Our team
Our goal is to make you look and feel your best
Tania Gilbert
Founder + Elite Stylist
Tania Gilbert is a highly accomplished elite stylist skilled in the latest fashion-forward cutting and styling techniques and makeup application. Awarded Best Makeup and Hair Expert by Bridal Beauty of Illinois, her work can be seen on the runways and in print.
Her love and passion for styling and experience in the fashion industry influence and shape her techniques, making her a master of her craft. She’s expertly trained in curly hair and provides Deva Curl style haircuts taming the most unruly tresses.
Tania is committed to translating your vision to reality with a unique hairstyle that is wearable and easy to maintain.
Silvia Dochkova
Salon Manager
Silvia is our phenomenal salon manager providing our clients white glove service for many years. Whether booking your next appointment, ensuring you have the proper home care products, or coordinating your private party or event at the salon, she will provide a unique personal experience tailored to your needs.
Mac Horn
Stylist
Mac is an exceptional stylist and balayage artist. His tasteful palette will help you create the best balayge application and color selection. His understanding of your texture and porosity of hair will guide you to use the best at home care regime!
Mac is certified in Brazilian Blowout and works with difficult textures and keratin treatments to control the most unruly hair locks! He loves adding length and volume to hair as a certified Hot Heads extension stylist. Find out more about Mac here.
Suhyeon Shin
Stylist
Suhyeon is a top experienced stylist at LP. Her exceptional talent working with varying hair textures and creating beautiful dimensional color are just some of her many strengths. She specializes in dry-cutting techniques and tailored hair styles .
With an extensive understanding and vast experience with dark hair, she is highly sought after by our clients. Her knowledge of trends and modern techniques will give you an easily manageable salon style and her attention to detail and endearing nature will leave you looking and feeling your best.
Peggy Breton
Stylist
Originally from France, with over 25 years in the hair industry from hairdresser to hair salons executive manager, Peggy is a highly talented and passionate master hairstylist with a careful attention to suits clients’ needs and expectations. Beyond her precise expertise in hair cutting and styling, Peggy is also specialized in coloring and balayage techniques she perfected collaborating with brands such as L’Oréal, Schwarzkopf and Revlon. Peggy takes great pride in a personalized and excellent customer service.
Merita Hyseni
Stylist
Merita is passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in order to provide her clients with the best possible service.
Merita takes pride in her ability to listen to her clients' needs and desires, and works closely with them to create a look that suits their individual style and personality. She believes that communication is key in order to achieve customer satisfaction.
With her extensive experience and ongoing education, Merita is able to handle all types of hair, whether it's straight, curly, thick, or thin. She is skilled in a variety of cutting and styling techniques, including blowouts.
Merita's attention to detail and passion for her craft is evident in every client she works with. She strives to make each person feel confident and beautiful, and takes the time to educate them on how to maintain their hair at home.
Liudmyla Ilashchuk
Apprentice Stylist
Liudmyla is a passionate and dedicated salon apprentice with a flair for creativity and a keen eye for detail. She is committed to learning and perfecting the art of hair styling, color, and beauty treatments.
Liudmyla’s friendly and approachable demeanor makes her a great addition to our team. She's always eager to assist clients in achieving their desired looks. With her enthusiasm and growing expertise, is on her way to becoming a skilled professional in the world of beauty and wellness.
Hair Treatments
Hair Treatments
Naima Turganbaeva
Aesthetic Professional
Naima is an experienced esthetician with a passion for enhancing natural beauty and creating stunning transformations. With a focus on precision and artistry, she specializes in permanent makeup, eyelash extensions, brow lamination, and special event makeup.
Naima's meticulous attention to detail ensures that her clients leave feeling confident and beautiful for any occasion. Whether you're looking for long-lasting makeup solutions or glamorous event looks, Naima's expertise and dedication will leave you looking and feeling your best.
Emily Wolf
Make-Up Artist
After receiving her BS in Marketing at Illinois State University, Emily completed her state certification from Make Up First ® School in Chicago. She is proficient in Media HD, Bridal, Editorial, Headshots, Fashion/ Runway, Airbrush Makeup, Theatrical, Special FX, and Hair Styling & Updos. With hard work, dedication to her craft, a passion for beauty, and talent, she truly believes that she can deliver the results you are looking for… and with a BIG SMILE.
Emily’s most notable clients and projects are Andy Allo, Sarah Michelle Gellar, NBC’s Chicago Fire, The CW’s 4400 and Disney’s movie Christmas Again
Olivia Wallace
Front Desk
Julia Bade
Front Desk
Cassidy Bucaro
Front Desk
Grace Cruise
Front Desk