TIAGO SILVA
Tiago lives and breathes hair. He has been the driving force in the creation of Hair Junkie. He has established himself as a sought-after stylist on the north shore. He has added editorial work and fashion shows to his creative credits. Never one to sit back, he progresses with ongoing education. He believes an artist needs to continually grow. A perfectionist by nature, all his clientele leave Hair Junkie feeling beautiful, pampered and listened to.
ANNIE DEPIPPO
Annie is a master colorist and is a certified Goldwell Color Specialist. With over 30 years behind the chair if you can dream it, she can achieve it. She always remains “in the know” about current color trends and techniques. Annie has traveled worldwide to gather her extensive knowledge and takes great joy in providing her clientele with the ultimate experience. One of the friendliest, most creative people you’ll ever meet. Once you get in her chair you’ll never want to leave.
KAREN CUNNINGHAM
A proud owner of Hair Junkie Salon. As a 30-year veteran in the industry, Karen’s mantra has always been “Education is your key to artistic freedom”. So it was only natural for her to become an educator in the profession she’s so passionate about. “Working as a national artist for EVO Hair is a dream realized for me” Her skill set includes customized haircutting, styling, up styling, and hair coloring, Dedication, determination, and passion are paramount in making her career what it is today. Always looking to expand her horizons, Karen has won a number of industry accolades, working as a NY Fashion week stylist, and creative director and lead stylist of many productions and photo shoots. Along with an incredible journey of working behind the chair, Karen constantly aims to perfect her craft acquiring diverse experience within and outside the industry.
Megan Wrigley
Megan first realized her love for makeup as a toddler sneaking into her moms glamourous makeup collection. At 19 she attended Makeup Designory and Christine Valmy in NYC to study beauty makeup, special effects, and esthetics. She then went on to work with a top makeup brand as an artist and moved her way up the corporate ladder. Megan joined Hair Junkie in 2014 and uses both her skills in management and makeup to run the salon smoothly.
AARON JUDGE
Aaron graduated from cosmetology school in 2007 and quickly realized his passion was to coordinate a salon, making the day run as smooth as possible and working as liaison between client and stylist. Aaron takes pride in his work and is always here to welcome you with a friendly smile and cater to your needs. With a thirst for all things “beauty” Aaron surfs the web and studies the streets to stay on top of the latest trends in hair, makeup and fashion. He looks forward to your phone calls and can’t wait to book your next appointment.
Christine Otto “Otto”
Otto is a Goldwell Color Specialist and Master Colorist who has spent over 14 years honing her craft. Her skill set includes balayage, fashion shades, color correction and customized coloring. Otto believes that education is key, always furthering her knowledge by taking advantage of advanced education. As an In-demand and well respected north shore colorist Otto takes pride in her work, making sure each guest in her chair gets her complete undivided attention.
Brittany Trogele
Brittany has had a passion for beauty as long as she can remember. She loves to make people not only look great, but feel great as well. After graduation from Cosmetology school she quickly got to work learning as much as she could from her mentors in top Long Island Salons. Brittany joined the Hair Junkie team with drive and determination to be the best that she could be, learn as much as she can, and use her skills to truly make every guests experience special and memorable.
Sueann Giurlanda
Sueann has been working in the hair industry for the last twenty years. She first started her hair journey during high school where she took a cosmetology course and graduated in 2002. She specializes in women’s haircuts, perms, tape-in hair extensions, balayage, highlights and men’s scissor cuts. Her love for hair has only grown as she continues her journey and strives to make each and every client feel beautiful. She’s proud to be a part of the Hair Junkie team and welcomes you to her chair.
Nicole Diaz
Nicole’s passion lies in Makeup Artistry. She has been enthusiastically honing her skill since a very young age. Her expertise has brought her from representing ELF Cosmetics all the way to New York Fashion Week. A recent graduate of Long Island Beauty School, Nicole was thrilled to join the Hair Junkie team. She is looking towards an amazingly diverse career as a stylist as well as a Makeup Artist.
NICK LABUSH
Growing up in a family full of women Nick learned, from a young age, the importance of looking and feeling your best. Nick graduated from cosmetology school in 2014 with the determination to make all his guests feel their most beautiful inside and out. Nick quickly amassed a large skill set that includes celebrity styling, beautiful hand-painted balayage color, and effortless haircutting techniques. One of the most personable people you will meet, he believes each guest in his chair should feel like a member of his own family.
LUCY SOUSA
Lucy has been in the hair industry for over 10 years. What started out as a second job quickly grew into her passion and she has never been happier than working here, at Hair Junkie. Always committed to providing the best customer service Lucy strives to go above and beyond to please. Attending Goldwell and KMS events has always been an exciting form of inspiration for Lucy. She has then been able to take this education and assist at hair shows and events across Long Island.