Ellie – Master Stylist
With more than 11 years of professional hair styling experience to her credit, Ellie joined Complexions Salon & Spa in 2006. Early in her career Ellie was a platform cutting artist for RUSK, an international hair styling company. As a nationally recognized Certified Hair Colorist her portfolio includes work featured in several print publications/theatre and television.
Ellie’s passion for hair styling is apparent to all of her clients due to her extensive knowledge of the hair and scalp, as well as her creativity. She takes the time to learn each client’s style, preferences, and individual taste to best transform their look into a style that is perfect and customized to them. Additionally, Ellie stays on top of new hair trends to accommodate clients that want the newest looks. As a master stylist, she is continually expanding her education by taking courses in Manhattan with Bumble & Bumble, Redken, Wella, and Rene Furterer, and more. Her work in hair color and personalized styling techniques is an inspiration to the entire team at Complexions, and her clients admire her attention to every detail during their visit to the spa. When Ellie is not styling behind the chair she is also managing the stylist team.
Jenna – Senior Stylist
Jenna started at Complexions Salon and Spa as an associate/apprentice and honed her skills and experience by working under the senior stylists in the Hair Design Studio at Complexions and by attending classes with Redken’s Salon Professional Academy as well as Rene Furterer. After excelling through the training program she joined the other professionals as a stylist. Jenna has quickly gained popularity with Complexions clients due to her down-to-earth approach to styling techniques and her extremely creative eye. Her work can already be seen in several print publications and on television. She plans to continue her education and professional growth by taking more classes with top hair stylist educators and at the Redken Exchange Academy. Jenna takes great pride in her friendly attitude; she also brings a true sense of “fun” to the Salon/Spa-for clients and co-workers alike! She strives to provide every one of her clients with a truly one-of-a-kind styling experience that keeps them coming back.
Melanie – Senior Stylist
Melanie first worked in the mortgage industry and realized her true passion was for the beauty industry. After completing school she began her career working under top stylists as an apprentice and excelled through the program to become a well-rounded stylist. Melanie joined Complexions in 2008 as a stylist and colorist who enjoys using her skills to make each of her clients look and feel their best. She has taken many continuing education classes through Paul Mitchell, Goldwell, and Redken. Melanie stays on top of all the current trends and styles. She is recognized for her warm personality and technical ability. Melanie loves interacting with her clients giving them a thorough consultation. She not only develops a new look but also teaches them how to recreate it at home. She also has a unique ability in the art of eyebrow shaping and is trained as a Spa Nail Technician as well.
Pamela – Stylist
Hailing from Foxboro, MA, Pamela first pursued a career in Communication Arts only to recognize that her life long passion involved expressing her personal creativity through professional hair design. Recently, Pamela relocated to the Albany, NY area to join the professional stylist staff at Complexions Salon & Spa. As one of the top graduates from Arthur Angelo’s School of Cosmetology, Pamela has been practicing since 2003. Her advanced education includes a Redken Certification, Wella Hair Color Certification (Wella Trends), and numerous advanced hair training programs. She has been active as a stylist to professional models and was a featured stylist in Providence Magazine. Pamela believes that listening to her clients and developing a level of trust is essential to providing her clients with a comfortable and positive salon experience.
Brent – Master Barber; Associate Stylist
Brent joined Complexions Spa and Salon as a Master Barber in 2009 after graduating from Austin’s School of Spa Technology where he excelled in their Master Barber program. He has since built an excellent reputation and a strong following. He is continuously perfecting his skills and techniques with advanced training and barbering techniques with the ART of SHAVING. Brent is known for his attention to detail, customer service, and skill in creating the ultimate men’s grooming experience. After spending several years as a master barber, he realized his passion for hair and all aspects of the beauty industry and has expanded his education at The Orlo School of Hair Design and is now dually licensed as a Cosmetologist and Master Barber. As a result he has joined the team of professional stylists in the salon as well. Additionally, he is a Business Fundamentals graduate and trained in areas such as world class customer service, marketing , retail systems, and the WOW factor. Brent is excited to continue his education and lives by the motto that “More school means more fuel for my passion!”
Kara – Master Barber
Complexions is honored to have added Kara to its Men’s Barber Spa. She graduated from Colonna Cosmetology School in 1995 and perfected her razor skills by training with several ‘old-world’ barbers. Kara then traveled to Scottsdale, Arizona, where she became the first female barber at the prestigious V’s Barbershop. While there, she was recognized in an Arizona newspaper as giving “the best haircut.” Her clientele included Tom Chambers of the Phoenix Suns, and several of the San Diego Padres.
Kara’s travels then brought her to San Diego, California, where she was a barber on Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Base. One of her most famous clients there was Four-Star General James “Mad Dog” Mattis.
Kara’s passion is exceeded only by her skills, and her experience and styling techniques are exemplary. She stays on top of male industry trends and takes great pride in every haircut she provides.
Christopher – Stylist
Christopher joined Complexions Hair Design Studio after graduating from Austin’s School of Spa Technology as one of their top students. He began his career as an accomplished makeup artist and theatrical hair designer in both Manhattan, NY, as well as in local theaters. His work has been seen onstage, screen and in print publications. He decided to pursue his passion for ‘behind the scenes’ efforts and draws from his experience ‘in front of the camera’ to create unique, versatile and fun fashion-forward looks, as well as classic and chic designs. Christopher has trained in advanced cutting and color with the Redken Exchange, Rusk, MAC, Sebastian, Wella and Goldwell Color. He is also studying at The House of Bumble in NYC and is excited to bring many of the current trends in the City back home to Complexions. Christopher is also an expert in airbrush make-up as well as traditional make-up. He is dedicated to customer service and personal attention, and enjoys making each client feel special by matching their personality to their hair and make-up style.
Lisa – Junior Stylist
Lisa joined Complexions Hair Design Studio after graduating from the Capital Region Career and Technical School. She first joined the Spa as an associate and completed nine months of mentoring senior stylists where she learned and experienced a number of different and unique ways of hi-end styling and the latest trends. Lisa also has additional training with Rene Furterer, Redkin, and Wella. She currently is a hair stylist in addition to her role of Nail Spa Technician. Lisa is eager to continue and advance her career in styling and truly connects with each one of her clients by listening to what they want and providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to replicate their new hair style at home. She also takes great pride in the beautiful manicures she provides clients.
Valerie – Stylist; Natural Nail Technician
Valerie has been in the beauty industry since 2003 and with Complexions Spa since 2009. She graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an A.A.S., and from the Austin Beauty School. Valerie continues her education by taking training programs with Wella, Bumble and bumble, Rene Furterer, Redken, Keragreen Organic Keratin System, SOCap Extensions, and Creative Nail Design. She takes pride in helping her clients achieve a great “salon” blow dry at home using the right tools. Valerie believes a large ancillary benefit of being a stylist/nail technician is meeting new people every day from diverse backgrounds and learning more about them. She also welcomes the new, constant challenges the beauty industry affords as she is continually interested in learning about new industry concepts and trends.
Brittany – Junior Stylist
Brittany is a graduate of The Orlo School of Hair Design (with perfect attendance!), and has been with Complexions Spa since 2010. She continues her education by taking training programs with Wella, Bumble and bumble, Rene Furterer, and Aveda. Additionally, she studied Business Administration at Hudson Valley Community College. Brittany loves to be creative and being around people. She takes great pride in making her clients feel good about themselves. As a youngster, she always enjoyed doing friends and family member’s hair and knew early on that being a professional stylist, and helping people look their best, was her “calling.”
Jenna Aubry – Salon Assistant
Jenna Aubry─Aubry as she is known at the spa─has joined Complexions Spa as a salon assistant. After graduating from cosmetology school with nine awards, Aubry went on to gain her certification in hair extensions from Academy Pro Hair Extensions in New York City. Additionally, Jenna holds a B.S. in communications and radio broadcasting from Brown College. Aubry loves meeting new people and the social aspect of the salon environment. She finds hair and fashion trends intriguing and believes in constantly continuing her education to say on top of them. Aubry also finds great reward in making people feel good about their looks. Of an interesting note, during her senior year in college she worked for Fox News at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Ashley – Salon Assistant/Apprentice
Ashley has joined Complexions Spa as a salon assistant/apprentice. While completing her education at The Orlo School of Hair Design, Albany, NY, Ashley worked part-time at the spa. The day after she graduated from Orlo she accepted a full-time position at Complexions. Ashley has also enhanced her education by taking courses with Rusk, bumble & bumble, Wella, Keratin Straightening, and Rene Furterer. Ashley has a fine attention to detail and loves making clients feel good about themselves with a new hair style that perfectly suits them.
