Amanda & Aspen - On the Floor!

What's it like surviving "Cottonwood Bootcamp"?
It was solid year of hardcore training! It was worth the wait for the investment in the knowledge and our careers.

What impacted you most about the training?
How much there is to know ! Even after 40 years of hairdressing Vidal Sassoon said, "I know nothing! I have so much more to learn."

What's next now that you are on the floor?
We are going to prove our awesome skills by offering 25% off our adult cuts & colors through October! Better hurry....because we're AWESOME!

Get to know us at 25% off our adult cuts & colors thru October! We'll prove to you we're the BEST !

Here is some of Amanda & Aspen's background info:

Check out Amanda & Aspen's bios below.

Photo Frame Employee Brandon

Brandon - Master Designer - Level 8

Professional Accomplishments :
Creative Director of Color for Cottonwood
1 of only 8 Wella Backstage Editorial Master Colorists selected for NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2010
Mentor of the Year 2006
Employee of the Year 2007
Raving Fans Winner of the Year 2008
Mentor of the Year 2009
4-time Colorist for ABC's "Extreme Makeover"
Graduate of Wella's NYC Advanced Color Institute
Graduate of: NYC's Bumble and Bumble University
- Design studio
- Design Workshop
- Network Educator I & II
- Advanced Color Workshop I
- Advanced Color Workshop II
- Fierce Conversations Intensive
- Advanced Styling Workshop
Design Team for: KOCO Eye Witness News 5
Graduate of: Beth Minardi's, Behind the Chair with Beth
A week-long, one-on-one intensive.
Minardi is acknowledged as Top 10 Colorist's in the WORLD
Certified Bumble & Bumble Network Educator
Cottonwood Teammate - 6 years


Serving as Creative Director and Lead Colorist of Cottonwood, Brandon delivers excellence to a very devoted and demanding clientele.

He braved his first days in the industry on Cottonwood's Front Desk Team. It didn't take him long to see that the salon industry was home. Making "learning his religion", Brandon has been mentored by friend and international color idol Beth Minardi. Advanced education with Wella Studios, and Bumble & Bumble University has also served as an essential part in his success.

A talented artist with natural ability, conceptual understanding, and solid training in the art of hair color, he transforms hair into his own unique color canvas. His pursuit of perfection has allowed him to discover and master a very creative and signature style of color.

Brandon's approach to color is an advanced and very stylish technique that he refers to as "HYPER-NATURAL". His philosophy is that "hair should look as though it belongs on the individual...not in a child's coloring book." His high fashion, high contrast blondes are his trademark. "Portraying a deeply shadowed base with bright mids-to-ends - is the key to creating the perfect blonde", says Brandon.

He has perfected bold and beautiful brunettes, "with an abundance of shade-on-shade dimensions that are never flat or ruddy". He considers the complicated components of his reds as "juicy and rich".

Brandon is an extraordinarily talented rising young star whose strong passion for the art of color has skyrocketed him to the top of the industry. He also understands that the "best of the best" is one who is never finished learning.


What is your AKA or nickname at work?
Branardi

Favorite product?
Our Wella Color Line. The science is light-years from any other line in the industry.

Biggest Pet Peeve?
Nuts in brownies!

Who's your Hair Hero?
Who do you THINK? Beth Minardi ......duh!!!

Greatest Weakness?
Sugar Cookies!

Hobbies?
Reading Color Formulas!

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
Failure is not an option.

Professional "strong suit"?
PERFECTIONISM!

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
I get to be an artist - not a machine.


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Photo Frame Employee Amanda

Amanda - Designer - Level 2

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
"Von D"

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
Everyone seems so satisfied and happy with their jobs.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons?
We give 200% every day!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Everyone is so willing to help each other out.

Favorite Product?
Bumble's "SUMO TECH"

Who's your Hair Hero?
Vidal Sassoon....the father of modern hair cutting!

Define your STYLE?
Chic Unique

Professional Strong-Suit?
Attention to detail.

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Not being organized!

Greatest Fear?
Heights!

Favorite Movie?
Anchorman

Favorite Musician?
Kings of Leon

Hobbies?
I love to cook!

Sexiest celebrity?
Ryan Reynolds

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"Be the change you want to see in the world."

What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
I used to do competitive target shooting!




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Photo Frame Employee Aspen

Aspen - Designer - Level 2

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
Spen

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Our Team, the environment and the advanced education.

Favorite Product?
Aveda's "VOLUMIZING SPRAY"

Professional Strong-Suit?
Cuts, Colors & Updos

Who's your Hair Hero?
Vidal Sassoon

Define your STYLE?
Business-like

Define your CAREER?
Exciting & Adventurous

Proudest Professional Moment?
I won 2nd place in State Regionals. I inspired myself!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
We are more focused on our clients needs.

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
When people don't know how to smile and laugh.

Greatest Fear?
Spiders!

Greatest Weakness?
Cheesecake & Sweet Tea

Greatest Strength?
Smiling & Laughing

Sexiest Celeb?
Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston

Favorite Musician?
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Book?
The Bible

Hobbies?
Dancing, singing, soccer & HAIR!

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone, who would it be?
Jennifer Aniston

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"life is all about timing....the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable becomes available, the unattainable...attainable. Have patience, wait it out....it's all about timing.

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
My dad is a country artist singer.


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Photo Frame Employee Nicki

Nicki - Designer - level 5

Professional Accomplishments:
Graduate of:
NYC's Bumble and Bumble University
- Design Workshop
Certified Bumble & Bumble Network Educator
Wella Color Institute - NYC
- Advanced Color
- Advanced Color Correction
- Trends Advanced Color Training
- Color Training with Nick Arrojo
Aveda's "09 Collection"
Retail Goddess of the Year 2009
Cottonwood Teammate - 3 years

Owner's Note:
Sunshine with the driest humor. Hillariously no-nonsense. Too cute for words. Technically accomplished, and serious about impeccable service. Warning: You'd better wear sunglasses......she'll absolutely brighten your day.

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
Nick-a-Lic

Favorite Product?
Bumble's Grooming Creme

Favorite Product Cocktail?
Aveda's Anti-Humectant & Billiant Hairspray

Favorite Service?
Pedicures with Nicole

Who does YOUR hair?
Cuts - Karlie or Amy
Color - Brandon

Who is your Hair Hero?
Luckaz Mazolewski

What is your "Proudest Professional Moment"?
Graduating from NYC's Bumble University Design Workshop.

Biggest "Pet Peeve"?
Mayonaise

Greatest Fear?
Rodents of any kind.

Greatest Weakness?
My big overly-honest mouth.

Greatest Strength?
Finding humor in all situations.

Define your style?
Under-dressed to impress.

Define your career?
I love that the possibilities are endless !

Professional "strong suit"?
My communication skills and ability to set goals with our guests to create PERFECTION !

Favorite Movie?
Steel Magnolias

Favorite CD?
Dashboard Confessional - Best Deceptions

Favorite Musician?
George Strait

Favorite Artist?
Ansel Adams

Best book you ever read?
Eat, Pray, Love

Hobbies?
Kareoke, Photography, Tennis

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
After touring the salon and meeting Linda - I was sold.

How did you become: ("fill in the blank")
"The Diamond Princess" of Cottonwood?
My dazzling personality !

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
All the mirrors in the Hair Galleries.....it's every vain person's dream! :)

What is one thing you wish people new about you?
You can't judge a book by it's cover. I'm laid-back and fun!




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Photo Frame Employee Meagan

Meagan - Designer - level 4

Professional Accomplishments:
Bumble & Bumble University - NYC
- Design Workshop
Vidal Sassoon Academy - Los Angeles
- Advanced Cutting ABC
Wella Color Institute - NYC
- Advanced Color
- Advanced Color Correction
- Trends Advanced Color Training
- Color Training with Nick Arrojo
Best Dressed of the Year 2009
Cottonwood Teammate - 3 years

Owner's Note:
Edgy and sassy....with a little mischievous streak. Funny and comfortable in her own skin. Artistically conscious. A technical rockstar. Constantly aware of current fashion's highest use on every client's age, features, contours and challenges. She's one of my favorite success stories.

What's your AKA at work?
Meggie & Woodstock

Proudest Professional Moment?
When invited to go to NYC to Bumble & Bumble University.

Favorite Product?
Bumble's "Grooming Creme". I'm in love with it!

Favorite Service?
Cuts of course! I get mine from Ashley or Brandon.

Who's your Hair Hero?
Vidal Sassoon

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Liars & thieves.

Professional "strong suit"?
Cuts of all kinds !

Define your STYLE?
Vintage Grunge !

Define your CAREER?
EPIC !

If you could meet and spend the day with one person, who would it be and why?
Donald Trump - I admire his success & intelligence. I'd like to see things from his point of view.

Celeb with the BEST STYLE?
Nathan Followill & Nicole Riche.

COOLEST celeb?
Robert Plant & Britney Spears.

SEXIEST celeb?
Jesse James & Scarlett Johansson.

Greatest Fear?
Knives & fire.

Favorite Movie?
"Factory Girl"

Favorite CD?
"Because of the Times" - Kings of Leon

Favorite musician or group?
Led Zepplin

Favorite artist?
Andy Warhol

Favorite Book?
"A Dog Called Kitty"

If you could live another life, what would it be?
1961-1972.....a drifter, a nomad, to be free & happy!

Hobbies?
Art shows & museums.

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
Making clients smile, my co-workers, the education, and the structure.....just too many things to name!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons?
A positive and professional atmosphere. We don't believe in "mediocre"....we strive to give 110%.

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"Harness the Chi - repulse the Monkey."

What is something people might not know about you?
I haven't had the easiest or most positive life. Today I try to be as independent as possible, and stay really positive!



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Photo Frame Employee Karlie

Karlie - Designer - level 6

Professional Accomplishments:
Design Team for: ABC's "Extreme Makeover"
Designer for: KOCO's Eyewitness News 5
Bumble & Bumble University's
- Design Workshop
Wella Color Institute
- Advanced Color
- Advanced Color Correction
Cottonwood Teammate - 4 years

Owner's Note:
Classy, relaxed and capable. She has a huge following of loyal male clients that worship her cutting-consistency. She's a master at making fine hair look thick and fabulous. Equally impressive is her color knowledge and execution. But my favorite quality.....she's always "on", lovely, kind, and a pleasure to be around every single day.

What is your "AKA" or nickname at work?
Karlie Jean

Define your style?
Simple, but sexy.

Define your career?
REWARDING!

Favorite Product?
Aveda's "VOLUMIZING TONIC"

Favorite "Product Cocktail"?
Bumble's Styling Creme + Thickening Spray + Leave-In + Defrizz = Bomb Blow Out !

Who's your Hair Hero?
Nick Arrojo

Favorite Service?
Pedicures!

Who does YOUR services?
CUTS - Nicki
COLOR - Nicki
NAILS - Ashley
MASSAGE - Jeff
FACIALS & WAXING - Suzanne

Professional "strong suit"?
My listening skills.

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
Making people feel great about themselves!

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
The co-designer program & our continuing education. These programs have really built my confidence and technical skills.

Proudest Professional Moment?
Being chosen to attend Bumble and Bumble University.

Biggest "Pet Peeve"?
One-Uppers

Greatest Weakness?
Procrastination

Greatest Fear?
Snakes!

Favorite Movie?
Blue Lagoon

Favorite CD?
Tracy Chapman - "Telling Stories"

Hobbies?
Thrifting & Jogging

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Jennifer Aniston

COOLEST celeb?
Kris Kristofferson & Reba McEntire

SEXIEST celeb?
Marky Mark & Reba McEntire

If you could live another life, who would you be, or what would you do?
I would be young in the 1950's!

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"Denial ain't just a river in Egypt!"

What is something people might not know about you?
I tackled the Illinois River....and won!



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Photo Frame Employee Ashley G

Ashley G - Designer - Level 5

Professional Accomplishments:
Graduate of: Wella Advanced Color & Color Correction
Graduate of: Bumble & bumble NYC's Design Workshop
Wella Color Institute - NYC
- Advanced Color
- Advanced Color Correction
- Trends Advanced Color Training
- Color Training with Nick Arrojo
Cottonwood Teammate - 3 years

What's your AKA at work?
AG or Slash 12

Proudest professional moment?
Being chosen to go to NYC's Bumble and bumble University's Design Workshop!

Favorite product?
Bumble's Styling Creme

Define your CAREER?
BEYOND amazing !!!

Define your STYLE?
I don't really have a style.....I'm a TREND-SETTER !




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Photo Frame Employee Darren

Darren - Designer - level 6

Professional Accomplishments
Graduate of: NYC's Bumble & Bumble University
- Design Workshop
Design Team for ABC's "Extreme Makeover"
Design Team for Dr. Phil's "Ultimate Challenge"
Aveda Trend Workshop
Wella Color Institue's
- Advanced Color
- Advanced Color Correction
Cottonwood Teammate - 4 years

Owner's Note:
Talented and tough. Flirtatious and sweet. Years of experience and remarkable expertise. Loves to spoil clients. I have a special place in my heart for Darren. He has flourished in a way that makes God happy.

What's your AKA at work?
Daddy

Who's your Hair Hero?
Nick Arrojo

Favorite product?
Bumble's "Styling Lotion".

Favorite Service?
Cutting & Coloring of course!
- Cuts by Meagan
- Color by Heather

Define your career?
Edward Scissorhands meets Vidal Sassoon!

Proudest Professional Moment?
Being chosen to do the "Extreme Makeover".

Biggest "pet peeve"?
A dirty house !

Greatest Fear?
Heights!

Favorite Movie?
Steel Magnolias

Favorite Musician?
Sugarland

Hobbies?
Movies, cooking & walking.

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
Our reputation for taking good care of our clients. When I walked in.....I fell in love!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Being a part of a real TEAM that makes clients feel like a MILLION DOLLARS !

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get!"

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Photo Frame Employee Amy M

Amy M - Designer - level 5

Professional Accomplishments
Graduate of: Aveda Lifestyle Training
Aveda Salon Coach
Graduate of: NYC's Bumble & Bumble's
- Design Workshop
Great-Length's Extension Specialist
2-time Design Team for ABC's "Extreme Makeover"
Cottonwood Teammate - 6 years

Owner's Note:
Fourteen years in the business, Amy knows hair. Period. She's especially accomplished at curly hair and each individual challenge really energizes her. She understands form, face shape, skin tone and age-appropriateness. And she's our Queen of Conversation!

What's your AKA at work?
Mama

Define your career?
EXCITING!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
Our Education Program

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
Our salon's professional reputation.

Who's your Hero?
My Dad

Professional Strong-Suit?
I'm a perfectionist.

Proudest professional moment?
Participating in ABC's "Extreme Makeover" - TWICE!

Favorite product?
Bumble's "Surf Spray".

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
Continued Advanced Education

Biggest Pet Peeve?
Poor Grammar

Greatest Fear?
Failure

Greatest Weakness?
Buttermilk Pie

Favorite Movie?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Favorite CD?
Pink Floyd - "Dark Side of the Moon"

Favorite Artist?
Salvador Dali

Best Book?
Geek Love

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Justin Timberlake & Nicole Richie

COOLEST celeb?
Johnny Depp & Lady Gaga

SEXIEST celeb?
Robert Downey Jr. & Eva Mendes

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone, who would it be and why?
Tracy Anderson - Celebrity Personal Trainer

If you could live another life, who would you be, or what would you do?
I would travel the world!



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Photo Frame Employee Hillary

Hillary - Designer - Level 2

Professional Accomplishments:
Certified Bumble & Bumble Network Educator
Graduate of Wella Advanced Color
Graduate of Wella Advanced Corrective Color
Design Team & Daily Stylist for: KOCO Eyewitness News 5
Cottonwood Team Mate - 2 years

What is your AKA at work?
Margo

Proudest Professional Moment?
Working with Brandon - our Color Director.

Favorite product?
Bumble's "Surf Spray"

Favorite product cocktail?
Long Hair: Bumble's Defrizz & Styling Balm
Short Hair: Bumble's Grooming Creme & Surf Spray

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Box color --- and a bad sandwich.

Greatest Fear?
Rejection.

Greatest Strength?
Self-discipline.

Favorite CD?
Radiohead - In Rainbows

Favorite musician or group?
Led Zeppelin

Favorite artist/painter/sculptor?
My mom.

Favorite book?
Speak

Hobbies?
Yoga

Favorite service?
A massage from Eric !

Define your career?
LOVE LOVE LOVE ! Passionate & Creative !

Most rewarding thing about your career?
Being my artistic self. Meeting new people. Creatively thinking of different and new styles.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons?
There is not one dull moment or person! We are a family.

Professional "strong suit"?
Foiling & Consultations....I'm a good listener. I love people.

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
Our team. I'm always learning something new.

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"It's not what you know, it's WHO you know!"

What is something you wish people knew about you?
I love change. I want to be just like my big sisters.


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Photo Frame Employee Lisa

Lisa - Designer - level 7

Professional Accomplishments:
Design Team for Eyewitness News 5
Design Team for TLC's "A Makeover Story"
Wella Color Institute - NYC
- Advanced Color
- Advanced Color Correction
- Trends Advanced Color Training
- Color Training with Nick Arrojo
2-time Design Team for ABC's "Extreme Makeover"
Cottonwood Teammate - 8 years

Owner's Note:
I've watched Lisa grow into a rock-solid hairdresser. She's a little shy on the inside...but she's as good as they get. If you like a designer that's as sweet as cotton-candy and delivers beautiful technical work....Lisa's your girl !

What's your AKA?
LoLo

Define your style?
Bohemian!

Proudest Professional Moment?
Graduating from NYC's Wella Color Institute!

Favorite product?
Bumble's "Curl Conscious".

Define your career?
A "Daymaker"! I like making people look & feel GREAT !

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Self-righteousness.

Who's your Hair Hero?
Nick Arrojo

Professional "strong suit"?
Listening.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
The incredible opportunities for education, growth and success.

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
The Golden Rule. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

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Photo Frame Employee Stephanie

Stephanie - Designer - Level 2

Cottonwood Team Mate - 1 year

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
"Three"

Favorite Product?
Bumble's "STYLING LOTION"

Favorite Service?
Nicki's amazing shampoos!!!

Define your STYLE?
Simple. Classy.

Define your CAREER?
I learn something new everyday. Sooooo rewarding!

Professional Strong-Suit?
Having an open mind. And delivering what the client needs and wants.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
We are an "Education Salon". It's exciting to come to work and learn something every day.

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be?
Celine Dion. She's talented and loves what she does.

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Leaving cabinet doors open!

Greatest Fear?
Locusts...they freak me out.

Greatest Weakness?
Being too self-critical.

Greatest Strength?
Always wanting to LEARN.

Favorite movie?
"Memoirs of a Geisha"

Favorite Musician?
Celine Dion & Josh Groban

Favorite Artist?
Ansel Adams

Celebrity with the BEST STYLE?
Jake Gyllenhall & Sarah Jessica Parker

COOLEST celeb?
Will Ferrell & Lady Gaga

SEXIEST celeb?
David Beckham & Charlize Theron

If you could live another life, what would you do?
I'd be a singer in the 60's.

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"Third times a charm." :)

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I'm learning how to golf!


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Photo Frame Employee Jennipher (PH)

Jennipher (PH) - Designer - Level 2

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
PH

Favorite Product?
Bumble's "HAIR POWDER"

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
Why would you want to work anywhere else? Advanced education, the staff, the clients, the management, the facility...it's the BEST!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
We're a team of professionals.

Who's your Hair Hero?
Beth Minardi & Vidal Sassoon

Define your STYLE?
Fun, Funky & Cool !

Define your CAREER?
On my way to the top with nowhere to stop!

Professional Strong-Suit?
Cutting....but I am exceptional at everything!

Proudest Professional Moment?
Joining the Cottonwood Team!

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Not keeping your word.

Greatest Fear?
Fear? What's that?

Greatest Strength?
Positive Energy!

Favorite Movie?
Perfume

Favorite Musician?
David Bowie

Favorite Artist?
Chad Mount

Favorite Book?
Alice in Wonderland

If you could live another life, who would you be or what would you do?
I would be me...and do everything better!

Ceelbrity with the best STYLE?
Sandra Bullock

COOLEST celeb?
Will Smith & Pink

SEXIEST celeb?
James Dean & Marilyn Monroe

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone, who would it be and why?
Aleister Crowley....he's so philosophical and I'd like to pick his brain.

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"It's only forever."

What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
I have 4 boys, and we all skateboard!


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Photo Frame Employee Eileen

Eileen - Designer - Level 1

Professional Accoumplishments:
Graduate of: Toni & Guy Academy - Dallas, TX

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
"Georgia" :( ....because Dan, our manager, can't pronounce my last name!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Our education and training programs.

Hair Hero?
Darian Bishop

Define your STYLE?
Classy & sophisticated.

Define your CAREER?
Fun, exciting & creative!

Professional Strong-Suit?
Listening and understanding what our clients want.

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be?
Princess Diana

Biggest "Pet-Peeve"?
Being interrupted.

Greatest Fear?
Losing a loved one.

Greatest Weakness?
Starbucks!

Favorite Movie?
Moulin Rouge

Favorite Musician?
Elton John or Frank Sinatra

Favorite Book?
"He's Just Not That Into You"

Hobbies?
Dancing, singing, reading & acting.

If you could live another life, who would you be, or what would you do?
I'd be ME.....but on Broadway!

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
George Clooney & Jackie Kennedy Onassis

COOLEST celeb?
Jay-Z & Lady Gaga

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary." - Vince Lombardi

What is something that people night not know about you?
I used to teach drumline.
I play 5 different instruments.
I used to be a figure skater!


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Photo Frame Employee Carleigh

Carleigh - Designer - Level 1

Cottonwood Team-Mate - 1 year

What is your nickname or AKA at work?
"Purl"

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
The advanced education and the wonderful people here!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spa?
It's BEAUTIFUL, and we're SUPER BUSY!

Favorite Product?
Bumble's "STYLING LOTION"

Define your STYLE?
Plain & Fabulous!

Professional Strong-Suit?
I love LISTENING!

Proudest Professional Moment?
Getting a job at Cottonwood.

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
Making people feel BEAUTIFUL!

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Not being prepared!

Greatest Fear?
Breaking my collar-bone.

Greatest Weakness?
I'm always early!

Hobbies?
Knitting

If you could live another life, who would you be, or what would you do?
I would be tall...

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone, who would it be and why?
Robert Pattinson.....because we are in love!

What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
I'm the coolest person you will ever meet!




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Photo Frame Employee Valerie

Valerie - Designer - Level 1

What is your nickname or AKA at work?
"The Hulk"

Who's your Hair Hero?
Robert Cromeans

Define your STYLE?
Weird...but all me!

Professional Strong-Suit?
I get along with most people.

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
I wanted their education program.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
Everyone is really nice.....and we have those GIANT SCISSORS!

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Closed-minded people.

Greatest Fear?
Spiders and failure.

Greatest Weakness?
I can let people get to me.

Greatest Strength?
I can make people laugh.

Favorite Movie?
"Lady in the Water"

Favorite Musician?
Deerpeople

Favorite Artist?
Anyone local!

Favorite Book?
"Harry Potter"

If you could live another life what would you do?
I want to live in the 80's soooooo bad!

COOLEST celeb?
Johnny Depp & Scarlett Johansson

SEXIEST celeb?
Johnny Depp & Lucie Lou

Hobbies?
Playing with my dog, Brewskie.

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I'm single! (ha ha!)
And I super-love the Hulk!


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Amber - Designer - Level 1

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
Nugget

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Caitlyn - Designer - Level 1

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
Kay-Go
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Tracey - Designer - Level 1

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Kristi - Designer - Level 1

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Photo Frame Employee Suzanne

Suzanne - Skincare & Waxing

Professional Accomplishments:
Darphin Certified Master Esthetician
SkinCeuticals Certified Professional
Aveda Skincare Consultant
Aveda Makeup Artist
LED Light Therapy Certified
Lori Nestore Waxing Professional
20 years Experience
Makeup Artist for ABC's "Extreme Makeover"
Raving Fans Award Winner of the Year 2007
Voted BEST ESTHETICIAN IN OKLAHOMA by
Oklahoma Magazine "Best of the Best 2010"
Cottonwood Teammate - 10 years

What is your AKA at work?
"The Wax Queen" & "The Spa Nazi"

Define your STYLE?
Bohemian Classic!

Define your career?
A PRIVILEGE. I'm able to touch people in so many positive ways.

Favorite product?
SkinCeuticals C & E. It's just goes BEYOND anything out there!

Favorite Service?
Massage from anyone here....they all ROCK !

Who does YOUR services?
CUTS - Hillary
COLOR - Nicki
NAILS - Ashley
MASSAGE - Havilah
FACIALS & WAXING - I love all of my "Esthy Sisters"!

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
My boss' vision. She sent out a letter in 2000 describing her vision and I wanted to be a part of it. I've never looked back.

Why do you like the service business?
I'm a "helper". I believe we are all supposed to help one another. I get to help in many different ways.

Professional "strong suit"?
I really am "The Wax Queen"! I've never met a person I couldn't wax!

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Mouth noises! (Smacking, slurping, chomping!)

Greatest Fear?
Something happening to my family.

Greatest Weakness?
Making changes & chocolate!

Greatest strength?
I am loyal to a fault.

Favorite Movie?
Shawshank Redemption & Old Yeller

Favorite Musician?
The Flaming Lips

Favorite Artist?
Maxfield Parrish & Peter Max

Favorite Book?
The Bible - it's got it all....poetry, drama, great wars and inspiration!

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
David Bowie & Gwen Stefani

COOLEST celeb?
Johnny Depp & Sheryl Crow

SEXIEST celeb?
Berard Butler & Charlize Theron

If you could live another life?
The 60's !

If you could meet and spend the day with one person, who would it be and why?
Annie Leibovitz - I'd like to pick her brain....she does such inspiring work.

Why do you like the service business?
I love and am inspired by "touch". Touch is a way to serve and love a person. I'm a hugger !

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
It was the only really inspiring spa in OKC. The owner, Linda, was one of my cosmetic customers...and I really liked her.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons or spas?
We're TOPS in training, outside education, beautiful surroundings.....and we're in the "YES" business!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
I get to make people laugh everyday! I really like being a "Daymaker".....what could be a better way to make a living?

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"Character is what you do when no one is watching."

What is something that people might not know about you?
That I really VALUE THEM. My job isn't just about money...I do it out of love and caring.


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Photo Frame Employee Jenny

Jenny - Skincare & Waxing

Professional Accomplishments:
Darphin Certified Master Esthetician
SkinCeuticals Advanced Esthetics Training
Airbrushing Certification - Roque Cozzette
Advisory Board Member for Meridian Technology Center
Cottonwood Team Mate - 1 year

What is your AKA at work?
J.J.

Favorite Product?
SkinCeuticals "PHLORETIN CF" - It has completely changed my skin !

Favorite Product Cocktail?
SkinCeuticals "MICROPOLISH" mixed with "CLEANSING CREAM". You can see the difference the very first time it's used.

Favorite Service?
Facials of course! They are so much more than most people expect. Essential for beautiful skin....and as relaxing as a massage!

Define your STYLE?
Classic, with an occasional twist.

Define your CAREER?
Rewarding! I love making people look and feel incredible.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
It's very organized and have great internal systems. Cottonwood knows what must be done to survive in this business.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Everyone really pulls together as a team.

What do you find most REWARDING about your career?
When clients tell me how much their skin has improved since I started seeing them.....and taking my professional advise!!!

Professional Strong Suit?
Educating clients, and creating simple customized skincare regimes that WORK!

Proudest Professional Moment?
When people fall asleep during my facials!

Greatest Fear?
Driving in crazy traffic.

Favorite Movie?
"The Wedding Crashers"

Favorite CD?
U2 - "The Joshua Tree"

Favorite Book?
"He's Just Not That Into You"

Hobbies?
Horseback Riding, Fishing & Flying.

What is something about you that people might not know?
That I always have the best intentions.


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Photo Frame Employee Summer

Summer - Skincare & Waxing

Professional Accomplishments:
Darphin Certified Master Esthetician
SkinCeuticals Certified Professional
Aveda Skincare Consultant
Certified Makeup Artist
LED Light Therapy Certified
Lori Nestore Waxing Professional
Makeup Artist for ABC's "Extreme Makeover"
ESPN Makeup Artist for Kirk Herbstrieght, Brent
Mussberger & Lisa Salters.
Design Team for KOCO Eyewitness News 5
Cottonwood Team Mate - 2 years

What's your AKA at work?
"Merica"

Favorite Product?
SkinCeuticals "C&E Ferulic"....my skin has never been so healthy & radiant. I recommend it to everyone!

Favorite Service?
Facials of course!

Who does YOUR services?
CUTS - Darren
COLOR - Brandon
NAILS - Erin & Ashley
MASSAGE - Robyn
Facials & Waxing - ME ! :)

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
There is no comparison in the state of Oklahoma!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
My "Work Family".

Who's your hero?
John Wayne & Ronald Reagan

Define your STYLE?
Elegant & sassy!

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
Watching people's skin transform into something they never thought was possible.

Biggest "Pet-Peeve"?
People who don't clean up after themselves!

Greatest Fear?
Free-falling !

Greatest Strength?
Being able to read people.

Greatest Weakness?
10-layer chocolate cake from Cheevers!

Favorite Movie?
"Snatch"

Favorite Musician/Group?
The Doobie Brothers

Favorite Artist?
M.C. Escher

Favorite Book?
"To Kill a Mockingbird"

Hobbies?
The lake, fishing, hunting & shopping!

If you could live another life, who would you be or do?
I'd be a "Southern Bell" in the Wild West!

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Justin Timberlake & Jennifer Aniston

COOLEST celeb?
Rob Zombie & Sherri Moon

SEXIEST celeb?
George Clooney & Scarlett Johanssen

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"You never saw a fish on the wall with it's mouth shut."



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Photo Frame Employee Yvonne

Yvonne - Skincare & Waxing

Professional Accomplishments:
Darphin Certified Master Esthetician
SkinCeuticals Advanced Esthetics Training
Associates in Esthetics
Jessner Peel Certified
Cottonwood Team Mate - 1 year

What's your AKA at work?
Eve-O

Favorite Product?
Absolutely ANYTHING from SkinCeuticals. The science is revolutionary.

Who does YOUR services?
CUTS - Rebecca
COLOR - Rebecca
NAILS - Erin
MASSAGE - Samantha
FACIALS & WAXING - Amanda

Who's your professional Hero?
Carmindy - from "What Not To Wear"

Define your STYLE?
Classic

Define your CAREER?
A dream come true!

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
Finding lasting solutions to skincare challenges.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Working with people that genuinely CARE about our guests and each other.

Prodest Professional Moment?
Following my dreams of becoming an esthetician and landing a job at the best spa in Oklahoma!

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Bad manners.

Greatest Strength?
My work ethic.

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes

COOLEST celeb?
Mick Jagger & Madonna

SEXIEST celeb?
Hugh Jackman & Jennifer Lopez

Favorite CD?
Bob Dylan - "Planet Waves"

Favorite Artist?
Frida Kahlo

Favorite Book?
J.D. Salinger - "Catcher in the Rye"

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be and why?
Kat Von D - She has created an amazing career for herself regardless of what other people thought.

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"If you think you can, or if you think you can't, you're right."

What is something that people might be surprized to know about you?
I'm addicted to ZUMBA!



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Photo Frame Employee Sandy

Sandy - Skincare & Waxing

Professional Accomplishments:
Darphin Certified Master Esthetician
SkinCeuticals Certified Professional
Aveda Skincare Consultant
LED Light Therapy Certified
Lori Nestore Waxing Professional
BS in Nursing
BA in Criminology

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
Nurse Sandy

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
Our outstanding reputation.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Working with a fantastic group of professionals and meeting new people.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
It's positive and relaxing.

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Mean people.

Greatest Weakness?
Cupcakes & Coffee

Greatest Strength?
My organizational skills.

Favorite Movie?
"Mean Girls"

Favorite Musician?
The Cure

Favorite Artist?
Degas

Favorite Book?
The Bible

If you could live another life what would you be?
A counselor or therapist.

Hobbies?
Ballet and Bikram Yoga

Celebrity with the BEST STYLE?
Bradley Cooper & Blake Lively

COOLEST celeb?
Dax Shepart

SEXIEST celeb?
Kevin Durand & Scarlett Johansson

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be?
Andy Warhol. He's such an interesting character.

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I collect books and have a passion for dancing!



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Photo Frame Employee Tamra

Tamra - Skincare & Waxing

Professional Accomplishments:
Darphin Certified Master Esthetician
SkinCeuticals Advanced Esthetics Training
Licensed Massage Therapist

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
"T" or "T.K."

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
Everyone is very involved and engaged...that's very important to me. And it's really FUN!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons & spas?
We are a very close team that values the highest quality service.

Favorite Product?
SkinCeuticals PHLORETIN CF...it's MAGIC!

Define your STYLE?
Laid back and classy.

Define your CAREER?
Rewarding in many ways! I love "de-stressing".

Biggest "Pet-Peeve"?
Nail biting!

Greatest Fear?
Losing my teeth!

Greatest Weakness?
PASTA!

Greatest Strength?
I'm always able to pull through any situation.

Favorite Movie?
"Frisco Kid"

Favorite Musician?
Tool

Favorite Artist?
Thomas Kinkade

Favorite Book?
"The Purpose Driven Life"

If you could live another life, what would you do?
I'd be an astronaut!

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone, who would it be and why?
Jesus. Who wouldn't want to meet Him and hang out? We could all learn so much from Him.

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"Never say never."

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I love heavy metal music. Screaming --- all that good stuff.


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Photo Frame Employee Harold

Harold - Master Massage Therapist

Professional Accomplishments:
OU Graduate with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy
Graduate of: Bodyworks Thai Massage School, Chicago IL
NCBTMB Approved Certification in Thai Massage - Levels 1 & 2
Oklahoma Certified Massage Therapist
Spa Department Team Leader
Employee of the Year 2006
Mentor of the Year 2008
Raving Fans of the Year 2009
Cottonwood Teammate - 6 years

What's your AKA at work?
"H"

Proudest Professional Moment?
Winning "Mentor of the Year". That award is really about being a team-player. To reach the top you have to be willing teach, coach, learn and listen to your team-mates.

How did you become the Team Leader for the spa?
Hard work, and a willingness to be the best....and make my team the best.

Who is your Hero?
My Grandmother.

Define your career?
Rewarding...more than I could have ever imagined.

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
Having the chance to serve others. For at least one hour...take them away from their life stresses.

What is your biggest career challenge?
Not getting in a rut. It's so important to keep things fresh for clients....and not take them for granted.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
Everyone has one common goal....to be "Daymakers" for EVERY GUEST EVERY TIME.

Favorite product?
Aveda "Blue Oil"

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Just going through the motions.

Professional "strong suit"?
Always being open to learn new things. Always looking for something to make me better.

Greatest Fear?
Failure.

Greatest Weakness?
Being too nice!

Greatest Strength?
A strong work ethic.

Favorite Movie?
Avatar

Favorite Cd?
Michael Jackson - "Thriller"

Favorite Musician?
Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Artist?
Vincent Van Gogh

Best book?
To Kill a Mockingbird

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Jennifer Aniston

COOLEST celeb?
Lady Gaga

SEXIEST celeb?
Kim Kardashian

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"Always do first what you like the least."

Hobbies?
Coaching kids. Family & friends.

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be and why?
My Grandmother. She was so loving and strong. I never got a chance to say good-bye. I'd love to spend one more day with her to tell her how much I love her and what an impact she made on my life.

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I was in a band for 8 years.



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Photo Frame Employee Jodi

Jodi - Master Massage Therapist

Professional Accomplishments:
Oklahoma Certified Massage Therapist
Worked on rockers Robert Plant & Lyndel Johnson.
Cottonwood Teammate - 3 years

Owner's Note:
When I think of Jodi, I imagine a big birthday cake covered with those candles that you just can't blow out. She always makes you think that you are her favorite client. And though you might suspect that you really aren't her very favorite.........when you walk out the door she's made you feel like a birthday cake covered with those candles that you just can't blow out.

What is your AKA at work?
B.W. or Pancake

Proudest Professional Moment?
Winning our "Raving Fans Award" for 2 months in a row!

Define your career?
Stress-free & fun! I get to make people feel better - what could be better than that?

Favorite product?
Bumble's Defrizz. I can't live without it!

Biggest "pet peeve"?
When people "smack" when they eat!

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
That for one hour I can make a person completely forget about their stress and problems.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other spas?
Our employees are PROFESSIONALS.

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
It's a PROFESSIONAL environment, and the clientele are so NICE.

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Photo Frame Employee Eric

Eric - Master Massage Therapist

Professional Accomplishments:
Oklahoma Certified Massage Therapist - Top of Class
Warrior of the Year 2009
Cottonwood Teammate - 3 years

Owner's Note:
I've never seen Eric without a smile on his face...unless it's buried in a book! He's 100% delighted to be living, working, breathing, loving and learning! His heart is big and his mind is open. I call him "Mr. Up". It's his "vibe"....I guarantee you'll leave a happier person after a massage from Eric!

What is your AKA at work?
"E-Dog"

Favorite Product?
Aveda's Blue Oil

Favorite Service?
Haircuts with Amy. Massage with Harold.

Define your career?
Rewarding, I get to HELP people. It's a blast!

Who's your Hero?
Tecumseh - Shawnee Chief

Greatest fear?
A woman scorned !

Greatest weakness?
Babies

Proudest Professional Moment?
Winning the "I CAN AWARD" at our Annual Awards Christmas Party. I'm a pretty up-beat and optimistic person.

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone, who would it be and why?
Alexander Hamilton.....to ask him the truth about his duel with Aaron Burr that killed him.

Favorite movie?
Last of the Mohicans

Favorite CD?
Guns & Roses - Appetite for Destruction

Favorite artist?
My girlfriend Jami.

Best book you ever read?
The Little Engine That Could

Hobbies?
Guitar playing and target practice.

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
The team.....and the teamwork.

What do you think sets Cottonwood apart from other salons and spas?
One word......QUALITY !

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl." -Anthony Kiedis



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Photo Frame Employee Havilah

Havilah - Master Massage Therapist

Professional Accomplishments:
Completion of Chef Apprenticeship - Colorado
Dance Instructor - 3 years
Massage Therapist - 5 years
Cottonwood Team Mate - 1 year

What is your AKA at work?
"H2"

Favorite Product?
Aveda's "Blue Oil"

Favorite Service?
Darren's Haircuts!

Define your STYLE?
Bohemian

What do find most rewarding about your career?
Helping people.

Proudest Professional Moment?
Giving a massage to Rick Allen, the drummer for Def Leapord.

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
The people and the opportunity to grow.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
The people and the atmosphere.

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Slackers

Greatest Fear?
Drowning or being impaled !

Greatest Weakness?
Not always speaking my mind.

Greatest Strength?
Strong work ethic.

Favorite Movie?
Mary Poppins

Favorite CD?
Michael Jackson - "Greatest Hits Vol I"

Favorite Musician?
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Favorite Artist?
Henri Matisse

Favorite Book?
Valley of the Dolls

If you could live another life, who would you be, or do?
I'd live in Brazil on a farm.

Hobbies?
Biking and playing piano.

Celebrity with the BEST STYLE?
Johnny Depp & Scarlett Johansson

COOLEST celeb?
Johnny Depp & Edie Falco

SEXIEST celeb?
Johnny Depp & Mary Louise Parker

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone, who would it be?
Ghandi

What is something that people might not know about you?
I have a pug named Mr. Miagi who eats a better diet than I do! He's very spoiled!


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Photo Frame Employee Robyn

Robyn - Master Massage Therapist

Professional Accomplishments:
Oklahoma Certified Massage Therapist
Cottonwood Teammate - 3 years

What is your AKA at work?
Poppy Chulo or Sir Robyn

Favorite product?
Our Biotone Massage Creme. It's like liquid velvet. It's the finest massage creme available, and we get to use it in all our massages.

Biggest "pet peeve"?
The way Eric makes up his massage table!!!

Define your career?
Like a ROCKET, about to totally take off!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons or spas?
Our level of professionalism....and our staff REALLY CARES about delivering the best experiences to our guests.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
The caring staff, and how busy we are!

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Photo Frame Employee Samantha

Samantha - Master Massage Therapist

Professional Accomplishments:
Graduate of:
- Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Cottonwood Team Mate - 1 year

Owner's Note:
What you see is NOT what you get! She's "Mighty Mouse"! This girl's got the JUICE when it comes to massage....you'll pre-book a weekly standing appointment before you leave! And on top of all that --- she's one of the most genuine and positive people you'd ever want to meet.

What's your AKA at work?
"Sammy Sosa"

Favorite Product?
Aveda's "Blue Oil"

Favorite Service?
Massage from EVERYONE at Cottonwood - we've got the finest group of professionals I've ever worked with.

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
Having the chance to make people relax & feel great!

Proudest Professional Moment?
Getting this job!

Greatest Fear?
Not accomplishing all that I want.

Greatest Strength?
My determination.

Favorite Book?
I read constantly.....I can't pick just one.

Hobbies?
Reading & cool vacations!

Biggest career challenge?
People assuming that because I'm small, I'm not physically strong.

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
I was job-shopping while still living in Nevada. After meeting all of our amazing crew - I was moved and working 2 weeks later!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Our Spa Team!

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"Keep moving forward." - Walt Disney

What's something you wish people knew about you?
I might be tiny - but I'm a mighty force!




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Photo Frame Employee Jeff

Jeff - Master Massage Therapist

Professional Accomplishments:
Oklahoma Certified Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist 17 years
Cottonwood Teammate - 3 years

What is your AKA at work?
Jeffro or Turtle

Proudest Professional Moment?
Every time a guest says, "It was the best massage ever", or "You made my day!"

Favorite product?
Aveda Hand Relief & Foot Relief

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Stupid people....including myself when I've said or done something "not so bright"!

Professional "strong suit"?
Personalized, out of this world, massage experiences.

What do you find the most rewarding about your career?
The friendships made throughout the years.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other spas?
I've worked in several spas over my 17 year career. For me, it's the level of great talent in every single department that sets us apart.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
My co-workers. I could go on...but I won't get "mushy".

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
If you can dream it, you can do it.

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Photo Frame Employee Haylee

Haylee - Massage Therapist

Professional Accomplishments:
Oklahoma State Certified Massage Therapist

What is your nickname or AKA at work?

Professional Strong-Suit?
My strong work-ethic.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
QUALITY for sure! Every person here actually, truly CARES!

What do like best about working at Cottonwood?
The teamwork and the crew are great! I couldn't have dreamed up a better place! I'm very blessed! :)

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Liars, thieves & inconsiderate people.

Greatest Fear?
Not accomplishing all of my dreams.

Greatest Weakness?
Pizza & Ice Cream!

Greatest Strength?
Learning new things constantly.

Favorite Movie?
"House Bunnies"

Favorite Musician?
Janis Joplin & James Taylor

Favorite Artist?
Norman Rockwell

Favorite Book?
"The Truth About Forever" - Sarah Dessen

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be?
Ghandi. I'd like to get a better understanding of how life should be.

If you could live another life, what would you do?
I'd be a nomad, travel Europe, and go to Woodstock!

Celebrity with the BEST STYLE?
Johnny Depp & Nicole Richie

COOLEST celeb?
Gerard Butler & Jennifer Aniston

SEXIEST celeb?
Channing Tatum & Rachel McAdams

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"Ola Kou Moe' Uhane." (Live your dreams.)

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I have syncope. So basically I'm like those little fainting goats!


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Photo Frame Employee Amy

Amy - Nail Tech

Professional Accomplishments:
Graduate of: OPI Advanced Acrylics
Graduate of: OPI Manicure & Pedicure Training
Graduate of: NSI Advanced Acrylics
Team Leader of Cottonwood Nail Department
Cottonwood Teammate - 4 years

What's your AKA at work?
Ballard

Define your style?
My husband says I'm the most beautiful woman in the world! I'll stick with that!

Favorite product?
One Minute Manicure! There simply is NOT another product that makes your hands softer!

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Too many to name!

What is your professional "strong suit"?
Beautiful, strong acrylics.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other spas?
It's not just beautiful - it's managed the way a professional business should be.

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
Our team, and the atmosphere.


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Photo Frame Employee Erin

Erin - Nail Tech & Team Leader

Professional Accomplishments:
Graduate of: OPI Advanced Acrylics
Graduate of: OPI Advanced Manicures & Pedicures
Graduate of: NSI Advanced Acrylics
Bumble's "Fierce Conversations"
Design Team for ABC's "Extreme Makeover"
Cottonwood Team Mate - 3 years

What is your "AKA" or nickname at work?
"Air"

Define your style?
Everyday is a new "fashion adventure"!

Proudest Professional Moment?
Being a part of ABC's "Extreme Makeover".

Favorite product?
OPI Pedicure Scrub

Who does YOUR services?
CUTS - Karlie
COLOR - Rachel
NAILS - Whoever has time! Everyone's fabulous!
MASSAGE - Samantha
FACIALS & WAXING - Yvonne

Biggest "pet peeve"?
"Complainers." And people who talk about others behind their backs.

Greatest Fear?
SNAKES!

Greatest Strength?
Forgiveness.

Favorite Movie?
"The Neverending Story"

Favorite CD?
Elvis - # 1's

Favorite Artist?
Michealangelo

Favorite Book?
A Child Called "It" - Dave Pelzer

Fantasy Life?
A farmer living off the land.

If you could meet and spend the day with one person, who would it be?
ELVIS!!! He's amazing! I'd like to hang out with him!

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
David & Victoria Beckham

COOLEST celeb?
Channing Tatum & Faith Hill

SEXIEST celeb?
Elvis (the early years) & Marilyn Monroe

Why do you like the service business?
It's fun to make people happy.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
It's a little piece of Heaven for every guest, every time!

What do you find the most rewarding about your career?
Meeting interesting people everyday. Everyone has an amazing story.

Professional "strong suit"?
I'm energetic, and always in a good mood!

What do you like most about working at Cottonwood?
It's a great work environment....it's fun & classy! And we all actually LIKE coming to work!

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"Life is like a road. Sometimes it's smooth and sometimes it's bumpy, but with the right map you'll always find your way."

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Photo Frame Employee Ashley

Ashley - Nail Tech

Professional Accomplishments:
Graduate of: OPI Advanced Acrylics
Graduate of: OPI Manicure & Pedicure Training
Winner of Oklahoma Attending Skill USA - a state nail art competition.
"Backscratchers" nail competition winner.
Winner of the "Warrior Spirit Award" at Cottonwood!
Cottonwood Team Mate - 2 years

What's your AKA or nickname at work?
"Ree-Ree"

Define your CAREER?
Nail Goddess sent from Heaven above!

Define your STYLE?
Classy, chic and FIERCE !

Favorite product?
Sara Happ Lip Scrub ! It's a MUST HAVE !

Proudest Professional Moment?
When a guest leaves my chair extremely happy and I've made their day !

Greatest Fear?
Drowning

Greatest Weakness?
Sweets !

Greatest Strength?
Turning a "negative" into a "POSITIVE" !

Favorite CD?
Beyonce's first CD.

Favorite Artist?
My grandma. I got my artistic side from her.

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
That I get paid for doing something I love!

Favorite Service?
A massage from Eric !

Professional "strong suit"?
I'm a NAIL-ROCKSTAR! And I'd love for everyone reading this to come sit in my chair!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other spas?
We're DAYMAKERS...duh!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
I absolutely LOVE the people who work here, and that they all enjoy what they do! And Linda, the owner - she's incredible - really!

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"When life give you lemons, you make lemon squares!"

What is one thing you wish people knew about you?
I want to please everyone who sits in my chair. I CARE about all my guests.....and I LOVE MY JOB !

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Photo Frame Employee Cony

Cony - Nail Tech

Professional Accomplishments:
Graduate of: OPI Advanced Acrylics
Graduate of: OPI Advanced Manicures & Pedicures
Graduate of: NSI Advanced Acrylics
Cottonwood Team Mate - 3 years

What's your AKA at work?
Cony-Con

Biggest Pet Peeve?
Clutter & Uncleanliness!

Favorite product?
I love our "OPI Avoplex" hand & nail cream. It stays on even through hand washing!

Who does YOUR services?
CUTS & COLOR - Heather
NAILS - All of us! (We're the bomb!)
MASSAGE - All of them are Rockstars! I can't decide!
FACIALS & WAXING - Jenny

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
It's just THE BEST! Everyone here truely LOVES what they do and really wants to "make people's day". It's not just a job to us.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
My co-workers. Everyone's really nice!

Define your STYLE?
Business Casual

Professional "strong-suit"?
I'm a perfectionist!

Biggest "pet-peeve"?
Messiness & sloppy work.

Greatest Fear?
Aliens. They're creepy!

Favorite Movie?
The first "The Fast & The Furious"

Favorite Artist?
Michaelangelo

Favorite Book?
The "Twilight" series.

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
David Beckham & Rhianna

COOLEST celeb?
Hugh Jackman & Reese Witherspoon

SEXIEST celeb?
Channing Tatum & Kim Kardashian

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone, who would it be?
Rachel Ray...so she could teach me how to cook!

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"To get the rainbow you have to put up with the rain."



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Photo Frame Employee Vicki

Vicki - Nail Tech

Professional Accomplishments:
10 years experience as a Nail Tech
Dallas Nail Art Winner
Certified Tammy Taylor OPI Creative
Cottonwood Team Mate - 1 year

What's your AKA or nickname at work?
"Quickie Vicki".....I do beautiful nails FAST!

Favorite Product?
The OPI Line --- it's the only RIGHT way to do nails.

Define your STYLE?
Conservative...with fierce flair!

Define your CAREER?
Dedicated

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
Absolutely our clients! Those relationships help through the good times and the bad times.!

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
Easy....it's hands-down the BEST Salon & Spa in Oklahoma.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
The culture. We are the most positive, outgoing, best trained and easy going team I've ever been around in over 10 years.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
First, the people!
Linda is the best boss!
My nail gals!

Professional Strong-Suit?
Professionalism, my listening skills and being able to do a darn fast set of great nails!

Biggest "Pet-Peeve"?
Gossip

Greatest Fear?
ALL BRIDGES!

Greatest Strength?
My love, and my children

Greatest Weakness?
My love, and my children.

Favorite Movie?
Under the Tuscan Sun

Favorite Musician?
Chris Daughtry

Secret life?
I would be a shoemaker!

Hobbies?
Cleaning!

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be and why?
EASY - God! I've got questions and I like answers! And He knows them ALL!

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Robert Pattinson & Pink

COOLEST celeb?
The Rock & Lauren Conrad

SEXIEST celeb?
Johnny Depp & Kim Kardashian

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
Through God ALL things are possible.

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I was a pro dart player and ranked #1 in Oklahoma for 3 years in a row!


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Photo Frame Employee Charity

Charity - Nail Tech

What is your nickname or AKA at work?

Favorite Product?
SkinCeuticals "FIRMING LOTION"

Define your STYLE?
Cute. Bubbly. Sparkly. Awesome!

Define your CAREER?
The absolute best career EVER!

Professional Strong-Suit?
My awesome PEDICURES! :)

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
I watched Cottonwood's online video and loved it. This salon reminds me of HOME!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
We are BIG into TEAM. Most salons are not.

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Uncleanliness

Greatest Fear?
Losing faith.

Greatest Strength?
Being positive.

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be?
Dolly Parton. She's one of the smartest women in the world. She's talented, down to earth, and a country girl like me!

Favorite Movie?
"Into the Wild" & "Pan's Labrynth"

Favorite Musician?
Journey

Favorite Book?
The Bible. :)

If you could live another life, what would it be?
I'd be an eagle...so I could fly and live on the highest mountain top.

Celebrity with the BEST STYLE?
Johnny Depp & Gwen Stefani

COOLEST celeb?
Eddie Vedder & Colbie Caillat

SEXIEST celeb?
George Clooney & Kate Hudson

Hobbies?
Cooking, music, movies, friends & wine.

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I love metal music and Harley Davidson motorcycles!


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Photo Frame Employee Dan

Dan - General Manager

Professional Accomplishments:
Graduated OU with an Engineering Degree
Certified Master Massage Therapist
Aveda's "Serious Business" - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Cottonwood Teammate - 8 years

Owner's Note:
Dan has never met a stranger. A "Master Prankster", he keeps us reapplying mascara from belly-laughing all day! A great leader, motivator, big brother, coach, loyal friend and all-around good-guy. God put Dan here to teach us how to create our own sunshine.

What is your AKA at work?
"Dando" or "Dan-Dan the Detail Man"

Greatest fear?
Flying

How did you become the general manager for Cottonwood?
I started at the bottom. When Cottonwood didn't have an opening for a massage therapist, I begged our owner, Linda to let me do free chair massage in the reception area to prove myself....needless to say, my boss rewards hard work.

Professional "strong suit"?
I'd say my ability to make people laugh...it's hard to stay mad at me!

As a manager, what is your biggest challenge?
Are you kidding? Making women happy all day!

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons or spas?
We try harder! We are constantly working on better systems, customer service skills, leadership skills and all areas of education. We never stop learning.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
We work for a company that values it's employees, and is open to ideas that make things better. That's a rare thing.

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Photo Frame Employee Christina

Christina - Inventory Administrator & Education Coordinator

Professional Accomplishments:
Bumble & Bumble University's
- Business Emersion I
- Business Emersion 2
- Business Advanced Emersion 3
- Fierce Conversations Course
Aveda's Serious Business - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Cottonwood's Inventory Administrator
Certified Master Nail Specialist
Cottonwood Teammate - 9 years

What is your AKA at work?
"Blonde One"

Greatest Fear?
Dying without having on fabulous heels!

Favorite Product?
Bumble's "Does It All"! Before it was fully developed for salon availability, it was (and still is) "THE" hair product used exclusively on designer runways --- and BOOTLEGGED throughout Europe and the U.S. !!! I won't live without it !

Favorite Service?
HAIR COLOR of course!

Who does YOUR services?
HAIR: Brandon does my color and Meagan my cuts.
NAILS & PEDICURES: Erin or Ashley
FACIALS & WAXING: Summer
MASSAGE: Jodi

How did you become the Inventory Administrator for Cottonwood?
I started as a Nail Tech. After a while I wanted something more challenging. My boss Linda recognized something in me that she says "I was born to do", and I was promoted to Inventory Administration and Education Coordinator. I LOVE MY JOB !!!

Professional "strong suit"?
I'm a calm, analytical and rational person......with a useful sense of humor !

As a manager, what is your biggest challenge?
Coaching people on assuming the PERSONAL responsibilities of their careers.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons or spas?
We CARE that our employees SUCCEED! Sadly, only 1 in 100 beauty school graduates survive in our demanding industry --- we do everything we can to make sure that WE are not part of the reason for those failures.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
It's so remarkably CHALLENGING! As Education Coordinator I get to help our staff grow their careers...I feel that I am fulfilling "My Purpose" in the world. I'm doing something GOOD.

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Photo Frame Employee Molly

Molly - Front Desk Team Leader

Employee of the Year 2009
Aveda's "Serious Business" 2010
Cottonwood Team Mate - 4 years

What is your AKA at work?
Mol or Molly-Bear.
(But my boss Linda calls me "The-Great-Molly-Kate"!)

Favorite Product?
Bb's "CURL CREME"

Favorite service?
HAIR COLOR! Nothing makes a bigger difference in someone's overall appearance.

Who does YOUR services?
CUTS: Lisa --- they are ALL amazing!
COLOR - Nicki & Brandon
FACIALS & WAXING: Yvonne & Jenny
NAILS & PEDICURES: Cony & Erin
MASSAGE: Eric

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Meeting new people everyday! And working with our staff! It doesn't feel like "work".

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Nicole Richie

COOLEST celeb?
Robert Plant & Janis Joplin

Biggest Fear?
Getting "stuck".

Biggest "pet-peeve"?
People who don't care about their job!

Greatest Weakness?
My temper.

Favorite Movie?
"Beetlejuice"

Favorite Artist?
Andy Warhol

Favorite CD?
The Beatles "White Album"

Favorite Book?
"On The Road" - Jack Kerouac

Hobbies?
Thrifting and being outside.

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
Peace begins with a smile.

If you could meet and spend the day with one person, who would it be?
Jim Morrison! Amazing poet and musician.

What is something people might not know about you?
"I really, really, really want to go to outer space one day!"



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Photo Frame Employee Cammie

Cammie - Guest Care Specialist

Cottonwood Team Mate - 2 years

What is your AKA at work?
Cambodia & Blair Waldorf

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
Our fun atmosphere.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
We build great relationships with our clients.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Our AMAZING Front Desk Team! They're GREAT!

Favorite product?
Anything BUMBLE! I didn't really think there was a difference in haircare lines until I used it. It's a whole other DIMENSION of results!

Favorite service?
Hair Cut & Hair Color --- nothing makes a bigger difference than an extraordinary designer. (And ALL of ours are ROCKSTARS!)

Who does YOUR services?
HAIR: Ashley G & Nicki
NAILS & PEDICURES: Ashley W
FACIALS & WAXING: Summer & Yvonne
MASSAGE: Jodi

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Dan!

Greatest Weakness?
Shopping!

Favorite Movie?
The Hangover

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Justin Timberlake & Nicole Richie

SEXIEST celeb?
Robert Pattinson & Megan Fox

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Working for one of the best salons in the country.....it's cool knowing that we've won "Top 200 Salons in America" for 5 years in a row! I'm kinda proud!

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I have an identical twin sister!



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Photo Frame Employee Jackie

Jackie - Guest Care Specialist

Cottonwood Team Mate - 2 years

What is your AKA or nickname at work?
"Number 1" or "Jackster"

How would you define your career?
Evolving & creative.

What is your professional "strong suit"?
Merchandising & visual presentation.

Favorite service?
A MASSAGE !!! Who wouldn't LOVE that?

Who does YOUR services?
MASSAGE: Robyn
HAIR: Darren
NAILS & PEDICURES: Ashley
FACIALS & WAXING: Amanda

What is your favorite product?
Bumble's "Spray de Mode" & Aveda's "Volumizing Tonic"

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Selfishness

Greatest fear?
Heights!

Why do you like customer service?
I like educating our guests about the products they need.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons or spas?
I think our clients make a "connection" with us!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
The creativity I get to express --- and our clients!

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
"Only by giving do we receive."

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Photo Frame Employee Kris

Kris - Guest Care Specialist

Cottonwood Team Mate - 2 years

What is your nickname at work?
"Woody"

Define your STYLE?
Classy with a hint of trend.

Favorite Product?
Bumble's "GENTLE" shampoo & "SUPER RICH" conditioner.

Favorite Service?
FACIALS!

What service would you recommend to a first time visitor?
Hair Cut & Hair Color --- it totally DEFINES your style!

Who does YOUR services?
CUTS: Nicki
COLOR: Brandon
NAILS & PEDICURES: Ashley
FACIALS & WAXING: Amanda
MASSAGE: Samantha

Why did you want to work at Cottonwood?
The energy and compassion. I was a client here and I fell in love with the people and the place.

Greatest Fear?
Growing old.

Greatest Weakness?
Buying shoes!

Greatest Strength?
Patience and teaching skills.

Favorite Movie?
Transformers

Favorite CD?
"Dark Side of the Moon" - Pink Floyd

Favorite Musician?
Led Zepplin

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Will Smith & Lady Gaga

COOLEST celeb?
Christian Bale & Gwen Stephani

SEXIEST celeb?
Ed Westwick & Cameron Diaz

Biggest career challenge?
Trying to make EVERYONE happy!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Our team..........we like each other, and we all want to help one another.

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Photo Frame Employee Brooke

Brooke - Guest Care Specialist

Cottonwood Team Mate - 1 year

What is your AKA or nickname at work?
"Brookie Black Eyes"

Favorite Product?
Bumble's HAIR POWDER !!!

Define your style?
Depends on my mood when I wake up!

Define your career?
I'm a DAYMAKER! :)

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
We are PROFESSIONALS. We have FUN. We are POSITIVE. We SUPPORT and ENCOURAGE one another to SUCCEED.

What do you find most rewarding about your career?
Getting to express myself with fashion and being praised for it!

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
The people here are super-awesome. I feel the staff are all given the chance to succeed, progress and given great opportunities we wouldn't get anywhere else.

Professional Strong-Suit?
I'm calm, cool and collected!

Proudest Professional Moment?
Winning the Cottonwood Best Dressed Award!

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
When people leave cabinet doors open!

Greatest Fear?
Psycho Killers!

Greatest Weakness?
Animals

Greatest Strength?
My ability to stay calm.

Favorite Movie?
Interview with a Vampire

Favorite Musician?
Smashing Pumpkins

Favorite Artist?
Philip Burne-Jones

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
James Franco & Kat Von D

COOLEST celeb?
Keith Buckley

SEXIEST celeb?
Nikki Sixx & Kate Beckinsale

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be and why?
Steve Irwin....for his passion, patience and his will to help the innocent.

What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
I guest-starred on "That 70's Show".




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Photo Frame Employee Vanessa

Vanessa - Guest Care Specialist

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
"V"

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
It's fun, yet professional; and a place to make a real career-dream come true.

Define your STYLE?
Sassy, Stylish & Sophisticated

Professional Strong-Suit?
I'm a fast learner in anything and everything!

Why do you like the service business?
I love helping people and making them smile!

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
My opinions and suggestions actually matter!

Favorite Musician?
Nickelback

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Sarah Jessica Parker

Sexiest celeb?
Brad Pitt

Favorite Book?
Confessions of a Shopaholic - The Collection

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
We strive to deliver "Above & Beyond" customer service. It's so much more than just a salon and spa.....it's Cottonwood!

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
"Everything happens for a reason."


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Photo Frame Employee Scotty

Scotty - Call Center Administrator

Professional Accomplishments:
Aveda's Serious Business
Cottonwood Front Desk Team Leader - 2 years
Cottonwood Teammate - 5 years

What is your AKA at work?
My boss, Linda calls me Scotty Louise......but then she adds "Louise" on the end of everyone's name.

Greatest fear?
Clowns!

Professional "strong suit"?
I'm anal retentive, no-nonsense.....and I don't like waste!

What is your biggest challenge?
Helping people understand the effects and rewards of "taking ownership" in our salon.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons or spas?
We buy and use only THE BEST OF THE BEST products. We BELIEVE in them, and stand behind them.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
I am allowed a lot of freedom to create the best systems to do my job well. I am trusted.....and appreciated. That means a lot to me.

What's your favorite product?
Bumble's Grooming Creme'

Favorite service?
I LOVE FACIALS! Actually lots of men love facials....they are just as relaxing as a massage.

Who does YOUR services?
FACIALS & WAXING: Amanda
HAIR: Amy
MASSAGE: Eric or Robyn
NAILS & PEDICURES: Cony

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Photo Frame Employee Jordan

Jordan - Guest Care Specialist

Cottonwood Team Mate - 1 year

What is your nickname or AKA at work?
"Cheese Whiz"

Favorite Service?
Massage

Define your STYLE
I'm all about the basics!

Professional Strong-Suit?
My sense of fairness.

Biggest career challenge?
My "newbie" status!

Biggest Pet-Peeve?
Inconsideration

Greatest Fear?
Sharks !!!

Greatest Weakness?
I often tend to second guess myself.

If you could live another life, who would you be, or what would you do?
I'd be a mountaineer and live in some obscure cabin in Colorado!

Hobbies?
I read a ton! And I like white-water rafting!

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Scarlet Johanson

COOLEST celeb?
Will Smith

SEXIEST celeb?
Brad Pitt

Favorite Movie?
The Mummy

Favorite CD?
"Gravity" - Shawn McDonald

Favorite Artist?
Georgia O'Keeffe

Favorite Book?
"The Host" by Stephanie Meyer

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons and spas?
The order and professionalism.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
Everyone is so kind.

Favorite Inspirational Phrase?
Psalm 91:2

What is something people would be surprized to know about you?
My favorite animal is the Silver-Backed Gorilla! :)


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Photo Frame Employee Michel

Michel - Guest Care Specialist

Professional Accomplishments:
Professional dancer.
Professional wedding guest.

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
Mickel or Gaga

What made you want to work at Cottonwood?
The wonderful, supportive staff.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons?
The guest always comes first!

Favorite PRODUCT?
"Di-fi"

Favorite SERVICE?
Facials!

Define your STYLE?
Dark, edgy, glam...with a bit of classic 50's thrown in!

Define your CAREER?
Working towards world domination....or just a Grammy.

Professional Strong-Suit?
Making "non-huggers" change their ways.

Biggest "Pet-Peeve"?
People in front of me driving under the speed limit.

Greatest weakness?
Punctuality ....and being "un-funny".

Greatest strength?
Runway walking.......and workin' the room.

Greatest fear?
Not making it.

If you could meet and spend the day with anyone who would it be?
Oprah or Michael Jackson

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
James Dean & Gaga

COOLEST celeb?
Jay-Z & Betty White

SEXIEST celeb?
Ryan Reynolds & Beyonce

Favorite Movie?
"Signs" or "Rocky Horror"

Favorite CD?
Amy Winehouse - "Back to Black"

Favorite musician or group?
Queen

Favorite artist?
Marc Jacobs

Favorite book?
"A Density of Souls" - Christopher Rice

If you could live another life, who would you be?
Probably a part of the X-Men.

What is something that people might be surprised to know about you?
I'm a huge classic sci-fi and horror movie fan. Basically, I'm a nerd at heart.


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Employee

Rebecca Media

What's your nickname or AKA at work?
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Photo Frame Employee Linda Tolley Parker

Linda Tolley Parker - Owner

Professional Accomplishments:
The School of Hard Knocks

What is your AKA at work?
Mama Bear

Favorite product?
Gorilla Glue. Oh!....you mean salon products, that's different! Bumble's "Styling Creme". I'm all about the 5 minute "do"!

Favorite service?
Wow....I'd just say that ALL of our services are NECESSARY......so much better and cheaper than a cruise!

Who does YOUR hair?
Honestly, ANYONE who can squeeze me in ! They are all ROCKSTARS !

Greatest fear?
Abandoned and swimming in the ocean with no land in sight!

Greatest Weakness?
Mexican food and a homeless dog.

Favorite Movie?
"To Kill a Mockingbird"

Favorite Book?
"Undaunted Courage" - Stephen Ambrose

Favorite Artist?
George Catlin, Ammi Phillips & Grant Wood

Favorite Musician or Group?
Anyone who actually has command of an instrument or voice.
Beethoven, Aretha Franklin, Alison Kraus, Chris Thile, Dave Grissman, Robben Ford, Ricky Skaggs, Stefhane Grappelli, Jerry Douglas, Itzhak Perlman, Tony Rice, etc.

Secret Life?
- One of the Founding Fathers.
- One of the crew on the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
- A "Rayette". (Backup singers for Ray Charles)
- Or a cattle rancher !

How did you become the owner of Cottonwood?
God always has a purpose in mind for us! I always wanted an orphanage.....I got my wish!

Professional "strong suit"?
Tenacity. Growing up, I was not allowed to say, "I can't."

Biggest "pet peeve"?
Victim Mentality

Celebrity with the best STYLE?
Mark Wahlberg & Grace Kelly

COOLEST celeb?
Tina Turner & Chris Isaak

SEXIEST celeb?
Mike Rowe

As a manager, what is your biggest challenge?
Teaching that individual responsibility is the essence of Teamwork.

If you could meet and spend the day with one person, who would it be and why?
Thomas Jefferson. He was a real patriot - an extraordinary and courageous visionary who believed in the powers of small government, self-reliance, personal responsibility and God....and willing to die for those convictions.

How would you differentiate Cottonwood from other salons or spas?
I CARE that my "kids" succeed. I CARE that our clients get the extraordinary experiences that they deserve.

What do you like best about working at Cottonwood?
I love making people happy.
I love watching people grow.

Favorite "Inspirational Phrase"?
I like everything that Thomas Edison, Winston Churchill & Ben Franklin ever said! Here are some of my favorites:
1. Never give in, never give in, never; never; never; never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense." - Winston Churchill
2. The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. - Ben Franklin
3. I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun. - Thomas Edison
4. God can move mountains, but YOU'VE got to bring a shovel. - My Parents

Name something people would be surprised to know about you?
I'm a huge Bull Riding Fan !



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We Work as a Team

We recognize that the correct staff-client match is paramount and we encourage our guests to try any or all of our team members without hesitation. If you feel you would be more comfortable or better served by another member of our staff, just let us know. (You won't hurt our feelings! Our goal is to make you happy!)You can be assured of superior technical skill with a personal touch to "make your day."

Professionalism & Training

We employ only the most technically-superior State Licensed and Board Certified professionals in each of our four departments: hair, skin care, massage, and nails.

We have developed our own in-house training and education programs that are now duplicated across the country. Our new hires are hand-picked from the best national schools. Already State Licensed and Board Certified professionals, they must complete Cottonwood's own extensive and rigorous 12-month training program to insure quality, consistency and "Daymaker" service for our guests. Further,our team must continue their education process throughout their careers.

In the course of your patronage at Cottonwood you may experience the loss of a specific service provider. We employ only the best of the best, and hope that you will trust us once again to place you in capable hands with another member of our professional and accomplished team.

Our Awards

We are honored to have been recognized with the following awards; and delighted to have been a part of the fun, the passion and the inspiration of each one. We thank our valued clients for your loyal support...you inspire us!

  • "TOP 200 SALONS IN AMERICA" -Salon Today Magazine

    2005-2006-2007-2008-2009

  • "READER'S CHOICE AWARD" -The Oklahoman

    2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009

  • "BEST OF OKC" -The Oklahoma Gazette

    2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009

  • ABC's "EXTREME MAKEOVER" - 5 Events

    2004-2005-2006-2007-2008

  • DR PHIL'S ULTIMATE WEIGHT CHALLENGE

    2005 in Oklahoma

  • TLC's "A MAKEOVER STORY"

    2005-2006

  • DESIGN TEAM for KOCO Eyewitness News 5

    Since 2001

  • TOP 25 BUMBLE & BUMBLE SALONS in the U.S.

    Chosen by Estee Lauder

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