Village Hair Studio

Founder/Creative Directorp.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} When it comes to styling and colour techniques, Cindy is a leading authority in the industry. Having worked in the business for the past 28 years, Cindy has acquired a comprehensive and thorough understanding of technical, artistic, and stylistic applications. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, Cindy joined her sister in opening their own salon: Village Hair Studio. Knowing that she had to prove her mettle, Cindy began behind the chair working as a stylist focusing on technical colour applications and precision cutting. As Cindy honed her techniques, she pursued post-degree education programs to elevate her skill sets. While working with her sister, Cindy developed an appreciation for colour application and eventual worked as an educator for some of the biggest colour product companies in the industry. In 2009 Cindy began competing at the National and International Level.  Her 2009 Vintage Love collection scored a finalist for Canadian Editorial Hairstylist of the year, Contessa Awards, finalist for Ontario Stylist of the Year, Mirror awards.  Her 2015 collection which shall remain unnamed landed her a coveted spot as a finalist for the North American Hairdresser of the year, Texture Stylist, and as a finalist for  Canadian Hairdresser of the Year. Cindy’s strong beliefs in professional growth influenced how Village Hair Studio approached continuing education for the salon’s team. Education is key and is a fundamental requirement according to Cindy; the salon is committed to it. When passion and education meet, you have a professional stylist that is always researching the latest and greatest products, trends and ingredients – that’s Cindy.

Founder/Salon DirectorShannon Bartlett brings over 26 years of experience to the salon, team and business. Her knowledge and experience makes her the preeminent Salon Director. Shannon is a former stylist, color technician, make-up artist, extension technician, senior sales consultant and most importantly she understands the business and needs of Village's clients. Shannon directs the salon and team with impeccable understanding and knowledge resulting in clients getting the best service. It has always been Shannon's goal to run a lucrative business that is not only regarded by clients as the place to come to look and feel their best but also an environment that is fun for her staff, where they are free to really connect with clients and use their creative skills. She believes that creating a positive environment that enables her team to grow and succeed is key to the salons success in delivering the type of prescriptive service the salon gives. She is a big believer and supporter of education and oversees and directs all salon education with each stylist and team. Shannon also over sees the reception aspect of the salon so she is able to really connect with clients as well as manage customer satisfaction. " I am always available to our guests to assist in coordinating the right stylist for the job seeing all of our team specialize and excel in different areas. "This ensures a good fit and that coupled with superior technical and communication skill is a great recipe for a successful relationship". "You deserve to look and feel your best, Village is here to help you achieve your own personal perfection". Shannon along with the rest of the Village Team invite you to fall in love with your hair all over again.