Stylists

Dulce “Cookie” Gomez

Specializing: Curls, Versatility

Tuesday-Saturday 11-6

Bio: As the owner of Above Ground, Cookie skillfully draws upon a wide range of current styling, cutting, and coloring techniques. With versatile talents she crafts not only modern and easy to maintain looks but also cutting edge styles for her clientele.

Even though she has been in the business for the past 18 years, Cookie is always educating herself as much as possible to improve and update her technical skills. One of her many accomplishments include her recent certification as a “Pure Artist” with the award-winning Pureology corporation. She has proven to be an expert with all hair types but is best known for her specialized techniques with curly hair, and has even been featured on www.naturallycurly.com. No matter what, Cookie is always creating new and exciting looks in the ever-changing world of hairdressing.

Andrew Evans

Specializing in: Modern Color & Haircuts

Wednesday-Saturday 11-5

Bio: Andrew is one of those people that, upon meeting, you immediately feel comfortable with. After working in the industry for the past six years, he not only has learned cutting-edge styling techniques, but also superb customer service that keeps his clients coming back. As an apprentice at Salon Fusion in South Bend, Indiana he not only acquired a knack for modernizing the everyday haircut, but also learned how to incorporate cutting-edge color into these cuts to make the hair unmistakably modern. After his apprenticeship he went on to train with Toni & Guy, Goldwell, Oscar Bond and the renowned Alby Jacobson. But he doesn’t plan on stopping there, since education, to him, is one of the key ingredients to being a successful hair stylist. Even though he started working at Above Ground recently, he has proven himself to be one of the best we’ve had so far.

Ryan

Specializing: Curls, Versatility

Thursday-Saturday 11-6

Even though Ryan is a newbie, he has proven to be updated with techniques that surpass your everyday stylist.

True to his craft, that he loves passionately, obsessed with hair and fashion, it shows in all aspects of his work.

Ashley

Specializing: Curls, Versatility

Tuesday-Saturday 1-6

Graduated from Douglas J in early 2010. While attending Douglas J she also did an internship and apprenticeship here at Above Ground Hair Studio. Specialized training in Goldwell hair color, and has attended numerous hair shows to keep up with the trends.

She learned unique dry cutting techniques, and shares Cookie’s passion for curly hair. She strives to make easy maintenance hairstyles for the everyday person, but truly enjoys wearable avantgarde.

Things I love:

• Afros & shaved heads
• Tattoos
• Sushi
• Riding Bikes
• Vintage Clothing

Julie

Specializing: Foiling, Color

Julie graduated early this year from Douglas J  Aveda Institute in Ann Arbor with a cosmetology license.

Julie also has 750 hours of education from Michigan College of Beauty.

She started gaining experience with an internship at Esbi Internal Salon.  During the year Julie was an assistant there she gained knowledge in Nexxus and Paul Mitchell hair care systems and color, as well as specialized foiling techniques.

“I have been working as Cookie’s assistant since April and have been getting extended education in her cutting and style techniques.  I have gained so much knowledge from her and am excited to be a part of the Above Ground Hair Studio family.”

Olive

Specializing: Color, Precision Cuts

“I’m fascinated by the future of hair.  Above Ground is an inspiring environment and embraces passion, Art and discovery”

• Color specialist
• Strong precision cuts
• Personalized image customization and transformations
• Developing trends
• Fashion production and photo shoots

What I love:

• Making music
• Vintage fashion
• Collecting records
• Fashion production
• Cooking

“I always had a repulsive need to be more than human.” – David Bowie

Meg

Meg started her career in the beauty industry 9 years ago right here at Above Ground Hair Studio.  She spent 3 years in Aspen, Colorado as a manager at The St Regis Resort Spa, followed by 6 years at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.  She obtained her Nail Technicians license while in Colorado, and also attended the Southwestern Institute of Natural Aesthetics in Arizona for Esthetics.

“I love the industry that I am in, and the fact that we have the ability to make people feel better about themselves everyday.  AG is more of a family than a business, I love the fact that people stop in just to say “hi” or a have a cup of tea and listen to music.  Its that laid back attitude that makes me look forward to a long and happy career back at where it all began.”