Dawn Kernan
I am celebrating 25 years in the professional beauty industry. My career started as a make-up artist then stylist and nail tech. Hence, I set out to be a salon “entrepreneur”.
While making Hi Tech Salon & Spa a highly respected establishment in the community, my goal was to create a relaxing atmosphere in a setting where clients feel comfortable. Joining me in this endeavor are my incredibly talented and well educated staff. For me assisting people in looking and feeling their best has always been my passion and life long dream.
Salon Coordinators
Krystal Lowenstein
Salon Coordinator
Jackie Morrell
Salon Coordinator
Katie Hanko
Salon Coordinator
Carol Rogers
Melissa Scavetta
For as long as I can remember I have worked in a salon. Starting at 17 years old as a receptionist, I remember falling in love with the industry. I then decided to go to school for cosmetology. I attended Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness in 2004 and became licensed. I specialize in color, highlights, color corrections, and hombre hair color. I also enjoy doing keratin treatments, blowouts, make-up and waxing services.
Rachael Skuzinsky
Shampoo Specialist
Jenny MacEwan
Shampoo Specialist
Melissa Macuilli
Shampoo Specialist
Massage Therapists
Sharon DiGiacinto
Sharon has been with Hi Tech Salon & Spa for 8 years. She is a state certified massage therapist receiving her training at Seashore Healing Arts Center. In addition she has many hours of certified continued education in neuromuscular and myofascial body work, trigger point, pre-natal, and hot stone massage. Sharon’s special energy is something that everyone should experience.
Donna Wallinger
Donna has been a massage therapist for 13 years. She has worked at Hi Tech Salon and Spa for 8 years. Donna graduated from the Philadelphia School of Massage Therapy. She specializes in Swedish and Hot Stone massage, exfoliating skin and body treatments as well as self tanning.
Nail Technicians
Nancy Hrynda
Nancy is a licensed cosmetologist. She has been a nail technician the past 27 years, working the past 9 years at Hi-Tech Salon and Spa. She enjoys working in the beauty industry and very much enjoys her clients and always welcomes new ones. Her special attention to detail is beyond your expectations. Nancy is also Shellac and gel polish certified.
Danielle Montanaro
Danielle has been working with Hi-Tech Salon and Spa for 5 years. She has had her manicuring license for 18 years. She is highly known for her expertise in permanent french acrylic nails. She also specializes in manicures, pedicures, regular acrylic nails, powder and glue as well as paraffin treatments. Danielle is also Shellac and gel polish certified.
Laura Pastore
Laura has been a licensed cosmetologist for 14 years. She has been employed with Hi-Tech Salon and Spa as a manicurist for the past 10 years. Laura’s education began at the Cape May Count Vocational School. She is currently a member of the schools advisory board where she teaches manicuring classes. Laura’s area of expertise is creating permanent french manicure acrylic nails, as well as specializing in spa manicures and pedicures, professional acrylic nail removal, as well as nail repair and parrafin treatments. Laura is also Shellac and Gel polish certified.
Skin Specialists
Katie Bloom Andrews
Katie has been a licensed esthetician for 15 years. Her last 9 years with Hi Tech Salon & Spa she has been our department coordinator. She is also certified in microdermabrasion.
She specializes in all aspects of skin care. Her main focus is to customize each individual facial to fit a clients needs. Katie continues her education by attending specialty classes in her field.
Katie’s waxing expertise is notable in our area. From head to toe, whether it be an eyebrow or bikini she truly has that special touch. Katie is especially known for paying meticulous attention to detail.
Kim Pacitti
After a long career in the performing arts, Kim retired to fulfill one of her lifelong passions in skin and make up artistry.
She prides herself in not only giving a beneficial facial but incorporating relaxation into the treatment as well.
Kim is certified in microdermabrasion and is highly skilled in the use of lactic and glycolic acid peels.
Attending graduate classes at the International Dermal Institute is a priority for her to stay informed of the latest techniques and product knowledge.
Skin care is most rewarding to her when her clients return looking and feeling better about themselves.
Hair Stylists
Jackie Baskerville
Jackie’s timeless years of experience make her very much in demand. She has been with Hi Tech Salon & Spa for the past 10 years. Her continued education is endless, from expert coloring and precision hair cutting, to fantastic memorable blow drying.
Jackie truly believes in inspiring her clients with the newest styles and color. She specializes in all phases of hair care and is certified in the Keratin Smoothing Treatment.
Hair is her passion….shoes run a close 2nd. She passionately believes that making people look and feel beautiful is her calling.
Lou Benzell
Lou has been a Stylist for 21 years, but the highlight of his career has been his ongoing relationship with Hi-Tech Salon and Spa for 12 of them. Lou is a graduate of the Shore Beauty Academy. His artistic background, has taught him to express his creativity in hair design, He is also an accomplished colorist and appreciates the artistic side of that as well…Lou has had continued and advanced training with some of the most proficient names in the industry including; Tony and Ricardo Alteri; Louse Rusk; Toni & Guy; Trevor Sorbi and Yosh Toya…this brings a high level of experience and expertise to our Salon..however Lou’s biggest inspiration comes from working alongside a talented staff right here at Hi Tech Salon and Spa.
Laura Buxton
Laura has been a stylist for 22 years. She has been with Hi Tech Salon & Spa for the past 14 years. She received her training from the Atlantic County Vocational School. Her passion for cosmetology comes from her mom, a retired stylist of 25 years.
Laura has specialized training in color, cutting, perming and up-do styling. Laura’s other specialty training consists of barber shop and corrective color.
Laura’s continued education consists of bimonthly classes through Goldwell and Redken. Through these classes she keeps up with the latest trends and styles.
Christine Hoag
Chrissy has been a licensed cosmetologist for 14 years. She has been employed with Hi-Tech Salon for the past 9 years. She graduated from beauty school in Atlantic County and continues her education with professional training through Redken and Goldwell classes keeping up to date with the latest trends and maintenance to offer her clientele. Her areas of expertise are hairstyling such as cutting, coloring, and highlighting for men and women. She is an excellent make-up artist. She is certified in Lavish Lashes eyelash extensions as well as in the Keratin Complex Smoothing System
Lois M. DeMari
For the past 25 years, Lois has been employed as a stylist for Hi-Tech Salon and Spa. due to her extensive knowledge and professional experience, she has been assigned the position of Product Supply Manager and is responsible for collaborating with distributers. She is from three generations of barbers and has been passionate about hair styling since she was a child.
Lois firmly believes in honing her skills through ongoing education. She received her formal training from Gordon Phillips Beauty School after graduating high school. Her continuing education consists of classes sponsored by Redkin and Goldwell. Lois also travels to attend international training to keep up with the latest trends. She is adept in all facets of hairstyles and color. Particularly, specializing in curly hair and highlighting. She is also certified in Keratin Smoothing Treatment.
Maruja Harrell
I have been a hair stylist for over 10 years. I am a graduate of Shore Beauty School. I have been with Hi Tech Salon & Spa for a year and what an exciting place to work and visit.
I am a well rounded stylist. I specialize in hair color, hi-lights, keratin treatments, hair extensions and permanent waves. I am certified in chemical relaxing as well. My clients especially love my blow drying technique.
Through continued education I bring my clients the latest trends in the beauty industry. I am passionate about learning so that I can give my clients what they deserve, “The Best!”
I am bi-lingual: English/ Spanish
Mis-Espcialidades
Como muchos profesionales tengo. Yo tambien ciertas espcialidades que he podido desarrollar a lo largo de mi carrera. Technicas mechas, colocion/ tinte, cortes extensions, permanents, alisados, keratina y com um acabado de secado de pelo a la tecnica Maruja (hispano).
Mi interes es resaltar la belleza natural de mis clients y que ellas queden sastisfechas y felices.
Los invito a que me visiten seran muy bien atendidos como ce los merecen.
Gracias
Loretta Kopervos
Loretta has been a cosmetologist for 30 years. Through out her career continuing education has been a priority for her. She has been certified through Redken as a master specialist and certified colorist. She specializes in color corrections, multi dimension hair color, highlighting and all phases of hair design. Loretta is a fun loving stylist whose personality fits right in with Hi Tech Salon and Spa.
James McLaughlin
Jimmy Jet Set- I have owned and operated many successful salons in Atlantic City and Ventnor City where I have developed a great passion for this beauty industry. I have many certifications in all aspects of hair design and color. I am now thrilled to be a part of a great team where I can cut, style, color, smooth, hi light and create beautiful hair in a delightful up-tempo atmosphere with “The Best of the Best!”
Justin Moore
I graduated Rizzeri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness, and have been in the hair industry for 13 years. Being a hair stylist is a very exhilarating career. Being able to transform people to make them feel great about themselves is very rewarding. It makes you feel good to make others feel the same. I believe that education is the foundation for the work I put forth. I am proud to say I have received a certificate from the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London when given the opportunity to study there. I frequently visit the New York and Philadelphia Wella Studios for on going education.
Barbara Monahan
Over 35 years in the beauty industry and I’m still just as excited about my career. I am a passionate color specialist. Along with corrective color, hair design, smoothing treatments, and special occasion styles. I take great pride in knowing that I go above and beyond to accommodate my clients. I am very inspired by what I do and always keeping up with the ever changing beauty industry.
Christy Pulley
Through my 18 years as a stylist, my experience has been extensive. I enjoy making my clients look their best while helping them feel just the same inside. I am a Goldwell certified colorist and also certified in the Brazilian Blowout. I very much enjoy hair design, highlighting and hair extensions. I believe in and attend continuing education annually. As a multi talented hair stylist, I am not afraid to try anything and love what I do. Looking forward to helping you look your best!
Celieann Rynkiewicz
Ceil has been a stylist and make-up artist at Hi-Tech Salon and Spa for 13 years. She has certifications in Lavish Lashes, Hair Extensions and the Keratin Smoothing Complex System. Her advanced and continued education for color and haircutting is quite extensive. She enjoys special occasion styles such as bridal parties and premier events. Ceil was featured on Ambush Makeover which took place at Hi-Tech Salon and Spa. She is known for having high energy keeping our salon’s atmosphere fun and fresh.
Melissa Scavetta
For as long as I can remember I have worked in a salon. Starting at 17 years old as a receptionist, I remember falling in love with the industry. I then decided to go to school for cosmetology. I attended Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness in 2004 and became licensed. I specialize in color, highlights, color corrections, and hombre hair color. I also enjoy doing keratin treatments, blowouts, make-up and waxing services.
Danielle Scavetta
Danielle has been a stylist for 20 years. During her years of experience she has been a Goldwell Professional color educator as well as a platform artist for up-do and special occasion styling. She was also a platform artist for Caruso styling.
Danielle keeps up with the latest trends in color and cutting by attending numerous educational events. She loves doing special event styles especially brides. What she loves most is doing trendy hair cuts along with specialty color application.
“ Hair is my passion, I love to show my creative energy and truly enjoy making my clients feel special and happy!”
Kathleen Schallus
Kathy has been a licensed cosmetologist for 15 years. She has been working for Hi-Tech Salon and Spa for the past 10 years. Her education started with Shore Beauty School as well as continuing education with professional classes through Redken and Goldwell. Kathy specializes in hair styling such as haircutting, color, and highlighting for men and women. She enjoys all aspects of hair artistry including perming and up-do styles. She is also certified in the Keratin Complex Smoothing System.
