Our Staff
HAIR STYLISTS:
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Vanessa Wells Vanessa has been in the beauty industry for 7 years. She obtained her license after graduating from San Diego's premier cosmetology school, Paul Mitchell. Her execution and expertise has helped her to achieve a senor stylist position at Pure. She continues to further her education by attending various technique and product knowledge classes. She specializes in color and cut for both men and women. With her artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail Vanessa's main goal as a stylist is to help her clients find a look that best suits their individual style. |
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Muataz Nazo I have had the honor and privilege of working as a professional hairstylist and makeup artist since 2002. My portfolio includes creating the latest trends in hair and makeup for important events such as weddings photo shoots and editorial work for magazines. I have styled hair and makeup for various bridal exhibitions for BQE and Union Tribune. I thrive to learn more about my profession everyday to better educate myself in the latest trends in the hair and beauty industry including attending classes and seminars. I look forward to working with you and to making your special day a memory that lasts forever. |
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Toni Real Toni has been licensed for 15 years and creating masterpieces ever since. She started her career in the Tony and Guy family and has been close knit to this day. She has grown within TiGi education and moved through their program from assisting to Ambassador to Art Team Member. Her education within the industry is always expanding and she keeps up to date by regularly attending TiGi academies in New York and LA. In addition to her skills to cut and color, she can also lengthen and thicken clients' hair with extensions. She has worked with Great Lengths Extensions for 8 years. |
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Greg Tutle Greg has been in the hair industry for over 30 years. As a Tigi Artistic Team Member he is a leader in hair education throughout the San Diego community and teaches many of Pure Salon's training courses for stylists. Greg is one of Pure's only "Master" stylists as his expertise of all hair techniques has led him to be one of our most sought out professionals. He specializes in complete makeovers for clients who are looking to transform their looks, whether it be with a new fashion forward cut or change of color. He is truly passionate about his work and never lets a client leave unsatisfied with their results. |
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Lauren Lelevier Lauren attended Paul Mitchell Cosmetology school and has been in the industry for over 3 years. She specializes in color correction and working with all types of blondes. Lauren is one of Pure Salon's few stylist who is also a makeup artist with extensive training in MAC techniques and applications. She loves doing wedding. Whether it be your in salon bridal trials or you need someone to travel to your location to give you and your wedding party stunning updo's and flawless makeup, Lauren is definitely the stylist for you! |
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Roger Molina (More info coming soon) |
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Courtney Pagan As a TIGI trained hairstylist, she has years of experience applying a top education with an ever evolving artistic demand. Whether it's contemporary cutting or coloring techniques, continual re-education in various disciplines keeps her ahead of the curve. Every Client gets the best look that suits their lifestyle and priority number one is complete satisfaction. |
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Guy Webster (more info coming soon) |
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Lolita Pellos Lolita is a San Diego native who has worked in the area for 15 years. She loves her clients and caters to their needs while making them look absolutely fabulous. Lolita has been through both power house trainings of Sassoon and Tony and Guy. She excels in color and cutting and maintains current with classes, as they compliment one another to complete a polished look. Lolita brings the fun behind the chair and will take care of her client, whatever look they are after. |
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Tomas Guerrero Tomas is a Hair Stylist-Makeup Artist. He is creative, motivated, inovating when it comes to my hairstyling and makeup. He has been in the profession for over 20 years. He specialize in precision cutting, hair color, highlighting. He attended the Tony and Guy Academies in New York, Dallas, and Santa Monica. He has taken classes with MAC on bridal makeup, everyday makeup. He attend classes on latest haircuts colors and styles. He specializes in updo's for brides or any special occasion. As a stylist and makeup artist he thrivse on making my clients look good and feel great! He is dedicated to service and value. He is a licensed specialist and sincerely enjoys what he does and it is reflective on the smiles and repeat business of his clients. |
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Kirk Richardson Kirk has been a licensed stylist for 30 years. He started with stage makeup and quickly moved to doing hair for fashion shows and bridal exhibitions. He then worked under various mentors such as international director of hair design for Pivot Point International, Teressa Pupillo. Kirk is Pure Salons curly hair guru, as he is trained in Deva Curl. Specializing in perms, relaxers, and both short and long hair curly cuts he is dedicated to helping his clients achieve the look that not only works best for them but one that they ultimately want. |
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Caroline Lowry (more info coming soon) |
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Jane McGuire (more info coming soon) |
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Cynthia Nicaso Cynthia grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and began her hair dressing career in San Diego. At 19 she created a fundamental hair and makeup class for her clients and the community at the adult school. Enthusiastic and passionate about the hair industry she began her journey to become a master stylist and educator. She has trained and worked with master international colorists, international cutting team at hair shows. Cynthia is currently working with salon business education company. She also teaches at a local beauty school encouraging her students to dream big and shine bright. |
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Catherine Haslam (more info coming soon) |
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Enrique Montiel (more info coming soon) |
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Crystal Dudley Crystal attended Vidal Sassoon Academy before obtaining her cosmetology license. She is trained in Tony and Guy cutting and certified in L'Oreal and INOA coloring along with Yuko Japanese Straightening, Global Keratin (Brazilian blowout), and Platinum Seamless Extension application. She is an educator for the Global Keratin Company. Crystal is a Kerastase specialist and has a vast knowledge of the product line. She specializes in a variety of hair services including Bridal styles. She is dedicated to furthering her education in a consistently growing and changing industry. |
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Julie Spring (more info coming soon) |
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Chris McClanahan (more info coming soon) |
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Deana Cantillo (more info coming soon) |
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Grace Bernal (more info coming soon) |
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Carrie Devlin Carrie grew up not expecting to be a hairstylist. Although, after high school, while working customer service, she was intrigued by the industry. She was determined to do it on her own and she did. She went to the San Diego Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program and found a salon in La Jolla that would take her on. She worked in this salon for a few years and built a great clientele base all while getting the hours needed for her license. She started to be known as a blonde's best friend, for getting he clients to the platinum blonde that others just couldn't get right. Carrie loves to continue her education and is always watching others as they work to learn new and different techniques. She has also been certified with Cinderella hair extensions. She loves what she does and loves making her clients feel beautiful. |
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Misty Stephens Misty Stephens is an outgoing, people pleasing, professional and stylish part of our team. She's been perfecting her craft and doing hair for 9 years, working with Toni&Guy mostly. Continuing to stay current with styles learning everything from simple classic looks to edgy and funky. People ask her if she likes to do cut or color better and she thinks you can't have a good cut with bad color, therefore the answer is both! Come experience a visit with her, get a make over and relax with a glass of wine. |
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Kate Foley Kate began her career in skin care Ireland over 10 years ago. She has practiced esthetics all over the states as well as in Ireland. She keeps herself updated with education in new skincare advances and techniques. She has received many European certificates including CIBTAC CIDESCO. With her experience in numerous skincare lines, Kate is extremely knowledgeable about products and custom regiments. She is an expert in all areas of skincare and waxing. |
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Olga Mendoza Olga is a Licensed Esthetician with 10 years experience in the skincare industry. She is dedicated to providing skincare treatments that are essential in helping clients maintain healthy radiant skin. Each facial is customized and based on the analysis of your skin and lifestyle. Olga has been trained in many skincare lines; however, she specializes in Danne Enzyme Therapy, facial, and body waxing. Olga began her journey as a dermatologist client of Dr. D'Yornee in Guadalajara, Mexico and quickly fell in love with the skincare industry. From there she obtained her Esthetician License in 2000 and continues to attend skincare training courses. Olga is passionate about helping her clients with their skincare concerns and learning about new products and procedures to help clients obtain healthy beautiful skin. Soheila Sarkarhosseini Soheila graduated with honors at the top of her class in San Diego, CA. She regularly attends continuing education classes, seminars and workshops in order to further her knowledge and better serve her clients. Soso has a certificate in the Danne "DMK" Concept of Skin Revision. Soso has also attended classes at the Dermal Institute, and is PCA certified. My passion is skincare and waxing! Most importantly, I love educating my clients and making them feel better about themselves. Pampering is my specialty* Soso is also a freelance makeup artist. I dabble in a little this and a little that, I'm "Soso"-on-the-Gogo! |
MASSAGE THERAPISTS:
Martin Semler (more info coming soon) | |
Megan Young Megan has been a massage therapist for 6 years. She went to massage school in Hawaii and specializes in Swedish, hot stone massage, deep tissue, heat add on, shiatsu, reflexology, lomi lomi, and prenatal. She loves what she does and is always learning new things as a therapist. |
NAIL TECHNICIANS:
Rosa Puentes (more info coming soon) | |
Kim Pham (more info coming soon) | |
Maria Lozano Maria has over ten years of prestigious industry experience; this expert nail technician harbors a lifelong passion for the beauty business. Her gentle touch and meticulous attention to detail guarantee immense relaxation and impeccable application. |













