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 Hopkins

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.

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.

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.​

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.

Rochelle Woodcox

Nail Technician

Rochelle attended Protégé Academy in Mount Pleasant MI and worked at Sky Salon for 2 1/2 years. Her work blossomed and she became well known for her extraordinary talent doing nail art. Rochelle moved to back to Traverse City recently after leaving 17 years ago to be close to family again. She specializes in dip powder nails, gel polish and limitless nail designs. Rochelle cares about the health of her clients nails and provides a luxury experience.

Allison Wright

Zee Lao

Hairstylist

Born and raised in Traverse City, Allison found her love for hair while working a receptionist position at a local salon. It wasn’t long before she was learning the skills of the industry alongside the owner through an apprenticeship. Through this opportunity she was able to gain hands-on experience across a range of styling and color techniques. She is passionate about her profession and enjoys keeping up on the latest trends. Allison loves connecting with her clients while making them feel and look good!

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.

Nicole Fishburn

Nail Technician

Nicole has been in the Industry for 20 years, graduating in 2001, from David Presley School of Beauty, in Taylor, Michigan. She grew up outside of Detroit and moved to Northern Michigan 9 years ago. Her love for the art of nail services started at a young age; accompanying her mom to her nail appointments to simply watch. Since then she has worked hard to immerse herself into her craft, specifically through continuing education as well as client feedback. She strives to stay up-to-date with products and techniques, so you always leave feeling relaxed, renewed and beautiful. Nicole is a certified CND Shellac nail technician and CND Retention Grand Master. Her number one priority at work is to offer a luxurious service, relieving tension and anxiety with her expertise and wonderful conversation.

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.