Michelle

Michelle enrolled in Maxine’s in-house training program and has been a stylist since 1998. Though she specializes in roller sets, rod sets, flat twist sets, braiding, blow-dry styling, flat-iron work, cutting, relaxing and texturizing ethnic hair, she is extremely versatile with all ethnic types and brings her experience with multi-cultural hair textures to updos. Michelle trained at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, California. She has participated in Art Institute fashion shows and makeovers for ABC7 and WGN, plus an episode of “Ambush Makeover” and several photo shoots and videos.

What is one special thing that everyone should know about Maxine Salon? It’s professional, upscale and we help clients manage their busy schedules when booking appointments.

What has been your career high? I was featured in Chicago Magazine for Best Multicultural Hair. My work was also showcased on the front cover of Brune Magazine, a French publication, where I styled the cover model who was featured in a five-page spread.

What do you do in your free time? I enjoy baking and decorating cakes, combining creativity and attention to detail to create custom cake designs. I also enjoy watching and going to stand-up comedy shows, and I love to salsa dance.

What do you never leave home without? My eyebrows painted on.

Any celebrity clients? Anika Noni Rose, Rachael Roy, Nicole Byer and Keshia Chante

Favorite thing to do on a free Sunday? Go to church and spend time with family.

What is your biggest secret? I would love to try stand-up comedy.

What was the best decade for hair and why? The 30’s. People really took the time to style their hair. Styles were classic, romantic and timeless.

What is the hair care product you cannot live without? Chronologiste Deep Nourishing Mask.

Michelle’s haircuts are $145.00