Staff Bios

Celebrating for 22 years!

Mikel has worked at My Friend's Place for over 20 years. She has trained in New York City, is an All-Nutrient Color Specialist and certified through Bosley as a fine and thinning hair expert. Mikel attends extra classes to stay up to date on today's trends. She loves the new color melting and balayage techniques to help her clients feel and look fabulous!

Debi is a stylist of My Friend’s Place Salon since 1994 and has been licensed for over 30 years. She absolutely LOVES creating shorter hair cuts! She constantly has a smile on her face and loves what she does!

Amanda has been a staple at My Friend's Place for over 18 years! An exceptional hair stylist, Amanda's down to earth demeanor has her clients gravitating towards her. From styling, haircuts and color to the latest trends and techniques, Amanda has the experience and training to create the look you desire. Educating clients on styling and maintenance is always a part of your visit!

Diana is our esthetician, who runs her business Absolute Aesthetic right here at My Friend’s Place. She has been working in the industry for 15 years, and says the best thing about her job is the instant gratification she gets from working with skin. Contact her at: 630-354-8832

Christina has been working in the cosmetology field for 20+ years. She has a great love and passion for her clients and helping them find their best look. She also enjoys connecting with new clients who become friends.

Natalie has been a familiar face at My Friend’s Place for many years. She has moved up to become a hairstylist. She loves to be creative, that being the reason that drove her to become a stylist. She has graduated from Pivot Point Academy where she has received the top of the line education. Natalie has also traveled to take part in different hair competitions. She is always eager to learn and loves to always stay on top of the new trends that are evolving in the industry. Check out her work on Instagram @myfriendsplacesalon!

Dana has been a stylist and makeup artist for 10+ years. She is fantastic with multi-dimensional color, women haircuts, and men haircuts. She specializes in classic up-dos and has taken the initiative to learn under famous stylists to learn newer techniques. She also specializes in airbrush makeup.

Heidi has been licensed since 2005, has trained in New York City and is certified in the Keratin Smoothing System. She is also an All-Nutrient color specialist. She goes above and beyond and always attends extra classes to stay up to date on the current trends in hairstyling. Heidi does fabulous updos and is great at the new balayage and color melting techniques.

Suzanne has the experience and knowledge to design and create looks that keep
clients begging for more. Layers that feel lived in, bobs that swing, short cropped shapes
that are always flattering. When it comes to coloring she is all about the health of the
hair and shine, and believes color should enhance your skin tone, bring out your eye
color, and complement the haircut. Whether you are classic or an on-trend type of
person, Suzanne will create a look that will bring out the best in your features and hair.

Celia has 10+ years of being a stylist, Celia brings her client relations experience to cater to the clients needs. She's a friendly and familiar face along with a positive bubbly attitude.

Rosa has been a part of our front desk team for over a year. She is a very gregarious person who enjoys making sure everyone of our clients feels at home and all their needs/wants are met.