Studio 415 Salon Team

Liz Arbut| Owner/Master Stylist

Liz is a master hairstylist and the Owner of Studio 415 Salon.  She has been with the salon since it opened in 2010. She attended TBA School of Cosmetology in Traverse City and has been in the industry since 2009. She has been trained and certified in L’oreal Professional Color, INOA color and Global Keratin straightening. Liz loves to help her client’s achieve their desired look by teaching them how to use the proper styling products from Pureology and L’oreal Professional. She takes pride in continuing her education and loves being a part of the transformations that take place with her guests – inside and out!

Studio 415 Salon Team

Creative professionals to keep you looking your best.

Sara Salisbury

Master Stylist

Sara is a master stylist, she is highly trained and has been in the industry for 10 years.  Sara prides herself in continuing her education and keeping up with the latest trends such as ombre, sombre, balayage, and precision hair cutting.  She is also INOA certified and LOX Extension Certified.  Feeling stuck in a rut?  Sara has a knack for creating new looks!

Jeremy Lance

Master Stylist

Jeremy is an internally trained industry leader with over 15 years of experience.  He continuously guides and teaches while in the salon to both clients and stylist alike, after years of having served as an educator.  Jeremy is meticulous in his craft, and is sure to create a look that is personalized to each one of his clients.

Janet Newman

Master Stylist

Janet started her hair journey graduating from cosmetology school in Bangor, Maine in 2005. From there she moved to Portland, Maine where she worked for an Aveda salon for 10 years. She then moved to San Diego, California where she got to work with the amazing stylists at Tailored Hair. In California she also got to fulfill her dream of opening her own salon with two locations one in La Jolla, and one in downtown San Diego. After having her daughter she and her family have decided to settle down in Traverse City to be closer to family.

One of Janet‘s favorite things about this industry is really getting to know her clients. When you sit in her chair you can expect to feel welcome and comfortable. She loves really getting to know people and building lasting relationships. She specializes in modern hair, blondes and men’s cutting. She loves educating herself on the new current hair techniques and implementing them in a way that is timeless beautiful and natural.

Coleen Trijo

Hairstylist

Coleen attended Bayshire Beauty Academy in Bay City, Michigan and has been in the industry half her life.  In 2013, she and her daughter relocated to Traverse City from Saginaw, MI. Coleen has training in Balayage, Loreal Professionnel and Matrix color. She specializes and enjoys the freedom of women’s short cuts, men’s cuts and formal hair styling.

Mary Dorman

Nail Technician

Mary joined the salon family in July of 2017 as our front desk Receptionist, and developed an even bigger love for the industry with her passion and natural talent for nails. She completed her Nail Apprenticeship in 2019, and has quickly become our lead Nail Technician. Her sense of humor and laid-back personality, make her clients time in her chair enjoyable, comfortable, and full of fun. She is always searching for continuing education opportunities to build upon her skills as a Nail Technician. Mary feels, nails don’t always have to be about fun designs and colors. It’s about cleaning them up and making sure they are nicely shaped and healthy. 

Melanie Boeve

Hairstylist

Melanie attended Douglas J Aveda Institute in East Lansing. Her passion for styling drives her to constantly increase her skill level through continued education and learning from her fellow stylists. She enjoys formulating and applying color to make sure her guests are happily satisfied with their service.​

Melina Bonacinni

Esthetician

Melina attended Douglas J Aveda Institute in Royal Oak, Michigan.  Her passion for beauty started at a young age and continues to grow everyday.  Along with standard esthetics, Melina has also been dertified in microblading, microshading, lash extensions, and dermaplane.  She looks forward to enhancing her clients outer appearance while making them feel beautiful on the inside!

Zee Lao

Hairstylist / Nail Technician

Zee has been in the hair industry since 2009; a graduated of Regency Beauty Institute of Flint. Recently moved to Traverse City, she’s excited to express her knowledge and skills in precision hair cutting, special event styling and custom colors. With the hair industry always evolving, she enjoys making the most of continuing education classes to make sure she’s up-to-date with trends and her thorough consultations will enable clients to feel involved and valued during their salon experience.  Zee also performs all manicure and pedicure services.

Elizabeth Sterling

Master Stylist

Elizabeth graduated from Cosmetology School in San Francisco, CA and went to work for a high end salon in Union Square as an assistant, where she participated in an advanced education program, being mentored by top industry stylists. She was fortunate enough to attend several Vidal Sassoon cut and color classes while living there, and after 7 years of living in California she decided to move to Chicago, IL to be closer to family. While there, she worked as a stylist in another education-driven salon, and attended color and styling classes at the Aveda Institute in Chicago. She also travels to New York a couple times a year to attend Bumble and Bumble University, for classes in cutting, razor cutting, styling, product knowledge, and inspiration.

Hannah Pease

Hairstylist

Hannah is a graduate of Douglas J Aveda in Grand Rapids, and has worked behind the chair for eight years. She recently relocated to Traverse City and has been enjoying the new scenery. Hannah is a detail oriented hair stylist who specializes in curly hair and blonding services. Her professionalism and attentive personality creates a creative and relaxing experience for all of her clients. ​​

Bre Bell

Front Desk

Jen Roeser

Esthetician / Nail Technician

Jen has been a licensed esthetician and nail technician for 8 years. She has added many continuing education certifications to her repertoire, and has an eagerness to continue learning. Jen loves to pamper her guests, and her sweet and attentive personality are sure to make everyone feel welcome!

Dessa Linsell

Master Stylist

Born and raised outside of Pittsburgh, Dessa relocated to Traverse City with her husband who is raised right in town. With 13 years of experience and certifications in several color lines, she is confident that she will help you achieve your desired outcome! She has learned and picked up different techniques over the years while working in big cities like Pittsburgh and Nashville. Along with color and cutting, Dessa is trained in Brazilian Blowout and Global Keratin as well as hand-tied hair extensions. Whatever look you’re going for, Dessa will listen closely to your needs leaving you loving your hair!

Laura Leach

Salon Manager

Laura has been in the salon industry since 2004. She has worked as a hairstylist at several salons in the area, and spent 5 years as a Cosmetology Instructor, before joining the Studio 415 family in 2017. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment for the staff, while ensuring that our clients always have a pleasurable and highly satisfying experience in the salon.