Stylists
Elie Tanous
Elie Tanous, owner of Elie Tanous Salon in Hackensack, is an expert signature hairstylist. Tanous injects creativity, passion, and innovation into every masterpiece he creates. Specializing in texture, movement, and precision haircut styles for each and every client. Training with Vidal Sassoon, Loreal, Wella, Oribe, and Michel et Colette and over 10 years of experience; Elie has been able to mesh all his training into his own unique signature technique and is able to curate a signature style. He channeled his raw creative energy into becoming a successful hairstylist in a very short time.
"I don't believe in having an ego or being too serious, I love to enjoy every minute of my day, and that's what leads to success and satisfaction."
Artistic Director/Founder
Greg Johansen
Greg Johansan, born and raised on the beach in Long Island and currently a true New Yorker. With over 25 years of experience, that makes Greg the salon’s ambassador colorist. Training side by side with Peter Coppola, Loreal, Goldwell, Wella, and Toni and Guy. Greg knows exactly how to address everyone’s needs.
-“Consultation is a big deal for me, I like to make sure I’ve listened to the client so I can address all their needs.”
Advanced Colorist
Oki Lee
Oki, Okinarri, specializes in Japanese-style dry cutting techniques. With more than 30 years experience; training with Sahag’s own, Siggi in Japan, Oki does not allow the client to leave her chair unless she has literally touched and texturized every single strand of hair.
-“Why would I let the client leave my chair, if her hair isn’t perfect?”
Designer Stylist
Marisol Gutierrez
Starving for more. As soon as Marisol could, she was cutting and coloring her own hair. She continued to strive for more and get involved in any class she possibly could. Her love for hair styling progressed with her first volunteering gig at the age of 17 assisting with the industry's leading stylists, just to learn as much as she can.
Advanced Stylist
Carolina Batista
With over 20 years of experience, Carolina can confidently say she has some of the industries leading training by the best: Oribe, Arrojo, Vidal Sassoon, Aveda, Bumble and Bumble, Great Lengths, Goldwell, Wella.
Ambassador Stylist
Sarah Santos
With over 20 years of experience, Sarah can confidently say she has some of the industries leading training by the best: Oribe, Arrojo, Vidal Sassoon, Aveda, Bumble and Bumble, Great Lengths, Goldwell, Wella.
Ambassador Stylist
Alisson Alcalde
Signature Stylist
Starving for more. As soon as Alisson could, she was cutting and coloring her own hair. She continued to strive for more and get involved in any class she possibly could. Her love for hair styling progressed with her first volunteering gig at the age of 17 assisting with the industry's leading stylists, just to learn as much as she can.