THE TEAM

Noel McQueeny has been a cut and stylist specialist for five years, whether you’re looking for a fun and wispy cut or a blunt, dramatic change, her goal is to “keep you comfortable and confident in my chair and leave the salon feeling great!”. When this bona fide highlight specialist isn’t styling at Cheveux Salon, she’s taking classes to keep up with the industry and learning new techniques. She is a Redken specialist and uses the line to incorporate a natural look, a vibrant new color or platinum blonde on your hair, whichever you may prefer. In addition to cut and color, she also specializes in wedding and special occasion styling. Noel’s other passion is creating designs with feathers for hair using Feather Locks. To book an appointment with Noel call 707.225.7392.

Chlo’e Couche is our newest addition to the team. A local and graduate of Vintage Academy in Napa, just outside of Sonoma, she has been practicing hair styling for two years now. Chlo’e offers a wide variety of hair care ranging from cuts, color and highlights, to the Brazilian Blowout and special event hair and makeup. “I love meeting new people and sharing the experience of trying something new with you, whether it be a cut or color!”. Chlo’e is excited to change the way you feel about your hair, whether it be a sophisticated and natural style to a whimsical and bold cut. She also offers Chi-Enviro Smoothing Treatment, that is people and environmentally friendly. When she’s not here at Chevuex on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, she’s assisting and styling for the owner of Addiction Salon in San Francisco to further educate herself in learning new and innovative hair designs. Call 916.580.7237 to book your next appointment with Chlo'e.

Madelene Olsson, with 12 years experience, has built a loyal following in Sonoma because of her expertise in Color and she personalizes looks by giving a thorough consultation where she listens and provides realistic results. Before coming to Sonoma 7 years ago, were she has also owned her own salon, she worked in San Francisco as a Master Colorist for Wella. She is also Vidal Sassoon trained and continues to keep up with her education by attending workshops with Redken and Wella. She continually produces perfection in motion for each person who comes to see her. Ask around town and you will hear only of her excellence and professionalism.

Melissa Velasquez has been licensed in the field of cosmetology for 7 years, she strives to provide a service that will leave you smiling. As an Aveda trained stylist education is of importance to her in order to keep up with the newest trends in the industry, this allows her to customize a style with creativity. Not only does Melissa specialize in haircutting but also offers coloring, makeup and undo styling services. Come to Cheveux Salon of Sonoma and let us make your day. To book an appointment with Melissa call 707.933.6350.

Len Handeland is now pleased to call two salons home: Frange Blue Salon in San Francisco just off Union Square, and Cheveux Salon in Sonoma across from the plaza, having owned Utopia Salon for 9 of his almost 17 years in the hair industry. His Vidal Sassoon based training comes from an extensive 2+ year apprenticeship including both Di Pietro Todd Salon and the former DeKroon Salon & Spa in San Francisco, where he was able to learn his cutting and coloring skills. Len's advanced multi-year training with both Sassoon and Toni & Guy enabled him to master the marriage between precision cutting and artistic expression. In addition, Len was the color educator at his former salon, specializing in color and highlighting, and was proud to be voted Best of CitySearch for color and highlights in 2006. Len uses the Wella color line, and is known for his "blonding technique." Come, allow yourself to be pampered, and walk away from your experience feeling renewed with fabulous looking hair. To get to Len’s web-site (as well as Len’s on-line scheduling system) go to www.lendoesmyhair.com.