Sandra Dauphinee 

Sandra opened From The Neck Up in Halifax in 1977. Shortly thereafter

she became a guest artist, with a team of her staff. Teaching hair cutting

 and styling techniques for various distributors throughout the maritime provinces.

 She competed in many competitions and won numerous cutting and styling

awards including the Maritime Ladies Hairstyling Championship, Canadian Ladies

Hairstyling Championship and was a Canadian Team Finalist in Daytime Cut and Gala.

Sandra trained in Toronto to become a Redken platform artist, traveling across

 Canada as an educator for Redken for over a decade. In recent years Sandra has

focused on running a successful business. She believes constant education is so

important to our industry. "We owe it to our clients to offer the best service,

products and environment as well as the knowledge that we are offering proper

guidance to each and every client."

 

 

    

 

   

 

 

 

Carrie Ness 

Hairstylist and colorist

Carrie started working at From The Neck Up in 1998 after graduating

from the Hair Design Centre. Over the years she has upgraded her cutting

and colouring skills through a variety of training courses, including her colour

 technician course through Redken. In 2005 Carrie took on the title of

 Regional Educator for American Crew.

At this time Carrie would like to thank her existing clients for helping

her get to where she is today.

 

 

 

 

 

  Catherine Samson

 Catherine has been in the hair industry for 17 years.

She has had ongoing training in Redken and L'oreal products and techniques.

Catherine is pleased to offer Jonathan Neil's signature blow-out

and our Moroccan Oil in-salon experience!

She takes the time to share creative and easy ways for her

clients to be able to style their own hair at home.

 

 

Crystal Bower

Crystal is Halifax trained stylist with 6 years in the industry, as well as working with Redken.

She has a passion for color, foils, and color correction.

With experience in competition work, she has a flare for creating edgy, vibrant and personalized styles!

She also has a love for up-dos, whether you’re looking for some fun and flirty curls for an evening out, or elegant special occasion hair.

 

Amanda Longaphy

A hairstylist and colorist with 5 years experience in the industry.

She studied at the Hair Design Center in Halifax and is trained in both

Redken and L'oreal product lines.

Amanda continues to attend training classes to always

further her skills, and focus on the latest trends.

Amanda has been voted "Most Recommended Stylist in Halifax"

in the Metro paper.

Her enthusiasm and experience with color is apparent

in her superior styles and precise cuts.

 

 

Deborah Belliveau 

Deborah has recently joined us fom Key Lime Pie.

She brings with her many years experience in both hair and esthetics,

and we are glad to have such a talented, well-rounded member of our team!

 

Mesha Byers

Master Esthetician, Ceritfied Bioelements Specialist

Mesha graduated at the top of her class from The Academy Of Cosmetology in 1999.

She has had 12 years experience working at From the Neck Up, and now is excited to be

working at Jonathan Neil Salon and Spa.

 Mesha is a Certified Bioelements Skincare Specialist and can

customize your services and products to suit your skincare needs.

 Mesha is also trained in Axxium Nail Application.

 

 

Brenna Beaton 

Licensed esthetician and trained in Axxium nail application,

 Brenna has been at From The Neck Up since 2008.

She came to the establishment after completing her training at

Concepts School of Cosmotology. Brenna attends regular information

sessions on the up and coming trends in esthetics, continuing her

education in the field. Her exceptional perfectionist skills,

 outstanding customer service and esthetics knowledge keep her clients

 coming back for more! Brenna is also accepting new clients.

 

 

Helen

 

 

Margie

 

Carl

 

Holly

  

Jacqueline MacNeil

 

 Jacqueline is the salon co-ordinator here at Jonathan Neil.

She's the one that keeps eveything running smoothly and makes the rest of

 our lives a little bit better every day.

 

Vanessa Foss

In addition to being co-owner of Jonathan Neil Salon with my husband Jon,

I am also team leader here at our salon.

My background is in retail, marketing and client care.

I love my job of making both clients and artists feel comfortable and

happy in our salon, and I understand that as artists, stylists need

a supportive platform on which to perform.

 

One of the creatively satisfying parts of this job is maintaining this web-site

and our other social media.

So, thanks for visiting our site, and enjoy!