Prospect Heights Team

As a son of hairstylists, Shannon grew up with a love and passion for the hair.  Now an internationally known Platform Artist and Education/Creative Director, his talents have allowed him to lead a team of 1600 educators supporting 57 countries while leading trainings and stage shows in countries like England, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Jamaica, Trinidad, Korea, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Jamaica, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, China, Brazil, Bali and Singapore. Shannon’s appeared on the Oprah show doing make-overs and enjoys working backstage each season at New York Fashion Week. 

Allyson has over 26 years of salon professional and salon leadership experience as the Co-Owner and CEO of Hair & Co BKLYN and Beauty 360 Consulting and former President and CEO of Dessange Group North America,  Vice President of Education for Clarins,  and head of the salon division for such companies as; Ulta Beauty and ColorWorks Salon a division of Ratner Companies.  She became a Stylist right out of high school and later an American Board Certified Haircolorist.  She writes a blog for Salon Today and was featured in Beauty Fashion Magazines “Counter Culture”, Salon Today “2013 Enterprising Women” and Scholar Magazine “Making It Personal”.

Chad Taber is a veteran in the salon and has spent over a decade working as a highly requested contract artist and Certified Colorist for Keune Haircosmetics. He thrives by sharing his experience and knowledge with other salon professionals, including his role as the Color Coach in Prospect Heights. Chad has worked with the Keune International Team back stage at New York Fashion Week and at Keune Evolution events, and he enjoys special event styling and working on set for editorials. He relocated to Brooklyn in 2015 to join the Hair & Co BKLYN team and he brings a fresh eye to the Brooklyn hair scene, inspired by fluid color, geometric shapes and a lived-in aesthetic. Experimental color techniques and avant garde cuts, styles and construction also feed his creative vibes.

Michelle has almost 2 decades of experience as a hair stylist and makeup artist. The variety it brings, the opportunity to meet and get to know so many wonder people and the ability mix artistry with technical skill. She specializes in color (Redken Certified Colorist), balayage techniques, curly hair, keratin treatments and thick haircutting. Michelle's philosophy,"It's so important to me that when you sit in my chair, we have a thorough, in-depth conversation where we analyze your lifestyle, face shape and hair type to help create a personalized look that will help keep your hair happy and healthy." Michelle believes that healthy hair is a journey and everyone deserves a chance to experience beautiful healthy hair. Michelle's work has been featured in several editorial spreads and runways. 

Originally from California with stints in Tokyo, Japan and Austin, Texas, Teddy is happy to now call New York his home.  He has a graphic style, having studied at Avenue Five Institute in Austin, Texas, a Sassoon Connection School, The Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, California and apprenticing at Sassoon Salons here in New York City.  He has a strong affinity for precision cuts and creative color.  In his spare time Teddy enjoys writing, sewing and playing the guitar.  Teddy is also fluent in Japanese.

Rhianna's bubbly upbeat personality is contagious and immediately makes you feel right at home.  Her dedication to education and passion for learning gives her a head start on hair trends and speciality techniques, especially fashion colors and funky tones.    

Born and raised in Miami where the glitz and the glamour never dulls; where you get your hair and makeup done before hitting the beach. Ashley Christine understands the significance of looking and feeling your absolute best and strives to make sure her clients have a great hair day, every day. She left her city for this one to pursue her passion for hair and is excited to see where NYC can take her career. A painter at heart, Ashley Christine loves all things color. From sun-kissed, natural balayage to funky, bright fashion colors and everything in-between. She just wants to make your hair dreams come true!

Let's Welcome Ren to the Team!  Bio will be up shortly.