Get To Know Our Team
The Hair Stylists
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She joined the team at Shanti in 2009 and loves being a part of a professional, creative, and talented group of women. Amy listens carefully to each client, and customizes their look to the best of her ability. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family including her two dogs.
Notable Education
- Bumble and Bumble: Design Workshop, New York
- Bumble and Bumble: Studio Workshop, New York
- Bumble and Bumble: Network Educator I, New York
- Bumble and Bumble: Network Educator II, New York
- Brazilian Blowout: Certified
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage Methods
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage Techniques, Jessica Gonsalves & Jennifer Luszczak
- Privé Academy: Creative Cutting, Series of 4 Classes
Over time, Andrea’s nurturing side led her to channel her art into a more tangible form. She attended Empire Beauty School, graduating in 2007, and shortly thereafter joined the distinguished staff at Shanti Salon in Newburyport where she’s worked ever since.
Andrea has a wide range of abilities, and can create both uniquely fashionable looks as well as traditional styles through dynamic color, flattering cuts, and a diverse set of techniques – all individually tailored to each particular client. She has developed a deeply loyal client base not only because of her creativity, but also her warm and welcoming disposition.
In her spare time she enjoys riding her Motorcycle, photography, and anything that involves improvisational comedy.
Follow Andrea on Instagram @shinetimes
Notable Education
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage- Hands on Experience, Amy McManus
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage Methods, Min Kim
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage Techniques, Jessica Gonsalves & Jennifer Luszczak
- DevaCurl: DevaCut® Certified
- Brazilian Blowout Certified
- SoCap: Hair Extensions Certified
- Aveda Advanced Academy: Innovative Cutting Essentials
- Jingles: Color Theory
Heidi loves being creative in her work. Her consultations lead to a unique experience focused on the specific needs of each client. She enjoys both cutting and coloring hair, and has been certified in various techniques including the DevaCurl® DevaCut, which makes her an expert with curly hair. Heidi stays inspired and on top of current trends by taking as many classes as she can. She has traveled to New York to attend classes at the Privé Academy.
Heidi’s other passion is in natural healing where she also holds several certifications. Outside of the salon, she enjoys being a wife and mom of two. Her true happy place is the beach where she can be found year round.
Notable Education
- Aquagé: Blowdrying and Styling
- Aquagé: Razor Cutting
- Paul Mitchell: Cutting and Barbering
- All Nutrient: Advanced Color Technique
- All Nutrient: Color Correction
- Privé Academy: Creative Cutting
- DevaCurl®: Cutting Certification
- DevaCurl® Pintura: Color Certification
- L’Oréal: Basic Balayage
- Privé Academy: The Art of Cutting
- L’Oréal: Balayage, Creating the Perfect Piece
She makes a special effort during every consultation to get to know her clients and identify their needs. Susan enjoys customizing her services to honor each client’s individuality as well as their lifestyle. She is a true specialist with anything that requires extra attention to detail, including but not limited to color corrections and dry hair cutting.
Being a veteran in the hair industry gives her a deep level of devotion to her craft. She continues to be passionate about the art of hairstyling today, and believes that one should never stop learning. With that, Susan is always working towards additional certifications and advancements in her career.
Susan is fluent in both English and Spanish, and she is an avid reader in her free time.
Notable Education
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage- Hands on Experience, Amy McManus
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage Methods, Min Kim
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage- Creating the Perfect Piece
- L’Oréal Professionnel Academy: Balayage Techniques, Jessica Gonsalves & Jennifer Luszczak
- Keune: The Art of Men’s Hairstyling
- John Sahag: Dry Hair Cutting
- Luis Alvarez: Upstyling
- Aquage: Hair Cutting and Dresswork
- Beth Menardi: Color and Cutting
- Beth Menardi: Color
- Privé Academy: Educator Training
Follow Sonila on Instagram @Sonila_hair
Because of her love of customer service and art, cosmetology became her next adventure. She has brought her love for self expression and people to Shanti Salon. It came as no surprise when Bri embraced her in house advance cutting and color training. While her love of color is obvious, she prides herself in being a Jill of all trades, including being skilled in both everyday and theatrical makeup application. Bri is always learning and creating and no doubt, she is teaching us a thing or two! Her creativity does not stop with her clients, in her free time she loves gaming, designing and renovating her home, and gardening.
Notable Education
- Cezanne Certified Impressionist
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Certified Extension Specialist including Tape In, Keratin Tip & Sew In Methods
Follow Bri on Instagram @bricreatesne
Her summers vacationing on Plum Island inspired her to make the move to New England from small town Pennsylvania. Emily made her dreams of becoming a hair stylist come true by working hard and treating each client like they are her only client. She specializes in curly cuts and teaching people to love their curls by helping them follow the appropriate styling routine for them. When she is not in the salon making people feel beautiful, Emily loves everything art related. From drawing to woodworking, Emily is an artist in many respects. She spends every extra moment discovering the hidden beauties of New England.
Follow Emily on Instagram @emilypaigevbeauty
Roxanne’s 25+ years of experience as a stylist bring extensive knowledge of many hair types. She styled hair for Bermuda fashion week as well as for The Miss Bermuda Pageant. In her free time Roxanne enjoys nature walks with her dog “Hero”, kayaking and motorcycle riding.
Notable Education
- Redken NYC – Color Correction
- Vidal Sassoon – Hair Cutting
- Toni & Guy – Color and Cutting
- Framesi Boston – Color Educator Program
- Oribe Boston – Styling
- Goldwell – Balayage
She has always been in love with anything hair related. Even as a small child CJ would cut and style her 4 younger siblings’ hair. She lived in Oklahoma for 10 years but calls the North Shore her home.
CJ is well versed in color and cutting but her favorite hair types to work with are naturally curly hair and loves doing blowouts. Outside of work she cooks, travels, and loves the beach.
Follow CJ on Instagram @cjs__cosmetology
Upon graduating, Ariana trained at Dellaria Salon. She took advanced color classes under the direction of Dellaria’s top educators. She loves working with Curly hair but is versed in all hair types.
Ariana has a true passion for the arts. In addition to her career as a hairstylist, she sketches, writes music and performs on stage. She teaches a strength training class via zoom where she shares her gift for inspiring women to feel stronger mentally and physically.
Notable Education
- SkillsUSA National Competition
Get to Know Our Team
The Skin Care Specialists
Follow Santina on Instagram @skin_by_santina
Notable Education & Certifications of Advanced Training for the following areas of expertise:
- Advanced Chemical Peels
- DermaSweep
- Microdermabrasion
- Ultrasonic Facial
- Microneedling
- LED
- Dermaplaning
- Laser Hair Removal
- Eyebrow & Lash Tinting
Carrie aka Dr. Doolittle, spends most of her time away from work caring for animals, working out and coordinating fun activities with friends.
Venmo Carrie-Layte
Follow Carrie on Instagram @carriemlaytebeauty
Notable Education & Certifications of Advanced Training for the following areas of expertise:
- DermaSweep
- Advanced Chemical Peels
- Microdermabrasion
- Ultrasonic Facial
- LED
- Dermaplaning
- Zen Facial Protocol
- Advanced Lymphatic Techniques
- Basic Oncology Esthetics
- Se-Brazil Waxing
- Tattoo Waxing
- Brow Lamination
- Lash Lifting
- Laser Hair Removal
- Eyebrow & Lash Tinting
Get To Know Our Team
The Front of House
She has been the Salon Manager since early 2004, and has formed a true love for the beauty industry as well as customer service over the years. She feels extremely fortunate to have found a second career just as rewarding as her first!
Amber is a wonderful asset to the Shanti culture. She prides herself on being a consummate professional, and she gives clients an experience that is not only welcoming, but efficient from booking to checkout. Regular clients of the salon truly look forward to spotting Amber while they are in for their appointment.
Besides the professionalism she brings to the salon, in her personal life she is married to her best friend, Sean, and they have a beautiful and funny son Anders with whom they love adventuring with.