Nikki Lowery | Director of Education / Stylist Manager Location: Metropolitan Services: Haircuts: Starting at $120, Color: Starting at $75, Highlights: Starting at $110, Hairdreams Extensions: Starting at $1500, Keartin Complex Smoothing Therpy: Starting at $280, Relaxers: Starting at $85, Shampoo & Style: Starting at $85 Professional Since: 1998 Modern Professional Since: 2000 Education: Trained with AVEDA, Vidal Sassoon, Hairdreams, Coppola, Tigi What is one thing you cannot live without?: Reality TV FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Milan- The only spot I actually have fun shopping  Vacation Spot: Jamaica, because I got married there! Phrase to Say: "Mylanta" About me: "If I could meet anyone it would be Jesus."
	Jessie Beddow  | Stylist Manager / Educator Location: Metropolitan Services: Color and Cuts that fit each guest's personality and needs Professional Since: 1999 Modern Professional Since: 2004 Why did you choose Modern?: To find new opportunities for growth Education: Carolina Academy- A Paul Mitchell School, Modern Salon & Spa Training Program, AVEDA Color Systems & Solutions, AVEDA Pureform, AVEDA Purefoiling, AVEDA Portfolio Collections, HeadMapping & Coppola Keratin Complex Treatment What is one thing you cannot live without?: My family FAVORITE Place to Shop: Rugged Warehouse Vacation Spot: The beach Phrase to Say: "Awesome" About me: "I am on a journey of acceptance, awareness and compassion. I love this industry because it gives me the opportunity to share in people's lives and help project their inner beauty.  I admire people who affect change in a positive way. If I could meet anyone, it would be my Grandma Donna."
	Liza Freund (pronounced "Lisa Friend") | Esthetician & Make up Artist Location: Metropolitan Services: Waxing including Brazilian Bikini, Facials, Microdermabrasion, Lash & Brow Tinting, Make up, Cellulite Treatments Professional Since: 1998 Modern Professional Since: 2004 Why did you choose Modern?: I want to be the best that I can be in my profession so I want to work with the biggest and best of Charlotte. Education: 2001: Make up Designery School of Professional Make up Artistry for Film & Television  2003: Total Cosmetology School "Esthtician's Program" in Spoken, WA What is one thing you cannot live without?: Creativity FAVORITE Place to Shop: Any one-of-a-kind "artsy" boutique that inspires my own personal whimsy Vacation Spot: New York City Phrase to Say: "Chiggers!" About me: "I am love, passion and creativity all rolled into one crazy, complex person! I love being able to nurture and care for my guests in a way that they can only get from me. It's a privilege that my guests confide, trust and share their lives with me. I deeply admire my husband for his fierce determination and spirituality. If I could meet anyone dead or alive it would be Jesus Christ."
	Krista Cole | Senior 1 Stylist Location: Metropolitan Services: Haircut ($45), Men's Haircut ($40), Highlights ($115), Keratin (Starting at $280) Professional Since: 2005 Modern Professional Since: 2005 Why did you choose Modern?: For the Education program and Fashion/Editorial team  Education: AVEDA Institute, Headmapping, Haircutting with Allen Ruiz, MANTRA Training  What is one thing you cannot live without?: My dogs & family FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Urban Outfitters, H&M Vacation Spot: NYC Phrase to Say: "Dude..." About me: "I love having the ability to enhance a persons natural beauty. My idol is Ruth Regina, who is a master wigmaker. If I could meet anyone, it would be Pocahontas!
	Melissa Utsey | Esthetician Location: Metropolitan (Tuesday, Thursday and every other Saturday) Services: Facials, Waxing, Tinting, Microdermabrasion, Cellulite Treatments, Make up Professional Since: 2007 Modern Professional Since: 2007 Why did you choose Modern?: I wanted to work with the best AVEDA Salon & Spa in Charlotte and I've been a client of Modern's since 1996, so I already had a great relationship with the company. Education: AVEDA Institute, Microderm Certified, Chemical Peel Certified What is one thing you cannot live without?: Besdies the obvious (family & friends), coffee and laughter! FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Madewell, Jcrew and Forever21 Vacation Spot: Oahu, Hawaii (Where I went on my honeymoon) Phrase to Say: "Amazing!" About me: "I'm a laid back, positive, friendly  and fiercely loyal person. I'm told that I am amazing at putting others at ease. I love that my guests look forward to seeing me. The best part of my job is making someone look and feel beautiful. I love Charlotte! Even though I've lived in NYC, Chicago, South Beach and Milan, I've always considered Charlotte to be my home. If I could meet anyone living of dead, I'd like to go out for sushi with Jesus!
	Kuki (Cookie) Acevedo-Cooper | Senior Stylist, Assistant Educator Location: Metropolitan Services: Color, Highlighting, Corrective Color, Trendy Color, Haircuts, Relaxers, Keratin Professional Since: 2005 Modern Professional Since: 2008 Why did you choose Modern?: I read about Modern in ELLE Magazine and thought, :I want to work there!" Education: Certified AVEDA Color Educator, Red Chocolate with David Adams, Advanced Education with AVEDA Hair Color, Leon's School of Cosmetology What is one thing you cannot live without?: My family FAVORITE  Phrase to Say: "Fierce" About me: "I am an animated individual! I look up to my "Chosen Family", who I love very much. I would like to meet anyone that is a straight up cool person!"
	Sara Ellen Gilstrap | Stylist Location: Metropolitan Services: Color, Cut, Style Professional Since: 2006 Modern Professional Since: 2008 Why did you choose Modern?: Our education system is outstanding and I love how professional we all are. Education: AVEDA Institute Chapel Hill What is one thing you cannot live without?: Club Soda! FAVORITE Place to Shop: Urban Outfitters, or anywhere I can get cheap black clothes! Vacation Spot: Maui, Hawaii Phrase to Say: "Holy Moly!?" About me: "I am an energetic, hardworking professional. I love the rewarding feeling of making people beautiful. I strongly look up to my sister, Jaclyn. She is so passionate about womens rights and education nationally and internationall- it's amazing what all she does for us women! If I could meet anyone, it would be Gilda Radner. I am a huge SNL fan and growing up that was my first thought of what I wanted to when I grew up. I admire her for being one of the first funny women on prime time television."
	Anthony Grillo | Stylist Location: Metropolitan Services: Specializes in edgy, trendy Cuts & Color; Full Makeovers Professional Since: September 2005 Modern Professional Since: December 2009 Why did you choose Modern?: Having the abillity to work with a leading company in the industry, known for outstanding color service and haircut specialty. Education: Empire Beauty School, Sephora University What is one thing you cannot live without?: My best friend, my Partner FAVORITE Place to Shop: American Eagle, Express, ALDO Vacation Spot: Anything that gets me to the beach! Phrase to Say: "Amazing!" About me: "I am me - In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me. Everything I say and do is authentically mine because I alone choose it. I love having the ability to create and build individual identities for each single guest that sits in my chair. My idol is my cousin, Fabriana and if I could meet anyone it would be Judy Garland!"
	Hannah Montgomery | Esthetician Location: Metropolitan Services: Waxing, Tinting, Facials, Cellutlite Treatments Professional Since: 2010 Modern Professional Since: December 2010 Why did you choose Modern?: Because they have the best reputation in town! Education: AVEDA Product Knowledge, Microdrem Certified, Miller Motte College What is one thing you cannot live without?: Being Waxed! FAVORITE Place to Shop: Piperlime Vacation Spot: Hawaii Phrase to Say: "Really?" About me: "I am a driven and hard working individual who loves taking care of people and making them feel their best. My idol is my Mom, and if I could meet anyone, it would be Jesus."
	Alexandra Courtney | Stylist Location: Metropolitan Services: Haircut, Hair Color, Updos Professional Since: 2010 Modern Professional Since: 2011 Why did you choose Modern?: They are the best in Charlotte with lots of extra education Education: AVEDA Institute What is one thing you cannot live without?: Mexican food FAVORITE Place to Shop: Anywhere with my brother About me: "I am easy going, confident, loving and passionate. I love being able to make everyone fell beauitful."
	Heather Roder | Massage Therapist Location: Metropolitan Services: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reflexology, PreNatal, Sports Massage, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs Professional Since: July 2002 Modern Professional Since: June 2011 Why did you choose Modern?: Their reputation in the industry Education: BS in Mental Health and Human Services, American and European Massage School, Raleigh, NC What is one thing you cannot live without?: Laughter FAVORITE Place to Shop: Eclectic Boutiques Vacation Spot: Anywhere the sun is warm and the water is blue. About me: "I am a down to earth, compassionate, highly driven individuals who loves to help others. I love this industry because it allows me to take what I am passionate about, and help heal the body through the art of massage therapy. If I could meet anyone, it would be Jesus Christ."