Meet our amazing staff at Salon IAOMO
Roberta
Owner/ Master Certified Hair Stylist
Hi I am Roberta, one of the leaders of this amazing group of talented individuals. I graduated from Pittsburgh Beauty Academy (PBA) with my associate’s degree and was top student of my class. I was an apprentice at a local salon for my manager’s license. I worked for a national Hair Replacement business and it changed my life. I had an incredible mentor that was selfless in showing me everything he knew and encourage me to strive high. After staying for 20 years, I left my position as director of styling where I traveled the world learning and helping people that were in need of hair enhancements, to open my own salon. The relationships I maintained over those 20 years with my clients propelled me to want to go on my own. In 2008 Salon that’s when IAOMO was created. It was a labor of love combining a conventional salon with an integrated hair replacement studio. I wanted to give back what was selflessly given to me, to help stylist grow and create amazing careers. In the beginning of 2020 I was honored to receive my Masters Certification in the Hair Replacement Industry by the American Hair Loss Council. I am honored to be 1 of 30 people in the United States to work hard for this honor. I love what I do helping clients who are hair challenged. I make 8 hairs look like 80. I help build self-esteem and smiles thru their hair. Nowadays, my love is to only work with hair replacement clients in need.
Maureen
Hair Stylist
Hello, My Name is Maureen and I have been a hair stylist for 36 years. I started in the hair replacement industry from the very beginning of my career and have never looked back. I work hard to keep up with current techniques and products that are part of the industry. Continuing my education is something that is top of the list for me. You can never stop learning new things. I have been with Salon IAOMO from its start in 2008 and love interactions with my clients (they are an extended part of my family) and of course my co-worker family. I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else. My certifications are updated yearly. A few of my favorite things about doing hair is hair extensions, hair replacements seeing the dramatic transformations and the pure joy on a client’s face when we are done. It’s a very uplifting and challenging industry to be a part of I am ready to help anytime.
Jessica
Hair Stylist
Hello everyone I’m Jess. I have been working in salons for the past 15 years. I have been with the IAOMO family for the past 11. I enjoy chatting with my clients while doing the different services I offer including color, foils, bayalage, and hair. At a young age, I loved the hair industry and wanted to be a part of it when I grew up. I started out cutting my sister and Barbie dolls hair as a little girl. I love having a relationship with my clients. I want to make my clients feel like they are friends not just someone I see every 4-12 weeks. I went to Parkway West CTC when I was in high school and received my Cosmetology Degree. After, I continued my schooling at South Hills Beauty Academy where received my Teachers Degree in Cosmetology. I love to learn new things and think education is very important in this industry because new things and trends arrive every day. I am certified in Brazilian Blowout, Hand Tied Extensions, Tape In Extensions, and Bayalage.
Linda
Hair Stylist
My name is Linda and I have been a stylist for 40 years. I was also was a salon owner for 16 years, I decided to close and join the Salon IAOMO Family. I have been with Salon IAOMO for 10 years. The thing I love most about being a Stylist is making my clients feel and look their best when they leave the salon. I enjoy getting to know my clients personally. As they are all extensions of the “salon family”. I enjoy creating different colors and to give the clients a unique look. One thing that has never changed is my passion for the industry. It is exciting being part of something that is ever changing.
Cathy
Hair Stylist
Hi, my name is Cathy, I have 29 years of experience being a hair stylist. I began working at Salon IAOMO 4 years ago. A few things I enjoy most about being a hair stylist include, being able to make people look and feel good about themselves. Whether it is giving them a great hair cut or an amazing hair color transformation or changing their look all together. Once you been in the industry for some long you get to know you clients and understand them on a personal level. I am able to create the best look for each and every client. I specialize in razor cutting, Brazilian Blowouts, unique highlighting techniques such as Balayage, Ombre, and baby light. I also specialize in traditional color and unique color.
Maxine
Salon Assistant
Hi, I am Maxine often called “Max” for short. I am newly licensed and excited to say I have been with Salon IAOMO for a year and half. My favorite thing to do in the salon is blowouts and curling hair. In addition, I enjoy coloring my coworkers hair. I can’t wait to learn all the ropes in the salon and see myself develop, embrace new skills and techniques as I assist the stylists each day. In my free time, I enjoy baking, practicing makeup and redecorating.
Hannah
Receptionist
Hi, I am Hannah. I joined the Salon IAOMO team June 2020 as a part-time Receptionist and assisting with social media marketing and website design. I have a heart for serving people and building new relationships. I enjoy the organizational aspect of scheduling appointments, and welcoming guests in the salon. I love updating our clients on fun and new things through emails, and new website postings.