Stylists
Laura Peretto
(Owner / Stylist)
Hometown: Helena, MT
Where did you receive your training?
I graduated from the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis, MN in 1997. After school I trained under the top stylists at an Aveda salon in Minneapolis for one year. Since then I have been to advanced training with Aveda in London, Vidal Sassoon in San Francisco and London, American Crew in Colorado and also seven trips to Bumble and Bumble in New York.
Favorite Bb. Product(s): Prep, Thickening Spray, De frizz, Brilliantine
What inspires you?
I get inspired everyday by all of the creativity in the salon
What gave you the desire to become a professional stylist?
I have always loved going to a city and having the whole experience of getting a haircut and being pampered. Now I love treating others to that.
Favorite city: San Francisco
Favorite bad hair moment: All through beauty school
Prized possession: My wonderful Husband
Lisa O’Neill
(Stylist)
Hometown: Butte, MT
Where did you receive your training?
Blanco Blanco, Billings, MT
Extended training at Bumble U in New York and recently Vidal Sassoon in Seattle.
Favorite B.b. Product(s):
Grooming Creme, Surf Spray
What inspires you?
The constant changing fashions and trends
What gave you the desire to be a professional stylist?
It has always been something I have loved!
Favorite city:
Butte, MT
Favorite bad hair moment:
Every time I’ve gotten my hair cut really short.
Prized possession:
My dog Fynn
Elizabeth Carpenter
(Stylist)
Hometown: Sacramento CA
Where did you receive your training?
Elite Academy in Sacramento CA
Advanced cutting class from Bumble and Bumble in New York
Favorite B.b. Product(s):
Spray De Mode, Grooming, Brilliantine
What inspires you?
My client’s everyday
What gave you the desire to be a professional stylist?
I just love fashion and hair!
Favorite city:
San Clemente, CA
Favorite bad hair moment: The nine long months of beauty school
Prized possession: My family
Cristy Gould
(Stylist)
Hometown: Helena, MT
Where did you receive your training?
Rtech School of Cosmetology in 2004 Helena, MT
Advanced Framesi color training
Bumble and Bumble in New York
Continuous color training with Wella
Favorite B.b. Product(s): Brilliantine
What inspires you?
Everything around me gives me inspiration.
What gave you the desire to be a professional stylist?
It has always been a life long dream.
Favorite city: San Diego, CA
Favorite bad hair moment: When I decided to take my dark hair lighter. VERY BAD.
Prized possession: My Frye boots – Love them!
KristiLynn Bryant
(Stylist/Nails)
Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Where did you receive your training?
I received my training at The Academy of Hair Design in Wenatchee, WA. I took advanced cut and color training at the Gary Manuel Aveda Institute in Seattle, WA. I also recently I took a trip to Vidal Sassoon in California for an advanced hair cutting class and will be attending Bumble for a hair cutting class in New York this coming June!
Favorite Bb product(s):
Tonic lotion and straight creme.
What inspires you?
Making people look and feel good everyday!
What gave you the desire to become a professional stylist?
My mom, she has been a stylist for 30 years. Growing up I loved watching her and helping her at the salon. She loves what she does even now and I think thats awesome! I hope to fallow in her foot steps.
Favorite city?
Coeur D’ Alene, ID and Lake Chelan, WA
Favorite bad hair moment?
The perm I decided to get in beauty school
Favorite prized possession?
My family!
Marissa Taylor
(Stylist/Nail Tech)
Hometown: Helena
Where Did You Receive Your Training?
The Salon Professional Academy
Favorite B.b. Product?
Thickening Spray
What Inspires You?
The ever changing fashion and furthering my education.
What Gave You The Desire To Become A Professional Stylist?
It’s just what I have always wanted to do!
Favorite City: Washington DC
Favorite Bad Hair Moment: Beauty School
Prized Possession: My roommate and amazing friend Anna.
