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Learn more about our team at Hair Company & Spa. We offer haircuts and styling services, hair coloring services, waxing, spa, skincare, makeup services, and other salon services. Get quality services when you visit our welcoming salon.

Our team members are educated and experienced. It is because of their dedication and determination that we won the 'Medium Business of the Year Award' from the New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce! Get in touch with us to learn more about the services we offer. 

Julie Mitchell

Owner
Started at Hair Company & Spa: 2002
Salon Owner since 2005

Julie loves helping people look and feel great.  After 20 years of being behind the chair she has decided to step back to focus on her team and the company vision.   Continuing education is very important to stay up to date on technology, trends, and techniques and she will continue doing this to inspire and challenge her talents.  This is not only a great way to be able to serve the guests in the salon but to also be a great leader and keep her team at Hair Company & Spa inspired.  Julie is always looking to expand her vision and works to elevate the way the world sees the beauty industry.  In 2017 her and Cortney Leduc opened The Salon Professional Academy in Maplewood MN.  She shares her time between the salon and the school where she strives to help create future leaders in the industry.  For more information about The Salon Professional Academy please visit www.tspamaplewood.com.

Julie Mitchell
Robin

Robin

Cosmetologist
Started at Hair Company & Spa: September 2005

Level 7. Robin is dedicated to making every guest feel truly special, offering personalized attention to ensure each person leaves feeling confident and heard. Her creative approach and keen eye for detail allow her to craft the perfect style for every individual. As a firm believer in the power of continuing education, Robin stays ahead of trends to provide her clients with cutting-edge techniques and services in this ever-evolving industry. She specializes in dimensional color, using her expertise to create stunning, multi-tonal looks.

Outside the salon, Robin loves exploring the outdoors through hiking, enjoys the competitive spirit of volleyball, immerses herself in great books, and treasures quality time with family and friends.

Regular Hours:
Monday: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM 
Thursday: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Cortney Leduc

Cosmetologist
Started at Hair Company & Spa: March 2008

Level 7. Cortney loves thinking outside of the box & being creative with color & how it flows with every haircut. She works well with the placement of a few different types of hair extensions and also specializes in Brazilian Blowouts. Her specialty is getting to know the guest sitting in her right way feeling what the guest is looking for. She was able to go to New York City for the Redken Exchange Color Course to further her practical & theory knowledge in the color line & back to New York City to sharpen her cutting skills. Venturing on in the learning department, Cortney finally made it to one of Redken’s biggest educational show the Redken Symposium in Las Vegas! Cortney continues to strive by expanding her education in all departments of her career. Outside of work Cortney has taken on the role of being a mom of 2 beautiful girls & is appreciating every minute of it. She also enjoys being on the lake, a beach, playing many sports, and just simply hanging out with friends & family. Cortney recently took on another adventure in her life with her boss/friend Julie Mitchell, they decided in 2016 to join a school franchise "The Salon Professional Academy" and open their own cosmetology school in Maplewood, MN in October 2017. Cortney's plan is to still work behind the chair one day a week but able to fill her other dream and be a part of the cosmetology school helping others make their dreams come true. 

Education
 
2018 | Instructor Training & Licenses – MN, Brazilian Blowout Certified – WI, 


Regular Hours
Wednesday: 10am-6 pm
Cortney Gorres
Sarah Waterman

Sarah Waterman

Cosmetologist
Started at Hair Company & Spa: January 2016

Level 6. Sarah loves meeting new people and making them feel 100% when they leave her chair. Sarah comes with 14 years of experience behind the chair as a stylist. She enjoys creating a style that compliments you with advanced techniques. Continuing education is extremely important to her. 
Outside of the salon, Sarah enjoys being outdoors, riding motorcycle and snowmobiling with her husband. Spending time with her family and friends is her happy!

Regular Hours
Monday: 12pm-8pm
Tuesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 11pm-7pm

Dana Franzen

Esthetician
Dermalogica Expert
Started at Hair Company & Spa: 2017

Level 4. Dana has been a Licensed Esthetician since 2011 and specializes in personalized skincare treatments that deliver long-term results. Her expertise includes customized facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, full-body waxing, and lash and brow tinting. Dana is passionate about enhancing her clients’ skincare journeys, continually refining her skills through advanced courses.

When she’s not pampering guests at Hair Company & Spa, Dana serves as an Esthetician Instructor at The Salon Professional Academy, where she inspires and mentors the next generation of beauty professionals.

Regular Hours
Monday: 5pm-8:30 pm
Wednesday: 2pm-8:30pm
Every other Friday: 10am-5pm
Dana Franzen
Gina Casalenda

Gina Winberg

Cosmetologist
Redken Design Authority
Started at Hair Company & Spa: January 2020

Level 4. Gina has been a cosmetologist since 2006. For most of her career, she has been working in the Twin Cities. We were happy to have her join our team in January 2020. Gina loves educating and making personal connections with her guests. She believes "when you look good you feel good and when you feel good you do good." Gina is certified Level 1 in Diva Curl for all your curly hair ladies, she is also certified with EasiHair Pro Hair Extensions. And aside from that, she specializes in grey coverage and dimensional colors.

Outside work, Gina enjoys the outdoors. Being in a boat with family and friends is her happy place.  

Regular Hours
Wednesday: 12:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday: 12:30pm-8:30pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday: 8am-4pm

Taylor Mortel

Cosmetologist
 Started at Hair Company & Spa: March 2021

Level 2. Taylor entered the industry in 2019, after attending The Salon Professional Academy. She enjoys color services, waxing, and eyelash extensions. Taylor is also Brazilian Blowout and eyelash extension certified. She loves to fit her guests with natural, beautiful, and full lashes. Taylor has always been artistic and is drawn to the creative nature of the industry. She loves to help her clients achieve their hair dreams and feel beautiful while doing so. She also loves to educate her clients on their specific hair needs to ensure salon quality hair every day.

Regular Hours

Taylor Mortel
Brynn Heebink

 Brynn Heebink

Cosmetologist
Started at Hair Company & Spa: March 2022

Level 1. Brynn is passionate about cosmetology and feels fortunate to have found a home at Hair Company & Spa. She loves meeting new people and making them feel more confident through personalized beauty services. Specializing in updos with braids and creative color services, Brynn’s talent for special occasion hair has earned her a spot on our bridal team.

When she’s not in the salon, Brynn enjoys crafting and spending quality time with her family and friends. She can’t wait to welcome you into her chair and help you look and feel your best!


Regular Hours:
Every Tuesday

Kenna Kelly

Cosmetologist 

Started at Hair Company: 2024.

Kenna is passionate about creating personalized looks for her clients, specializing in men’s cuts and coloring. She believes that a great salon experience should be warm and welcoming—a place where clients can take a break from their everyday life and truly relax. When she's not in the salon perfecting her craft, you'll likely find Kenna at the hockey rink or spending time with friends. Whether you’re looking for a fresh cut or a vibrant new color, Kenna’s attention to detail and commitment to her clients’ happiness make her a go-to stylist.

Alyssa

Cosmetologist 

Started at Hair Company: 2024.


Hello! My name is Alyssa, I’m so glad you’re here! I have been cutting hair for about 4 years I love all cuts from long layers to short fun personalized bobs and creative mens cuts! You can also find me doing many balayage/lived in looks! I believe in making my clients comfortable as possible in the salon environment, I also do offer silent appointments so if talking a lot isn’t your thing no worries! I’d love to have you in my chair! 

Here to make your hair beautiful!

Shelby Lowe

Cosmetologist 

Started at Hair Company: 2025.


Shelby brings a passion for creating stunning nail extension sets to Hair Company & Spa. With her warm and friendly approach, Shelby ensures every guest feels comfortable, whether they’re up for a chat or prefer a peaceful, quiet appointment. A dedicated homebody, she finds joy in relaxing at home with her beloved animals. Shelby’s detail-oriented nature and love for nails make her the perfect choice for guests seeking expert care and creative designs.

Sofia Forney

Esthetician / Cosmetologist

Started at Hair Company: February 2023.


Sofia is passionate about providing exceptional facial treatments, lash extensions, lash lifts and brow tinting, makeup, and waxing services. She loves meeting new people and building lasting connections. Sofia’s goal is to help every guest feel confident and beautiful in their own skin.


In her free time, Sofia enjoys baking, spending time with friends, and shopping. She is always eager to learn and is committed to continuing her education to refine her skills throughout her career.

Natalie Spaeth

Cosmetologist

Started at Hair Company: April 2025.


After a 12-year hiatus, Natalie is back behind the chair-and more passionate than ever about all

things hair. With a fresh perspective and a deep-rooted love for the craft, she brings both experience and renewed creativity to every appointment.

Specializing in million dollar blondes, Natalie is known for creating dimensional, radiant looks that feel effortlessly natural and luxuriously polished.

Whether it's bright platinum or soft golden tones, she's dedicated to making every blonde feel like the blonde. Her goal? Healthy hair, confident clients, and a vibe you'll want to come back to again and again.

Shondra Pepin

Massage Therapist

Started at Hair Company: November 2023.


Shondra has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2003. She has worked in many different environments throughout her career but finds being in a spa setting is both relaxing and therapeutic at the same time.


She specializes in Integrative massage customizing each treatment using a combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point modalities. She also is experienced with Hot stones and Cupping methods.

Shondra is passionate about helping people melt the tension and stress of the day away and help relieve chronic muscle pain.


Hours:

Tuesday 02:00pm-8:30pm

Thursday 02:00pm-8:30pm

One Saturday per month

Jessie Dodge

Guest Service Coordinator

Started at Hair Company & Spa: May 2018


Jessie adeptly oversees the operational intricacies of our esteemed salon on a day-to-day basis. Demonstrating a genuine passion for guest and staff satisfaction, she finds fulfillment in providing comprehensive assistance whenever needed. Should you have any inquiries, feedback, or apprehensions, Jessie stands ready as a reliable point of contact. Within the framework of Hair Company & Spa, Jessie holds in high regard the meaningful connections cultivated with both our valued patrons and dedicated team members. Her gratification stems from witnessing the transformative experiences and contagious enthusiasm of our clientele.


Beyond her professional commitments, Jessie finds fulfillment in familial bonds and recreational pursuits such as camping, travel, shopping, swimming, volunteerism, and fishing. When not contributing her expertise to the salon, she dedicates herself to the nurturing care of her cherished family unit, comprising 5 children, 2 canine companions, 2 feline friends, all while gracefully embracing her role as a devoted wife.


Jessie Dodge
Ellie Vogel

Ellie Vogel

Guest Service Expert

Started at Hair Company & Spa: 1997


Ellie has been with the Hair Company for the longest. She has been working here since 1997. She enjoys interacting with all the guests when they come for their salon visit. If you need anything while you're here Ellie would love to help you have a great experience.