Meet Our Team
First and foremost I am a mom to two grown men, Mim to a beautiful and spunky granddaughter, MIL to two beautiful and amazing daughters and the luckiest wife in the world. They are my light and life and I am who I am because of them.
Second, I feel like you should know that I dreamed of being a hairstylist since I was at least 7, I have a drawing to prove it. I have been living my dream for 25 years, 21 of those years here in Media PA. I believe in and take continuing education often and that includes becoming a color specialist for Redken in 2015.
I love to laugh and am often surprised at how loud my cackle is. I love to sing, especially karaoke with friends or family in my living room while everyone just belts out the words. I LOVE audio books! If I am not at work you will often find me with earphones in my ears listening to the latest book on 1.5 speed.
I try really hard to be the stylist that listens. I ask a lot of questions before we get started because I want to hear what you are saying, even if you can’t figure out how to tell me what you want. I want to be the stylist that figures it out and gives you what you are looking for. However, I am also the stylist that will tell you that the style you are looking for is not the appropriate style or color for your face shape, lifestyle or complexion.
I’d love to get to know you. If you are looking for a hair professional with a lot of knowledge, that loves to laugh and may be a bit of a perfectionist, come see me. I can’t WAIT to meet you!
My name is Christine and I have been a hairstylist since 2002. I have always had an eye for hair, styling, and other aspects of the industry long before I was credentialed. It is my personal belief to stay up to date with the trends by investing in continuing education courses which I am committed to annually. My process is to lead with a consultation and collaborate with my guest to determine lifestyle, maintenance, and personal preferences to find the perfect look and feel. While my specialty is dimensional coloring and updos, I am fluent in hair color and hair cutting for all! Here is a little about my life outside the salon: I have been married to my husband Matt since 2006. We have three boys who are into ice hockey and 4H Sheep Club farming. I’ll look forward to working with you and getting to know you!
My name is Sue and I am the proud mom of two adult children, a son and daughter. My philosophy of life is to practice kindness and goodwill towards all beings by mindfully coming from a place that is calm, positive and compassionate.
I began my professional hair journey in 2004 when I became a hairstylist. I enjoy using hair color to add dimension and cover or blend grey hair, but my favorite skill and service that I provide is a precision haircut. I believe that with a precision haircut you will find that your unique hair type and texture will embrace its natural character and give you the ability to maintain your desired look, a little easier at home. I am dedicated to continuing education and one of my favorites has been learning Paul Mitchell haircutting techniques.
When you are in my chair, my hope is that your experience is fun, yet professional. I will strive to help you feel good about your hair and more importantly see the beauty in yourself. The best way for this to happen is with a thorough consultation that ensures we are both on the same page before we even start. I look forward to meeting you and traveling this beautiful journey together.
Nancy is our Senior Staff Assistant. She has worked 17 years in the industry and is a welcome addition to our Illume Hair team. She is a hard worker and is devoted to helping our clients feel as comfortable as possible. Nancy is the mother of a daughter, Mia, whom she is totally and completely devoted to. Nancy also is a caregiver to a very lucky woman in Springfield in the mornings. We are so blessed to have such an incredible woman on our team.
Sydney started with us in November of 2021. Illume Hair is her first job and we are so excited to watch her grow. Sydney loves to read and can often be found completely immersed in a book. Sydney also loves to sing, and, if you listen, you can often hear her humming a tune while working at the salon. Sydney is a hard worker and we are so lucky and excited to introduce her to this business and you to Sydney.
Hi! I’m Elizabeth, my friends call me Liz. I’m so excited to be a part of the Illume Hair Team. I enjoy anything to do with theater, music and hanging out with family and friends. Currently, I am taking a gap year due to the complications of COVID-19. You will find me, during the day, supporting Illume stylists while also creating a comfortable and relaxing experience for you. I could not be more excited to have the opportunity to work with such an incredible group of people and can’t wait to get to know you!