Owner

Christel has been in the industry for 11 years, she has been at The Lift for all of those 11 years. Her passion in the hair industry started when she was in second grade doing make overs on her friends and spending the weekend at her aunt’s “beauty parlor” learning perms and roller sets.

Pushing color to the limit and experimenting with unique color formulas excites her. Word on the street is she has magical hands that give a head massage like no other.

Owner

Kristina has been in the salon industry since the 90s and and is still loving it! Her go to’s are tried and true traditional techniques but she always knows about the newest in today’s hair trends. She loves giving a fuller look to her clients with expert root coverage and adding natural looking highlights the complete their hairstyle. Her clients enjoy a custom-tailored color formula and a consistent hair routine.

Stylist

Maura started her career in the hair industry in 1997. Making the lift her home since it's inception in 2004.

She prides herself on being a master at the foundations of color and cutting, using them as building blocks to create not only the most current look but embracing the classic as well.

Specialty: natural, maintainable hair colors & cuts

Stylist

Sam has always had a passion for drawing and painting but when she found hair, she realized that was her true artistic outlet. Using her 12 years of experience, she teaches The Lifts assistants everything they need to know to succeed in the industry.

Sam is the sweetest, most soft spoken stylist here that is also great at brainstorming with a client on different hair options. Whether a mens cut, pixie or learning to work with your natural texture, she's your girl.

Specialty: short hair & creative cutting

Stylist

Morgan grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts. She started her journey at The Lift almost seven years ago fresh out of hair school and it has been her second home ever since (literally). You'll catch her there even on her day off.

Her coworkers became family and her clients quickly become longtime friends. Morgan specializes in balayage, babylites, and vivids, but as many may know, there’s not a color project you can’t throw at her that doesn’t excite her... Yes, even the color corrections.

Specialty: balayage, babylites, vivids, color corrections

Stylist

Getting into the zone takes a whole other meaning when it comes to Justin, he goes above and beyond to achieve the desired result

The longer the hair the bigger the canvas; which allows Justin to do his best work. He bring a vision of long flowing dimensional hair to life.

Justin realized he wanted to be surrounded by beautiful people (inside and out) had an eye for fashion and everything glam, where else but in a salon?

Specialty: blonding & vivids

Stylist

Jon is a local to Western MA and recently just bought a home in Bernardston with his partner Justin Hewes. He's has had a passion for hair his whole life and enrolled into hair school in spring 2016. That same year, he began his career at The Lift Salon and since then, his passion for the arts of hair grew exponentially. Five years into his career he could not be happier with what he does day to day.

Jon prides himself on making each and every one of his clients feel the best version of themselves when walking out the salon door. While sitting in his chair, he wants you to feel like you’re right at home and spending time with an old friend. He always wants to know about you and your well being, listening attentively to what his clients say during the consultation. Jon will always be honest and will never shy on giving his professional opinion.

Specialty: babylites, balayage, blondes & lived-in color

Stylist

Brielle grew up in the area and is a true local. She has been in the hair industry for eight years and counting. When meeting Brielle, you'll feel like you've met a big sister. Someone that can relate with you and make you feel welcome the second you sit down. What happens in her chair, stays there.

Though she is well versed in many services, Brielle has a true passion for color, specifically balayage and highlighting alongside mens cuts and upstyling.

Specialty: balayage, highlighting, mens cuts & upstyling

Stylist

Originally from France, Roxane grew up in Ludlow, Massachusetts. She has always had a passion for expressing her creative side with hair and makeup. She loves blonding services, whether that's highlighting or balayages. She started working at The Lift right after completing hair school in 2022. Assisting for over a year and half and now starting to take her own clients. In her spare time she is spending time with her dog Atlas and her family at home, and traveling when she can!

Specialty: Blonding

Stylist

He has over 9 years of experience in the beauty industry. Growing up in his mother's salon, he developed an early passion for hair and a deep understanding of the artistry behind it. The past few years in Philadelphia allowed Brandon to refine and master the art of hair color, particularly in blonding, balayage, and lived-in color. He is dedicated to creating personalized, stunning transformations for each client. Now, as he makes his home in Western Massachusetts, Brandon is eager to connect with the community, bringing his expertise, creativity, and commitment to help clients achieve their hair goals. His enthusiasm for the industry and dedication to client satisfaction make him a valuable addition to our Lift Salon team.

Specialty: Balayage, and lived-in color

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