Meet Our Staff

Michelle Whinna

Owner of Salon Seraphim

Schedule:

• - Tuesday: 10am-6pm
• - Wednesday: 8:00am-2pm
• - Thursday: 12pm-8pm
• - Friday: 10am-4pm
• - Sunday: 9am-1pm

Michelle has been in the industry since 2000. She has a true love of the industry. “Hair is your best accessory” so she believes you should always wear your hair at its best! She specializes in color corrections, hi-lites, cutting and is a master at carefully blending her passion with her clients vision. She attends many educational classes throughout the year to keep up with the change of styles and moods. Some of her education includes: Goldwell, Bumble & Bumble, Wella, Redken, and razor classes. She is certified in Great Lengths, Donna Bella, and Cinderella hair extensions since 2003. Also became certified in Xtreme Eyelashes in 2005. Trained in Peter Coppolla and Brazilian Keratin Straightening. Michelle’s work has been published in the Inspire and New Jersey Bride.

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Christi

Schedule:

• - Tuesday: 10am-5pm
• - Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
• - Saturday: 8am-4pm

I Attended Old Bridge High School Cosmetology and I have been working in the salon industry for 14 years.The thing I enjoy the most is getting to know my clients and understanding each client's personality and lifestyle which helps me create the best look for each individual. Because styles and trends are always changing I feel that continuing education is crucial in this industry. I have trained with some of the industry’s top professionals at Bumble and Bumble University. I have attended Wella, and Redken color and cutting classes as well as, Master cutting classes with Nick Berardi, color classes with famous hairstylist to the Stars Kim Vo and many more. I've been published in Inspire Magazine for one of my simple up-do styles. Some of my specialties include balayage hair painting, foiling, tone on tone color, blow outs, scissor cuts, razor cuts and simple elegant Up-dos.

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Gina

• - Wednesday:- By Appointment
• - Friday: - 10am-4pm
• - Saturday: - 8am-4pm

Gina has been a stylist for 19 years. Her education never stops. She has hands on training with some of the most famous names in hairstyling. The health of your hair is her priority. Her specialties include all types of hair coloring, corrective coloring, and all types of relaxers. She is also certified by the Devachan Academy for cutting curly hair, Vidal Sassoon cutting methods and dry-hair cutting.

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Melinda

Schedule:

• -Tuesday: 10am-4pm
• -Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
• -Friday: 8am-4pm
• -Sunday: 9am-4pm

Melinda graduated from Reignbow Beauty Academy, Melinda has been in the industry since 2000. Friendly and patient, she will apply her experience, education and passion for this industry to give you the best style and to fit your needs. Trained and certified in Wella Koleston Color and Brazilian Blow outs Keratin Treatments. She specializes in fine, textured hair, color and special event styling.

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Destiny

Schedule:

• - Tuesday: 10am-6pm
• - Wednesday: 12pm-6pm
• - Thursday: 2pm-8pm
• - Friday: 8am-4pm
• - Saturday: 8am-4pm

Destiny, from a very young age, always knew the hair salon was where she was meant to be. Growing up with a hair stylist, she was constantly engulfed in the salon environment and inspired by the ever-changing industry. Right after high school she took the on the opportunity to make her dream a reality and started attending The Salon Professional Academy. She started working as an assistant in a salon and even took advanced classes in The Salon Professional Academy such as Balayage Technique and social media. After graduating and receiving her cosmetology license in June of 2016 she continues her education by attending biweekly classes at Salon Seraphim to develop her techniques even more in color, cutting and styling. In July 2017 she became certified in Brazilian Blowouts and October 2017 attended the Bumble and Bumble University in New York City.

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Marissa

Schedule:

• Tuesday 10am- 1pm
• Thursday 9am - 4pm
• Friday 12pm - 4pm
• Saturday 12pm - 4pm
• Sunday 9am - 1pm

Marissa started her career 2014 working in Union New Jersey. She worked as an assistant for 3 years before becoming a licensed hair stylist. She joined Salon Seraphim team in 2021. She attended classes for Redken in NYC and Bellami extensions. She continues her education with Bumble ‘N Bumble, Wella and Redken products with Salon Seraphim. Marissa is Certified in Bellami hair extensions and loves working with fantasy hair color. Her creativity and her enthusiasm show her true talent and dedication to the industry. Marissa is looking forward to meeting you for your special experience her at Salon Seraphim.

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