Alyssa

I have been a hairstylist for 17 years. I am trained in advanced color and cutting through the Wella World Studio and Vidal Sasoon. My career has brought me to New York City, Miami, Philadelphia and now Toms River. I originally wanted to combine my college degree in journalism with cosmetology by being a beauty reporter, but immediately fell in love with being behind the chair. My passion for people and their hair inspired me to open the Style Lounge May 2nd 2023. I specialize in lived-in color including balayage, highlights and very natural looking shades. I also enjoy precision cutting; especially bobs and long layers. I also enjoy Keratin services for shiny healthy hair. I believe in thorough consultations to bring a client's vision to life and love to meet new people and hear new stories! After working at many different types of salons, I believe in affordable and maintainable hair for everyone!

Kristen

I have been a hairstylist for 26 years. I joined the Style Lounge in May of 2023. I specialize in precision cutting, updo styling, and chemical services including keratin treatments, perms and japanese straightening. My training also includes extension services from k-tips, hand tied sew in, tape ins and more! I am passionate about making people feel good about themselves and am dedicated to exceptional customer service!

Lisa

I have 40+ years behind the chair as a licensed cosmetologist. I began working at the Style Lounge in September of 2023. I am passionate about helping someone achieve a suitable style. From precision cutting to coloring to perms, I want to bring my client's vision to life. I enjoy creating hairstyles that suit guest's lifestyles and that maintain longevity until their next visit. I am dubbed by my coworkers as the "layer queen" because I love to cut and style beautiful bouncy hair. At our salon, I also offer nail services such as basic and gel manicures to full set nails.

Erika

I have been a stylist for 14 years, and with The Style Lounge since opening in May 2023. During my career in the beauty industry I have been both behind the chair and in management. I specialize in barbering for men, precision cutting for women and hair coloring of all types. From pixie cuts to long layers, balayage and single process colors, I want to make my clients feel beautiful. Volume blow drys and extensions are also specialties of mine. I am also a new mother to a beautiful baby boy, Nico, born in January of 2024!

Denise

I have been styling hair for over 30 years. I'm originally from N.J. but spent 25 years in Tuscon, Arizona as a stylist at The Canyon Ranch Beauty Salon. I recently moved back to New Jersey and am behind the chair at the Style Lounge Salon. I am a certified master stylist in precision cutting. In addition to cutting and styling, I enjoy coloring guests as well. While in Arizona I specialized in natural looking shades that are low maintenance and accentuate my haircuts. I believe in finding a suitable haircut and color for people's lifestyles. I also specialize in curly textures and love enhancing my clients natural features with various styles.

Kerri

I have been doing hair for 50+ years. I was one of the original salon owners in the early 2000s of the now Style Lounge! I specialize in perms, updos, curl sets, cutting, and coloring. Due to my long lasting experience in this industry I also enjoy teaching my coworkers techniques and tips in all areas of hair. Meet me at my chair on Fridays and Saturdays!

Wendy

I am a graduate of The Salon Professional Academy in Howell and joined the Style Lounge Team In July of 2025. As an assistant and junior stylist I have a passion for cutting and coloring guests. My strong eye for detail and a commitment to learning allows me to make clients feel confident and stylish while continuing to grow in the beauty industry. I am also bilingual and can assist with Spanish speaking clients. Can't wait to meet you behind the chair!

Shannon

I am the newest member of the Style Lounge Team as I am currently enrolled in the Cosmetology Program at Toms River High School North. My position as assistant and receptionist at the salon will allow me to grow in all aspects of the salon and beauty industry. I'm excited to continue my training, expand my knowledge and assist clients with their hair needs!