LIZ O'BLENESS
Liz studied and completed her cosmetology education at Xenon’s International Academy in Wichita, KS, a multi-discipline program covering hair, makeup, skin care and nails. Licensed in Kansas and Illinois, Liz has been a stylist since 2006 and moved to Chicago in the summer of 2007. Before joining the team at T. Salon and Gallery, Liz was a stylist at Kathleen’s, the salon that previously occupied our current space.
MARY SIMPSON
After ten years in the health insurance industry, Mary really wanted a change. She investigated a lot of different careers but kept coming back to an idea she had in high school, becoming a hair stylist. Mary knew it would be rewarding, fun, and always changing. So fourteen years and two salons later, she is now at "T. Salon & Gallery". She enjoys it today as she ever has.
TERESA SULLINGER
Owner, Teresa has been a successful stylist for 23 years. A graduate of Lake County Area Vocational Center in Grayslake, IL, and Illinois State University, she has quickly developed the trade skills that have led to her success.
TORI WAKEFIELD
Owner, Tori has been a successful stylist since 2002. A graduate of Pivot Point Cosmetology School, her training began at an upscale salon located on the magnificent mile. She found a home at a smaller diverse neighborhood salon located in Andersonville in 2004. It has been her dream to open a salon of her own and she finally made it happen.
KEN MADDEX
Ken (formally of salon 10) grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and has been a licensed hairstylist since he was 16... Fast forward 19yrs later and his passion for hair is still strong today. He's been an educator and platform artist over the years but his true love is working in a local neighborhood salon. He says " I love connecting with people and getting inspired. "