since 2006. She was corporately trained and opened her own business in December 2010. She specializes in custom cuts and colors. She is Wisconsin's only certified Natural Beaded Row (NBR) hair extensions stylist, having learned directly from the creator of the method, Danielle White. She keeps an eye on the latest style trends, and takes every opportunity to further her education with a class or hair show. Lindsay prides herself on her ability to communicate and create everlasting bonds from behind the chair.
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Amanda HofackerAmanda has been working behind the chair since 2008 where she was trained through Fantastic Sam's corporation as a manager and educator. In 2013 she opened her own business and has been thriving ever since! Her specialties include precision cuts, custom colors, facial waxing, and she is incredible at up-do's and special occasion styling. Amanda truly has the gift of listening and the desire to deliver the best service possible to her guests. You will not be disappointed in your visit with one of the biggest sweeties in the Chippewa Valley!
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Jennifer AndersonJennifer is an Eau Claire native. She has been involved in the beauty industry for ten years. She has a passion for making women feel beautiful and confident. She is certified in lash extensions and microblading. Jennifer houses her business, The Beauty Room EC, within Sapphire Salon and Studios.
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Ellie CampbellEllie is an Eau Claire native and has been in the industry for five years. She graduated from the Professional Hair Design Academy in Eau Claire. She is an experienced and enthusiastic independent stylist inside of Eau Claire’s finest, Sapphire Salon and Studios, and operates as Ellie Scissor Hands. Beautiful hair is her passion.
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