MEET OUR STYLISTS

Our experienced Stylists provide excellence in service - everytime!


Over the last 15 years, Fusion Salon has assembled a talented team of stylists, colorists, and industry professionals to provide the best service to our clients. Many of our stylists have been in the industry for decades, and bring a level of experience that can’t be beat. We are also thrilled to have the opportunity to train and introduce new stylists to this industry, working closely to make sure they are skilled at providing the excellent level of service that Fusion prides itself on giving to our clients every day. Our education is on-going, allowing us to keep up with the latest trends and best products on the market today.
  • New Talent Stylists are the most recently graduated into this industry. They are under a continuing education course at Fusion. Experience the enthusiasm of a new stylist.
  • Associate Stylist has 2 or more years as a stylist, are self-guided as stylist.
  • Lead Stylists have at least 5 years of experience.
  • Master Stylists have 10 years or more experience.
  • Artistic Stylists have 10 years or more experience and are leaders within our Fusion Staff either ownership or team leaders.
Lori Czarnota
Lori Zaiss
Owner | Artistic Stylist
About Lori
Lori is the owner and a stylist here at Fusion Salon. She bought the salon back in 2000. Lori came with the love for all facets of the beauty industry, noting that there is always a way to be creatively challenged. “This is an interactive art… your huge smile and spring in your step are pinnacle.” Lori is a master colorist and enjoys creating the perfect color to make your haircut go from great to amazing. When Lori is not at the salon, she loves camping, exercising, creating hair jewelry, drawing and sculpting.
Lindsay Cogan
Lindsay Cogan-Seagraves
Master Stylist | Bridal Coordinator
About Lindsay
Lindsay is the head of our bridal team here at Fusion. She found her passion for designing hair at the age of 5 years old. Between dancing and doing plays as a young girl, she couldn’t keep her hands away from everyone’s hair, including her own. From updos for special occasions to creating a color that makes you look radiant, Lindsay perfects it all. In color, she specializes in blondes and fantasy colors. Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys her Chihuahua Roxy, traveling, seeing live music and is an avid Philly sports fan, especially the MLS team Philadelphia Union.
Kristen Farraday
Kristin Farraday
Salon Manager
About Kristin
Kristin has been part of the Fusion family for over 20 years! She originally started as the front desk receptionist and is now the salon manager. Kristin has become the backbone of Fusion Salon, ensuring that everything runs smoothly so that our clients and stylists have the best experience possible while inside the salon. Kristin is an avid Eagles fan and often attends their games, even traveling the country to see them at away games. She also loves spending time at the beach, as well as spending an evening at home watching her favorite shows.
Maureen Frankel
Maureen Frankel
Lead Stylist
About Maureen
Maureen started in this industry for the creativity and the gratification of bringing joy to others. Maureen is skilled at adding special touches such as a vibrant new color and a refreshing cut or style to make an event or experience memorable. Outside of work, Maureen loves seeing things grow, such as her garden or herself.
Stephanie Gioffre
Stephanie Gioffre
Master Stylist
About Stephanie
Stephanie believes doing someone’s hair is a “personal journey;” everyone is so individual. Stephanie enjoys learning new techniques in this ever-changing industry and executing them behind the chair. She can take that frustrated feeling away with her beautiful coloring or highlighting techniques. Stephanie also enjoys formal looks as a fun way to show the client's personal style. Educating her clients on how to replicate the style that she created with certain products lets the client know how important different products work. In Stephanie’s spare time, she enjoys helping a good cause, meeting new people, and most importantly – enjoying life.
Dawne Highberger
Dawne Highberger
Lead Stylist
About Dawne
Dawne says her love for doing hair came naturally at a young age, from cutting her brother's hair in elementary school to creating braids and updos on her friends and herself in high school. Dawne loves working with color, highlighting, Balayage, and updos. It is important to her to keep up with the constantly evolving trends and styles through educational classes. She is certified in Devacurl cutting. As a curly-haired girl herself, Dawne enjoys helping people embrace and feel confident in their natural curl. When Dawne isn’t at the salon or taking another educational class, she loves spending time with her family and four kids.
Jennifer-Mangesian
Jennifer Mangesian
Lead Stylist
About Jennifer
Jen has been in the industry for over 12 years. She is talented in many services such as color, haircuts for men, women, and children, makeup and waxing. She learned how to barber when she lived by Camp Lejeune. That being said, she is always honored to cut any service member! BONUS: Some of her work has been published in Hair N Motion by Dominique Magazine. On Jen’s personal time she enjoys traveling places such as the beach and appreciating the little things.
Sue Shockley
Sue Shockley
Lead Stylist
About Sue
Sue came into the beauty industry because learning and trying new things are core values that she implements in her life constantly. Sue is one of our experts at perms. She also enjoys coloring and cutting a beautiful new look. She is also our facial and waxing guru. Outside of work, Sue enjoys taking care of herself and family through diet and exercise. She also loves those getaways to the beach, mountains, or even cruises.
Ashly Skibicki
Ashly Skibicki
Master Stylist
About Ashly
Ashly has a passion for people and making them happy. She always looks forward to learning about their lives and making them feel good about themselves. As a child, she couldn’t keep her hands out of her own hair – as well as others. She says “It’s always been fun, yet relaxing.” Ashly is amazing at transformation, whether it be a new cut and style or a fun color change. She is known for excelling at styling and men’s cutting too. In Ashly’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, London, and her family. She also finds herself doing more hair for shows and fun events.
Amy Thomas
Amy Thomas
Lead Stylist
About Amy
Growing up in the 1980’s, Amy’s biggest influence into the beauty industry was television. After MTV debuted, her fascination with hair color and style grew, as she was inspired by the diversity of musical styles. Now, Amy’s technique at natural looking color to enhance someone’s look is what brings her great pleasure. She is also Devacurl certified, helping curly haired women like herself be able to embrace their natural look with confidence. Amy’s passions outside of work include being outdoors in nature, whether it be in the woods or at the beach. She also has a creative green thumb for her gardens at home.
Alyson Valenti
Alyson Valenti
Lead Stylist
About Alyson
At the age of 13, Alyson found her passion for the industry when coloring both her own and her friends’ hair. She has an eye for many styles, such as dramatic, Hollywood glam, sci-fi, and natural looks. She also enjoys coloring hair, giving a unique cut, and experimenting with new techniques. Alyson loves to learn new styles and ideas. She is Devacurl certified. During Alyson’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved pitbull, Stella. You can always find her researching new and innovative techniques that she can’t wait to try out.
David Wood
David Wood
Associate Stylist
About David
David has been cutting hair locally for over 40 years! David is thrilled to be a part of the staff and is happy to bring many of his longtime time clients into Fusion Salon. In his spare time, David loves to challenge himself with Sudoku and crossword puzzles and keeps active by doing home improvements and trying to keep up with his 5 grandchildren.
Jackie Conway
Jacqueline Conway
Lead Stylist
About Jacqueline
Jackie has been in the beauty industry since 2007, and believes that no matter how much experience you have, there is always more to learn. She enjoys getting continuous education on new techniques and trends, and putting these skills to use. She likes helping people feel good about their appearance and teaching them how to maintain their hair at home. She also enjoys bridal and special occasion styling and has styled many friends, family, and clients on their big day. Outside of the salon, Jackie and her husband volunteer their time teaching people about the Bible. She also enjoys hiking and camping, knitting, running, and pilates.
Ashana Maxwell
Ashana Maxwell
Lead Stylist
About Ashana
Ashana's love for hair was sparked during her time at Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical School's cosmetology program. She enjoyed it so much, she decided to pursue it as her full time career. Since then, she has honed her skills in hair including expertly executed blowouts and the artistry of hair highlighting. Outside of work, Ashana loves cooking, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family.
Medeira Becker
Medeira Becker
Makeup Artist & Esthetician
About Medeira
Medeira is a talented makeup artist and esthetician for Fusion. From elegant bridal makeup to special effects, Medeira has a passion for all things makeup! As our resident esthetician, she provides specialized facials, dermaplaning, and waxing. When Medeira isn’t busy practicing the latest makeup trends, she’s painting or hiking with her dog, Azula.
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Ali Holsinger
Marketing Coordinator
About Ali
Ali joined the staff at Fusion Salon as their Marketing Coordinator in March 2022. Ali has worked in the marketing, communications, and graphic design industry for over 20 years. As a longtime client of Fusion, Ali is excited to join the Fusion family and will focus her talents to help grow the salon, create promotions, and plan salon events. In her spare time, Ali enjoys traveling, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her husband, 2 children, and her dog, Simon.
Madison Majewski
Madison Majewski
New Talent Stylist
About Madison
Madison is an up-and-coming stylist at Fusion Salon. She was drawn to the beauty industry because she loves taking people’s ideas and bringing them to life with her creativity. Madison especially loves working with fashion colors and doing highlights. In her free time, Madison enjoys painting, listening to music, shopping, and going on walks.
Becky Quinn
Becky Quinn
Receptionist/Associate Stylist/Makeup Artist
About Becky
Becky has always had a love for hair! Since getting her cosmetology license in 2017, she’s been dedicated to perfecting her skills in several salons, both as a receptionist and stylist, and she is thrilled to have discovered her forever home at Fusion Salon. In addition, Becky specializes in blonding, fantasy colors, and mullets. When she's not busy at the salon, Becky is spending time with her family.
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Rosa Santiago
Shampoo Assistant
About Rosa
At Fusion Salon, Rosa's passion lies in enhancing her client's beauty and confidence. She strives to create a soothing environment during each client's shampoo experience. When she's not at the salon, Rosa enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and cooking Spanish cuisine.
Hayden Parks
Hayden Parks
Receptionist | Shampoo Assistant
About Hayden
Hayden's passion for cosmetology was sparked by their love of horror and action films and their fascination with special effects makeup. They honed their skills by following YouTube tutorials to create spooky looks. In high school, they expanded their knowledge of the industry by taking cosmetology courses for three years, where Hayden discovered their love for cutting, coloring, and styling hair. Hayden finds joy in helping clients express themselves through their hair, and loves experimenting with edgy hairstyles and colors. In their spare time, Hayden stays active as a second-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and indulges in other interests including reading, writing, listening to music, and continuing their education.
Stephanie Rhodes
Stephanie Rhodes 
Makeup Artist & Shampoo Assistant
About Stephanie
Stephanie has had a passion for all things beauty for the past decade, especially makeup. Her unwavering dedication to her craft has led her to embark on an exciting career at Fusion Salon, where she not only showcases her skills as a talented makeup artist but also serves as an invaluable shampoo assistant. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children and pets, and gardening.
Olivia Carswell
Olivia Carswell
Receptionist | Marketing Assistant
About Olivia
Olivia is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware. She has graduated with a major in marketing as well as a minor in fashion management. These degrees have helped her to realize her passion for all the marketing techniques and strategies that are behind the fashion and beauty industry. She has always been interested in hair and makeup and is excited to take on a role that lets her combine both her love of all things beauty as well as marketing. As she gets aquatinted with the salon, she is also working as a receptionist, helping her to understand the clientele and the inner workings of the salon. She is looking forward to working with Fusion when it comes to advertising and social media and is excited to see the growth to come.
Jamie-Hurt
Jamie Hurt
Receptionist
About Jamie Hurt
Jamie loves to see people happy. Witnessing clients gain so much self-confidence with Fusion's services, it always puts her in a great mood! When she is not assisting clients at our front desk, Jamie enjoys traveling, concerts, and spending time with family and friends.
Lori Czarnota
Lori Zaiss
Owner | Artistic Stylist
About Lori
Lori is the owner and a stylist here at Fusion Salon. She bought the salon back in 2000. Lori came with the love for all facets of the beauty industry, noting that there is always a way to be creatively challenged. “This is an interactive art… your huge smile and spring in your step are pinnacle.” Lori is a master colorist and enjoys creating the perfect color to make your haircut go from great to amazing. When Lori is not at the salon, she loves camping, exercising, creating hair jewelry, drawing and sculpting.
Lindsay Cogan
Lindsay Cogan-Seagraves
Master Stylist | Bridal Coordinator
About Lindsay
Lindsay is the head of our bridal team here at Fusion. She found her passion for designing hair at the age of 5 years old. Between dancing and doing plays as a young girl, she couldn’t keep her hands away from everyone’s hair, including her own. From updos for special occasions to creating a color that makes you look radiant, Lindsay perfects it all. In color, she specializes in blondes and fantasy colors. Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys her Chihuahua Roxy, traveling, seeing live music and is an avid Philly sports fan, especially the MLS team Philadelphia Union.
Kristen Farraday
Kristin Farraday
Salon Manager
About Kristin
Kristin has been part of the Fusion family for over 20 years! She originally started as the front desk receptionist and is now the salon manager. Kristin has become the backbone of Fusion Salon, ensuring that everything runs smoothly so that our clients and stylists have the best experience possible while inside the salon. Kristin is an avid Eagles fan and often attends their games, even traveling the country to see them at away games. She also loves spending time at the beach, as well as spending an evening at home watching her favorite shows.
Maureen Frankel
Maureen Frankel
Lead Stylist
About Maureen
Maureen started in this industry for the creativity and the gratification of bringing joy to others. Maureen is skilled at adding special touches such as a vibrant new color and a refreshing cut or style to make an event or experience memorable. Outside of work, Maureen loves seeing things grow, such as her garden or herself.
Stephanie Gioffre
Stephanie Gioffre
Master Stylist
About Stephanie
Stephanie believes doing someone’s hair is a “personal journey;” everyone is so individual. Stephanie enjoys learning new techniques in this ever-changing industry and executing them behind the chair. She can take that frustrated feeling away with her beautiful coloring or highlighting techniques. Stephanie also enjoys formal looks as a fun way to show the client's personal style. Educating her clients on how to replicate the style that she created with certain products lets the client know how important different products work. In Stephanie’s spare time, she enjoys helping a good cause, meeting new people, and most importantly – enjoying life.
Dawne Highberger
Dawne Highberger
Lead Stylist
About Dawne
Dawne says her love for doing hair came naturally at a young age, from cutting her brother's hair in elementary school to creating braids and updos on her friends and herself in high school. Dawne loves working with color, highlighting, Balayage, and updos. It is important to her to keep up with the constantly evolving trends and styles through educational classes. She is certified in Devacurl cutting. As a curly-haired girl herself, Dawne enjoys helping people embrace and feel confident in their natural curl. When Dawne isn’t at the salon or taking another educational class, she loves spending time with her family and four kids.
Jennifer-Mangesian
Jennifer Mangesian
Lead Stylist
About Jennifer
Jen has been in the industry for over 12 years. She is talented in many services such as color, haircuts for men, women, and children, makeup and waxing. She learned how to barber when she lived by Camp Lejeune. That being said, she is always honored to cut any service member! BONUS: Some of her work has been published in Hair N Motion by Dominique Magazine. On Jen’s personal time she enjoys traveling places such as the beach and appreciating the little things.
Sue Shockley
Sue Shockley
Lead Stylist
About Sue
Sue came into the beauty industry because learning and trying new things are core values that she implements in her life constantly. Sue is one of our experts at perms. She also enjoys coloring and cutting a beautiful new look. She is also our facial and waxing guru. Outside of work, Sue enjoys taking care of herself and family through diet and exercise. She also loves those getaways to the beach, mountains, or even cruises.
Ashly Skibicki
Ashly Skibicki
Master Stylist
About Ashly
Ashly has a passion for people and making them happy. She always looks forward to learning about their lives and making them feel good about themselves. As a child, she couldn’t keep her hands out of her own hair – as well as others. She says “It’s always been fun, yet relaxing.” Ashly is amazing at transformation, whether it be a new cut and style or a fun color change. She is known for excelling at styling and men’s cutting too. In Ashly’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, London, and her family. She also finds herself doing more hair for shows and fun events.
Amy Thomas
Amy Thomas
Lead Stylist
About Amy
Growing up in the 1980’s, Amy’s biggest influence into the beauty industry was television. After MTV debuted, her fascination with hair color and style grew, as she was inspired by the diversity of musical styles. Now, Amy’s technique at natural looking color to enhance someone’s look is what brings her great pleasure. She is also Devacurl certified, helping curly haired women like herself be able to embrace their natural look with confidence. Amy’s passions outside of work include being outdoors in nature, whether it be in the woods or at the beach. She also has a creative green thumb for her gardens at home.
Alyson Valenti
Alyson Valenti
Lead Stylist
About Alyson
At the age of 13, Alyson found her passion for the industry when coloring both her own and her friends’ hair. She has an eye for many styles, such as dramatic, Hollywood glam, sci-fi, and natural looks. She also enjoys coloring hair, giving a unique cut, and experimenting with new techniques. Alyson loves to learn new styles and ideas. She is Devacurl certified. During Alyson’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved pitbull, Stella. You can always find her researching new and innovative techniques that she can’t wait to try out.
David Wood
David Wood
Associate Stylist
About David
David has been cutting hair locally for over 40 years! David is thrilled to be a part of the staff and is happy to bring many of his longtime time clients into Fusion Salon. In his spare time, David loves to challenge himself with Sudoku and crossword puzzles and keeps active by doing home improvements and trying to keep up with his 5 grandchildren.
Jackie Conway
Jacqueline Conway
Lead Stylist
About Jacqueline
Jackie has been in the beauty industry since 2007, and believes that no matter how much experience you have, there is always more to learn. She enjoys getting continuous education on new techniques and trends, and putting these skills to use. She likes helping people feel good about their appearance and teaching them how to maintain their hair at home. She also enjoys bridal and special occasion styling and has styled many friends, family, and clients on their big day. Outside of the salon, Jackie and her husband volunteer their time teaching people about the Bible. She also enjoys hiking and camping, knitting, running, and pilates.
Ashana Maxwell
Ashana Maxwell
Lead Stylist
About Ashana
Ashana's love for hair was sparked during her time at Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical School's cosmetology program. She enjoyed it so much, she decided to pursue it as her full time career. Since then, she has honed her skills in hair including expertly executed blowouts and the artistry of hair highlighting. Outside of work, Ashana loves cooking, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family.
Medeira Becker
Medeira Becker
Makeup Artist & Esthetician
About Medeira
Medeira is a talented makeup artist and esthetician for Fusion. From elegant bridal makeup to special effects, Medeira has a passion for all things makeup! As our resident esthetician, she provides specialized facials, dermaplaning, and waxing. When Medeira isn’t busy practicing the latest makeup trends, she’s painting or hiking with her dog, Azula.
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Ali Holsinger
Marketing Coordinator
About Ali
Ali joined the staff at Fusion Salon as their Marketing Coordinator in March 2022. Ali has worked in the marketing, communications, and graphic design industry for over 20 years. As a longtime client of Fusion, Ali is excited to join the Fusion family and will focus her talents to help grow the salon, create promotions, and plan salon events. In her spare time, Ali enjoys traveling, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her husband, 2 children, and her dog, Simon.
Madison Majewski
Madison Majewski
New Talent Stylist
About Madison
Madison is an up-and-coming stylist at Fusion Salon. She was drawn to the beauty industry because she loves taking people’s ideas and bringing them to life with her creativity. Madison especially loves working with fashion colors and doing highlights. In her free time, Madison enjoys painting, listening to music, shopping, and going on walks.
Becky Quinn
Becky Quinn
Receptionist/Associate Stylist/Makeup Artist
About Becky
Becky has always had a love for hair! Since getting her cosmetology license in 2017, she’s been dedicated to perfecting her skills in several salons, both as a receptionist and stylist, and she is thrilled to have discovered her forever home at Fusion Salon. In addition, Becky specializes in blonding, fantasy colors, and mullets. When she's not busy at the salon, Becky is spending time with her family.
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Rosa Santiago
Shampoo Assistant
About Rosa
At Fusion Salon, Rosa's passion lies in enhancing her client's beauty and confidence. She strives to create a soothing environment during each client's shampoo experience. When she's not at the salon, Rosa enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and cooking Spanish cuisine.
Hayden Parks
Hayden Parks
Receptionist | Shampoo Assistant
About Hayden
Hayden's passion for cosmetology was sparked by their love of horror and action films and their fascination with special effects makeup. They honed their skills by following YouTube tutorials to create spooky looks. In high school, they expanded their knowledge of the industry by taking cosmetology courses for three years, where Hayden discovered their love for cutting, coloring, and styling hair. Hayden finds joy in helping clients express themselves through their hair, and loves experimenting with edgy hairstyles and colors. In their spare time, Hayden stays active as a second-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and indulges in other interests including reading, writing, listening to music, and continuing their education.
Stephanie Rhodes
Stephanie Rhodes 
Makeup Artist & Shampoo Assistant
About Stephanie
Stephanie has had a passion for all things beauty for the past decade, especially makeup. Her unwavering dedication to her craft has led her to embark on an exciting career at Fusion Salon, where she not only showcases her skills as a talented makeup artist but also serves as an invaluable shampoo assistant. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children and pets, and gardening.
Olivia Carswell
Olivia Carswell
Receptionist | Marketing Assistant
About Olivia
Olivia is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware. She has graduated with a major in marketing as well as a minor in fashion management. These degrees have helped her to realize her passion for all the marketing techniques and strategies that are behind the fashion and beauty industry. She has always been interested in hair and makeup and is excited to take on a role that lets her combine both her love of all things beauty as well as marketing. As she gets aquatinted with the salon, she is also working as a receptionist, helping her to understand the clientele and the inner workings of the salon. She is looking forward to working with Fusion when it comes to advertising and social media and is excited to see the growth to come.
Jamie-Hurt
Jamie Hurt
Receptionist
About Jamie Hurt
Jamie loves to see people happy. Witnessing clients gain so much self-confidence with Fusion's services, it always puts her in a great mood! When she is not assisting clients at our front desk, Jamie enjoys traveling, concerts, and spending time with family and friends.
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