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THE STYLING SQUAD

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MEET THE SQUAD

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Master Stylist, Owner

Ashley Hamble Pederson

Beauty expert Ashley Hamble has nurtured a natural desire towards helping others look their best and feel good about themselves. After years of working with family and friends to make styling hair and applying makeup a fun experience, Ashley decided to earn her degree in cosmetology and seek a full-time career path in the beauty industry.

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Through her work in various beauty salons, Ashley developed and grew her client base by demonstrating her knowledge and creativity while passionately meeting her clients’ needs. Through her experience and training as a stylist, Ashley has had the opportunity to learn the business and perfect her trade. After countless years of personal experience with friends and family and a decade of professional experience working in beauty salons, Ashley decided to fulfill her entrepreneurial aspirations and open a full-service tanning and hair salon that also caters to on-site events, such as bridal parties.

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Her desire for helping others to look and feel their best along with her passion for the industry has fostered her desire to bring beauty and friendship together for fun.

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Why? No reason, Just Cuz.

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Salon Coordinator & Management,

Custom Spray Tan

Ashley Boecker

Hello! I have been a part of the Just Cuz Beauty team for two years now! I joined our team as a receptionist, and shortly after decided to specialize in custom spray tanning. In addition to these roles, I also manage the salon, so I look forward to seeing all of your friendly faces when you visit our salon, and will be readily available to help you with anything you may need! When I’m not at the salon, my time is spent with my children, friends & family. Some of the things you can always find me enjoying with them are:  being outside, riding dirt bikes and spending as much time as possible on the St Croix River. I look forward to seeing you at Just Cuz soon!

Taylor Lomen, Stylist & Pro Makeup Artist

Stylist & Pro Make Up Artist

Taylor Lomen

Taylor is a graduate of Model College of Hair Design in St. Cloud, MN. "I truly believe I am in the right place at Just Cuz Beauty Boutique!"

 

"Queen of texture." 

 

Taylor's instructors at school quickly coined the "queen of texture" statement for her. Excelling at texture cuts, Taylor loves a well-textured vibe to the hair while still keeping it glamorous!

 

Being in the industry for 5 years - Taylor has had opportunities to learn the latest modern techniques -  from brunette hair to blonde and everything in between, she is ready to have you in her chair.

 

"I absolutely love what I do and my passion is to make my clients look and feel most confident. I specialize in colors and cuts! Although I LOVE every aspect to my job, developing close relationships with my clients is always something I've treasured. It makes the environment so much more relaxed and the trust is always there."

Ashley Nelson, Senior Stylist

Senior Stylist

Ashley Nelson

Hello! My name is Ashley. I have been in the industry since 2003 where I graduated from the Aveda Institute of Minneapolis. I am very passionate about my career and feel fortunate that I get to make every person that sits in my chair feel great about themselves. Although I have been in the industry for years, I like to keep up on the latest trends with continuing education. I love hair color, foiling, and cutting! 

 

I especially love blondes, as there is just something about a fresh blonde color that makes me giddy! :)

 

Everyday is different and I enjoy meeting new people and having them leave the salon feeling confident.

 

In my free time you can find me with my family, I have 2 children that keep me busy when I am away from the salon!

 

I hope you enjoy your experience with me when you come to Just Cuz Beauty!

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Hair Stylist & Lashing Technician

Brie

Brie is a certified hair stylist and eyelash technician. She has been doing hair for 13 years. Brie loves doing hair color and lash extensions. She loves keeping up with the latest trends and trying new styling techniques.

Taylor Flaherty, Stylist & Pro Makeup Artist

Hair Stylist & Pro Makeup Artist

Taylor Flaherty

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor and I enjoy helping people feel confident and look great by creating a look that compliments them! I love teaching my clients about beauty products so they can recreate the same look at home! I strive to be the best stylist and I am extremely motivated by continuing education to keep my skills top notch and ahead of the trends! I can’t wait to meet you!

MaryAnne Kelley Elzen, Stylist

Hair Stylist 

MaryAnne Kelley Elzen

MaryAnne has a passion for connecting with clients and helping them to look their best. When you look good you feel good! She is a graduate from the Minnesota School of Cosmetology, previously graduating from the University of Minnesota with degrees in Family Social Science and Communications.  
 

MaryAnne specializes in hair coloring, foiling, and cuts.  She loves meeting and developing close relationships with her clients. When MaryAnne is not at our hair salon, she's busy raising her three children and spending time with her family.

Baily, Stylist

Hair Stylist 

Baily

Hello, my name is Baily and I am a hair stylist here at Just

Cuz Beauty! I enjoy anything having to do with color and I am up to date on all the trends out there in haircuts, hair coloring, and hair styling! I absolutely love balayage techniques and any type of specialty color or foils. I love making a difference in people's self-confidence and self-love. I love being an ear to listen to or someone to talk to on good or bad days. I love building a friendship with my clients that is open and honest. I love to try new things on my clients that I learn in my continuing education. I have been doing hair for 5.5 years and I enjoy coming to work every day excited to make a difference!

Zach Jones, Stylist

Hair Stylist 

Zach Jones

My name is Zach Jones, I have always loved fashion and hair- ever since I was in high school. I moved down here from Alexandria to attend at the Minnesota School of Cosmetology where I met an entire staff of brilliant instructors, who gave me the knowledge I have today. I am excited to be working with Just Cuz Beauty, and I am looking forward to making every client who sits in my chair look and feel their best!
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Hair Stylist 

Jamie Gingras

It’s always been a passion of mine to help bring out the beauty in people. Getting to know you as an individual and creating style that matches your personality is why I enjoy this field. I started in the salon in 2002 and worked with amazing and talented stylists, while achieving a passion for what I love. During that time I became a mother, so naturally I took a step back from the salon and focused on raising my two amazing children. Naturally, I never stepped away from what I love doing. The  decision to pursue my passion is greater than ever and I’m enthusiastic to bring my talents back into the salon.

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Medical Aesthetician & Injection Specialist

Carla Ann

Carla Ann, BSN, RN has a deep understanding of the aesthetic anatomy of the human body with a BS degree in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. Her medical career started in fast-paced Manhattan, receiving a nursing degree from NYU and going on to work exclusively in women’s care finding her passion for working alongside and empowering other women. With over a decade of experience supporting women in the medical field, and a lifelong passion for fashion working as a stylist, you can trust that Carla Ann will help you put your best face forward in beauty and fashion. Specializing in Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane products, chemical peels, Kybella, PRP, and medical-grade skincare line product education. Having a natural appreciation for beauty I believe every person deserves a supportive and safe space to rejuvenate natural beauty. Through best practice techniques, education, and effective treatment plans I will work with you to empower one's natural beauty. 

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Makeup Artist

Elisabeth Olson

Hi, I’m Elisabeth! When I was younger, I was involved in dance, theater and modeling. As a result, I learned to do many different types of makeup and found I had a knack for it. It became a passion of mine to learn more about different skin care and make up trends/techniques, especially as I got older and my routines had to shift due to maturing skin. After receiving some professional training, I eventually settled into my own personal style. I specialize in soft glam and natural “no-makeup” looks, but I am happy to accommodate all styles and visions. I want the entire process to feel very pampering and confidence boosting. I believe all faces are beautiful - makeup simply enhances what’s already there. Let me help you shine!

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Makeup Artist

Andi

Hi, I’m Andi! I have been a professional makeup artist for 14+ years. I have my cosmetology license from the Aveda Institute and I also studied at Faces Etc. Media Makeup school where I studied bridal and special event makeup. I specialize in classic, glamour, and vintage styles. I’m very passionate about makeup. My goal is to make everyone look and feel their best!

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Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist

Meekala Stutzke

Meekala has been a stylist for over 12 years, her passion for hair and makeup began very young as she grew up in her mom's salon learning and taking in that world. Meekala specializes in blonding, color, cut, extensions, and makeup. She has 3 boys and when she is not in the salon you can find her chasing them around from camping to hockey to any other adventure they can find! 

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Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist

Jesseca Overland

Jesseca is a cosmetology graduate from Paul Mitchell in Chicago IL, where she fell in love with curly cuts/short cuts, textured hair, and lived in color/balayage and bridal styling/makeup. She came home to pursue her passion near family and loved ones bringing all her incredible skills, and widely known fearless attributes to her chair. She always wants to learn, create, and achieve your desired look, whatever that may be! With a phenomenal ability to connect with anyone who sits in her chair, she will make you feel heard, beautiful, and important. She cannot wait to watch you leave happier and more confident than ever!

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Hair Stylist & Lash Technician

MacKenzie White

Hello, my name is MacKenzie! I graduated in 2023 from The Salon Professional Academy in Maplewood, MN. I got into this industry because of the way I felt after my own hair appointments! I wanted to connect and make people feel beautiful and confident with themselves all day-everyday! My favorite services to perform are foiling, color, and eyelash extensions! When I’m not in the salon, you can find me at home reading a juicy book, watching movies, or in the kitchen cooking something yummy! I hope to see your smiling face in my chair soon! :)

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Hair Stylist

Maddie McCann

Hello, I started in this industry in 2018 when I attended the Esthetics program at TPSA in Maplewood. Shortly after I started that program I knew that I wanted to do hair. I enrolled at TSPA in 2019 but this time for Cosmetology, and that’s when I knew I found my true passion. I love getting to meet new people and making their visions come to life. I’ve always been an artistic person but hair is really where I get to use my creativity! Cut and color is my jam but specifically, I love balayages, shadow roots, and blonding services. A little bit about me, when I’m not at the salon, I spend a lot of my time outside golfing, hiking, and kayaking. I love traveling and trying new restaurants. And I am a cat mom of two! I’m so excited to be a part of this team and I can’t wait to see you in my chair! 

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