Arsalan Hafezi | President/Owner Location: All Modern Salon & Spa locations Services: Color, Highlights & Haircuts Professional Since: 1989 Modern Professional Since: 1989 Why did you choose Modern?: Are you kidding me?! Education: AVEDA, Toni & Guy, Vidal Sassoon What is one thing you cannot live without?: Air! FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Arezo does my shopping  Vacation Spot: Hilton Head Island, Sea Pines Resort  Phrase to Say: "Yes!" About me: "I am passionate, caring and funny! I enjoy working with people and the art of change, which is why I love this industry. If I could meet anyone dead or alive, it would be Gandhi, JFK, Nelson Mandela, Tony Robbins and Mother Teresa."
	Sunny Mazandarani | Senior Director Location: Phillips Place Services: Haircut & Style ($150), Color Specialist Professional Since: 1989 Modern Professional Since: 1989 - Since the beginning! Why did you choose Modern?: Family Education: Fashion Merchandising & Hair Design What is one thing you cannot live without?: Love FAVORITE  Place to Shop: New York City Vacation Spot: Beach, Islands, Europe  Phrase to Say: "That's beautiful" About me: "I am kind and caring, responsible and giving. I love this industry because it allows me to be creative - It is always changing and never boring. Just like the person I would like to meet - Madonna! She is always reinventing herself."
	Lori Anderson-Fink | Hair Colorist / AVEDA Color Educator Location: Phillips Place Services: New Growth, Color Balance, Color Cleansing, Corrective Color, All HeadMapping Techniques Professional Since: July 1999 Modern Professional Since: July 1999 Why did you choose Modern?: It was a decision based on feeling that I was part of a family who needs me as much as I need them. Education: Cosmetology License - AVEDA Color Professional What is one thing you cannot live without?: My Faith FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Saks Vacation Spot: The Florida Keys - You must rent a car in Miami and drive through all of them stopping whenever you feel like it. The trip can be totally serene or as wild as you want it to be  Phrase to Say: "Love" About me: "Born and raised in the South, I am a loyal wife and mother, a creative thinker and deep listener. If I could meet anyone living or dead, it would be Cleopatra. I love this industry because it empowers infinite creativity while helping individuals not only look, but feel amazing. Each guest is my canvas..."
	Sudi Shekari | Esthetician Location: Phillips Place & Hearst Tower Professional Since:  1994 Modern Professional Since: 1999 Why did you choose Modern?: The calm and family oriented atmosphere as well as the great blend of cultures. Education: Cosmetology License - AVEDA Color Professional What is one thing you cannot live without?: My Family FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Wherever my daughter drags me Vacation Spot: Hawaii  Phrase to Say: "Seriously!" About me: "I am a warm, fun and caring person that never lies. I enjoy making great relationships with clients and the people I work with. My idol is Celine Dion and if I could meet anyone living or dead it would be Lucille Ball!"
	Meti Mullaademi | Senior Stylist  Location: Phillips Place Services: Haircuts ($60) Professional Since: 1973 Modern Professional Since: 2001 Why did you choose Modern?: Their level of professionalism Education: Mechanical Engineering, Cosmetologist What is one thing you cannot live without?: Family FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Ikea Vacation Spot: The Alps  Phrase to Say: "Thank you" About me: "I am a professional, people person. I am multilingual, innovative, and confrontable in a multicultural environment. My favorite part about this industry is customer satisfaction. My Father is my idol, and if I could meet anyone, dead or alive, it would be Elvis!"
	Tim Boring | Senior Stylist  Location: Phillips Place Services: Color, Highlights & Haircuts Professional Since: 1990 Modern Professional Since: July 9, 2001 Why did you choose Modern?: I like the way we work as a team. Heard about them in New York and when I moved to Charlotte and interviewed with the owners, I knew this would be home. Education: Contemporary School Beauty, Tigi, Jingles, AVEDA What is one thing you cannot live without?: Soap and Water FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Home Depot Vacation Spot: Anywhere on the ocean  Phrase to Say: "Marvelous (Morvee)" About me: "I am easy to like and always willing to help. I like being able to make people feel better about themselves. My idol is Leonardo Da Vinci and Chopin. If I could meet anyone it would be Betty Davis."
	Sparkles Hill | Senior Stylist  Location: Phillips Place & Hearst Tower Services: Hairdreams Extensions, HeadMapping Color, Textured Hair Specialist, Wedding Updo's, Relaxers & Straighteners Professional Since: 1997 Modern Professional Since: 2001 Why did you choose Modern?: Team work, professional environment, unparalleled customer service, high level of education Education: Associates in Cosmetology, Instructors Training, Paul Mitchell Associates Training, AVEDA HeadMapping Training, AVEDA Pureform Training, Avalon (Kera Kare) Relaxer systems, HairDreams Extensions, Keratin Straightening What is one thing you cannot live without?: FAITH FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Torrid Vacation Spot: Disney World Phrase to Say: "It was my pleasure!" About me: "Sparkles: To give off spark; to shine and never dull; to bring light. TO BE BRILLIANT IN PERFORMANCE! What I love most about this industry - Lights, Camera, Action! My idol is Michelle Obama and if I could meet anyone it would be Madam CJ Walker."
	Paula Keller | Elite Esthetician Location: Phillips Place Services: AVEDA Facials (starting at $71), Waxing (starting at $16), Brow & Lash Tinting ($25 each) Professional Since: 1998 Modern Professional Since: 2002 Why did you choose Modern?: Modern is very education driven. Education: Head Educator of Cosmetics, Skin Care, Carolina Academy, I continue to further my knowledge through on-going education classes What is one thing you cannot live without?: Chocolate FAVORITE  Place to Shop: White House Black Market   Vacation Spot: Any beach - I have enjoyed Mexico and Jamaica   Phrase to Say: "Optimistic" About me: "I'm a kind hearted person. I love to pamper, nurture and care for others. Most of all, I love helping others feel better about themselves. I admire my Grandmother - She is the smartest, strongest person I know! If I could meet anyone dead or alive, it would be Princess Diana."
	Vicki Vu | Senior Stylist Location: Phillips Place Services: Haircut & Style (Starting at $60), Hair Color, Perms, Relaxers including Keratin Treatment and Japanese Hair Straightening Professional Since: 1994 Modern Professional Since: 2003 Why did you choose Modern?: It is the best salon in town with the highest education. Education: New York City What is one thing you cannot live without?: Water FAVORITE  Place to Shop: New York City Vacation Spot: Anywhere on the beach  Phrase to Say: "I love to do it for you" About me: "I love to take care of people and make everyone happy and pretty. My idol is my Dad and if I could meet anyone living or dead, it would be Mother Teresa and DatLaiLatMa."
	Victoria Cantrell | Senior Stylist  Location: Phillips Place Professional Since: 1985 Modern Professional Since: 2003 Why did you choose Modern?: They are the best! Everyone here takes haircutting seriously! Education: Licensed in New York, New Jersey and North Carolina | Trained on Fifth Avenue in New York City and in London, England at Vidal Sassoon in an Advanced Haircutting and Creative Color Class What is one thing you cannot live without?: My family FAVORITE  Vacation Spot: The beach Phrase to Say: "Let's go!" About me: "I love everything about this industry. Really! If I could meet anyone dead or alive, it would be Abraham Lincoln."
	Effie Nickols | Senior Stylist  / Cutting Educator Location: Phillips Place Services: Haircuts ($60) Professional Since: 2004 Modern Professional Since: 2004 Why did you choose Modern?: It is the BEST Salon in town. They are family oriented and have a passion for educating everyone. Education: AVEDA, Modern Salon & Spa, Vidal Sassoon Academy ( Summer 2010) What is one thing you cannot live without?: The care and love I receive from my family. FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Southpark Mall  Vacation Spot: Greek Islands Phrase to Say: "Thank you" About me: "I am a very dedicated and passionate person. I am focused on my career. Two people that I admire are my Mom, Panagista, and my Aunt, Vasiliki."
	Julia Patronksi | Esthetician Location: Phillips Place Services: Facials ($61 - $141), Microdermabrasion ($101), Waxing, Lash & brow Tinting Professional Since: 2006 Modern Professional Since: 2006 Why did you choose Modern?: I wanted to work somewhere that had people willing to share their knowledge and help me grow. Education: AVEDA Institute What is one thing you cannot live without?: Laughter FAVORITE Place to Shop: Anthropologie Vacation Spot: Central Coast of California Phrase to Say: "Beauitful" About me: "I am honest, sincere and fun! In this stressful world we all need a little pampering. I enjoy taking care of people and helping them with their skincare needs If I could meet anyone it would be Johnny Depp!!"
	Danielle Torres | Massage Therapist Location: Phillips Place Professional Since: 2009 Modern Professional Since: 2009 Why did you choose Modern?: The great reputation that Modern strives to retain. Great owners, great staff and great clients. Education: Southeastern Institute What is one thing you cannot live without?: My Massage Therapy book FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Victoria's Secret Vacation Spot: St. Martin Phrase to Say: "Fantastic!" About me: "I am a friendly, professional and classy woman. I love that I can assist in helping people feel better whether it being tense muscles or feeling relaxed or energized. I admire anyone who has the willingness to help and motivate me to be a better person. If I could meet anyone it would be Oprah because she is larger than life!"
	Tammy Dalton | Stylist  Location: Phillips Place Services: Haircuts, Color & Highlights, Updos Professional Since: 2003 Modern Professional Since: 2009 Why did you choose Modern?: Beacuse of the great professional atmosphere and opportunity for amazing continuous education. Education: Patrick County Cosmotology School, AVEDA Continued Education What is one thing you cannot live without?: My husband FAVORITE  Place to Shop: New York Vacation Spot: Locally- Charleston Phrase to Say: "I don't have just one that's my favorite..." About me: "I am relaxed and understanding. I love having the chance to make people feel better about themselves. My parents are my idols and and I am always ready to meet anyone willing to give me a great converstation!"
	Janine Mulder | Junior 1 Stylist Location: Phillips Place Services: Color, Cuts and Children's Haircuts Professional Since: 2008 Modern Professional Since: 2010 Why did you choose Modern?: Because of the Education Program and professional atmosphere. What is one thing you cannot live without?: My dog, Maggie and mascara FAVORITE Place to Shop: Marshalls! Vacation Spot: Anywhere I can be with my family! About me: "I love serving others and the way it makes people feel. My idol is Jesus. If I could meet anyone, it would be Carrie Underwood- I think we would be friends!"
	Hilary McKiney | Esthetician Location: Phillips Place Services: Facials, Body Waxing, Microdermabrasion & Makeup Professional Since: December 2007 Modern Professional Since: February 2011 Why did you choose Modern?: I chose Modern Salon & Spa because of the reputation that they have, and because I love AVEDA! Education: AVEDA Institute What is one thing you cannot live without?: Mascara FAVORITE Place to Shop: Coach Vacation Spot: Back home in Lousiana Phrase to Say: "Perfect" About me: "I have a strong passion for my career and I learn more everyday! I love helping people feel good about themselves inside and out. My parents are my idols- they are great role models! If I could meet anyone, it would be David Beckham!"
	Anna Fedan | Junior Stylist Location: Phillips Place Services: Color, Haircuts. Makeup, Updos Professional Since: 2009 Modern Professional Since: 2010 Why did you choose Modern?: To have the opportunity to grow, learn and further my education Education: AVEDA Institute What is one thing you cannot live without?: Chocolate FAVORITE Place to Shop: ALDO Vacation Spot: Beach- anywhere with a beach! Phrase to Say: "Awesome" About me: "I am warm and welcoming. I love this industry because it is always changing and I'm constantly learning and doing something new. My Mom is my idol because she is strong, passionate and awesome!"