Meet Our Team

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George Charles Long

Salon Owner and Color Guru, George C. Long, is considered an expert in modern cuts, contemporary color techniques, and flawless straightening treatments. With three decades of experience and a world-class education, his reputation in the hair industry precedes him.

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Joseph Stephens

As one of Chicago’s most exclusive hair stylists and colorists, Joseph Stephens brings nearly two decades of experience. Joseph continues to perfect the art and science of cutting and coloring through on-going education and development, a cornerstone of his illustrious career.

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Jenna Bullaro

One of the City’s most sought after stylists, Jenna is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Advanced booking is recommended for Jenna who specializes in both color and cutting.

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Mio Sota

Born in Osaka, Japan, Mio’s soft spoken and kind demeanor compliment her meticulous and creative personality. She was an educator at the Vidal Sassoon Academy for nearly a decade before becoming a Goldwell educator. From precision cutting to effortless loose styles, Mio caters to men and women with all different lengths and textures of hair. With over 17 years of experience and various impressive accolades under her belt, you will be pleasantly greeted by her excellent customer service. In 2017, Mio earned the title of the Professional Beauty Association’s North American Hairstylist of the Year. When outside of the salon, she is creating beautiful collaborations with like-minded artists doing high-fashion editorial photoshoots and styling hair for various events and press.

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Jeri Delgado-Ioannou

Multi-talented and multi-faceted, Jeri offers high quality haircutting for men, women and children. Her friendliness, patience and high level of customer service make this seasoned hairdresser and educator one of our most sought after stylists. Understanding the importance of a total look, Jeri will consult with her clients in hair, make-up, lifestyle and styling regime to help develop a look that is easily achievable at home. Jeri has worked worldwide, living in London, Paris, Los Angeles, Boston and her home town, Chicago. She has styled celebrities such as Charlize Theron, Bill Murray, Elle McPherson and Donna Karan to name a few and is often called upon to style the looks for New York Fashion Week.

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Alex Ioannou

Of Greek descent and raised in London, England, Alex Ioannou (pronounced you-ah-nou) spent ten years with Vidal Sassoon, quickly rising to Artistic Director. In his expansive career as hair stylist, educator, and platform artist, his craft expertise has been sought out for the genre of television, commercials, music videos and high fashion runway. He has also been showcased in makeovers for national talkshows and magazine editorials. He was named one of the country’s top hairstylists and salon owners featured in 50 Hairstylists by Rick Morton and as one of The Best Hair Stylists in Chicago by Refinery29.com.

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Cecilia Jimenez

A Paul Mitchell and TRIO Salon Training Program graduate, Cecilia has been doing her magic with hair for almost a decade. Specializing in cutting, eyebrow threading, and special event hairstyling, she is very precise and professional, helping her clients find their perfect look. Cecilia finds her inspiration from art and the different backgrounds of her clients. She uses the clients’ personality to create a foundation, finding a look that reflects their energy, facial features, and heritage. She thinks of her styles as sculpting, looking for the balance, structure, contrast and symmetry/ asymmetry of the hair. Coming from a big family, Cecilia is very family oriented, and is passionate about people and finding the perfect look for each individual. She helps her clients feel comfortable with her positive, professional vibe.

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Roxy Hernandez

Fluent in Spanish, and a native Chicagoan, Roxy is a senior stylist here at George Charles Salon and has built and enjoys an established clientele. Excelling in haircutting for men, women and children, Roxy is also skilled in special event and bridal updo styling. She is a certified hair-enhancement and extension specialist for all hair types.

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Sharie Valcin

Of Belizean descent, Sharie has been a senior colorist and texture stylist at George Charles Salon since 2020, where she also serves as the Color Educator, inspiring and encouraging the next generation of colorists. Sharie is well-versed in all types of color techniques, including multi-dimensional foil and color correction, color transformations, and texture. She loves creating hair art, having fun with hair, and challenging her limits. This love has led her to become a 2017 semi-finalist in the Goldwell Color Zoom, a 2020 NAHA finalist in hair color and hair cutting, and the 2021 NAHA avant garde winner. Her work has been published in trade journals, such as Modern Salon Magazine. A Douglas J Aveda Institute Chicago graduate, Sharie has been doing hair since 2011.

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Nicole Blangin

Nikki has been a colorist and texture specialist since 2007. Nikki is certified to perform Arrojo American Wave, Keratin Smoothing Treatment (Brazilian) and Thermal Retexturizing (Japanese). Her friendly, professional and likeable personality are just a few reasons why her loyal clientele continue to return. Having recently married and started a family of her own in the suburbs, Nikki’s goal is to redefine and update color balancing techniques for highlights and lowlights to achieve a professional, modern and fun look.

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Vanessa Wyllie

Vanessa, an accomplished colorist, texture specialist and makeup artist has been perfecting her craft for over a decade. She continuously is educating herself to deliver the best quality experience. Vanessa is the Keratin Queen giving you the smoothest most manageable hair with certifications in over 5 different brands. She also performs other texture services; the American Wave by Arrojo, and the famous Japanese Thermal. She can truly visualize what the clients desired outcome is and guide them on the journey through that transformation.

Brightening up blondes to deepening brunettes, she wants you to feel beautiful. She has done complete makeovers for the Steve Harvey show, photoshoots for Miss Illinois as well as hair and makeup for different fashion and hair shows.

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Malia Gamen

Malia’s young, modern and fun attitude to color application and placement keeps her ever-growing clientele on their toes. Using a combination of techniques, she is skilled in applying color to the hair, enhancing her clients best features. Whether a high fashion request, maintenance on existing color or a complete make-over, Malia will listen and work with her clients to insure the best results.

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Jennifer Carpintero

A graduate of Tricoci University, Jennifer is a coloring, stylist, and Bellami extensions certified. Since she was young, Jennifer has enjoyed playing with hair and keeping up with the latest hair trends. She loves how hair can make people happy and comfortable in themselves. She specializes in lived-in hair color, fashion colors, color transformations, and color corrections. Jennifer loves how hair color can give someone an eye-catching statement and how the color red can transform a person, and how color corrections can give clients healthier hair that makes them happier when they leave. When not at the salon, Jennifer loves reading, nature walks, and planning parties where she can cook her mom’s recipes.

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Leia Taylor

Leia discovered her path into the beauty industry at the age of 15 when she worked reception at her cousin’s hair salon. After getting her degree in Mass Media Communications from the University of Missouri, she joined the Aveda Institute in Chicago where she remained one of the top in her class. She specializes in color, blowouts, textured hair styling, treatments (Silk Press, Keratin Treatments) and extensions.

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Sora Kim

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Abbey Davis

Born in the Chicago Suburbs and recently just moved into the city, Abbeys bright friendly demeanor made the transition effortless. Graduated Paul Mitchell the School Lombard in 2019, her passion for hair certainly doesn't go unnoticed. Abbey loves to do color and cuts, focusing on "lived' in color, too bright, bold and dimensional.

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Adele Fredrickson

A Paul Mitchell graduate, Adele specializes in blonding, long layer cuts, lived-in looks, as well as both timeless and modern looks. She is certified in extensions. She draws her inspiration from pop culture and the latest trends, helping her clients find the perfect up-to-the-minute look. She loves helping people to feel confident, and the way that people can feel better about themselves just by changing their hair. Adele also enjoys fashion and interior design—creating cohesive looks with a personal spin.

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Gabrielle Roberts

Gbarielle found her passion while in high school when doing her hair in natural styles and protective styles ranging from faux locs to twists while on her curly hair journey. Gabrielle is a Paul Mitchell the School Chicago graduate. Known for her sophisticated yet elegant cuts to do bold and creative colors and well knowledgeable on natural curly hair. When meeting Gabrielle, her high lifting energy will always make you comfortable sitting in her chair to get you to your dream hair. She is currently part of our training program and takes models Thursday and Friday. Her instagram is @fineassgabi to book your next appointment with her!

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Angelina Kujaca-Hutto

Born and raised in Chicago and a Paul Mitchell graduate, Angelina's high spirited creative attitude makes her love for color just make sense! Whether bright and bold or lived in and natural, her creative mindset is sure to keep clients trendy and in style. Angelina is currently part of our training program and takes models Thursday and Friday. Her instagram is @beauty.by.ang to book your next appointment with her.

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Adam Gonzalez

A Paul Mitchell Gradate, Adam is currently enrolled in the apprenticeship program at George Charles Salon pursuing his dreams of becoming a colorist and stylist. For as long as he can remember he has always had a deep passion for doing hair thus making the jump into the beauty industry. He's creative, versatile and passionate about his craft.

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Mikayla Munoz

Mikayla is one of our newest assistants to our team! While she was in high school she was inspired by her then hairstylist to go into the beauty industry at 19 years old. After graduating and receiving her license in the Fall of 2021, she had found her new salon home in 2022 at George Charles Salon. Her biggest goal for herself would be to become a world traveling stylist in the future. Mikayla loves to do colorful hair with her art background while in college.

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Mariola Wolski

Born and raised in Poland, Mariola Wolski joins the George Charles team as General Manager. A trained cosmetologist, Graduate of Northwestern Business School, and certified by the International Spa and Salon Association, Mariola has an impressive history of management, employee relations and impeccable guest experiences with an emphasis on luxury 5-star service. She is foremost a mum and enjoys traditional Polish cooking, gardening and riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle!

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Denise Melero

As Operations Manager, Denise keeps George Charles Salon running smoothly. From coordinating schedules and setting appointments, to assisting George and Mariola, she is the salon’s resident problem solver. With a background in the customer service industry, Denise loves working with people and building relationships. This passion shows in how much she cares about the salon’s clients and goes out of her way to help. When not at George Charles, Denise likes to chill out at home with her family.

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Concepcion Sandoval

Probably the hardest working member of the George Charles team, Concha works the extra mile ensuring the salon is clean and tidy at all times. A licensed cosmetologist, Concha’s detail and understanding of the salon’s maintenance is what helps keep George Charles at the top of its game.

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June Yan