Talent & Guest Relations

Susan Beaupre 
Susan Beaupre, Owner/Former Stylist/Permanent Jewelry
  • I am excited to offer Permanent Jewelry in the salon as well as for pop-ups and private events. Reach out to the salon at (309) 679-2021 for any questions or to book a private event.
  • Book your jewelry appointment online at linkedbysusan.mysalononline.com
I always dreamed of doing hair and owning my own salon ever since I was a little girl. I went to Cosmetology School in Southern California and had the good fortune of being able to live in several states and gain different experiences that helped me tremendously when shaping my vision for my own salon. With the help and encouragement of my amazing husband, family, friends and clients I was able to see my dream come to reality when I opened Pure Bliss in 2011. While I am no longer behind the chair, I am happy to remain in the salon world in a different capacity. Finding a new passion in permanent jewelry gives me time with our amazing guests, and it gets me back to what I love the most about this profession.
Alexis Harris 
Alexis Harris, Independent Stylist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment: (309)229-4392
  • Follow me on Instagram | Facebook | @AlexisHCosmetology
  • Days in the Salon: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
  • Currently accepting new clients.
Hey there, I’m Alexis. My favorite part about my career is that it allows me to use my creativity, while having the opportunity to make my guest’s look and feel their very best. I love to stay current with new techniques and trends by attending classes regularly. I always look forward to seeing my guest’s reaction when they see the final result.
Services offered: 
  • Hair Color
  • Haircutting Specializes in Women and Children
  • Styling
  • Bridal/Formal Styles
Ali Richardson 
Ali Richardson, Independent Stylist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment (prefer texting): (309) 369-8961
  • Follow me on Instagram | @a.rich.color.and.design
  • Days in the salon: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Every Other Saturday
  • Currently accepting new clients
I have always appreciated working with Aveda because of the natural and organic properties, as well as, the ability to customize every color formula unique to each guest. I love to do balayage, natural looking hair color, and I am passionate about haircutting. My favorite thing about my career is the fact that I get to make people look and feel their very best.
Services Offered: 
  • Haircutting (Men, Women & Children)
  • Natural Hair Color, Highlighting & Balayage
  • Facial Waxing
  • Styling
Ashley Wright 
Ashley Wright, Independent Stylist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment: (315) 281-9388
  • Follow me on Instagram | @THE_WRIGHT_LOOK1
  • Days in the salon: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
  • Currently accepting new clients.
Hi, I’m Ashley. I have been in the cosmetology field for over 7 years now. I love everything about it. I’m a firm believer, if you look good, you do good and you feel good. One of the best parts about my job is being able to give each person that sits in my chair a wonderful experience. I’d love to hear from you for your next appointment.
Services Offered: 
  • Hair Color
  • Haircutting (Men, Women & Children)
  • Keratin Smoothing Treatments
  • Wedding/Formal Styles
  • Facial Waxing
Dannie Hayes 
Dannie Hayes, Independent Stylist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment: (406) 686-1016
  • Follow me on Instagram | @natur.elle.beauty
  • Days in the Salon: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
  • I am always thankful to get a new guest. However this time I am not accepting any new evening clients so that I can be sure to accommodate my existing clients. I will however accept new guest that can schedule during the day.
What I love most about working with Aveda is their environmental awareness and the steps they take to be a green as possible…it is something I strive for in my everyday life. My favorite part about being a stylist is helping to change the way people look and feel about themselves in a positive way. When I am not working, I love to spend my time with my husband, our 4 boys and our dog.
Services Offered: 
  • Hair Color
  • Hair Cutting
  • Hairstyling
Marissa Wenger 
Marissa Wenger, Independent Stylist
Namaste! My name is Marissa Wenger and I am a seasoned stylist with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I am skilled in cutting all lengths, densities, and textures, and I also specialize in fine, thin hair and short cuts. I absolutely love to customize the perfect color formula for my clients along with creating dimension with foiling techniques. I am passionate about living the Aveda philosophy not only behind the chair, but also in my everyday life.
Services offered: 
  • Men & Women Cuts
  • All Types of Color
  • Dimensional Color
  • Special Occasion Styles
  • Eyebrow & Lip Waxing
  • Traditional & Airbrush Makeup
  • Keratin Treatments
Melinda Ramsey 
Melinda Ramsey, Independent Stylist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment: (309) 363-8685
  • Email | [email protected]
  • Days in the salon: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
  • Currently accepting new clients.
I have always has a passion for helping people be the very best version of themselves. My time behind the chair has no only honed my skills in the techniques required to give my guests what they are asking for but the experience for when I need to redirect if I don’t think they will be able to achieve what they are asking for and give them a solution that will work. My career has also given me the gift of lifelong friendships with my clients. I look forward to helping you be your best self.
Services offered: 
  • Hair Color
  • Haircutting (Men, Women & Children)
  • Perms
  • Hair Extensions
  • Keratin Smoothing Treatments
Riley Long 
Riley Long, Independent Stylist | Makeup Artist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment: (309) 231-5835
  • Follow me on Instagram | Facebook @beauty.by.riley.long
  • Days in the salon: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
  • Currently accepting new clients.
Hey there, I’m Riley! I’ve loved everything about the beauty industry for as long as I can remember. I have always enjoyed making people feel their very best. I enjoy meeting new clients, and sending them off with a fresh new look, whether it be snatched brows, a clean new cut, a rich color or some glam makeup. I would love to see you in my chair! Contact me to schedule your next appointment.
Services offered: 
  • Hair Cutting (Men, Women & Children)
  • Hair Coloring
  • Facial Waxing
  • Lash Lift & Tints
  • Brow Tinting
  • Bridal/Formal Styling
  • Traditional & Airbrush Makeup
Samantha Schaub 
Samantha Schaub, Independent Stylist | Makeup Artist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment: (312) 248-4247
  • Follow me on Instagram | @samantha_schaub
  • Days in the salon: Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday & Saturday
  • Currently accepting new clients.
I have always had a strong passion for the beauty industry. I attended Paul Mitchell the School in Chicago, and I had the pleasure of working several fashion shows, including the American Beauty Show. My favorite part about being a cosmetologist is getting the chance to help someone look and feel beautiful from the inside out. I love spending my time off with my family.
Services offered: 
  • Hair Color
  • Haircutting (Men, Women & Children)
  • Keratin Smoothing Treatments
  • Bridal/Formal Styling
  • Traditional & Airbrush Makeup
  • Facial Waxing
Kemberly Ziegenhorn
 
Kemberly Ziegenhorn, Independent Stylist
Hi, My name is Kemberly! I have been a stylist for 25 years and a cosmetology teacher for almost 15yrs. My passion for the industry has given me so many amazing opportunities within my career…not to mention the people that I have blessed with sitting in my chair. I specialize in curly, fine, short fun hair styles with lots of texture, including wigs, fusion extensions, special occasion styles and makeup. Knowing that I can make a difference in the way people feel about themselves is truly what drives me even after all of these years.
Services I Offer: 
  • Haircuts
  • Specialty color of all kinds
  • Special occasion styles/Bridal
  • Fusion extensions
  • Airbrush makeup and lashes
  • Brow tinting
  • Facial waxing
  • Gel manicures
Rachel Adams 
Rachel Adams, Independent Stylist
Just a fun loving blonde ready to make you feel beautiful inside and out!! I’m ready to take all your hair dreams and make them a reality to the best of my ability!
Services Offered: 
  • Haircuts
  • All Color Services
Cassie 
Cassie Ways, Independent Stylist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment: https://cassie-ways.square.site
  • Days in the salon: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
  • Currently only accepting new client referrals from current clients.
Hi! My name is Cassie. I have been a cosmetologist for over 11 years. I am one of the lucky few that gets to have a career that I absolutely love. It is an incredible privilege to help people feel the absolute best about themselves. I specialize in hair color, extensions, corrective color, and beauty and fx makeup. In my free time you can catch me bingeing true crime, while crafting, with a dog or two on my lap.
Jackie Lind/Bainbridge 
Jackie Lind/Bainbridge, Independent Stylist
  • Contact me to book your next appointment (prefer texting): (309)360-5439
  • or feel free to use my online booking site https://alter-ego-spalon.square.site
  • Days in the salon: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays
  • -currently accepting new clients
Hello, my name is Jackie. I have been a hairstylist for 20+ years. I have had a love for the industry for as long as I can remember. I enjoy using my skills and knowledge to help recreate your vision, or help you find the style that makes you feel your absolute best. Whether that’s soft and natural, or more on the edgy side. My career has allowed me to make wonderful relationships that I truly value and I look forward to making more.
Services Offered: 
  • haircuts (men’s, women & children)
  • all hair coloring services
  • styling/formal styles
  • olaplex treatments/deep conditioning
  • keratin smoothing treatments
  • hair extensions
  • facial waxing
  • brow tinting
  • lash lifts and tint
Shelia 
Sheila Smith, Independent Stylist & Licensed Massage Therapist
Hello! I’m Sheila, my friends call me SheShe. I love helping people feel good. Whether it is leaving with a fresh style or completely rejuvenated after a massage, I just want people to feel refreshed. I have been doing hair for over 15 years and massage for over 10. I love to do all sorts of color. From grey coverage, to highlights, to vivids. I also do tape in and butterfly weft extension. Hair cutting, styling, face waxing, I love all the services. For massage, I customize to meet your needs with Swedish, deep tissue, essential oils, or sugar scrubs. Let me pamper you!
Caitlin Peters 
Caitlin Peters, Independent Esthetician | Makeup Artist |Certified in PMU | Certified Lash Artist
Hi, I’m caitlin! I have been a licensed esthetician for over 5 years now. I specialize in full body waxing, specifically Brazilian waxes and eyebrow shaping. I also do skincare, lash lift and tints, airbrush makeup and microblading. I strive to build lasting relationships with my clients all while making them feel their best and being their therapist too! In my free time I enjoy tending to my plants and playing with my pup. I can’t wait to meet you!
Taylor Massingale 
Taylor Massingale, Independent Cosmetologist
Hey there! I’m Taylor. I’ve been a licensed cosmetologist going on ten years and have loved every second of it! I am a color specialist and have worked with alot of color lines and prefer to use Pulp Riot and Aveda, because of the natural properties that go into the hair color and styling products. My favorite part of this industry is seeing my clients light up when their color turns out amazing or when they have been trying to get that perfect cut to match their personality and style they have been trying so hard to achieve. At the end of the day we all just want to look great and feel great, so come see me for some awesome hair and great conversation!
Julie West 
Julie West, Independent Massage Therapist
Hi, my name is Julie West. I have been a massage therapist for 8 years in the Peoria area. I graduated from MTI in East Peoria’s massage program in 2015. I worked for Well Kneaded for 7 years and recently went solo. I have extended continued education in lymphatic work and have partnered with a local plastic surgeon to help clients heal properly after surgery. I look forward to working with you and am here to answer any questions you may have. Illinois massage license #227.018534 319-210-6367
Lynette Norris 
Lynette Norris, Guest Relations
I am a native of Peoria. After I married my husband, Kurt, we moved around with his career and returned to the area a few years ago. I worked in the hospitality industry after college, then stayed home to raise my two daughters. After several years of being a client at Pure Bliss, I accepted a position at the front desk and enjoy helping our guests and being a part of the team. It feels great to be back working in customer service with the amazing clients that come to Pure Bliss.
Molly Friberg 
Molly Friberg, Guest Relations
Hi, I’m Molly! I have been a customer of Pure Bliss since it first opened, and I have known Susan most of my life. I’m currently a student at Richwoods High School, and I love learning new things and taking on new challenges. I have always loved the environment and the people here, and I was blessed to be able to join the team! I love chatting with customers and making sure their experience here is as enjoyable as possible.
Hannah Engstrom 
Hannah Engstrom, Guest Relations
Hi there! My name is Hannah and I work in guest relations here at Pure Bliss. My husband and I have lived in the Peoria area since getting married in 2017. I took a break from my nursing career in 2021 and have been working in the retail world ever since. I enjoy being able to help customers find products they love and being a part of the Pure Bliss team!