Maila Wheeler
Direct phone line: 925-819-6495
Email: maila@bellezzacristalis.com
My number one goal as a hairstylist is to make you feel like the best version of yourself. To make you feel beautiful and confident.
I have been obsessed with hair and make up since the age of 6, when my mother gave me her old eye shadow and lipstick to play with. I began experimenting with my own looks and hairstyles and eventually started doing hair for all my friends and family. By the time I graduated high school, I had spent 3 years directing hair and makeup for high school musicals.
I graduated from the Cinta Aveda Institute in San Francisco; apprenticed at Cinta Salon, and have had a wide variety of training; from Wella and Bumble & Bumble to Pravana and L’Oreal.
I would love to meet you and listen to your needs! Communication is key to having an amazing stylist-client relationship. Come on in or call to make an appointment today! I look forward to meeting you!
Sarah Ivie
Direct phone line: 925-784-8293
Email: iviesarah@yahoo.com
From stealing the brush from my mom’s hands at the age of three, to being my friend’s personal stylist even before cosmetology school, my passion for doing hair started at an early age. Part of what I love about being in this industry, is being able to give my clients the look they desire, while simultaneously expressing my creativity.
I highly value my relationships with my clients, and feel that a great personal connection is key to creating a comfortable environment for an enjoyable experience. I feel strongly about both listening to, and understanding the goals and desires of my client. Creating a style that makes my client look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside is a truly rewarding experience.
In the ever changing beauty industry, staying up to date with current trends and techniques is essential, which is why I make sure to regularly attend advanced educational courses. I feel confident that with my experience and education, I can provide you with a style that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Katie Garrett
Direct phone line: 925-285-6885
Email: beautyartistrybykatie@gmail.com
Katie (Cowden) Garrett has been in the beauty industry for ten years. Her passion for education and growing in her career is what keeps her going and motivated.
Katie is Vidal Sassoon trained in hair cutting and also has her barber license as well. She was a color and makeup specialist for Paul Mitchell The Schools for five years and found it very motivating to be able to teach newly inspired individuals who were coming into the same industry she loves. She had the opportunity to work along side some of her biggest mentors while working for Paul Mitchell at platform shows, fashion shows, makeup shows, and signature events.
Katie believes that with education success will follow. She continues to take classes monthly because in this industry skills and techniques are constantly changing! She uses her educational background to help with the expectations of the outcome of hair and to help educate her clients to better their hair needs after they leave the salon. She specializes in Hair color, Extensions, Bridal Hair/ Makeup, and Up Styles.
Erica Felix
Direct phone line: 925-324-9493
Email: erica.felix925@gmail.com
I am here to make you look and feel fabulous! As a stylist, I am passionate about precision haircuts, beautifully customized color, and flawless makeup applications.
I received my training at Paul Mitchell the school East Bay. My experience with the school taught me to provide an enjoyable experience and a quality service for every guest.
I am so excited to build new relationships and share my passion for beauty with the community! Schedule an appointment or walk-in to see me today.
Melissa Finlinson
Direct phone line: 801-918-8852
Email: melissa.finlinson@gmail.com
For as long as I can remember I have always been in love with the beauty industry. At the age of eight I would make up hair commercials in the bathroom mirror and dream of being the how to girl in the Seventeen Magazine. I would save any and all babysitting money, birthday money and allowance I could conjure up to buy Estee Lauders Christmas Collection of makeup (only to have to sit in the closet for years until the day I was old enough to wear it.) I begged and pleaded in my letters to Santa so that he would bring me the Rusk anti frizz solution that Kerri Mae, my stylist and favorite human on earth at the time, used on me. I’ve been a stylist at heart since birth.
I attended and graduated from Paul Mitchell the School located in Provo, Utah. Having been (an official) stylist for 12 years, I am still in awe at the pleasure and enjoyment that my work provides me. I have been blessed to have traveled all over the nation to service clients and continue my education. From Bumble and Bumble, Kerastasse, and Tigi courses, I feel confident that I can keep my wide range of clientele happy with their new image that we create together.
Lisa Kalil
Direct phone line: 415-999-8483
Email: kalil_lisa@yahoo.com
I absolutely LOVE doing hair! I am very passionate about people and making them feel special, comfortable, happy and beautiful. By using my passion and extensive training for hair I am able to do this! I greatly enjoy my career as a stylist, and find it so rewarding to change or enhance my clients looks to bring out their best features. I graduated from the cosmetology program at Skyline College in San Bruno and earned my license in June of 2007.
I completed the apprenticeship program for cut, color, styling and up-dos at Changes Salon and Day Spa in Walnut Creek. I then went on to train for color under the world renowned Gina Khan at the Gina Khan Salon in Walnut Creek to further enhance my knowledge of color. And now, at the beautiful Bellezza Cristali’s Salon, I use all of my knowledge and creativity to produce beautiful color, cut, styles, and up-dos.
Ashley Rossi
Direct phone line: 925-286-8684
Email: AshleyRossidoeshair@gmail.com
I started my career in 2008 and have been with the Bellezza Cristali’s team since 2013. I am proud to be a part of such an exciting and rewarding industry. I love being able to use my creativity every day and to build long lasting relationships in my job. My goal while you’re in my chair is to create a customized look just for you. So in our consultation I hope to construct your wishes into a personalized cut, color, and style that fits your personality and lifestyle. I have been trained under some of the world’s top L’Oréal educators, and continue to attend classes regularly. I’m always keeping myself up to date with the latest trends and styles, you can ask me about anything to do with beauty! I’ve also worked with Kerastase, Shu Uemura, and Bumble and Bumble. I specialize in restoring damaged hair, and also love doing Red Heads, Haircuts and Custom Highlighting.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and take pride in my home. I love my two dogs and if I could, they would be at work with me! My house is always bursting with projects, I keep myself busy with my crafts or repurposing something used. I love finding the diamond in the ruff and making it look beautiful again!
I look forward to meeting you, call to book your appointment today!
Crystal Kirby
Direct phone line: 925-487-5798
Email: crystal@bellezzacristalis.com
Hair and make-up is my passion in life…I love what I do everyday! I am a graduate from Paul Mitchell the School East Bay, located in Pleasant Hill. I feel my training at Paul Mitchell has given me an eye for attention to detail.
I believe the best hair experience begins at Bellezza Cristali’s with communication! After a thorough consultation of your hair dreams and needs I will create a customized cut, color and style to personalize who you are, fit your life style and also make you look and feel your absolute best!
To me there is nothing more rewarding than helping someone find that special “look” they are trying to achieve. I would love the opportunity to make you feel fabulous about yourself through your hair.
