Staff Bios
Paul Pavur, Stylist
Paul is one of the city's most creative, unpretentious stylists. He excels at women's and men's hair design. Paul is a master stylist that always offers the highest of standards to each and every client. He sees each client as an individual and will give the most artistic, always flattering haircut to suit the look, personality and lifestyle of the individual. Paul has the reputation in Chicago as being the stylist to go to if you want a change and only want the best.
Colleen Mortag-Krejczyk, Stylist, HAIR EXTENSION SPECIALIST
Colleen is an exceptionially talented stylist. Whether she is doing an updo for a special event, a trendy haircut, or a smooth sleek blowdry she always exceeds her clients expectations. Her skills range from the trendiest cuts to the most classic styles. Once in her chair they always come back for more. Colleen is our Keratin smoothing treatment specialist. Colleen is a trained hair extension specialist.
Services: Womens haircut, Mens haircut, Blowdry styling, Wedding and special occasion hair, Keratin Complex smoothing treatment specialist, hair extensions
Pascal Crucq, Stylist
Pascal moved to New York City from Paris to open the first Jacques Dessange Salon in the states. He has worked at Frederic Fekkai, Peter Coppola, Brad Johns and Pierre Michel where he continues to work 5 days a month. Pascal has worked with Vogue, Allure, Elle and Details magazines, traveling the world for photo shoots. He has done the hair of Raquel Welch, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Jennifer Connely. Pascal will take your personality as well as what’s current in fashion and runway news into consideration during his consultation.
Pascal is also a painter and sculptor. You can view his work on his personal portfolio site—pascalcrucqsculptures.com.
Services: Women’s haircut, Blowdry styling, Wedding and special occation hair
Mylinh Truong, Colorist/Eyelash Extension Expert, HAIR EXTENSION SPECIALIST
Aside from being an amazing colorist, Mylinh has the reputation for being one of the happiest, well-liked stylists in town. She is in constant search of new trends and haircolor techniques making her one of the freshest haircolor experts in the Chicago area. Mylinh is also a certified eyelash technician from Xtreme Lashes. She is truly the best eyelash technician around, with work contantly being complemented from stylists all over the city. Whether you want hair extensions for volume or length MyLinh is an experienced hair extension specialist.
Services: All types of haircolor, Eyelash Extensions, hair extensions
Amy Goodrich, stylist
Finally – a hair stylist that knows how to cut curly hair! An expert at cutting and styling all hair types, the curly girl is her most devoted client. Amy’s extensive knowledge of hair care products for every hair type have made her the one that other stylists come to for advice. Her huge base derived mainly from referrals demonstrates that she provides what her clients want. Amy is an expert with the keratin smoothing treatment.
Services: Women’s haircut, Men’s haircut, Blowdry styling, Permanent Waves, Soft Relaxers, keratin smoothing treatment
Claudio Gamino, Stylist/Japanese Straightening Specialist
Claudio is our expert in contemporary hair design. He has mastered the most modern razor cuts and often likes to cut hair dry so he can see exactly how the hair will fall as you are wearing it. Claudio is equally talented with the more classic hairstyles and has a loyal weekly following who love his flawless blowdrys. He will advise you as to which technique suits your style the best. Claudio is also a specialist in the Yuko System of Thermal Reconditioning, a.k.a. Japanese Straightening.
Services: Women’s haircut, Men’s haircut, Blowdry styling, Permanent waves, Soft relaxers, Wedding and special occasion hair
Dorota Pabian, Stylist
Dorota started her career as a stylist years ago in Poland – You can see a definite European flair in her haircuts. She loves making long hair look a little different and spends a lot of time with her clients showing them how to perfect their own styling techniques so they can do different things at home and look great on a daily basis. Dorota is an expert at updos and eye catching styling techniques.
Services: Women’s haircut, Men’s haircut, Blowdry styling, Wedding and special occasion hair
Carolyn Bakken, Colorist
Carolyn is known to be one of the best colorists in the Chicago area. She is an expert at creating beautiful blondes that are bright and natural. Her expansive knowledge of almost every haircolor line enables her to develop the best formula for her clients needs while always keeping the integrity of the hair in mind.
Services: All types of haircolor
