Lyndsey Rhodes Dickson | Senior Director Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Haircut and Style, Highlights, Men's Haircut, Keratin Treatment Professional Since: 1999 Modern Professional Since: September 2000 Why did you choose Modern?: I started at Modern Salon & Spa when I was right out of school. Modern's continued education was my deciding factor. Education: The Cosmetology Institute, Florence, SC } Continued Education through AVEDA & Modern Salon & Spa What is one thing you cannot live without?: Lip gloss FAVORITE Place to Shop: NYC Vacation Spot: So far South Africa has been my favorite spot Phrase to Say: "Sure" About me: "I'm laid back, caring and confident in who I am! I love making people love their hair and feel great about themselves! My parents are my idols and If I could meet anyone dead or alive it would be Marilyn Monroe!"
	Sepi Safaei | Junior Stylist Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Haircuts, Highlights. Color, Updo, Melting Professional Since: 1990 Modern Professional Since: 1990 Why did you choose Modern?: I love them so much- from 20 years ago til now! Education: AVEDA, Redken, Logics, Wella, South Eastern Beauty School What is one thing you cannot live without?: My family and kids FAVORITE Place to Shop: Target, Nordstrom, Belk Vacation Spot: Europe Phrase to Say: "God" About me: "I am quiet, patient aqnd calm. I am very giving and love making people feel beautiful , I love my busy life and mpassionate, caring and prfoessional and love making people feel beautiful. My parents are my idol, and if I could meet anyone, it would be my Dad."
	Noushin Ashoubi | Senior Stylist Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Haircuts, Highlights, Color, Threading Professional Since: 1993 Modern Professional Since: June 2004 Why did you choose Modern?: I chose Modern Salon & Spa because of owner, Arezo Hafezi and the culture of Modern. Education: Degree in Science and Cosmetology School overseas, Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy What is one thing you cannot live without?: Sunshine & Sleep FAVORITE Place to Shop: New York City, Europe, Vegas, Marshalls Vacation Spot: Europe & any island Phrase to Say: "Baybe" About me: "I am a very giving, positive and responsible person. I love that this industry is fashion forward and fun! I enjoy making people feel good about themselves. My Father is my idol and if I could meet anyone dead or alive, it would be Gandi and Mother Teresa."
	Ezat | Stylist Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Highlights, Color Haircuts, Threading, Updos Professional Since: 2001 Modern Professional Since: 2006 Why did you choose Modern?: Because of the great Education Program that they offer and the friendly environment.  Education: AVEDA, Wella and Schwarzkoof What is one thing you cannot live without?: Love and Hope FAVORITE Place to Shop: New York Vacation Spot: Beach and Mountains Phrase to Say: "Honey" About me: "I am very family oriented. I am caring and I enjoy making people feel beautiful and good about themselves. My father is my idol, and if I could meet anyone, it would have to be The Wright Brothers."
	Maryam Avani | Stylist Location: Ballantyne Village Professional Since: 2006 Modern Professional Since: 2007 Why did you choose Modern?: It is the best salon in Charlotte providing great education. Education: Cosmetology School, BS in Physical Education What is one thing you cannot live without?: Family FAVORITE Place to Shop: Nordstrom Vacation Spot: Bahamas Phrase to Say: "Yes" About me: "I'm a fun, out going person that loves children. I like to help people look great and feel good about themselves. My Mother is my idol and I would like to meet Farah Pahlavi, the Queen of Persia."
	Chelsea French | Esthetician Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Facials, All Waxing, Lash & Brow Tinting Professional Since: January 2010 Modern Professional Since: May 2010 Why did you choose Modern?: Modern was the first Spa I applied to after school and the only place I wanted to be a part of! Education: AVEDA Institute Charlotte What is one thing you cannot live without?: Chapstick FAVORITE Place to Shop: Blakeney Shopping Center Vacation Spot: Anywhere with my husband Phrase to Say: "Absolutely!" About me: "I am a loving and caring person. I love helping people feel beautiful from the inside out. My parents have always been my biggest inspiration in life."
	Jessie Cline | Stylist Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Haircuts (Mens, Women & Children), All over Color Professional Since: 1974 Modern Professional Since: 2011 Why did you choose Modern?: Professionalism and Education Education: National Beauty COllege, Nexxus, Biolage, American Crew, and many more! What is one thing you cannot live without?: Family FAVORITE Place to Shop: Anywhere I can find a bargain Vacation Spot: Cancun Phrase to Say: "Awesome" About me: "I am passionate, caring and prfoessional and love making people feel beautiful on the inside and out. My favorite part about this industry is being able to do something I love everyday! My idol is anyone that is passionate about life. If I could meet anyone, it would be Moses and Mel Gibson!"
	Miranda Camara | Junior Stylist Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Haircuts, Hair Color, Updos, everything! Professional Since: 2010 Modern Professional Since: 2011 Why did you choose Modern?: They are the best aound! I love coming to work and feeling like it's my family too! I love everyone I work with.  Education: AVEDA Institute What is one thing you cannot live without?: Family FAVORITE Place to Shop: Forever 21 Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a beach! Phrase to Say: "oooh my gosh!!" About me: "I'm outgoing and love to make people laugh! I am also very caring and my friends and family mean the world to me! I love that everyday in this industry is different and you meet so many different people! My parents are my idol, and if I could meet anyone, it would Jesus!"
	Michele Carmeci | Esthetician Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Facials, Body Waxing, Back Facials, Lash & Brow Tinting Professional Since: 2011 Modern Professional Since: February 2012 Why did you choose Modern?: I was extremely impressed with Modern when they visited the AVEDA Institute and spoke to the students. Modern has top-notch customer service. Education: AVEDA Institute Charlotte, Winthrop University, York Technical College What is one thing you cannot live without?: Chapstick FAVORITE Place to Shop: Pac Sun, Target Vacation Spot: Anywhere tropical with clear water and a lounge chair Phrase to Say: "Right?!?" About me: "I am a silly lady with a true passion for skin care and I am a slight hippie at heart. I love this industry because it offers me the opportunity to educate people and change their skin, so they can feel comfortable in their skin. We only have one natural skin- let's make it the best that it can be!"
	Alriana Snead | Tazeh Stylist  Location: Ballantyne Village Professional Since: October 2011 Modern Professional Since: October 2011 Why did you choose Modern?: As an up and coming Stylist, I felt Modern would be a great place for me to grow to my fullest potential. Education: Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology What is one thing you cannot live without?: Fashion, Hair and Makeup FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Forever 21 Vacation Spot: Jamaica Phrase to Say: "Really" About me: "I am a very outgoing person who loves to be creative and just have fun. I love this industry because it gives me the opportunity to show my personality and enjoy what I truly love. My mother is my idol, and if I could meet anyone it would be Maya Angelou!"
	Sarah Sprouse | Tazeh Stylist  Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Haircuts, Color, Extensions, Highlights, Conditioning Treatments Professional Since: 2011 Modern Professional Since: 2011 Why did you choose Modern?: Because it's the best, duh! Also, the Education. Education: Paul Mitchell The School | Training in Las Vegas for Paul Mitchell, Hair Styling for Barizon Modeling Agency What is one thing you cannot live without?: My iphone FAVORITE  Place to Shop: Octapus Garden Vacation Spot: Anywhere Tropical Phrase to Say: "Totally dude" About me: "I am full of life and spontaneuos. I love making people feel and look fabulous! Is I could meet anyone, it would be Bob Marley."
	Lyle Wilson | Tazeh Stylist  Location: Ballantyne Village Services: Haircuts, Color, Highlights, Textured Hair Professional Since: July 2011 Modern Professional Since: September 2011 Why did you choose Modern?: Modern has the best environmentt and a terrific Education Program. Education: Paul Mitchell The School | Gastonia, Hair Stylist for The Hunger Games (Katniss and Male Haircuts) What is one thing you cannot live without?: Love and Bow Ties FAVORITE  Vacation Spot: Atlanta & Washington, DC Phrase to Say: "Be blessed" About me: "I am humble, hard working and dedicated. I love being able to create personality and happiness for my guests through my work. My Mom is my idol, and if I could meet anyone, it would Magic Johnson."