Gina Mary Bahhage, Owner/Designer

“Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like.” – Author unknown

Being a hair designer is not a career that I chose, it chose me; I simply started doing what I loved to do and the rest came naturally and easily.

I have been serving the Issaquah community since 1990. In many ways I feel that the city of Issaquah and I grew up together. We have given so much to each other. And, after all the time that has passed, neither one of us is the same. We are both better and we continue to improve. I do my best to give back to the Issaquah community through many charitable programs like Friends of Youth and Locks of Love as well as several local schools and non profits.

Hair Design is my passion. I continue to educate myself on the latest fashions in order to create a style that works for each individual client that sits in my chair.

Milestones:

• 1991 Became a Framesi Color Educator.
• 1993 Attended TIGI Cutting Academy in Long Beach, CA.
• 1996 Earned a place on the National Framesi Italian Style Cutting Team.
• 1999 Founded Gina Mary Hair Design.
• 2002 Gina Mary Hair Design is featured in Vogue magazine.
• 2004 Gina Mary Hair Design is featured in Vogue magazine.
• 2002 to Present Gina Mary Hair Design has consistently been voted as the ”Best of Issaquah”

I’m in the salon: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Mary Scudder, Independent/Designer

“Make someone’s inner beauty shine outwardly”

Mary has loved being in the business of making people more beautiful for the last 32 years. She joined the Framesi National Education Team 27 years ago teaching the latest color techniques to stylist around the country.

In 1995, Mary became a member of the Framesi Italian Style Cutting Team teaching seasonal haircuts and colors straight from the runways of Milan. She also won “West Coast Educator of the Year" award.

Currently in the salon: Tuesday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Stephanie Mitchell, Designer

“The hair is the richest ornament of women” – Martin Luther

I have been working for 12 years as a cosmetologist, 10 of which, at Gina Mary Hair Design. I have always had an interest and passion for hair. As a child, my friends could not leave until they had received their makeover. I get such fulfillment from being able to create new hair styles and colors for my clients that really suit them, and enhance their beauty.

To me… there is nothing better than seeing a client leave our salon, walking a little more confident than when they walked in, because they look great!

Currently in the salon:  Thursday 9:30am – 2:30pm, Friday 9:15am – 5pm

Elaine Dong, Designer

“Beauty makes your inner beauty come out”

Elaine has been part of Gina Mary Hair Design since February 2008. She has been a hair designer for 5 years, although new to the Gina Mary Hair Design family.

Attending classes is her way if improving her daily skills for her clients to enjoy. Elaine recently attended the International Beauty Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Elaine currently lives in Seattle and commutes to Issaquah. In her spare time she enjoys snowboarding, boating, movies and shopping and hanging out with her loved ones. Elaine volunteers at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Currently in the salon: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Amy Phillips, Designer

“Live, Laugh, Love”

I have been a stylist for 5 years. I love coloring, up-do’s and styling. I’m very interested in fashion show and photo shoots. I recently did the hairstyling for Helly Hansen at Bellevue Square Fashion Week.

Currently in the salon: Monday, Tuesday,  Friday, Saturday

Britt Griep, Designer

“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it” - Buddha

Hey! My name is Britt, I’ve been a stylist since 2005. Being a hairstylist, I feel I was given this gift to give women a sense of beauty through their hair!

I graduated from Gene Juarez Beauty Academy with attendance and academic honors in the top 3 of my class. I have worked with Framesi for the past year and I’ve been trained in Vidal Sassoon hair cutting.

Many things in hair inspire me, but it’s my clients who bring it to life.

Outside of work I like being active. I enjoy snowboarding and going to the gym.

Currently in the salon: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Sandy Neth, Designer

I've been a stylist for more than 10 years and the best part about my job is my clients. I love getting to know each and every client, learning about their lives and creating a personalized look while they're in my chair.

I enjoy formulating color and creating shape through a cut that not only suits my client's skin tone and unique features but their personality as well.

I love what I do and my clients inspire me everyday. Making people feel beautiful is my committment.

Currently in the salon: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday