CONTEMPO ARTISTRIES OUR TEAM
SAM
Salon Owner
Hairstylist / Colorist
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @samalcorn.hair
Sam has been a valued member of the Contempo team for over 10 years. Those years have seen her accomplish many things, including: becoming an educator and brand specialist for our color line, Pravana, working the DC Classic Beauty Show as a part of their entourage, managing the salon and its social media presence and in 2021 becoming the proud owner of Contempo Artistries Salon.
As her fun-loving, adventurous clients will tell you, Sam is the master of seamless grow-outs. Whether you go four weeks or six months between your color services, she strives to ensure that you'll love your hair every step of the way. She fully believes there's a solution for every hair woe; as long as you're willing to listen and follow directions, you can have your dream hair. One of her favorite things about being a hair stylist is creating the custom color that works best for your lifestyle. She specializes in lived-in colors and seamlessly blended extensions that will have everyone complimenting your “natural” look.
Sam keeps her clients and the Contempo team at the heart of every decision she makes. She knows that taking steps into the unknown, while scary, is 100% worth it. If she could impress upon you one thing, it's that: “We have the greatest team, and we are just getting started.”
Certifications: Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, Hand-Tied Weft Extensions, Malibu C, K18 Hair PRO
Sam Loves: beach vacations, making you fall in love with your hair all over again, and her daughter Carson
TORI
Salon Manager
Tori has been the face of Contempo's front desk for six years and counting. In that time she has worked to educate herself on all aspects of salon life to better serve our clientele and team members. She has sat in on product, service, and business classes at the Art of Business 2022 event, dedicated to absorbing as much knowledge as possible. Most recently she has taken on the mantle of Salon Manager and thrown herself into the continued growth of the salon.
Before Tori was a member of the Contempo team, she was a client herself. She utilizes this unique point of view and her years of work in customer service to create an efficient and positive experience for you, from booking to checkout. Contempo's jack of all trades, she steps in wherever she's needed to ensure the salon continues to operate at its highest potential.
Tori is a firm believer that the success of Contempo hinges on the happiness of the clients and stylists who make the business possible, and she's always looking for ways to make a positive impact on their time in, or behind, the chair.
Tori Loves: problem solving, trips to Barnes & Noble, and her fur kids: Daisy, Daphne, Phoebe, and Josie
ANGIE
Hairstylist / Colorist
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @stylinangiebee
Angie is the longest standing member of the Contempo team with over fifteen years of loving what she does under her belt. She prides herself on finding her niche, where she can combine her passion for the beauty industry with her gift for working with people. She's constantly educating herself to master new techniques and cutting edge trends, but through it all she keeps one thing consistently at the forefront of her mind: providing excellent service to her clients.
Sitting in Angie's chair feels like visiting with an old friend. She loves hearing what her clients have been up to since their last appointment and will gladly swap your stories for her own about her boyfriend Bob, his daughter, Onna, plus her three cats and Rottie Cocoa.
But it's not just the conversations that keep her clients coming back, it's her dedication to helping them overcome their hair frustrations, big or small. Whether you're managing grays or just need a haircut that will grow out beautifully, she's here to help you achieve your hair goals and make a genuine connection along the way.
Certifications: Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, Curly Haircuts & Curly Girl Method, Hand-Tied Weft Extensions, K18 Hair PRO
Angie Loves: spending time with family and friends, watching Bailey Sarian on YouTube, precision cutting and gray coverage
JEN
Hairstylist / Curl Specialist
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @itsacuthairworld
Jen has been a hairstylist at Contempo for twelve years, and she has spent that time perfecting her craft and building a loyal clientele. She prides herself on having a wide range of talents behind the chair, but she'll tell anyone who asks that her biggest accomplishment is being a mom to two beautiful girls.
With a background in art, Jen is Contempo's in-house color theory expert and a former educator for our EVO line. She utilizes her artistic eye to mix the perfect custom colors and create personalized haircuts for her clients. There's no color or cut that she's afraid to tackle, and she consistently shares her knowledge with the rest of our team, making her integral to the growth of Contempo's stylists.
Recently Jen has focused her passion on all things curly hair. Self-taught using DevaCurl and Rëzo techniques, she's Contempo's curly expert. As a curly girl herself, she knows the struggle, and she has a love for educating her clients on how to get the most out of their unique texture. She lives for those light bulb moments, when she can see in your eyes that you totally understand the ins and outs of your hair for the first time. Clients have described her curly cuts, colors, and styles as “life-changing”. One session in her chair and you'll be a client for life.
Certifications: Curly Haircuts & Curly Girl Method, Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, K18 Hair PRO
Jen Loves: being outdoors, using her hands, and making people love themselves more through their hair
RICHELLE
Hairstylist / Makeup Artist
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @richellepatricelli.hair
Richelle joined the Contempo team seven years ago and has been an asset to the salon ever since. Her hard work and positive attitude have grown her into the role of Salon Education Director, training Contempo's up-and-coming stylists for their journeys behind the chair.
A member of our bridal team, Richelle excels at updos and makeup applications and loves making you look picture-perfect for your big day. She also excels in curly cutting, having learned from Contempo's curly hair guru, Jen, the techniques tailor-made to bring some bounce back to your tired curls.
She is most passionate about cutting and balayage, but she's always down to help you cover your grays or bring any other fun ideas you have to life. If you have a cut or color that you're struggling with, she wants to solve your problem and help you achieve the head of hair you've always dreamed of. Her clients compliment her on her cuts and her sparkling personality, both of which speak for themselves!
Certifications: Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, Curly Haircuts & Curly Girl Method, Hand-Tied Weft Extensions, K18 Hair PRO
Richelle Loves: her three cats: Blue, Luna, and Willow and her pup Oliver, and when you love your hair so much you re-book out for months!
LINDSEY
Hairstylist / Colorist
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @brindsey_hair
Lindsey has been a staple at Contempo since beginning her hairstylist career in 2021. After starting as an assistant and passing the stylist training program with flying colors, she hit the ground running and began to build a loyal clientele.
Lindsey loves all things cut and color, and is always down for a fun transformation. She urges her clients to trust the process; sometimes your vision takes time to bring to life, but she’ll make sure you’ve got great hair every step of the way! She vibes well with people who don't take themselves too seriously and are open to having a little fun with their hair. Clients compliment Lindsey on her gentle hand and a superb shampoo.
It's rare to visit Contempo and not hear Lindsey's laughter, and she's always ready with a bright smile and a fresh idea. When she's not working behind the chair, she's hanging out with her son and says that becoming a mother is her biggest accomplishment to date.
Certifications: Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, Curly Haircuts & Curly Girl Method, Hand-Tied Weft Extensions, K18 Hair PRO
Lindsey Loves: her son Ezra, coffee, and astrology
KATE
Hairstylist / Makeup Artist
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @katekreates_
Kate joined the Contempo team in 2021 at the tail end of her beauty school days. Already familiar with the salon from her time as a client and determined to see her career take off, Kate breezed through Contempo’s stylist training program and began building a loyal clientele, all in less than a year! She loves having the opportunity to feed her passion and let her creativity loose behind the chair.
Some of Kate’s favorite services include blonding, blowouts, haircuts, and hand-tied extensions. Her can-do attitude causes her to go above and beyond for every client, regulars and newbies alike, and her dedication to keeping up with trends reflects that. Kate hates sitting still and, on the rare occasion that she doesn’t have a client in her chair, she’s usually honing her skills on a mannequin or coloring a fellow stylist’s hair. Kate’s clients compliment her on being detail-oriented, a trait that serves her well as a member of Contempo’s bridal team.
Kate says that her favorite accomplishment is watching herself grow as a stylist and as a person throughout her journey. She is particularly proud of the fact that her years of hard work enabled her to buy her first home with her fiancé and their pets: Spike the puppy, Arlo and Maverick the cats, Priscilla the leopard gecko, and more.
With a work ethic and fun-loving spirit like Kate’s, the sky’s the limit and there is truly no telling how far she will go. She would love to have you along for the ride!
Certifications: Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, Hand-Tied Weft Extensions, K18 Hair PRO
Kate Loves: coffee, cats, and when your color turns out just right
EMILY
Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @emilystevensonhair
Emily joined the Contempo team in 2022, straight out of high school, with her cosmetology license already burning a hole in her pocket and her dream career at her fingertips. Nothing, not even a short-lived move to North Carolina with her family, could stop her from pursuing her passion, and she has now been behind the chair at Contempo for two years and counting.
Emily is often complimented on being clean and organized in everything from her color applications to her station drawers. She takes her time to ensure that every head of hair she touches is beautifully blended and styled to bouncy, voluminous perfection, but her job isn’t complete until she’s taught her clients how to recreate their desired looks themselves.
Personable and playful, Emily loves getting to know her clients so she can pair them with the perfect blonde or low-maintenance color to make their personalities pop. She also loves makeup and extensions, and is proud to have learned two different hand-tied application methods so far. Emily is always keeping her eyes open for new tips, tricks, and trends to elevate her work and share with her clientele. She can’t wait to meet you and take your hair to the next level!
Certifications: Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, Hand-Tied Weft Extensions, K18 Hair PRO
Emily Loves: Taylor Swift, cats, and a good blowout
NINA
Stylist / Salon Assistant
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @ninaaxhairr
Nina started her journey with Contempo as a client years before she ever considered a career on the other side of the chair. After shadowing at the salon for her senior project, she discovered a strong passion for the beauty industry and began studying cosmetology straight out of high school at Bella Capelli Academy. Now she gets to say that she’s been doing what she loves at her dream salon for over a year with no plans of stopping anytime soon!
Nina's driving force as a stylist is the feeling her clients get walking out the door after an appointment. She strives to bring out the confidence in her clientele and promises to be patient and give her all to make their hair dreams a reality. She loves blonding and hand-tied extensions, and is just as excited when she gets to deliver a killer low-maintenance look as she is when foiling a high contrast blondie.
Outgoing and hard-working, Nina is often complimented on how personable she is and her quality conversation with clients. She’s excited to continue building her book and can’t wait to share her spark with whoever sits in her chair next!
Certifications: Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, Hand-Tied Weft Extensions, K18 Hair PRO
Nina Loves: her cat Gizmo and German Shepherd Kylo, quad riding trips with her boyfriend, and hanging out with her friends and family
ANNA
Stylist / Salon Assistant
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @annagracehair
A long-time client of the salon, Anna began her cosmetology journey in her senior year of high school by enrolling in the tech program. After graduating in 2023, she attended Bella Capelli Academy to round out her education, completed Contempo’s training program, and stepped behind the chair to begin building her book as a stylist.
Anna has a passion for educating herself to be the best she can be and always looks for opportunities to turn her love for the industry into confidence for her clients. Her most recent accomplishment is becoming certified in hand-tied extensions and, in her downtime, you can find her trying out new techniques on her mannequin or taking online courses to further grow her knowledge.
Anna aims to build a rapport with her clientele and is often complimented on making them comfortable in her chair from their very first visit with her attention to detail and dedication to getting the job done right. She loves blonding, extensions, and updos, and her goal is always to give her clients healthy results with soft, subtle grow-outs so they can love their hair at every stage.
When she’s not in the salon, Anna is usually outside tending her flower garden or at the barn with her horse, Kash, but behind the chair with her hands in your hair will always be her happy place!
Certifications: Pravana Master Colorist, Cezanne/Keratherapy Smoothing Treatments, Hand-Tied Weft Extensions, K18 Hair PRO
Anna Loves: her dog: Remi, coffee shops, and anything crafty – especially sewing!
SAMMIE
Lead Assistant / Guest Services
Sammie started at Contempo straight out of beauty school in 2020. After completing Contempo’s stylist training program and spending more than a year in the salon, Sammie stepped out from behind the chair to pursue other ventures. In 2023, she realized that her heart would always belong to Contempo and rejoined the team, ready to dive headfirst back into her career in the beauty industry.
While working as a stylist, Sammie graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in marketing. Shortly after, she shifted into a position where she gets to utilize her degree daily to create content for the salon’s social media, as well as ensure Contempo’s guests, stylists, and assistants are well taken care of. Sammie says her other favorite accomplishments are buying her first home with her husband, breaking out of her shell and getting involved with her church, and becoming Contempo’s honorary crazy cat lady by adopting ten cats.
Contempo's personal ray of sunshine, Sammie never has a negative word to say and always looks on the bright side. Complimented most on her stellar scalp massages and efficiency in completing tasks, Sammie loves doing whatever she can to make Contempo’s stylists’ lives easier and streamline the customer experience. She has a super-powered memory; you can count on her to remember you from your last visit and pick up where you left off with your conversation. She can’t wait to assist you during your visit and help make every experience at Contempo a positive one!
Sammie Loves: her husband Andrew, her family, and Jesus ♡
RACHEL
Salon Assistant
ONLINE LOOKBOOK: @racheltheglamangel
Rachel is the newest member to join the Contempo team. During the day she studies cosmetology at Bella Capelli Academy, eagerly learning all that she can to give her a solid foundation as a stylist and deliver dream results to her first clients. In the evenings, you can find her assisting in the salon, working hard to ensure it runs smoothly and observing Contempo’s seasoned stylists to add their best tips and tricks to her repertoire.
As she begins her stylist journey, Rachel is passionate about furthering her knowledge on all things hair health, cutting, and color, with a special love for chunky or dimensional colored hair. She describes her ideal client as anyone willing to try something new and she loves to help them learn how to style their hair at home so they love it 24/7.
Those who’ve sat in her chair so far compliment her on her neatness and attention to detail, qualities that carry over into her work as an assistant and make her a valuable asset to Contempo. She looks forward to graduating beauty school by the end of 2025 and beginning Contempo’s training program shortly after so she can get her hands in your hair ASAP!
Certifications: COMING SOON!
Rachel Loves: her cat: Lola, anything crafty (like crocheting!), and reading