BRI HONER
Bri has been doing hair since 2007. She opened The Colour Lounge in 2013 at 24 years old with intentions to create the salon environment she felt was missing in Duluth. She has spent the last decade and then some growing with the ever changing industry. Advanced Education is a main focus for Bri and her team. She has spent years attending many of the industry's best events and becoming certified in Brazilian Blowouts, 14 extension methods, Advanced Balayage Techniques and much more. She has been doing extensions for 16+ years, and has a large clientele with different installation techniques. That experience also led Bri to create her own tension free extension method and her own line of high quality hair to ensure the quality and price point is the best for our Colour Lounge guests.
Thorough consultations are a priority to her, to ensure you are getting the the best possible results out of your service. The connection with guests in her chair and the confidence boost they have when leaving is her favorite part of the job.
Ultimately, the last decade has allowed Bri the experience and knowledge to create a positive culture for her team and guests to enjoy. This became a priority for everyone on our team with the guidance of our in depth Assistant Program, our Colour Lounge Academy video training course, and providing systems, support, core values, and tools for our stylists to be successful. Watching them grow and overcome all of the hurdles in this industry is the most rewarding to Bri.
When she is not beautifying the northland she enjoys traveling and experiencing new adventures and cultures with her husband and friends. She also loves spending quality time with family, friends, and pups Maverick and Macy.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Eat, Pray, Love
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso with Oat Milk
One thing you never leave home without: Caffeine!
Favorite Local Hangout: Yellow Bike, or any of our local lakes!
I recharge by: Being in the sunshine, being on the water, traveling, cooking, working out, listening to an audio book, or just staying home.
PAIGE VALESANO
business manager
Paige has been with The Colour Lounge since 2017. She loves having the opportunity to build relationships with guests and this does not go unnoticed! Paige goes absolutely above and beyond to ensure our guests get the best experience and their needs are met; but it doesn’t stop there. She brightens the room with her smile and always manages to make the artist’s days easier and much, much sweeter! You’ll never forget a day at the salon when she’s around!
In her free time she loves to spend time with her husband and golden doodle, Happy! She also enjoys baking, and being cozy at home.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Parent Trap (1998 Lindsay Lohan version)
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: iced chai with oatmilk
One thing you never leave home without: Stanley cup full of water and Primally Pure Lip balm
Favorite Local Hangout: Vitta Pizza
I recharge by: taking walks in the sunshine and reading my bible!
MADDY DEROSIER
SALON MANAGER
Maddy is a stylist from Duluth, MN who graduated from the Aveda Institute of Minneapolis in 2016. She started her career behind the chair with Bri assisting and booth renting for a few years and then eventually landed in the twin cities in the spring of 2020. She returned back to The Colour Lounge in the spring of 2022 behind the chair, as a part of management, and the assistant training program.
Maddy has a passion for creating trendy unique colors and haircutting of all styles. Balayage techniques, dimensional colors, fashion colors, as well as any type of blonding service are some of her favorite colors to create. She is certified in both tape-in and b3 method hand-tied extensions and has attended many educational classes in MN, WI, LA, FL, all the way down to a training event in Mexico.
Maddy has a thirst for knowledge which pushes her to always seek out continuing education to stay on top of new trends and techniques. She loves to share her knowledge of the science behind the color, product, and methods that she uses. Maddy strives to make you feel like the most important person in the room, always putting you and your hair first!
When she is relaxing outside of work, you will most likely find her out in nature exploring. She has family up near Ely, MN where she and her fiance, Tyler and dogs, Eevee and Whitley spend a lot of time on the water.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Pineapple Express
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Iced Chai Tea with oat milk and pumpkin cold foam from starbz.
One thing you never leave home without: My emotional support Yeti cup, and dog hair unfortunately lol
Favorite Local Hangout: Jean Duluth Dog Park or The OP
I recharge by: being on/in the water, especially up in Ely
SARA KRINGLE
salon manager
Sara is a 20 year veteran of the industry. In 2000, at the age of 18, she started her career at the Aveda Institute of Minneapolis. After being in Minneapolis for a year and graduating from Aveda, life brought Sara back to the area, still with big dreams in mind. Over the years, she worked at Language of Hair and Elysium, among other places, until deciding she liked doing things her own way.
Education is a side passion of hers. Sara took her first continuing education class with David Adams of Aveda and she was addicted; she needed to know more. Sara took classes with Kim Vo, Lupe Voss, Ronnie Stam, Michael Angelo, and the late great Oribe. Throughout her training, she worked at developing her personal style. Growing up in the 80’s-90’s supermodel era, long layers with volume holds dear to her heart, but she never shys away from a pixie.
Sara opened her own salon in 2008 in downtown Duluth and operated it for 7 years before selling and moving back to Minneapolis. A few years later, she decided Duluth was home and she moved back.
Being from the area, Sara likes to be outside and enjoys mountain biking, hiking and downhill and cross country skiing. You can also find her at a brewery with a hazy in hand.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: The Fundamentals of Caring
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Large Iced Black Coffee.
One thing you never leave home without: My phone!
Favorite Local Hangout: Streetcar - Carlton, MN
I recharge by: being a hermit.
STEPHANIE BONNEVILLE
Stephanie is originally from the Iron Range and moved to Duluth after high school. Graduating from CCU here in Duluth, she has found a love for hand-tied extensions, blondes, and lived-in colors. You want length? Ask for Steph. She loves the entire extension process, from consult to install, and she’s so knowledgeable! One of her favorite moments in the salon is seeing her client’s confidence boost post service.
When she’s not in the salon, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her friends and family and venturing out, exploring all that Duluth has to offer.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: The Last Song or When in Rome.
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Strawberry Acai Refresher with Water from Starbucks or a Diet Coke!
One thing you never leave home without: My Apple Watch
Favorite Local Hangout: Bulldog Pizza or Duluth Cider
I recharge by: Having a day with no schedule!
MIKAELA CHRISTENSON
bio coming soon!
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Someone Great
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Iced Chai with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam, or pumpkin cold foam depending on the season.
One thing you never leave home without: Lipgloss!
Favorite Local Hangout: Anywhere with my friends.
I recharge by: Cozying up in bed with a sweet treat!
MERABBETH COOK
Merabbeth, or Merab as we call her around here, grew up in Proctor, MN and began her journey at the Colour Lounge in Spring of 2023. She loves blonding, lived in color and bridal and formal styles. She really loves the feeling she gets from making people feel confident and beautiful! She says that is always her biggest motivation! She has the best smile and a warm presence! You will love being in her chair!
When she's not in the salon she loves spending time with family, friends, and her boyfriend Brydon. Her pride and joy is her cat Marlo, and she is always up for an adventure!
Favorite Feel Good Movie: 13 Going on 30
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Iced White Chocolate Mocha or an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte in the fall of course!
One thing you never leave home without: My Converse, and some sort of sparkly earrings.
Favorite Local Hangout: Park Point (in the water)
I recharge by: Playing the piano, sleeping, and going on drives to places with a view!
NEVAEH DOLSEN
Bio coming soon!
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Twilight
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Iced White Mocha with Sweet Cream Cold Foam
One thing you never leave home without: phone!
Favorite Local Hangout: She just moved here... tbd!
I recharge by: sitting on the couch watching movies!
BRENNA HARMS
Guest experience expert
Brenna is currently a student at UMD and joined our team in summer of 2023. Her warm personality has been the best addition to our team, she welcomes everyone that comes through our doors with a smile. In her free time she loves to hang out with her roommates and explore all that Duluth has to offer!
In the future she hopes to enter the criminal justice field with hopes of using her skills to help others.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Pitch Perfect
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Starbucks Strawberry Refresher with no berries
One thing you never leave home without: My Teddy Bear Fudge
Favorite Local Hangout: Sara's Table
I recharge by: anything that involves being with family and friends
BROOKE HARTL
Bio coming soon!
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Twilight
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Code Red Mountain Dew
One thing you never leave home without: my Aquaphor
Favorite Local Hangout: Anywhere with my friends!
I recharge by: watching movies with my dog Miley
VAL HONER
Meet Val! She started as a receptionist in the beauty industry in 2014, and eventually decided to take her passion to the next level when she finished cosmetology school in 2022. She loves doing balayage, and long layers!
Her goal is to help every guest in her chair feel beautiful, confident, and relaxed. You will love a service with Val because of her sweet personality!
When she's not in the salon you can find her spending time with her husband and her two boys! They love playing outside, watching sports, and listening to country music.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Elf
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Herbalife Energy Teas
One thing you never leave home without: Water!
Favorite Local Hangout: My House, lol!
I recharge by: Sleeping.
RUBY PIRILA
Ruby was born here in Minnesota, but has lived in Wisconsin, North Dakota, and North Carolina. She settled outside of Duluth and joined us at the Colour Lounge in January of 2023.
She has a true passion for hair, and loves to work with natural curls and textured hair. She is certified in many types of extension installation and looks forward to making her clients feel confident and beautiful.
Her personal style is totally 70's inspired from colors to clothing. When she is away from the salon she enjoys spending time with her Husband Max, traveling and exploring the northland, and hanging with Lance the cat.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: 16 Candles
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Iced Brown Sugar oat Milk Shaken espresso, with sweet cream cold foam
One thing you never leave home without: Apple Watch
Favorite Local Hangout: Anywhere up the North Shore
I recharge by: Going on a walk
GINA RAGO
Gina is originally from Chicago, IL. She moved to Duluth after getting married to a Minnesota native. She graduated cosmetology school in 2014 and has been doing hair since.
Gina loves doing balayages, highlights and haircuts! Her favorite service to do is lived-in color. Gina loves helping a client look and feel their best!
When she is not at the salon, Gina enjoys spending time with her husband, Drew, and her cat, Henry. Gina also enjoys hiking and crafting.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Vanilla Latte with Almond Milk
One thing you never leave home without: my water bottle!
Favorite Local Hangout: The Juice Pharm
I recharge by: going for walks outside when its nice out, or a chill movie day when its cold.
LEXA ZAESKE
Born and raised in Rice Lake, WI, Lexa is new to Duluth but not the hair industry. She studied at both Aveda Minneapolis and Aveda Milwaukee and began her career behind the chair in 2018. She loves dimensional blondes and long length haircuts. You would love to spend time in her chair as she is so down-to-earth and a great listener.
When she is out of the salon she is having lots of fun finding new spots to walk her dog Paisley, reading and spending time with family and husband Cole.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Most Rom Coms
Favorite Pick-me-up beverage: Iced Caramel Latte with Oat Milk from 190 coffee
One thing you never leave home without: chapstick!
Favorite Local Hangout: 190 coffee
I recharge by: reading, being outside in the sun
MCKENZIE MCCULLOUGH
McKenzie has been doing hair since August 2006 and has been working independently behind the chair since May 2015. You can find her in one of our private suites! She specializes in blondes and lived in colors, but her favorite thing about being a stylist is the relationships she builds with her clients.
When McKenzie isn’t behind the chair she enjoys spending time with her husband, Alex, and their 8 year old daughter, Molly. They love camping, fishing, wheeling and just being outdoors!
KATIE ZOSEL
Katie is from Duluth and has been doing hair since 2011.
Doing hair truly is her passion. She specializes in cuts and all types of colors! Whether it’s a bright blonde, a rich brunette, a lived-in balayage or any vivid color, there is no color service that doesn’t excite her. She believes that behind every successful hair appointment is a thorough consultation. Her favorite things about being a stylist is having the ability to make her clients feel more confident after each appointment, and the relationships she is able to build with them. You will love spending time in her relaxing private suite!
When she isn’t at the salon, Katie enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys going to concerts and she loves summertime in Duluth, but her favorite time of the year is football season when she can cheer on her favorite team, the Packers!
For scheduling, please book at katiezosel.glossgenius.com
ROSY CHEEKS WAXING
Savanna, or Sav as her friends often call her, is the owner of Rosy Cheeks Waxing located in our upstairs suites at The Colour Lounge. Originally from Grand Rapids, Sav always hoped she'd someday move to Duluth. In 2017, she made that dream a reality! She needed something new to aspire to and her new dream became waxing. Prior to moving here, she was doing hair at a salon in Grand Rapids but found she didn't love it like she thought she would. When she left the iron range, she had no intention of staying in the beauty industry - yet once she discovered waxing she instantly fell in love with it. For the past 6 years, she has been specializing in full body/facial waxing as well as lash/brow tinting. Nothing brings her more joy than making her clients feel happy, confident and smooth! Creating the most welcoming and comfortable waxing experience is something Sav is incredibly passionate about and she is ready to prove that waxing is nothing to be afraid of. Outside of the salon, no matter the time of year, you'll likley find her near Lake Superior (or, more likley, inside it!) She also loves to travel and spend time with her family, friends and 3 fur babies. A few of her favorite things include musicals, animals, brunch and all things Disney! You can always count on her for a warm welcome, an engaging conversation, professionalism and immense kindness.
Favorite Feel Good Movie: Uptown girls or Bridesmaids
Favorite Pick Me Up Beverage: Chai Tea Latte
Never Leave Home Without: Chapstick and dog hair!
Favorite Local Hangout: Jean Duluth Dog Park and The Lakewalk
I Recharge By: Swimming or curling up with a good book
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