Stylists
LES & BK
AMY SCHIAPPA
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Proud owner of Fringe NY and a master stylist, Amy draws on a lifetime of working in salons to create a space where people combine fashion, art, and style through hair. Her one-of-a-kind approach has led to her being featured as one of NYC’s top stylists and colorists in multiple media sources including the New York Times. She has a keen eye for design and keeps her clientele in the know, collaborating with them to create amazing haircuts and colors that fit their personality, lifestyle, and image. She combines her passion for energy healing work with her styling offering a fully therapeutic experience. Instagram *To see Amy for a Reiki Haircut or Reiki Session at Fringe Brooklyn on Mondays or Tuesdays visit the link below.
MICHELLE CASINO
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A Fringe alumni who apprenticed for two years under our master stylists at Fringe NY, Michelle is now a full-time stylist at the Brooklyn location. Michelle's hairstyling has been been showcased in publications as diverse as Martha Stewart Wedding and Penthouse— this wide range is a testament to this retro-loving gal's expertise! From stunning hand-painted blonde highlights to beautiful bold reds; from soft face-framing layers to edgy fun, Michelle's goal is to make you feel pretty and comfortable with your style. Instagram
JOE
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A native New Yorker with a “considerate chairside manner,” Joe collaborates with you to sculpt a cut or enhance a color that you will wear with comfortable confidence. From consult to finish, Joe takes the time to create a style that is unique to you—and as unique as you. Instagram
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LAURA ORTMAN
LES
Laura’s work as a stylist seamlessly incorporates her client’s requests, expectations, and vision. Her experience with and enthusiasm for both cuts and color inspire timeless haircuts, tasteful highlights, and stylish bang shapings—all of which grow out extraordinarily well. A proud member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, she has a BFA and is an acclaimed musician and composer. Instagram
ELEANORE
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A native New Yorker, Eleanor’s experience as a stylist is as diverse as the city she calls home. Starting with her roots at DevaChan, her career has spanned more than a decade, from Brooklyn to the Upper West Side. Eleanor has an eye for all types of hair colors, textures and styles, and specializes in natural and curly hair, with huge transformative colors. Eleanor’s goal is to make sure you stand up from her chair happier and more confident than when you arrived.
SUSI
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Susi from East Germany left her home country 1989 after the wall came down, crossed the Atlantic by boat, and became a real New Yorker. She made her childhood dream come true and studied and practiced hair styling at Aveda for years. Susi loves to create new looks for her clients- makeovers are her favorite. Whether the natural look or the bright funky looks, she has an eye for what suits her clients best. Susi specializes in highlighting. She loves the balayage technique and being creative with customized pixie cuts, men’s cuts, sharp bob cuts and textured funky shags. Instagram
CAROLINE
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A New York native, Caroline has always had a passion for style and keeping up with the latest trends. She started off apprenticing under owner, Amy Schiappa, as well as other master stylists at fringe salon. She has taken all that she learned and continues to expand her repertoire. She loves helping her clients express themselves through cut and color and find their own style. Caroline is all around a talented stylist and great communicator. The second you sit in her chair you feel at home and at ease.
LISA
BK
Lisa's fascination with hair led her from an apprenticeship with April Barton at the Chelsea Hotel, to Williamsburg's exploding art and music scene, to her current home at Fringe. All of her experiences gave her an appreciation of street style and the hair that goes with it. With a laid-back and straightforward approach, Lisa loves helping clients find their own interpretation of "the New York look" - a skill that she has been happily developing for over a decade.
SHANE
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Shane is an expert cutter, pulling inspiration from several decades and eras of style. He loves everything from clean, classic cuts to laid back, lived in style, finished off with an effortlessly glamorous bombshell blowout. With good vibes and mastery of craft, Shane creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere with every client, and strives to make sure everyone leaves his chair looking good and feeling good.
Fringe hair stylists connect with you on a personal level, using their creativity and skill to help you envision a natural, ready-to-wear style that embraces your individuality and lifestyle.
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We’re always looking for fresh talent. If you’re a Stylist, Assistant, Receptionist (or something else brilliant we haven’t thought of), send a message and your resume to fringeny@gmail.com.