Meet the Team
Professional Stylists, Massage Therapists & Estheticians at
GiGi’s Salon & Spa
At GiGi’s, all our team members share a passion for helping every client look and feel their best. We encourage continuing education and staying up to date with the latest industry developments, so that we can always offer you the best salon and spa services around. Whether you come in for a haircut, facial, massage, or manicure, you can expect a welcoming environment and a team of friendly, experienced beauty professionals. Learn more about each of our team members below.
Level 6
Level 6 Professional Hair Designer
Emily has been in the industry for 18 years and is constantly inspired by people and creativity. She has a unique ability to connect with her clients and understands what looks good on them. Emily specializes in blondes, balayages, and special occasion hair. She has furthered her knowledge in the hair industry with Aveda Advanced Education classes, Brazilian Blowout, Men's Trends class with Dusty Rhode, Advanced Cutting with Jon Reyman, and Davines trend cutting. Emily stays on top of trends and techniques; she prides herself on being honest, straight forward and a down to earth stylist creating styles that are fashion-inspired and edgy, yet easy and wearable.
Level 7 Professional Hair Designer
Jaclyn fell in love with the industry by watching her aunts. She decided to follow in her aunts' footsteps and go to beauty school to become a licensed Cosmetologist. She graduated in 2013 and now Jaclyn works at her aunts' salon. Jaclyn has completed a 6 week extensive training program with Vidal Sassoon (California) and continuously attends Advanced Balayage Training Classes. She is certified in Brazilian Blowout, Easihair Pro Extensions, Bombshell Hand-Tied Extensions, and Invisible bead extensions. She spends her free time keeping up with the latest techniques and hair trends so she can improve her abilities every day for the clients.
Level 5
Level 5 Professional Hair Designer and Eyelash Technician
Meghan has been in the industry for over 9 years. She has furthered her skills with numerous Aveda Advanced Education classes, Brazilian Blowout, Easihair Pro Hair Extensions, Men's Trends with Dusty Rhode, Advanced Cutting with Jon Reyman, Eyelash Extensions, as well as manicure and pedicure training. She has found her niche in amazing special occasion hair styles for weddings, Prom, and other formal events. Meghan is also very passionate about hair color. Her guests always gush about her coloring skills. Meghan is always up for a challenge!
Level 5 Professional Hair Designer
Mandy has been in the hair industry for over 11 years and specializes in Brazilian Blowouts, balayages, round brush blowouts, and razor cuts. Mandy has furthered her knowledge in the hair industry with Aveda Advanced Education classes, an extensive 5 day cutting class with Vidal Sassoon, Brazilian Blowout, Easihair Pro Hair Extensions, Men's Trends class with Dusty Rhode, and Advanced Cutting with Jon Reyman. Mandy is always willing to advance her education in cutting and coloring. Mandy says her dedication to creativity and ongoing training creates exciting coloring techniques and sharp haircuts.
Level 5 Professional Hair Designer
Although Miranda has been doing hair for over 20 years now, she has had a passion for hair as long as she can remember. Miranda graduated from Regency beauty school in 2000 and has continued to educate herself with the Dusty Rhode cutting class, and is brazillian blowout certified. Over the years, Miranda has found her passion in coloring clients hair, particularly foils and balayage. Using her style and creativity she is able to transform her clients hair to cater directly to their needs. Pairing her passion with her skill and experience, Miranda has developed a strong ability to connect with clients and deliver their dream hair.
Level 5 Advanced Practice Esthetician
Rachel graduated from the Esthetics program at the Minneapolis Aveda Institute in February 2016, and more recently graduated from the Institute of Advanced Esthetics in March 2022. She has done many continuing education courses and has graduated from the GiGi's advanced education program to perfect her craft. She also earned her certification with Novalash Eyelash Extensions in August of 2017 and has trained in classic, volume, and mega volume lash extensions. Rachel is also one of our licensed makeup artists certified in airbrush makeup. Whether its your wedding day or your family pictures, she can accommodate your needs. She is incredibly passionate about skin care, lash artistry and making her clients feel and look their very best.
Level 5 Professional Hair Designer
Growing up with 4 sisters, Gina was always doing someone's hair. She has always had a passion for the industry and after many years working in admissions at Regency Beauty Institute, she finally decided to pursue her dreams and enroll in the cosmetology program. Gina graduated from the Aveda Institute in December of 2017. She has done the extensive GiGi's advanced training program and is always continuing her education.
Level 4
Level 4 Advanced Practice Esthetician and Massage Therapist
Tianna graduated from Aveda with her Esthetician license and Massage Therapy Certificate in 2012. She has had many continuing education courses with Avedaon advanced facial and massage techniques. She also obtained her Novalash Eyelash Extension certificate in 2015 and has done advanced training with the GiGi's advance education program with classic and volume eyelash extensions. Tianna is a very calm and relaxing person to be around and enjoys the natural properties of the Aveda skincare line. She recently obtained her Advanced Esthetics license to be able to provide microcurrent, dermaplaning, hydrafacials, microdermabrasion, and high frequency in her facial services.
Level 4 Professional Hair Designer
Growing up, Alli was surrounded by numerous friends and family members in the industry and developed a love for hair. Alli graduated from the Aveda Institute in September of 2015. Alli has done many advanced education classes with Aveda for hair coloring and cutting. She has also completed an advanced cutting class with Unite as well as advanced updo education with Moroccan Oil. Alli is certified with Brazilian Blowout and EasiHair Pro hair extensions and loves to be creative with fun fashion hair colors.
Level 4 Professional Hair Designer and Nail Technician
Aleena graduated from Aveda Institute Minneapolis in 2016 with her Massage Therapy Certificate. After doing Massage she decided to go back to school for Cosmetology. She graduated from Aveda Institute Minneapolis in 2017 with her Cosmetology License and completed extensive training in the GiGi's advanced education program. Aleena is certified in Invisible Bead Extensions, Masters of Balayage, and the dry manicure. Aleena is also educated in LCN gel artificial enhancements as well as regular and gel polish manicures and pedicures. Aleena is a 'day-maker' and loves that she can turn someone's day around.
Level 3
Level 3 Professional Hair Designer
Lexi graduated from the Aveda Institute in 2020. She has done many continuing education classes with Aveda and has graduated from the extensive GiGi's Advanced Education Program. Her passion for hair started when she worked as a front desk coordinator at GiGi's in 2017. Lexi is a very enthusiastic and driven hair stylist. Whether you are looking for a vibrant color or a beautiful balayage, she will exceed your expectations.
Level 3 Advanced Practice Esthetician
Sam has completed 3 separate programs at Aveda Institute Minneapolis - Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, and Esthiology. She found she had the most passion for skin and decided to further her education by receiving her Advanced Practice License. Sam's love of skincare derived from her personal skin struggles throughout her adolescence, which has driven her to make everyone feel beautiful in their own skin. On top of Sam's many licenses and vast knowledge of all things skin, her kind-hearted personality will make you feel right at home. Her favorite services to perform are HydraFacials and Dermaplaning, but a fan-favorite are her lash lift and tints.
Level 3 Advanced Practice Esthetician
Alyssa graduated from PCI Academy in June of 2021 with her Esthetician license, and she went back to PCI Academy for her Advanced Esthetics license graduating in March of 2022. She also completed and received her certification for Novalash Eyelash Extensions and has received extensive training. Alyssa's passion for skincare and beauty stems from loving how much it can change someone's confidence for the better. Her ability to curate an individualized skincare regimen for each client, and her down to earth, calming personality leaves clients with the utmost confidence in how they are feeling.
Level 2
Level 2 Professional Hair Designer
Kaitlynn graduated from Aveda Institute Minneapolis in 2022, but she is no stranger to GiGi's, she started as a Front Desk Coordinator in 2021. Kaitlynn has dreamt of being a hair stylist since she was a little girl and is ecstatic to be carrying out that dream at GiGi's. She is passionate about all things foiling, balayages being her favorite. Kaitlynn has gone through extensive training in the GiGi's Advanced Education Program.
Level 2 Professional Hair Designer
Sammi graduated from Aveda Institute Minneapolis in March 2020 and has gone though extensive training in the GiGi's Advanced Education Program. She grew up being in love with the hair and beauty industry, always knowing that would be her career path. Sammi is passionate about foiling, balayage is her favorite technique. She loves to further her education and is excited to continue to do so throughout her career.
Level 2 Advanced Practice Esthetician
Morgan first fell in love with skincare while working as a front desk coordinator here at GiGi's. She graduated from the Aveda Institute in October of 2022 from the Esthetics program. She then furthered her education at the Institute of Advanced Esthetics in April of 2023. After completing extensive training, she earned her Novalash Eyelash Extension Certification and uses that certification to perfect fans of lashes for a complete and beautiful fill or full set. Her dedication to skincare leaves people feeling comfortable in their own skin, loving how they feel when they leave. Morgan brings joy and laughter to all those around her, and no matter what service she is performing, her clients always leave smiling.
Level 2 Professional Hair Designer
Abbey joined our team right after graduating from PCI Academy in 2022- earning her cosmetologist license and nail technician license. She has since furthered her education going though extensive training in the GiGi's Advanced Education Program and taking extensive coloring classes, Brazilian blowout classes. As much as she l0ves learning about new techniques, the reaction people get seeing the final result of their service is what really brings her joy and makes her love her career. Abbey's genuine care and interest in the lives of her clients make the experience of being in her chair truly enjoyable.
Level 2 Professional Hair Designer
In October of 2023, Avery graduated from Aveda Institute Minneapolis and started GiGi's Advanced Education Program shortly thereafter. However, she was a part of the team long before that working as a front desk coordinator. Avery has always had a passion for hair, but little did she know how fullfilling being a hairstylist acutally is. Making connections through conversations and truly getting to know her clients to better understand how to make them feel beautiful are what Avery looks forward to each and every day. From a balayage to a drastic change in apperance. Avery is ready and excited to make you feel beautiful!
Level 2 Advanced Practice Esthetician and Massage Therapist
Paige graduated from both the Advanced Esthetics and Massage Therapy Program at the Aveda Institute in 2023. However, Paige has been a part of the GiGi's team for much longer working at the front desk. Paige's Passion lies within making people feel rejuvenated and restored. Some of her favorite services to perform are the 90 minute deep tissue massage to really focus on trigger points, and she loves to use cupping to help relieve any built up tension. Because of her own skin struggles. Paige truly enjoys performing facials and assisting people with their own journey with their skin.
Level 1
Level 1 Professional Hair Designer
Growing up doing hair on herself and others, Jessie fell in love with the idea of making people feel beautiful and, confident in themselves. She attended Aveda Institute Minneapolis and graduated in November of 2023. From there, she furthered her education by going through GiGi's Advanced Education Program where she found that doing soft, lived in colors and haircuts are what she enjoys doing the most. Aside from doing hair, Jessie delights in building relationships with each client she sees. Most of all, she is just hoping that in some way she is able to bring a smile to her clients faces.
Level 1 Professional Hair Designer
Zoe has always had a passion for hair, but it wasn't until she spent three years working as a front desk coordinator at GiGi's that she discovered it was her true calling. Zoe went on to attend Aveda Institute Minneapolis, where she graduated in 2024. She furthered her education by going through the GiGi's Advanced Education Program where she found that she takes great pride in providing clients with exceptional haircuts and specializing in advanced hair treatments. Zoe is dedicated to helping clients love their hair and ensures each visit feels like a luxurious, pampering experience.
Level 1 Massage Therapist
Audrey's passion for hollistic wellness and bodywork led her to graduate from the Aveda Institute Minneapolis in January 2024. With a background in athletics, she brings a strong understanding of body mechanics to her practice. Audrey creates a welcoming, relaxing space and specializes in deep tissue massage with CBD oil, relaxation techniques, and essential oils always tailoring her approuch to meet each clients indvidual needs.