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, Hair Lab was born! |
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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 North East 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. |
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 training under the best stylists in the US. 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. |
KIRSTEN WENCK
Master Stylist Kirsten is a graduate of Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy. Since 2007, she has been working in Providence, RI and continuing her education at the TIGI Advanced Academy in New York. She has attended various hair shows in Las Vegas, Chicago, and New York. When it comes to beautiful hair coloring and cutting you can’t go wrong with Kirsten! Her strong technical background is the foundation for her perfect work. Art, music, and fashion give her the passion and inspiration to take this industry by storm! |
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 successful 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. |
MYRA KING-KERGE
Stylist Myra King-Kerge is a level two stylist and colourist; a graduate of Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy. Myra has extensive training and certification in a wide array of techniques and products, and is always looking to try the edgiest of colour techniques—especially vivids and fantasy hair! She also relies on her health and human service background to provide a holistic approach in all services. Education and inspiration are key, and some style icons for Myra include Lin Phan (@bescene), Anh Co Tran, Alexander McQueen, and Erté. Myra draws from music, art, fashion, and any unconventional sources of inspiration for both edgy and natural looks; and loves thinking outside the box! |
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New Career Want to join the crew? Send us a message on the Contact page with one reason why you would be a great addition to our team! |