About Us
Our Big-Hearted and Talented Team is the Heart and Soul of the Studio Story.
Welcome.
"Cleveland embodies all the things I hold dear and what I want for The Studio Salon … a sense of community, welcoming, beauty, and vibrancy. It's a big town with a big heart, but also an intimate, friendly soul."
Rachelle, Owner/Stylist
Hi. My name is Rachelle Yarnell, owner of The Studio Salon Group. I am a small town girl with big city dreams and you’ll see these facets of me in the locations of my studios; two in the heart of Cleveland (Downtown and Ohio City), one in the suburbs (Strongsville), another in the country (Garrettsville) and my newest salon just east of the city (Highland Heights). I’ve been in the salon business since 2006 as an educator, stylist, and owner. I love my work and hopefully this is reflected in the experience you’ll have at any of The Studio locations.
I am equally passionate about both aspects of my career as Owner/Stylist. As a female business owner, I love the entrepreneurial adventure, honing my leadership skills, curating our guests' experience, and connecting with the larger community. As a stylist, I thrive on the creativity and relationships I have with each guest that walks through the salon doors. I am energized and inspired daily by both hats I wear!
Early in my career I was an Educator for Paul Mitchell Salons and this foundation of learning remains embedded in The Salon’s culture. We keep up with trends, understand our products, and embrace important movements in the industry such as sustainability. Learning goes hand in hand with listening, both to our guests and the world around us. We take it all in to create a welcoming, uplifting experience for our guests.
Thanks to our guests, team, and the communities we call home for being part of the Studio Story!
Meet Rachelle.
Meet the Team.
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Tressa Choukalas
STYLIST
Tressa is a passionately excited hair stylist that started in the industry in 2016. She specializes in blondes and color corrections, and is continuing to educate in coloring and MEN’s cuts. A few of her favorite categories within Paul Mitchell are Clean Beauty and Tea Tree. If you’re looking for a hairstylist in the Cleveland area come sit in her chair!
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Kaitlyn Jones
STYLIST
Kaitlyn is originally from northern Michigan and moved to the Cleveland area in the spring of 2023. She attended Douglas J Aveda Institute in Grand Rapids MI and graduated in August of 2021. Kaitlyn went into the beauty industry because she knew she wanted to help people feel amazing about themselves. She loves all things hair including blonding, long layered cuts and mens cuts, but highlighting and updos have the key to her heart! You can find Kaitlyn at both of our Cleveland locations, Downtown and Ohio City.
‘My happiest moments are getting to see someone’s face light up after we complete a service.’
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Sammy Hall
STYLIST
Sammy graduated from Polaris Career Center in May 2023. She chose the field of Cosmetology because she loves to help others feel and look their best. Sammy’s favorite services to perform are blonding, styling and cutting. She enjoys being a part of The Studio Salon team because of the team atmosphere. Everyone is always willing to help one another which makes the salon a fun environment to work in.
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Raegan Ramos
STYLIST
Raegan has moved to the area with 3 years of experience behind the chair. She enjoys performing all services especially lived in blondes and bridal/special event hair. She grew up loving and learning the beauty industry thanks to her mother, who has been a hairstylist for almost 30 years. Raegan will be offering womens hair cuts, all color services, perms, waxing and hand tied hair extensions.
‘I am so excited to bring my passion to Downtown Cleveland!’