Our Staff | Salon Christopher

Ashley Bowie - Stylist

I have been in the hair industry for 4 years and I am loving every minute of it! My education was completed at the Rizzeri Aveda School for Beauty & Wellness. In addition, in order to further my cosmetology education, I have trained and taken advanced classes to build my career to further develop my skills as a stylist. I believe that keeping up with the latest trends is where it's at! Above all my main passion is making others feel great about themselves while in my chair!

Christie Kowalski - Stylist

My advanced color and cutting skills were taught to me under the supervision of instructors from Redken, Davines, and Bumble & Bumble in both New York and New Jersey. I have put this training to use in salons through the Washington Township area for the past decade. When I am not styling hair, I enjoy spending time with my children.

Debbie DeAngelo - Stylist

As the former owner of Dimensions for Hair in Philadelphia, Deborah Deangelo knows the salon business inside and out. A one-time member of the Goldwell Artistic Team, Debbie has dedicated more than 20 years to learning her craft as a stylist and colorist, attending various seminars by Sebastian, Rusk, and Graham Webb. In her current role with the Salon Christopher family, Debbie enjoys cutting hair as much as training junior stylists.

Donna Scardino - Stylist

I have been in the industry for 15 years and was educated at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. I have attended Aveda classes and Aveda Advanced Academy in New York. believe that education is endless. I have a great passion for art and design which brought me to where I am today.

Helene Tropiano - Stylist

I specialize in designing individualized up-do's and formal hair styles for women of all ages. I have been in the industry for more than 30 years, half of which was spent in the Philadelphia Salon I owned. Although Washington Township is my home, I have traveled to New York, Las Vegas, and throughout New Jersey to keep up with the latest classes, styles, products, and trends. In my spare time I enjoy interior design, music, cooking, and dancing.

Maria Bakely - Stylist

With an education from PB Beauty School and 25 years experience in the hair industry has allowed me to use my fashion sense, and creativity to provide my clients with hair styles and color that are on trend or classic looks that never go out of style. Training with color companies such as Goldwell, Wella, Logics, and Sebastian has allowed me to keep up with my techniques each and every year as well as being educated in the Brazilian Blowout Anti-Frizz Line and Blowout Boot Camp. I truly love what I do, and believe that shines through in my work.

Justin Moore - Stylist

I graduated Rizzeri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness, and have been in the hair industry for 13 years. Being a hair stylist is a very exhilarating career. Being able to transform people to make them feel great about themselves is very rewarding. It makes you feel good to make others feel the same. I believe that education is the foundation for the work I put forth. I am proud to say I have received a certificate from the Vadal Sasoon Academy in London when given the opportunity to study there. I frequently visit the New York and Philadelphia Wella Studios for on going education, and Salon Christopher provides in-salon classes from Kevin Murphy and Davines.

Kimberly DeAngelis - Stylist

My foundation of education was the Rizzeri Rizzeri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness. I have been in this industry for 14 years and believe that education is limitless; I have been able to continue my education with advanced training in Wella & Loreal color. Aside from my education being able to participate in doing hair for 2 years for the CFDA Awards( Celebrity Fashion Designer Awards) has added to my rewarding experience as a stylist. Hair and Fashion has been my passion since I was 2 years old, literally! I love every bit of my career. I get fulfilled with excitement when I see each client smiling with their new hair styles and it feels wonderful knowing I was apart of the smile on their faces!

Lauren DiRenzo - Stylist

With my unique blend of style, talent, and dedication, studying at the Rizzeri Aveda School for Beauty & Wellness and my 6 year experience of being a hair stylist has allowed me to express myself in many different ways. But most importantly making people feel beautiful. As I have grown as a stylist, color has always been one of my passions. There are many cutting edge techniques always being revealed that I love being able to use on my clients, especially the what I was taught at the Wella Studio in NYC and Elan Sassoon Color and Cutting Workshop. If I can put a smile on my clients face then I know I did my job to the best of my ability.

Mandy Ward - Stylist

I graduated from P.B Cosmetology School in 1997. Hair has always been my passion and through the years I am proud to say that my skills have led me to specialize in bridal styles and formal hair styling. I feel very lucky to be able to be a part of my client's special days in their lives and help them feel beautiful. There is more to styling than just the hair, it's about building relationships with my clients.

Megan Morgan - Stylist

Studying at Maison De Paris and my 18 years experience, I believe myself to be a very passionate person, and that most definitely shines through in my work. I take my career very serious, and believe that having the opportunity to make my clients feel beautiful inside and out is rewarding. I consider myself lucky to do what I do.

Danielle Slotwinski - Stylist

I have been in the industry for 7 years. I attended the Rizzeri Aveda School. I am educated in Brazilian Keratin treatments, Brazilian blowouts, and wella color certified. I love doing color, especially crazy colors, and color corrections. I enjoy being creative and trying new techniques.

Maria Lanutti - Nail Technician

I live in Washington Township, and have been a nail technician for 17 years. I was educated at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. Aside from my passion for nails, I am an officer for a New Jersey non-profit Corp, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer 3-day walk and J-Walkers for the Cure since 2006 and am proud to have accomplished 60 mile walks every year since 2006.

Nicole Antenucci - Nail Technician

With wealth of nail care experience to her name, Nicole Antenucci has specialized in natural nail manicures and pedicures with 15 years experience, with Rizzeri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness being her education as a foundation. Her techniques are accented by hand and foot massages that relax her clients while they are being pampered. When she is not working at Salon Christopher, Nicole enjoys spending time with her niece and nephew.

Patricia Graham - Nail Technician

I have spent 8 years as a nail technician and received my education from P&B Cosmetology. I have enjoyed every moment of my career. I love meeting the people and forming friendships. Everything about my job is fun! Over the years I have become skilled in manicures, pedicures, wraps, acrylic, and shellac.

Jillian Henshall - Aesthetician

I am a make-up artist and skin-care specialist that attended PB Cosmetology School. I am proud to say I have been in this industry for 7 years. Through the years I have gained much experience working for many reputable companies such as Corporate Stress Relief Day Spa, Giovanni & Pileggi Salon, Eagles Cheerleader makeup artist '05-'06 seasons, South Jersey Magazine makeup artist for January 2007 cover and spread, and make-up artist for Emily Stuart veils done by Christine Foster Photography. In my 7 year experience I have grown to specialize in air brush make-up, eyebrow design, spray tanning, eyelash tinting, Bridal and special occasion.

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