Kelly Stobart – Stylist &
Owner
Dawn Stobart – Colorist & Owner
Brittany Bendix - Head Assistant
Katie Bailey - Stylist
Helen Tragas –
Stylist
Risa Wiener - Stylist
Jessic Kuehn - Colorist
KELLY STOBART – Stylist & Owner
kelly@beautyandbalancesalon.com
Kelly brings her experience as a Master Stylist from TRIO Salon Chicago
and as a Director at Art + Science to her own hair salon - Beauty and
Balance. At both salons, she educated and trained up-and-coming stylists
in various cutting and styling techniques, and was voted “Most
Inspirational Staff Member” in 2005 at Art + Science. Kelly received
advanced training from Suki’s Academy in Vancouver, Vidal Sassoon London
and Vidal Sassoon Santa Monica, California. Her work has been featured
at many fashion shows including Nieman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue,
Marshall Fields and the Art Institute of Chicago. Kelly also attended
the Landmark Forum Training and has done make-overs on the Jenny Jones
Show.
Kelly focuses much of her free time giving back to others. Not only does
Kelly volunteer at hospice, but she assists in the care of newborn
children as a Cradle Adoption Volunteer. She is a committee member for
the “Day of Beauty” for battered women and is a stylist for their events. When it comes to fitness, Kelly is a certified Spin Instructor and
competes in triathlons for breast cancer awareness. In her personal
time, Kelly enjoys cooking, traveling, yoga, mixing music, and creating
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DAWN STOBART – Colorist & Owner..
dawn@beautyandbalancesalon.com
Dawn comes to Beauty and Balance with an extensive
background in the hospitality industry and as a colorist at Pascal Pour
Elle. She graduated at the top of her class from The Aveda Institute
Chicago (AIC), received extensive colorist training at Pascal Pour Elle,
and completed advanced education classes with Goldwell Color Systems.
Most recently, she received an invitation as one of 125 applicants to
sit on the 2006 Advisory Board Panel for AIC where she gave feedback on
curriculum and participant needs. Her warm personality and attention to
detail give her color clientele a wonderful experience that is worth
repeating.
Prior to entering the hair salon industry, Dawn was an Event Planner and
Coordinator where she traveled nationally and internationally. Dawn
planned meetings and other events for high level executives, medical
professionals, and a women’s clothing line, and she also coordinated
weddings and social events for high end clientele. She graduated from
the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a major in Hospitality and
Tourism Management, and received a masters level certification for
meeting/event planning and services. When she’s not coloring hair, Dawn
enjoys reading and cooking. [top]
BRITTANY BENDIX - Head Assistant
info@beautyandbalancesalon.com
Brittany is an honor roll student at Lake Zurich High School.
She will be graduating early so she can begin her Cosmetology training.
Brittany will soon be attending the Cosmetology & Spa Institute in
Crystal Lake. With the completion of her education there, she will
further her training under the guidance of Kelly and Dawn. She has
already learned a great deal by shampooing and observing at Beauty &
Balance. Brittany is looking forward to her exciting future in
this field. In her spare time, Brittany enjoys shopping, movies,
and being with her friends. [top]
KATIE BAILEY - Stylist
info@beautyandbalancesalon.com
Katie comes to Beauty and Balance with over 8 years of experience. After
receiving her B.A. in English from the University of Iowa, Katie's
passion for hair brought her back to Illinois where she attended and
graduated from Pivot Point International. Her career began as an
assistant in Evanston, Illinois with Art + Science Salon, where she
furthered her training for another year and a half. While Katie worked
her way up to become a Director Stylist with the salon she also became
part of the educational program, training incoming assistants as well as
helping re-write the cutting curriculum. During her career at Art +
Science, Katie had extensive training with the men's grooming line,
American Crew as well as M.O.P., also known as Modern Organic Products.
Katie's favorite "hair moment" was when she was chosen to travel to
Majorca, Spain and attend an international hair show. When Katie is not
cutting hair, she secretly loves watching NASCAR racing, spending time
with her new husband and attending to her flower boxes (not everyone can
have a green thumb). [top]
HELEN TRAGAS – Stylist
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Helen comes to Beauty and Balance with over 7 years of experience. She
started her collegiate carer at Oakton Community College where she
earned her Associates in Liberal Arts. Soon after, her passion for the
hair industry brought her to the Niles School of Cosmetology. After
graduating in 2000, Helen pursued an apprenticeship at Art & Science in
Evanston, IL. With over a year of advanced training under her belt, she
began her career and quickly made a name for herself with her talent,
gentleness, and REAL approach to hair inevitably gaining a strong
following. When Helen is not working behind the chair she loves to work
out, dance, and visit with friends. Her goal is to make it back to
Greece as soon as possible where she still has lots of family and
friends. Beauty and Balance is thrilled to have Helen join their team.
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RISA WIENER - Stylist
info@beautyandbalancesalon.com
Although she received a BA in History from Ohio University, Risa was
always drawn to the creativity of the hair and makeup industry. She attended
Pivot Point Academy followed by an apprenticeship at Art and Science Salon.
She worked as a stylist at Art and Science for 3 years followed by a short
stint at Red 7 Salon. It was at both these places where Risa was able to
develop her talents in cutting, hair dressing, and make-up. Risa now joins
Beauty and Balance Salon with much enthusiasm and knowledge. In her spare
time Risa loves to use her creative talents towards painting, jewelery
design, and many other forms of art.
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Jessic Kuehn -
Colorist
Jessica comes to Beauty and Balance with over six
years of experience as a colorist. While attending college at
Arizona State University pursuing her degree in chemistry, she was
working part-time in a salon as a receptionist. It was there that
the creativity, interaction with clients, and the chemistry of
mixing formulas drew her interest to the salon industry. Soon after,
Jessica attended Pivot Point. She then began her career at Elizabeth
Arden and Art & Science Salons before joining the Beauty and Balance
team.
When Jessica is not working as a colorist, she is at home chasing
after her daughter (The work never stops!). Besides loving the time
she spends with her daughter, she also enjoys quality time with her
husband, family, and friends.
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