Bellevue

Aphrodite is a Premier Designer and has been with Gene Juarez for 32 years! She is Keratin Smoothing Treatment certified, a certified Curl Expert, and loves working with fine, short and long hair. She gives amazing Signature Blowdrys!

Chanel is from Wenatchee, WA and has been a Designer with Gene Juarez for five years. She’s been in the hair industry for eight years and specializes in several hair services from major hair transformations (both short and long) to special occasion hair and Keratin Smoothing Treatments. Chanel enjoys working with a variety of hair textures, including curly hair.

Dorian is originally from Lampoc, CA and has been doing hair for 30 years. A Premier Designer, Dorian has been with Gene Juarez for 27 years. He is a certified Curl Expert and is amazing with short cuts.

Irina is originally from the Ukraine and is a Premier Designer. She has spent 21 of her 30 years in the industry at Gene Juarez and loves working with all hair types. She’s great with short hair and updos. If you’re looking for an artist who can speak Russian, Irina is your girl!

James, a Premier Designer and Vice President of Creative, has been with the company for 30 years and is so popular with his clients, he’s usually booked out at least three months in advance. He loves to customize a look for his clients and enjoys everything beauty, fashion and trend related. His mantra is, “For each woman that visits my chair, I want to make her as beautiful, fashionable, and relevant as she wishes to be!” Keep up with James on Instagram @jamestoddview

Robin is a Premier Designer originally from California. She has been doing hair for 29 years and has been with Gene Juarez for 23. Robin is great with Asian hair, fine and long hair.

Tim is a Premier Designer from Seattle, WA and has been with Gene Juarez for 22 years. He is a certified Curl Expert, extensions specialist, updo specialist, and an educator for his fellow Designers.

Audrey is from Vashon Island, WA and has been a hairdresser for 24 years. This is her first year with Gene Juarez, though she is no stranger to hair design. Her specialties lie working with all hair textures, creating beautiful bridal hair, and special occasion styles. Keep up with her on Instagram @olsensonja!

Coco is from Boise, ID and has been in the industry for 19 years. He has been with Gene Juarez for 14 years and loves detailed work in his cutting and styling.

Dahlia is originally from Mexico and Baja, CA. She has been in the hair industry for six years, having spent five so far at Gene Juarez. She is a certified Curl Expert and is Keratin Smoothing Treatment certified. Dahlia loves creating beautiful updos, dry styling and giving great haircuts.

Elliot is originally from South Korea, Seattle being his first PNW home. He has been doing hair for four years, three being at Gene Juarez. He loves working with both long and short hair, and gives incredible Signature Blowdrys.

Grace is from the PNW but was raised in Los Angeles, CA. She’s been a hairdresser for three years and has been a Designer with Gene Juarez for just over a year. She specializes in Keratin Smoothing Treatments, men’s haircuts, bobs, long hair, special occasion hair and does a fantastic Express Blowdry for beautiful hair in a hurry!

Jacob is from Puyallup, WA and a Designer at Gene Juarez. He loves blowdry services and is Keratin Smoothing Treatment certified. Jacob works in both our Southcenter and Bellevue locations.

Jaden is from Seattle, Washington and has been a Designer with Gene Juarez for three years. She’s been an industry professional for nine years total and specializes in working with long, fine hair as well as thick hair.

Jill is from Redmond, WA and has been a Designer with Gene Juarez for two years. She specializes in Keratin Smoothing Treatments for all types of textured hair.

John Paul is originally from Flint, MI and has been in the hair industry for 22 years in San Francisco, LA and Chicago. He’s been a Designer with Gene Juarez for 15 years and enjoys working with fine hair, long hair, specializes in razor cuts and boho chic styling. Find him on Instagram @jpauldtown73!

Kyle is from Seattle, WA and has been a Designer with Gene Juarez for seven years. He enjoys working with both long and curly hair types and gives great Signature Blowdrys.

Elizabeth is from Brush Praire, WA and has been a hairdresser for 10 years. She’s new to the Gene Juarez team and specializes in creating unique event hair and giving beautiful blowdrys.

Monica is a Seattle native, bringing five years of hairdressing experience to the Bellevue team. She most enjoys working with both long and short hair, as well as men’s cuts. Monica specializes in all hair styles and loves braiding, updos and creative styling! Check out her work on Instagram @emilyhairdesignseattle

Nelson is from right here in Bellevue, WA. He has been doing hair for three years and has been at Gene Juarez for two. Nelson is a certified Curl Expert and certified in Keratin Smoothing Treatments.

Paige is from Seattle, WA and has been doing hair for 14 years. She has been with Gene Juarez for 10 years, helping clients achieve fuller and thicker looking hair. She loves updos and special occasion styling, as well as cutting both fine and thick hair. Paige is certified in Keratin Smoothing Treatment.

Ryan is a Washington state native and has been a hairdresser for five years. She’s been a Designer with Gene Juarez for two years and specializes in bobs, corrective haircuts, special occasion hair and is a certified Curl Expert.

Samantha is from right here in Bellevue and has spent her entire six years in the hair industry at Gene Juarez. She loves giving her clients haircuts, blowouts and fixing “hair catastrophes”!

Thea is from Aberdeen, WA and has been a Designer at Gene Juarez for two years. She’s been a hairdresser for nine years and specializes in updos, blowouts and Keratin Smoothing Treatments.

Tianna is from Marysville, WA and has been a Designer for four years. In her three years at Gene Juarez, Tianna has become Keratin Smoothing Treatment certified, amazing with updos and providing beautiful Signature Blowdrys.

Traci has been a Designer with Gene Juarez for 26 years! She’s not only a certified Curl Expert, but also enjoys major hair transformations on both short and long styles. Creating texture and layering is another of her specialties. Traci gives a fantastic blowdry! Follow her work on Instagram @Tracidesigner.