​​In 2015, Cassie and Riki started Hair Lab with the drive to produce a variety of creative yet professional looks in an extremely relaxed and inviting studio atmosphere. They took their love for education and leadership to the next level and alas, Hairlab was born!

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​RIKI PALUMBO

Creative Director

Riki has been in the beauty industry for over sixteen years with her focus always being on education. She started out at one of Rhode Island’s top salons and from there she moved to NYC, working for world renowned TIGI. Working under the industries top stylists like Berry Bachen, Thomas Osborn and Zak Mascolo she furthered her career. After she moved back to RI she taught as in instructor at the first Toni and Guy Academy. 

She graduated TIGI Talent as a master colourist which allowed her to travel the US, Canada and Europe, sharing her passion for colour. Riki has worked New York Fashion Week under the house of main entrance artists DJ Riggs and Berry Bachen. The arts and street culture has inspired her direction of patterns and colour palette. Working with passionate people has given Riki the drive and energy necessary to perfect her skills behind the chair.

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​CASSIE ANDERSON

Creative Director

Cassie is a Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy graduate that has been hairstyling for over ten years. She has always been drawn to the art and chemistry behind hair. Knowing and understanding how hair color and products effect the hair strand has always been one of her favorite educational topics. She continues to be deeply inspired by TIGI artists such as Anthony Mascolo and Akos Bodi for their precision and creative edge in cutting.

​Cassie has worked at a variety of salons in Providence, RI while continuing her education at classes throughout the Northeast US. Her certifications for chemical treatments include Keratin Complex and Brazillian Blowout. She has taken precision cutting classes by Sexy Hair, TIGI, Toni and Guy, RedKen, and Sebastian, and is certified in Hot Heads and Cinderella Extensions. Edgy textured cuts with difficult-to-acheive vibrant colors are her favorite type of work.

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​JENNA RAY

Stylist

Jenna Ray attended Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy in 2014. Since then, she's been assisting in the beauty industry and working as a stylist at Hair Lab. Having a love for helping others feel good about themselves only added to her pre-existing passion for hairstyling. She is driven by the feeling of helping clients achieve their dream hairstyle. 

​Jenna has a grungy and street-savvy style with a classic twist that's inspired by 70’s and 90’s fashion. Her favorite stylists are Guy Tang, Ted Gibson and Tracy Cunningham. She loves playing with fashion color and men’s cutting, and is certified in Keratin Complex Keratin Treatments, TIGI Copyright Colour, and Evo Fabuloso Pro.

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​Robyn the Riveter

Master STYLIST

Before Robyn was educating for ELEVEN Australia, she began styling hair at the young age of fifteen through a vocational tech program at her high school. "I’m passionate about education. I love building relationships in my chair and getting to know my clients so I can help personalize their style, achieve their hair goals and give them confidence. I could spend all day executing up do's, texture & fringe, braiding, and fashion color; it’s such a creative outlet."

Robyn is in her comfort zone with balayage, dimensional color, undercut designs and blonding. Being heavily inspired by looks of the 20's, 50's and 60's; master styling techniques such as finger waves, roller sets, pin curls, Hollywood waves, and pompadours are just a few of her strengths. Robyn represents ELEVEN Australia, a lifestyle brand (available at Hairlab) promoting "lived-in" styles, that are easily accessible by using these pure, hydrating, cruelty free products.

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JENA CICERCHIA

STYLIST

Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, Jena made her way to New York City to further explore her lifelong passion for music, art, and dance. Jena fell in love with the underground culture and music scene of the late 90's and early 2000's. Spending long nights at college while working a day job, she eventually uncovered her true calling while working in the Big Apple, tracing steps up and down the East village and on the Bowery. 

As a graduate of Arthur Angelo in Providence, Jena has worked with and trained alongside such European brands as Davines and Z.One Concept. Jena enjoys traveling abroad for training, inspiration, and to fulfill her creative endeavors. Jena is known for her zest, her passion to share and learn, and ability to nurture a sustainable lifestyle while expressing her artistic imagination along the way. 

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​MADDIE AZEVEDO

Assistant

Maddie is a recent graduate of Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy who is continuing her training and education at Hairlab as an assistant. Maddie gets a lot of her inspiration from her favorite celebrities like Rihanna and Ariana Grande. Her favorite thing about doing hair is how you can personalize every haircut or color to best suit each client and give them their desired look.

​She also loves how she can use her career to help others feel good about themselves. Growing up, Maddie always had an interest in the beauty and fashion industry, so for her this career choice was always an easy one. Maddie loves learning new cut and color techniques and is looking forward to advancing her career and education with the talented team at Hairlab.  

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