Melissa Kowalski
Redken Certified Haircolorist, Hair Stylist
Melissa, a Redken Certified Haircolorist, has been in the hair industry since 2011.
She specializes in Haircolor and Blonding techniques. She loves to share her knowledge with her clients so that they can achieve beautiful, healthy hair. She performs the art of SO.CAP.USA Hair Extensions, 100% human hair extension in keratin, clip and tape in.
Outside of work, Melissa has a love for animals, cars, exercise and the outdoors.
Jessi Drew
Hair Designer
Jessi has been a licensed cosmetologist for 17 years. She specializes in Keratin treatments, blondes, reds, dimensional color and fashion colors. Excels at short hair cuts, men’s cuts and textured cuts. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, children and animals.
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Janet Grant
Senior Hair Designer
Hair Designer Janet Grant has over 21 years experience in Cosmetology. A graduate of Delmarva Beauty Academy, she performs all aspects of hair design, including color, highlights, foilyage, fashion colors, keratin treatments, flat iron styling, and special occasion styles. She has a passion for making everyone’s hair experience a pleasant one. Men’s, women’s, and children’s haircuts are a specialty of Janet’s. In addition to her hair career, Janet enjoys reading, as well as spending time with her 4 beautiful children and 3 wonderful dogs.
Peyton Balliet
Hair Designer & Dulce Eye Lash Extension Artist
Peyton has worked for A Perfect Face since May of 2018 and is a recent graduate of the Temple: A Paul Mitchell school. She loves all aspects of color, cutting, and also is trained in Keratin treatments. Her passion for blonding shows through in her foiling and balayage services. Peyton also specializes in Dulce Lash. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her friends and family, especially her two dogs. You can see her work on Instagram: @hairbypeyton4
Michele Hines
Hair Designer/Colorist
A Perfect Face is pleased to have Michele Hines rejoin our Hair Design department after a hiatus of a few years. Michele has over 30 years experience in the hair industry and loves working with all types of hair, and especially enjoys creating natural-looking beachy blondes through her hair painting techniques. She has attended numerous salon education classes throughout her career, including the prestigious American Crew Men’s Hair Academy in Boulder, CO. In her spare time, Michele spends time traveling, swimming, surfing, and sharing time with family.
Cy Blankinship
Hair Designer
Cy graduated from the Aveda School in Chicago. He has been in the hair industry for 12 years and has recently moved to Maryland from New York City, spending over 10 years in Manhattan. He specializes in blonde coloring and other fun, fantasy colors. He also enjoys working with short haircuts and completing big hair makeovers. In his spare time, he likes to exercise, spend time by the ocean, and watch Netflix.
Megan Kelley
Licensed Cosmetologist / Hair Technician
Megan Kelley has been a licensed Cosmetologist for over 10 years. She has always loved doing hair and giving a wonderful scalp massage. She enjoys being a Hair Assistant with the team of talented Hair Designers at APF Spa. Her friendly personality makes all the clients feel welcome and pampered. She continues to learn all the advanced Redken continuing educational classes held at the spa.
Kellie Scible
Hair Technician
Kellie first started at A Perfect Face in 2020, but has been in the hair industry for 20 years. She enjoys talking to each client while providing an excellent scalp massage during shampooing. Outside of work, Kellie loves spending time with her friends, family, son, and cat.
Bertie Dale Raucci
Licensed Esthetician
Bertie, a graduate from the Delaware Skin Care Institute has been a licensed esthetician at A Perfect Face Day Spa since 2002. With a great passion for skin care, Bertie exceeds at making sure her clients' individual needs are met while having a relaxing experience. Bertie won the Best Esthetician Award 2016 & 2017 by Coastal Style Magazine.
Monica Brueckmann
Esthetician
Monica studied Massage Therapy at the Swedish Institute of Health Sciences in Manhattan and has been a practicing licensed Massage Therapist since 1988. Her previous employment includes resort destination spas and cruise ships. Monica has been with "A Perfect Face" since 2000, where she happily enjoyed bringing the art of massage therapy to her clients. Monica received her Esthetician license in 2011 and brings her many years of massage therapy to her facials as well as adding a touch of relaxation to every facial.
Zahra Mojtabaei
Zahra joins A Perfect Face with an impressive 15 year history of Skincare. Extremely self-motivated and career minded, she is affluent in all aspects of skincare, as well as threading and eyelash application. She has also recently completed training for chemical/mechanical skin resurfacing for ethnic skin.
Katie Withers
Makeup Artist
Katie Withers is a certified Makeup Artist (MUA), located in the DMV area, who specializes in bridal and special event makeup, including parties, prom, and other events. She has been practicing her passion for over seven years and strives to make her clients feel like the most beautiful version of themselves.
Kee Lee
Nail Technician
Kee has been serving clients as a nail technician since 2003 at APF spa. She specializes in all aspects of nail care and loves what she does. Kee is well known for her expertise in pedicures here. Clients from near and far continue to rave about and return for her nail services. Kee won the Best Nail Technician Award 2016 & 2017 by Coastal Style Magazine.
A native of Korea, Kee's talent and love of art is reflected in her mastery of nail care accomodating client services.
Esther Maxwell
Nail Technician
Esther has been a licensed Cosmetologist/Nail Technician for 21 years. She does pedicures and manicures (both regular and gel polish application) and always focuses on providing the utmost in comfort and relaxation. A soothing massage of hands and feet ensures a fabulous service from beginning to end.
Esther looks forward to providing a wonderful spa experience for both new and returning clients.
Megan Kelley
Licensed Cosmetologist / Nail Technician
Megan Kelley has been a licensed Cosmetologist/Nail Technician for over 8 years. She does pedicures and manicures (both regular and gel polish application) and always focuses on providing the utmost in comfort and relaxation. She enjoys making clients feel special and pampered. Her love outside of work are being with her two children. Come experience her favorite CBD Pedicure at the spa.
Bret Harbeson
Massage Therapist
Bret has been a Massage Therapist for 17 years. Although he provides relaxation massages, he mostly attracts clients in significant pain. Using the "Muscle Release Technique", he has had a lot of success relieving migraines and repetitive use problems such as plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. After the session, Bret believes in equipping the client with self stretches to maintain comfort as they return to their activities and lifestyle. Bret also offers express full body massage.
Monica Brueckmann
Massage Therapist
Monica studied Massage Therapy at the Swedish Institute of Health Sciences in Manhattan and has been a practicing licensed Massage Therapist since 1988. Her previous employment includes resort destination spas and cruise ships. Monica has been with "A Perfect Face" since 2000, where she happily enjoyed bringing the art of massage therapy to her clients. Monica received her Esthetician license in 2011 and brings her many years of massage therapy to her facials as well as adding a touch of relaxation to every facial.
Kristina Chaney
Massage Therapist
With massage as her main passion, Kristina joins us as a graduate of the acclaimed Baltimore School of Massage. Recently relocating to the Ocean City area, Kristina is diversified in all types of massage, with a concentration on prenatal massage and relaxation techniques. She enjoys focusing on whole body health while providing the utmost in relaxation. Outside of her massage career, Kristina finds solitude in spending time with her family.
Sue Ott
Spa Administrator
Alison Ruggiere
Director of Spa Coordinators
Kelly Redner
Front Desk Coordinator
Mary Sauter
Front Desk Coordinator
Carol Withers
Owner
Sue Ott
Management/Fashion Buyer
Katie Withers
Fashion Designs/Buyer - Fashion/Clothing, Social Media Director, Promotions Coordinator, Photographer of Models
Barrie Brown
Sales Associate, Display/Merchandise Coordinator