
Meet The Team
ELIE TANOUS
Artistic Director/Founder
Elie Tanous, owner of Elie Tanous Salon in Hackensack, is an expert signature hair stylist. Tanous injects creativity, passion and innovation into every masterpiece he creates. Specializing in texture, movement and precision haircut syles 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 hair stylist 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 thats what leads to success and satisfaction."
OKI LEE
Ambassador Stylist
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?”
Roxanne Mengert
Creative Stylist
Roxanne's, Momma Rox’s, dream since she was a little girl was to always make people happy. Doing hair since 2012, Roxanne continuously strives to deliver the best experience to her clients. Trained and certified with Wella and Loreal, Roxanne’s focus on providing the longest lasting color results, by addressing everyone’s specific needs.
-“Giving comfort and ease to each client that comes into the salon, to make it a fun and new experience for the client, is what I strive for!”
Greg Johansen
Ambassador Colorist
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.”
Ashley Conklin
New Talent Stylist
Ashley, Just Ash, has always been the poster child of its carefree, keep-it-simple lifestyle and staying positive is of nature to her. In just a few short years, Ashley is determined to continuously be unique. Always challenging herself by constantly questioning and still finding an answer on her own. Certified in ELTA hair, Great Lengths, Donna Bella hair extensions, Ashley have quickly become the leading hair extensions specialist in the metro area.
-“I freakin love what I do and the people that make it special for me!”
Alejandra Aguirre
Beauty Stylist
Alejandra, AJ, is the salon’s in-house makeup artist and apprenticeship coordinator. Sleek, flawless, photo-shoot ready makeup is all Aj knows how to achieve. Aj is Elie’s former assistant, current right hand person, and one of the salon’s first staff members.
“Everyone is beautiful in their own way, it’s our job to prove it to them.”
Alison Alacalde
Apprentice 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.
Nathaly Garzon
Company Coordinator
Over 15 years of experience in the industry, Nathaly is able to continue in motivating the salon company's team while guiding in the right direction.
Sarah Santos
Ambassador Stylist
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.
Carolina Batista
Ambassador Stylist
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.
Lysandra Bonilla
Ambassador Stylist
With over 20 years of experience, Lysandra 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.
Larissa Yandimoglu
Signature Stylist
Energetic, bubbly, cheerful. It is absolutely impossible to not smile the entire time, while hanging out with Larissa. With just a few years under her belt, Larissa was able to collect so much knowledge. Trained side by side with Elie. Elie calls her, "His mini-me."
Marisol "Maddi" Guttierez
Apprentice 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.