Annette has been in the beauty industry for more than 22 years. She started cosmetology school in 1997 at Universal Beauty College AKA Toni & Guy and graduated in 1998. She got her experience in higher end salons in the Colorado Springs area and has received extensive education in practical hair cutting techniques as well as color. Her passion for this industry continues to thrive because she is constantly finding ways to improve her skill. Her desire to make her clients feel beautiful is at the top of her priority list. She is consistently continuing her education because she has received her undergraduate degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo and continued on to get her Masters in Management from Colorado Technical University. She wants to be proficient in the beauty industry as well as being knowledgeable in owning and managing the business.

Monday| 10:00-6:00

Tues-Fri| 9:30-5:00

Saturday| OFF

Susan is a licensed cosmetologist, who has always had a passion for the beauty industry. She began pursuing her career in 2014. She studied under Annette since joining the Eye Candy team in 2016, as well as completing numerous advanced education courses. Her artistic talents include all aspects of hair and places a high value on listening to her guests needs. Susan’s top priority is to ensure all guests have an exceptional experience at Eye Candy Salon and Blow Dry Bar.

Monday| 9:00-5:00

Tuesday| 9:00-5:00

Wednesday| 9:00-5:00

Thursday| 9:00-5:00

Friday| 9:00-5:00

Saturday| OFF

Sunday| OFF

Devonna has been a salon coordinator for the past 2 years with 7 years of experience in customer service.   She is also a part-time student at the Paul Mitchell Academy pursuing her cosmetology degree.  She is a student mentor at the school and once she graduates she wants to pursue her career in the beauty industry in helping women feel their best!  She is extremely excited to be starting at Eye Candy Salon and looks forward to meeting each and every one!!! ♡♡

Tanya Nielsen graduated from Fountain Fort Carson.  She has been in customer service for the last 13 years with the same company.  She has a teenage daughter that is graduating in 2014 from high school and recently learned that she was accepted in FIDM which is a fashion institution college located in California.  She has recently attended a course in Tampa, Florida for salon operations and handles all front desk duties.  She loves working at Eye Candy Salon and Blow Dry Bar and looks forward to meeting all new clients as well as returning faces.

Tues-Fri| 9:30-7:00

Saturday| 9:00-4:00

Claudia graduated from Toni & Guy and has been doing hair for 2 years now. She has been passionate about the industry since she was a little girl. She loves making her clients feel beautiful and likes to keep up with the latest techniques and trends. She previously worked at a barbershop for a year and is excited to be doing the full cosmetology program that she had trained for. She is excited to meet new clients and excited to be starting her career at Eye Candy Salon.

Cecilia is a new professional to the cosmetologist field. She graduated from a small privately owned beauty school in Maryland. She loves being artistic and creative with hair and strives to make her clients feel beautiful when they leave the salon. She is always looking to continue her education and challenge herself.

Monday| OFF

Tuesday| 9:30-2:00

Wednesday| 9:30-2:00

Thursday| 9:30-2:00

Friday| 9:30-2:00

Saturday| OFF

Sunday| OFF

Kayla attended Auburn Career Center in Painesville Ohio, for cosmetology in my junior and senior year of High School. I graduated in 2015 with my Ohio cosmetology license. Kayla knew early on she wanted to be in the hair industry. Now that she’s in Colorado Springs, Kayla would like to continue her education with the latest trends and techniques, grow her business and build relationships with customers and locals. Men’s cutting and layered looks are what Kayla feels most confident in. She loves to make people laugh and feel comfortable, it’s her number one goal with every service she performs.

Elisha received her education from Paul Mitchell and has been a licensed cosmetologist since September 2015. Elisha is known for her gentle touch and making her clients look and feel beautiful. She looks forward to continuing her education and learning new techniques.

Kayla Elkins is new to the beauty industry. She has gone back to school and received her license in Esthetics because she believes in beautiful, healthy skin. She has received her certification in eyelash extensions and taken many courses in makeup. She is so excited for this new chapter in her life and meeting people to help in achieving beautiful skin!

Jess Ann was born in Georgia raised in a military family. She graduated from International Salon and Spa Academy in Colorado Springs and received her license in 2020. She loves to cut and color and being a part of making women feel more beautiful than they already are. She is so excited to begin her journey at Eye Candy Salon and Blowdry Bar!

Michelle is 33 years old and has lived in Colorado Springs since ’14. She is a California native from the Central Coast. She graduated from International Salon Academy in June of 2020 and was recognized in the Cosmo Honors Program. Michelle loves doing highlights, perms, color, and hair cuts. She plans on expanding her career with Eye Candy Salon and Blowdry bar and is so excited to be starting this new chapter in her life!

Ally is a Toni & Guy trained hairstylist. She and her husband recently moved to Colorado from California due to the military and loved it so much they have decided to make Colorado their permanent home. She loves Colorado and all that it offers. She wants to master her skills and succeed in her career at Eye Candy Salon and Blowdry Bar and so excited to be here!!♡

Arcy is 23 years old and from El Salvador. She moved to Colorado 6 years ago and loves it here. She just graduated from Toni & Guy and is so excited to start this new journey working at Eye candy salon.  Her passion has always been in the beauty industry and feels so excited for this new chapter in life!

Pepper is a licensed cosmetologist and beauty enthusiast with 20 years of experience working with guests behind the chair.  She genuinely enjoys connecting with her guest by making them feel relaxed and rejuvenated on the inside while creating custom styles for her guests to feel more confident on the outside!   Pepper updates her skills and her craft by learning from the best in the industry.  She has earned and received many certifications from top name brands which include: Aveda, Redken, and Loreal.  She strives for excellence in every service she provides.  She excels in color application, color correction, haircutting for both men and women, and offers creative and innovative ideas in hair design. She has also given back to the local community by giving her time for hair and makeup and participating in fundraising for local nonprofits like open spaces and Tessa!