Luana Caruso Valkimadis
“Updo Queen“ Specializing in Bridal Beauty!
Licensed Cosmetologist & Owner
    Luana has always loved making women feel beautiful. She attended beauty school in Chicago, and took classes in Photography and Video Makeup, wanting to offer her brides the total bridal beauty package. After receiving her license in 2000, she has continued to take classes keeping updated on new trends and techniques in both hair and makeup.  She also has attended several MAC seminars.  She has been involved with the bridal industry for over 10 years, and her attention for detail keeps her brides cool, calm and collective. Luana works in and out of the salon providing her clients with an overall Flawless Look!

Polina Perentes
Licensed Cosmetologist and Pinup Artist
    Polina has also loved making clients beautiful.  She  received her license in 2000 along with Luana, and continues to take classes on the in trends and techniques.  She is also a full time hairstylist working in and out of the salon,  and is ready to make Brides Flawless for that big day! Polina and Luana have been working side by side since beauty school!!!

Jen Spair
Licensed Cosmetologist and Pinup Artist
    Jen has been in the hair industry since 2000. She graduated from Hair Professionals in Wheaton and continues taking classes in cutting, colors and pinup’s.  She is also a full time hairstylist working in and out of the salon to better assist her clients in making them Flawless for that big day!

Mimi Kanaan
Licensed Makeup Artist
    Mimi has been making woman glamorous since 2001. She has enjoyed working as a manager for a Estee Lauder counter, and has worked with two national known makeup artists.  In the past nine years she has attended numerous classes in beauty makeup, bridal makeup and dermatology classes. Mimi has also conducted makeup and skin care classes. She has the will and know how to make you Flawless for your big day.

Karen Malizzo
Licensed Cosmetologist and Pinup Artist
    Karen has been a cosmetologist for 20 years plus. She has seen it all and knows it all. She has enjoyed taking classes to keep herself updated and current in bridal beauty! She works in and out of the salon as a hairstylist and nail tech offering brides a total transformation if desired.

Jessica Tagliavia
 Jessica blasted off her career by going to Arlington Academy Beauty School located in Arlington Heights, IL. She works in and out of the salon. In 2003 she became certified in So Cap USA hair extensions, the best of the best hair extensions in hair industry.  In 2006 she attended 3 day hands on class at the Matrix Academy in Greenwich Village, New York. Her education doesn't end there, she wants to Thank everyone who continues to allow her education to grow everyday from her fingertips to your hair.