Meet The Team at Salon Innova
Jacquelyn Seeley
Co-Owner & Senior Stylist
Jacquelyn is fun loving & high energy with over 10 years salon experience. Whether it be subtle and sophisticated or something edgy and funky, she will listen with an open mind and heart! Jacquelyn often attends the Goldwell Academy in NYC to expand her knowledge on the latest trends and techniques! She is trained in various cutting and coloring techniques. These include balayage, highlights, speciality color and customized cutting for straight and curly hair. She loves to show her creativity and uniqueness through her style. Knowing that no two canvases are the same, Jacquelyn will perfectly balance your hairstyle so you can best express yourself.
Carol Johnson
Co-Owner & Senior Stylist
Using her expertise to craft a perfect look for a special event or your everyday style, Carol is here to help you feel beautiful and confident in your own skin. With her caring and attentive demeanor, Carol will work with you to understand exactly what you are looking for and use her expertise to make it happen. Prior to joining the Salon Innova team in 2014, Carol studied cosmetology at the acclaimed Paul Mitchell School with phase II honors program recognition. She was then mentored at an award-winning salon in the Hudson Valley until she returned to the Adirondack region. Carol specializes in long layered cuts and dimensional balayage highlighting & lowlighting. She has the experience and training to create exquisite looks with both hair and makeup.
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Heather Warner
Senior Stylist
Knowledgeable and accomplished, Heather is a true beauty professional. She will put her talents to work to enhance your natural beauty. Heather is experienced in a wide variety of styling and color techniques. She specializes in balayage highlighting, natural bead extensions, and holds a professional certification with Bellami. Heather has more than 14 years experience as a stylist and is previous salon owner herself. She has been a part of the Salon Innova team since 2014. With her versatility alongside her sweet and attentive personality, Heather will help you look and feel your best.
Photo Credit: Se.en.dip.iti Photography
Mel Baker
Senior Stylist
Whether your look is classic or edgy, bohemian or professional, Mel's positive and adventurous spirit translates to bringing your style vision to life. With nearly 20 years experience as a colorist and stylist specializing in foil highlighting techniques, she knows change is fun and exciting! Mel offers a personalized experience, with bold styles, razor cuts, short, long, or trendy layers and statement highlights. Her particular talent? A warm and perceptive personality, extensive knowledge and an inspired creativity that will leave you feeling beautiful inside and out. Her passion is to help you achieve the look you want, while educating you on how to maintain that look when you leave her chair.
Amanda Ramirez
Salon Manager, Stylist
As a personal trainer, Amanda's love for making people feel confident in their own skin developed. She was inspired to further her career in cosmetology because she's passionate about making others look and feel beautiful from the inside out. She graduated from Paul Mitchell The School with Phase II honors recognition. Amanda specializes in blowouts, special occasion styling, highlights, and hair extensions.
Jade Baker
Stylist
"I‘ve been working with hair ever since I can remember." Jade says her passion began watching her mom being an experienced stylist. Through her education with Paul Mitchell Schools, Jade aspires to bring her creativity and skill to whoever sits in her chair. While living in Florida for the past year and a half, Jade has cultivated her styling skills with blowouts & updos. She knows the importance of making a style last outside of the salon! She’s always looking for new opportunities for continuing education and keeps up to date on the latest trends with color, highlighting techniques and cutting. Jades’ passion is to make you feel like the most confident version of yourself whilst educating you on how to maintain your look outside of the salon!
Lorraine Phinney & Sue Richardson
Senior Stylists
Lorraine and Sue are thrilled to be working together again!
With years of experience, Lorraine specializing in designer haircuts and natural looking hair color for the individual! She holds advanced education with the Redken Academy NYC, Tony & Guy Dallas Texas, Sassoon Academy San Francisco and a bonus talent in creating permanent curls for people who’d like more body.
Sue has been a stylist in the Adirondacks for many years - enjoying all aspects of hairstyling. Sue & Lorraine happily welcome their clients to their new hair home! If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please reach out directly.
Lorraine Phinney (518) 415-2549
Sue Richardson (518) 232-7021
Sara Hoffay
Stylist
"My whole life I have been motivated to seek beauty in this world and seek real connections with people". At Salon Innova, Sara says she's experienced both. She strives to create a warm, friendly environment and joyful salon experience. Sara attended Paul Mitchell The School and completed the assisting program here at Salon Innova. She looks forward to working with all her clients to make sure they feel their best.
Jill LaFrank
Esthetician & Waxing Specialist
After 20 years of searching for a passion rather than a career, Jill has finally found it! Her strength is working with her clients, using the Osmosis MD system, to help them achieve the healthiest possible skin, inside and out. Jill has created a space within the salon that will temporarily take you away from your cares and concerns. With her dual certification in cosmetology and esthetics, you can be assured of expert skin care treatments. Jill's methods will not only enhance your appearance, but also boost your self confidence in knowing that you are treating your body the way nature intended. Her services range from facials to full body waxing, all designed for the best results tailored to your individual needs.
