Eclips Team
Renee, Master Hair Stylist, Director of Apprenticeship Program

Renee attended Graham Webb International Academy of Hair, Toni & Guy Advanced Haircutting Academy and has studied Wayne Grund Haircutting System, bringing her many creative talents to Eclips in 1996. Her previous experience was in newspaper advertising, yet she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a professional Hair Stylist. Renee's areas of specialty are creative haircuts, highlights, lowlights, multi-dimensional haircolor and long hair design. Renee was honored as 'Eclips Employee Of The Years' in 1998 and 2002. She has been published nationally as a Hair Stylist in Inspire Stylebooks, Celebrity Hairstyles, Celebrity 101 Hairstyles, Short Cuts and Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide magazines. Renee's goal as a Hair Stylist is to personally cater to the unique needs of each client, while building a trusting relationship. She is guaranteed to provide exceptional quality service and a pleasant experience.
Irving, Master Colorist/Hair Stylist

Irving is Redken, Tigi, Graham Webb, Sasoon, Paul Mitchell, Martin Parsons, Grund, Surface, and Schwarzkopf educated with over 40+ years of experience.  He owned his own salon for 23 years and was an educator for Redkin (18 years) and Schwarzkopf before joining the Eclips team.  His areas of specialty are hair color, correction, perm, cutting, styling, bridal and special occasion styles.  He has been published in various hairstyling publications.  His greatest reward is a smile from each client.

Cassie, Senior Hair Stylist

Cassie shares over twenty-five years experience as a professional Hair Stylist. She came to the United States from Korea, joining Eclips Salons & Day Spas in November of 2000 after attending Bon Joo Beauty Institute, Japan Beauty School and having worked at the Park Joon Mijang Beauty Salon. She specializes in creative highlights, lowlights, haircolor artistry and providing trendy fashion forward hair designs. Cassie has been nationally and internationally published as a Hair Stylist in Celebrity 101 Hairstyles, Hairstyle and Salon Today magazines as well as in Passion Haircolor and Passion Upstyles & Bridal Stylebooks. Cassie is always striving to learn exciting new techniques and hairstyles to keep each of her clients happy with very personalized hair designs.
Sheila, Senior Hair Stylist

Sheila has been a member of the professional beauty industry since 1987, and joined the Eclips team in 1990 as a professional Hair Stylist. Sheila attended the U.S. Beauty Academy and has completed training and certification in Tony & Guy Advanced Academy of Haircolor and Haircutting, Goldwell Advanced Haircolor and Vidal Sassoon Advanced Haircut & Haircolor. She is Goldwell certified and specializes in styling curly hair and providing both classy and trendy cuts along with color correction and perms. She's received awards and honors including Highest Client Retention and Best Hair Stylist in Area. Sheila has been published nationally as a Hair Stylist in Celebrity 101 Hairstyles and Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide magazines. Her goal is to make sure her clients feel good about themselves, feel beautiful and leave her chair with enhanced self-confidence.
Ashley, Senior Hair Stylist

Ashley completed the extensive Apprenticeship Program at Eclips. She then continued her advanced education by becoming certified in Grund Haircutting Systems, Goldwell Haircolor and Schwarzkopf Haircolor. She has also continued her education at the Graham Webb International Academy of Hair and with Milbon Hair Straightening Systems. She now specializes in Liscio Thermal Hair Straightening, Grund Hair Straightening, Coppala Keratin Treatment, haircolor, creative haircut design and bridal hair fashions. Ashley has also been published in Passion, Celebrity 101, Hairstyle 101 and various others.
Kelsey, Demand Hair Stylist

Kelsey brings a lot to the table. She joined the Eclips team in 2000 after completing Goldwell classes including Color Overture, Trilogy and Advanced Color Technology. She has also taken American Crew Classes in men's haircutting and design, TIGI Haircutting for Men and Women, and Advanced Haircutting & Styling at Graham Webb Academy of Hair. She specializes in haircolor, foil highlights, haircolor correction, haircutting women but her real specialty and passion is men's haircut and design. Kelsey is a fun loving, positive and optimistic person; she ensures the happiness and satisfaction of each client!
Terry, Senior Hair Stylist

Terry is an accomplished painter, sculptor and musician. Terry's natural artistry flows easily into creating memorable style and beauty. A graduate of The Flashback School of Hair Design in Annandale, Virginia, Terry brought his impeccable professionalism and flare to Eclips Salon and Day Spa in McLean in November, 1985. Blessed with having his accomplishments published in the likes of industry magazines such as Coiffure Q, Passion International Stylebooks, Salon Select, and Album Coiffure, Terry continues on the cutting edge of beauty and style specializing in cutting long hair. Terry's educational credits include advanced certifications with Sebastian International, Toni and Guy, KMS and Wayne Grund Haircutting Systems as well as pivotal platform work with Sam Brocato in area beauty events. Witnessing a valued client's transformation from start to finish at his seasoned hand inspires Terry's continued evolution as a true professional salon artist in beauty. He proudly keeps his loyal clients coming back for years!
Sharleen, Senior Hair Stylist

Education: Graham Webb Academy Advanced Education: Paul Mitchell, KMS, TIGI, and Schwarzkopf. Sharleen brought 16 years of hairstyling experience with her when she joined Eclips in 1993. She specializes in fine hair, curly hair, and highlighting.
Tiffany, Senior Hair Stylist

Tiffany has studied hair design at the Graham Webb International Academy of Hair and Shinbi International. She is certified in Schwarzkopf Haircolor, Wayne Grund Haircutting Systems, Goldwell Haircolor and Milbon Liscio Hair Straightening. Tiffany has been with Eclips since 2000 and she specializes in Liscio Thermal Hair Straightening, Grund Hair Straightening, Coppala Keratin Treatment, curly hairstyles, haircolor correction services, highlights and lowlights. She loves working with people and is always expanding her base of knowledge with continuous advanced education. She also loves that she is able to provide instant gratification to her clients. She can help each client change their hair design and total image in a matter of minutes. Tiffany has also been published in Northern Va. magazine for hair straightening.
Laura, Senior Hair Stylist

Laura specializes in straighteners, de-frizzing, keratin treatments, coloring and corrective, highlighting, and hair cutting techniques.  Whether you want to tame your curls, get rid of frizz, straighten your hair, have a keratin treatment, or get a new hairstyle, Laura can satisfy all of your hair needs.  She's been a stylist for over 18 years, and continuing education is still a must for her.  She's worked with several color lines such as :  Schwarzkopf, Goldwell, Wella, and Redkin to name a few.  Laura takes pride in listening to her clients needs and in her work.  She will do everything she can to provide you with a positive experience and excellent service.

Christine, Demand Hair Stylist

Christine loves her job! She specializes in haircolor, highlights, haircolor correction, texture and perms, total makeovers and hair extensions. She does it all! She's trained in Goldwell Color, Toni & Guy haircutting, Redkin and Wella haircolor, Great Lengths hair extensions and Grund Cutting. Her extensive education and training has resulted in her work being published in Passion Stylebooks for upstyles and color. She's also been published in Celebrity 101 Hairstyles. Let her work her magic on you!
Fary, Hair Stylist

Fary has been in the hair styling business for 7+ years.  She originally learned the basics of hairstyling in her country of Iran and received her license in the United States.  Other than her specialties of hair cutting, coloring, highlighting and special occasion styles, she is certified in permanent hair straightening, extensions, and other hair treatments.  Fary is always smiling and loves the rewards of seeing her clients smiling in return.

Linda, Hair Stylist

Linda has a true passion for hair styling. She has been a stylist since 2000, and enjoys every minute of making her clients look, and feel their absolute best! She has trained with some of the hair industry's finest names. Linda has taken razor cutting, and structuring at the bumble and bumble institute in NYC. This training is an intense three day attention to detail course. She has also taken a six day intense color specialist class which involves learning how to cover those tough grays, highlighting hair using intricate foiling techniques, color blocking, and all of the latest trends in the hair fashion world. She is also trained in straightening hair using the keratin by Coppolla which is the best type of straightening system for keeping your hair healthy. She truly believes in staying on top of the latest trends and styles of the right now! She is a Color specialist, and truly enjoys highlighting people's greatest assets!!

Tamra, Hair Stylist

In 1995, after a brief career in the Airline Industry, and after having two children, Tamra decided to pursue her passion for hairdressing.  She completed her training at Graham Webb Academy in 1996, then trained for 4 years with a Master Barber in VA.  She also has advanced training in Goldwell & Schwartzkopf Color, as well as, Vidal Sasoon Cutting. Her specialties include color & highlighting, and women's & men's haircutting.  What she believes about customer service: "It's the most important thing we do."

Telisha, Hair Stylist

Telisha has worked in the beauty industry since 1996.  She has extensive training and experience in all aspects of hair design, including cutting, styling, perms, relaxers, with a specialty in color.  Telisha is certified by the American Board of Certified Colorists. She is passionate about creating beautiful hair color that compliments every client and loves the challenge of corrective color.

Courtney, Stylist/Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, Manager

Courtney has been with Eclips Salon and Day Spa since 2002.  Always having a passion for hair, she eagerly gained her foundation for hair design through the extensive Eclips Apprenticeship Program.  With Courtney’s artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail, she enjoys working with her clients and coming up with individualized styles that fit their needs.  A master of her craft, she keeps up with the latest techniques and hair trends as they appear on the fashion scene. She strongly believes that continuing education keeps her in the know with all the best hair care and hair design. While she continues to improve her skills and knowledge, she has gained some extensive training from elite educators like Wayne Grund, Gerard Kiernans cutting systems, Redken color,  Goldwell color, Schwarzkopf color, and Lanza hair care to name a few.  She most recently had the pleasure of attending an international hair show in one of the fashion forward cities of the world, Valencia , Spain .  Courtney is certified in Coppola Keratin Straightening treatments, and she specializes in highlighting, blondes, razor cutting, long hair styling and special occasion make up.  So whether you want a classic cut, a bold new look or contemporary style, you are sure to be pleased with her keen eye and warm embrace.  For Courtney, your happiness is what makes her time with you truly worthwhile.

Vanessa, Apprentice

 

Lizzie, Apprentice

 

Rosario, Licensed Esthetician

After over 20 years in the waxing business, Rosario has an easy touch and a quiet demeanor. She is annually certified by the medical, spa and esthetics conference in Montreal, Canada and the International Congress of Esthetics and Spa USA. She was featured in Allure magazine in the Directory of Top Salons for her special hard wax techniques. Rosario specializes in skin care with services such as skin treatments, facial treatments, body treatments, hair removal and specialties in microdermabrasion and using hard wax.
Shahin, Licensed Master Esthetician

Shahin began her career at Eclips Salons & Day Spas in 1988 after training with several prestigious aesthetic schools in France. Her specialties include skincare, anti-aging facials, and waxing hair removal. She also has a certificate of qualification in Vascutouch, Microdermabrasion and the Sothys Skincare System. Wither her dedication and longevity, Shahin is always doing her best to ensure that each and every one of her clients is satisfied with their customized aesthetic and spa services.
Daniel, Nail Technician

Daniel has been involved in nail services for more than fifteen years. He specializes in artificial nails including silk nails, gels, pink and white sculptures, acrylics, manicures and pedicures. Daniel enjoys being able to provide a relaxing and pampering experience for each of his nailcare clients.
Varya, Nail Technician

Varya has a passion for nails as well as a life long love for the beauty industry. She has a strong desire to provide her clients with the best customized services, ensuring they leave the salon happy. She is certified in free hand nail art, nail design and has advanced training in Nail Design Technology. At Eclips, she specializes in manicures, pedicures, natural nails and nail art. If you want to be amazed, call to schedule an appointment with Varya!