Welcome New Members

Arnoldo Chavez, Hansen Fontana San Francisco, CA Arnoldo was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico then moved to the US in 1992. He began at Hansen Fontana in January of 1998 as a consultant, and quickly moved up the ranks to manage all sales and operational duties, then into the role of CEO. Arnoldo takes great pride in being straightforward and honest with our clients. He enjoys traveling and is a huge sports fan of the San Franciso 49ers, Giants and Warriors. He still travels frequently to Mexico to visit family and is an active investor in his homeland.

Melinda Galloway HPT Advanced Hair Aesthetics Del Mar, CA Melinda is a board-certified Hair Practitioner of Trichology, has been providing beauty and wellness services throughout San Diego since 1996. Her passion for hair loss disorders evolved from her own personal struggle with Trichotillomania (hair-pulling, an anxiety disorder associated with hair-pulling). Early on in her career as a cosmetologist, she saw a gap between the cosmetic hair service industry and medical professionals in educating, helping, and treating hair loss. That’s when she decided to step in and close that gap. Extending her studies in Trichology, Melinda attended national seminars, conferences, and training to gain knowledge and certifications in hair and scalp disorders. As a hair health and growth specialist, Melinda is dedicated to helping her clients regain and maintain their self-esteem and self-confidence by helping them to look and feel their best.

Christine Tebben, Hair Loss Solutions Inc. Vadnais Heights, MN I started in the cosmetology field 18 years ago and I never once imagined all of the opportunities that awaited me. I foresaw my future like most students as simply working at a nice salon cutting and coloring but an amazing instructor at Century College where I attended cosmetology school saw something in me that set the stage for the rest of my career. She saw that I am a perfectionist and had a real eye for detail. She knew I could go much farther while being constantly challenged working as a hair restoration stylist. I interviewed with the biggest nationwide hair restoration companies and got the job. I immediately took to the work, loved the training and all the different aspects. I soon realized I did not care for the way the clients were being treated. It was as if they were just a number. I then sought out employment at another hair restoration salon and loved the field even more. After employment for both companies I had the operation down and wanted to open my own salon that would focus on a personalized approach to hair loss and treat each client as the individuals they are. I then opened my doors calling my salon simply Chrissy Flipp Salon (maiden name). I had a nice base of clientele and loved each one of them but I still wanted more. So after establishing 3 successful years in business I decided on a new business name, Hair Loss Solutions and was looking to take my business to the next level. I signed on 2 new hair suppliers, launched a website, started advertising and trained another stylist on hair restoration and am so pleased to say it has continued to grow & thrive for 13 glorious years. I love what I do. I love that the industry is always evolving; being a hair restoration expert is my absolute passion. I could not imagine doing anything else. My clients are the highlight of each day and I only hope to continue my company’s growth. Each and every day I feel so blessed knowing that my life has put me in this position to help others look and feel their absolute best. It is life changing for each one of my clients and it is life changing for me as well. I never take this process for granted. My clients are the strongest people I know, and I hope to be a gift to them and to this community for a long time to come.

Angelique Vailes, AV Healing Hands LLC College Park, MD Angelique, a native Washingtonian is a licensed cosmetologist, custom wig maker/designer and an educator who has used her innumerable talents to touch many lives in the field of cosmetology and image recovery. She began her journey as a hairstylist and has been a proud member of the Maryland State Beauty Culturist’s Association since 1997. She developed a distinguished career as a professional stylist throughout the metropolitan area, but also broadened her experience by working in New York with one of the top stylist, Gerard Dru “Stylist to the Stars”. Ms. Vailes has extensive knowledge of various products and hair care techniques and has been trained to work with many fabrics of hair. In addition, she has developed a unique expertise in customized wig making and is skilled in providing a variety of hair replacement options. As a result, she enjoys working with a very diverse clientele and is able to take the best approach to not only meet but also exceed her clients’ expectations. Ms Vailes has also received numerous awards and recognition for her work. She partnered with Glynn Jackson, TV One’s “Tangles and Locks” hair icon, and has participated in various hair shows and competitions in the U.S. and Internationally. Her proficiency in cosmetology is accentuated by her experience with professional make-up artists such as Danessa Myrick, Reggie Wells, Sam Fine and Derrick Rutledge. She has worked as a freelance make-up artist for MAC and Bennett Career Institute. She is currently a volunteer hairstylist and make-up artist for the National Cancer Institute. As the owner of AV Healing Hands located in Maryland, Ms Vailes has participated in several community events to volunteer her hair car services and expertise on hair replacement solutions.. Ms Vailes varied experience and her dedication to staying on top of cutting edge techniques, are a testament to her personal commitment to providing customized hair care, image recover and cosmetology solutions wrapped in an atmosphere of unparalleled customer service as she helps others rediscover, design and display their unique image.

Kevin Carlton, Hair Systems By Kevin Bryan, Murrieta, CA Marcus Quick, Illusions By Marcus Ltd., Williamsburg, VA

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