Niki Marie
@hairbynikimarie
Position- Owner, Master Stylist, Eyelash Extension Technician, Elleebana Lash Lift Technician, Bellami Master Extension Certified specializing in Hidden Beaded Weft Extensions and Keratin Extensions.
Education- Graduate from the Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology in Albany, NY in 2001.
Accomplishments- Certified Goldwell Color Specialist and Master Colorist. Goldwell and KMS Ambassador. Hands on razor cutting with Nick Arrojo. Hands on cutting program with Simon Miller. Certified Elleebana Lash Lift technician. Certified eyelash extension technician. Many additional color and cutting classes thru Goldwell and KMS. Keratin Extension Certified. Barbetorium certificate of blades. Barbicide Certified. Bellami Master Extension Certified. In 2016 Niki was voted Central New York’s TOP Hairstylist!
Framework- Before opening her first Salon in 2009- Niki gained her extensive clientele as one of the most popular stylists in the Mohawk Valley. She has gone on to open her second salon in Utica, NY in 2020, Style in the Square by Niki Marie and her third location, Style on Main by Niki Marie in Little Falls, NY in 2022. Her clientele speaks for itself, as she continues to expand. Aside from being innovative and business savvy- Niki realizes that her clients’ needs are an utmost priority. Throughout her years as a stylist, she has stayed true to her motivation and passion for hair. She has incredible ability as well as versatility, to recognize changing trends and apply them in a way that suits any clients personality. Her professionalism, leadership skills, and confident disposition have added to her success as a business owner. Having been in business for 12 years, Niki Marie's Salon and Spa has proved to be an asset to the Valley. With over 50 combined years of experience between the stylists- Niki Marie’s undoubtedly will continue to be a driving force in the industry.
Education- Graduate from the Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology in Albany, NY in 2001.
Accomplishments- Certified Goldwell Color Specialist and Master Colorist. Goldwell and KMS Ambassador. Hands on razor cutting with Nick Arrojo. Hands on cutting program with Simon Miller. Certified Elleebana Lash Lift technician. Certified eyelash extension technician. Many additional color and cutting classes thru Goldwell and KMS. Keratin Extension Certified. Barbetorium certificate of blades. Barbicide Certified. Bellami Master Extension Certified. In 2016 Niki was voted Central New York’s TOP Hairstylist!
Framework- Before opening her first Salon in 2009- Niki gained her extensive clientele as one of the most popular stylists in the Mohawk Valley. She has gone on to open her second salon in Utica, NY in 2020, Style in the Square by Niki Marie and her third location, Style on Main by Niki Marie in Little Falls, NY in 2022. Her clientele speaks for itself, as she continues to expand. Aside from being innovative and business savvy- Niki realizes that her clients’ needs are an utmost priority. Throughout her years as a stylist, she has stayed true to her motivation and passion for hair. She has incredible ability as well as versatility, to recognize changing trends and apply them in a way that suits any clients personality. Her professionalism, leadership skills, and confident disposition have added to her success as a business owner. Having been in business for 12 years, Niki Marie's Salon and Spa has proved to be an asset to the Valley. With over 50 combined years of experience between the stylists- Niki Marie’s undoubtedly will continue to be a driving force in the industry.
Angela shepardson
@LocksandLashes_by_ange
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Position- Manager of Style on Main by Niki Marie, Stylist, Elleebana Lash Lift Technician, Tape-In Extension Specialist.
Education- Graduate from Herkimer County B.O.C.E.S with a degree in Cosmetology in 2011. Graduate from Herkimer County Community College with an Associates degree in Business and Fashion Merchandising in 2013. Accomplishments- Barbetorium certificate of blades. Hands on razor cutting with Nick Arrojo. Hands on cutting program with Simon Miller. Certified Babe eyelash extension technician. Certified Elleebana Lash Lift technician. Certified babe tape in hair extensions. Certified hand tied hair extensions. Multiple hands on color and cutting classes. Multiple online hair color courses. Framework- In 2019 Angela furthered her career and became a Goldwell Ambassador after attending a class in Rochester New York. She represented our salon and brought back the latest trends and techniques for our employees and clients. In 2020 she traveled to North Carolina to become certified in hand tied hair extensions. Angela has always been motivated and eager to learn. With 8 years of experience in the hair industry, she continues to stay focused on what she can do to improve her craft. She also specializes in men’s clipper cuts, different Balayage techniques, and is exceptionally good with children of all ages. With her bubbly, upbeat personality Angela has gained a clientele early in her career, joining the Niki Marie’s Glam Squad at age 18. Fun random facts about Angela-She enjoys hunting and fishing with her dad. When she was a kid she spent hours playing Spyro the Dragon play station games. On her free time she loves to color and make chunky yarn throw blankets. During the summer she enjoys vacationing near the ocean. |
Emily-Ward Case
@emhair_
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Position- Manager at Niki Maries Salon, Stylist, Blonding specialist, Bellami hair extensions technician, Master Of Balayage Certified.
Education- Graduate from Herkimer County B.O.C.E.S with a degree in Cosmetology in 2016. Accomplishments- Certified in Elleebana henna brow. Certified Bellami hair extension technician. Master of Balayage. Multiple hands on color and cutting classes. Top 12 finalist in the GOLDWELL Trendzoom color contest. Framework- Emily was eager to become a cosmetologist and graduated from the B.O.C.E.S Cosmetology program with over 200 extra hours. She started out as Niki's assistant and quickly worked her way up to a Stylist. From there, she has become a well-rounded stylist and contiunes to take numerous classes such as the Bodyography beauty class in 2018 as well as becoming certified in Elleebana henna brow in New York City in 2019. Emily has furthered her career, becoming a KMS Ambassador after attending a class in Rochester New York where she learned about new product development and different techniques used for those products. In 2021 Emily attended class in New York City for Bellami hair extension. In 2022 Emily took the 90 day course to become a Master in Balayage. She also specializes in blondes and creative colors. Emily loves doing fun and crazy transformation colors on her clients and has had the honor of having some of her work featured on Goldwell New York's social media page. We are truly honored to have her a part of our Glam Squad. Fun random facts- Her hobbies include hanging out with family, friends and her many pets, Eating ice cream, and watching the Office. She enjoys shopping, coffee, going on hikes and loves going to concerts. |
Stephanie dor0zynski
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Bailee Berberick
@beauty_by_bailee9
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Position- Assistant Manager at Niki Maries Salon, Stylist, Hidden Bead Extension Certified
Education- Graduated from Herkimer County B.OC.E.S with a degree in cosmetology in 2018. Accomplishments- Multiple hands on cutting and color classes. Framework- Bailee started at the salon when she was 17 as a receptionist. Once she graduated from cosmetology school, she moved her way up at the salon and became Niki’s assistant. When Niki knew she was finally ready, she allowed her to move up as a stylist as well as expand her clientele at Style in the Square by Niki Marie (coming soon). She continues to grow everyday learning new techniques from each one of the stylist, and is keeping up with new trends by taking Goldwell and KMS classes. We love watching Bailee grow into the beautiful stylist she is and are so lucky to have her be a part of our team. Fun random facts about Bailee- Bailee has a son named Tanner and loves spending time with him, as well as her family. She is devoted to her home life just as much as her salon life. |
Courtney wood
@thatstylistcourtney
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Position- Assistant Manager at Niki Maries Salon, Stylist, eyelash extension technician, tape-in, beaded, and fusion hair extension technician.Education- Graduate fromJohn Paolo’s Xtreme Beauty Institute with a degree in cosmetology in 2018.
Accomplishments- Certified babe lash extensions, babe hair extension certified, multiple hands on color and cutting classes. Framework- Courtney is the newest addition to the Niki Marie’s team! She has been working as a licensed hairstylist for 2 years, previously working under the very well known Linda Pierce. Courtney specializes in beard care, clipper cuts and perms. She is always eager to learn the newest tips and tricks as trends start to change and is never afraid of a good hair challenge. She is a great asset to our team and we love watching her grow. Fun random facts about Courtney- Courtney has a Daughter named Jami, who is the center of her world. Not only does Jami keep Courtney on her toes, but her 3 dogs and 4 cats also keep her very busy at home. Courtney also has a love for elephants and has a collection of different elephants from all over the world. |
Chelsea doolen
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Olyvia Manella
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Isabel Casler
@isabels_hairinthesquare
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Position- Stylist
Education- graduated from Jefferson-Lewis BOCES with a license in cosmetology in 2011. Graduated from MVCC with an associates in Nutrition & Dietetics in 2021. Accomplishments- Simply Smooth Keratin; countless hands on color, cutting, and styling seminars Framework- After becoming licensed in Cosmetology in 2011, Isabel began her career in the Thousand Islands region working with some of the top stylists in the area. After moving to Utica in 2014, she has continued to elevate herself and the services she provides with a focus on dimensional coloring as well as keratin treatments. She loves customizing an individuals color and cut based on their hair texture, face shape, and underlying tones. Fun Fact- Isabel loves traveling and experiencing various cultures. She also is currently enrolled as a student at Utica University where she is publishing various studies on metabolism and cancer risks. |
TARA LYON
@beautyby_t.marie
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Position- Stylist, Esthetician and Cosmetic Teeth Whitening Technician
Education- Graduate from Continental school of beauty with a degree in Cosmetology in 2011, and a degree in Esthetics in 2014. Attended Aesthetics Science Institute and obtained a certification in Dermaplane in 2021. Accomplishments- Snip-Its Autism Speaks Course Certified(2018), Attended Jeffery Pauls Wigs for kids & hair loss academy in (2015). Barbicide Certified(2020). Several Hands on cutting and color classes Framework- Over the years Tara has worked in many very different salons. From the basics to hair replacement, clipper cuts at the local kids hair-cuttery in her home town Syracuse where She also was an independent stylist, esthetician and whitening tech. She was Niki Maries Assistant in 2020 where she learned new techniques and started to grow from Niki mentoring her. Tara loves to provide services to clients that give instant gratification. She lives by the Motto “A person glows when they see an enhancement of their natural beauty” Fun Random facts about Tara- She’s out numbered by the boys in her house. She has a husband and two sons Adrian ,15 and Bentley,7. She’s adapted from the city life to the country. She loves all four seasons |
teddi fallis
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HUNTER STONE
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KENZIE RITTON
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