| UTOPIAN STAFF |
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| < patricia beck
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< tara carver > |
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| Patricia has been doing hair for almost
eight years. She attended Professional Cosmetology Institute in Ames and worked
at an Ames salon before returning to her hometown of Des Moines. She's been
trained in advanced color under George Alderette and advanced cutting under
Susan Hutchinson. Patricia loves to cut! Patricia holds a PHD in Eufora organic
haircare products, and is a Eufora Elite Team Member, which is their advanced
training certification. Patricia lives with her husband Jamie and sons Beau and
Brady. |
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| Tara has been doing hair in the Beaverdale area for fifteen
years. Tara joined Salon Utopia in July of 2006 and is our Lead Stylist. Tara
has advanced color training in Schwarzkopf color and has attended many classes
on color trends. Tara also has advanced training in new cutting techniques. She
holds a PHD in Eufora organic haircare products and is a Eufora Elite Team
Member, which is their advanced training certification. |
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| < maija
jorgensen> |
< jami lawson
> |
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| Maija has been a stylist since 2001 in the Des Moines area.
Maija is multitalented in our field as she is also a licensed Esthetician,
certified in Microderm Abrasion and a licensed Massage Therapist. She holds a
PHD in Eufora organic haircare products, and is a Eufora Elite Team Member,
which is their advanced training certification. |
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| Jami has been creating beautiful looks
since graduating Pivot Point International in Chicago. After spending a year in
Germany, working to develop educational programs, she returned to Chicago to
work and increase her skills through advanced cutting and coloring education.
Coming home to Des Moines in 2000, she has continued to provide excellent
service, fresh styles, delivering a positive salon experience and continuing
her professional growth. Most recently she has completed her PHD in Eufora
organic hair care products. |
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| < tod sikkema
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< jennifer pierick
> |
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Tod has been doing hair for 20 years and is a certified Master
Colorist through Schwarzkopf. He is also an instructor throughout the Midwest
for Schwarzkopf, teaching coloring methods & techniques. Trained in Eufora,
he has received his PHD and his Elite team member status. Tod has a wealth of
knowledge and creativity and loves to share his talent with
clients.
At this time, Tod will only be accepting new haircut clients
who will also be receiving color services. |
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| Jennifer is the owner of Salon Utopia, which opened in July of
2006. She is a licensed Esthetician and will be a part of the Spa Utopia team.
Jennifer is Microderm certified and has taken extensive classes on body waxing,
skin care product knowledge and cosmetic application. In August of 2007,
Jennifer traveled to Montreal, Canada to learn IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair
removal and skin rejeuvenation. |
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| < AWARDS
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2012 Finalist
2010
Winner |
Top Hair Salon Experience
Top List-dsm Magazine Contest
The Top List is determined by the readers of the dsm
Magazine. The list covers a variety of top places in Des Moines with Salon
Utopia being ranked among the best salons in the Greater Des Moines
Area. |
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 Finalist |
Cityview's
Best Hair
Salon
Winning this category 5 years in a
row is a pretty tall order, but Salon Utopia has done it by making each
visit an experience rather than a service. Clients are greeted and offered a
cup of complimentary tea from Gong Fu Tea, and when you leave you get a dark
chocolate from Chocolate Storybook. |
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