Hair Stylists

Charles has been in the hair business for 16 years. He received his schooling from Capilo School of Hair Design and Jacques Dessange School of Hair Design. Charles is committed to keep up-to-date with all hair coloring and cutting trends by continuing his education through a variety of hair shows including Enjoy, Toni and Guy, Rusk and Redken. His mission is to make you look and feel better about yourself.

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Claudine moved from Massachusetts to Arizona in 2006. Even though Claudine has been in the industry for 15 years, she believes furthering her education is important not only for herself but for her clients. Her continuing education ranges from a variety of schools including Tony and Guy and Jack Dessange Cutting School and a variety of hair shows including the New York, Boston and Chicago Hair Shows. Claudine’s clients can be sure they will receive the latest in cutting techniques or a stylish Up-Do for that special occasion. She is also a color specialist trained in five different color lines. Join us in welcoming Claudine to Tuscany Salon.

Special Services: Rusk Hair Relaxer

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Blanca Mena

Blanca is a graduate from Toni and Guy Academy. Her specialties are color and cut. She strives to communicate with her clients to achieve their desired results so her clients leave feeling good about themselves and their experience….Beauty with Care.

Ashur Sayadian

Ashur is a graduate of MacDaniel’s Beauty School in Chicago. After moving to Arizona in 1997, Ashur worked for Frenchies before he opened his own shop. However, after six years of success, he had to close his doors due to construction for the city railroad. He is now happy to work for Tuscany Salon. His specialty is men’s hair cuts and neck massage. He has a great attitude and great personality.

Special Services: Head and Neck Massage

Elizabeth Klein

Elizabeth is a graduate of Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, California, with over 20 years experience. She is a former resident of Malibu, California, where her celebrity clientele included Shirley MacLaine, Darryl Hannah, Kathryn Ross, Bruce Jenner and many others in the entertainment field. She has worked extensively in the N. Scottsdale area in the last 10 years. Her goal is to allow her clients to shine as the “stars” they truly are knowing there is nothing that makes you feel better than great hair!

Special Services: Hair Extensions - permanent

Kim Minert

Creating “hair that works” is Kim’s main focus. Her next step is helping you to recreate the look every day at home. She has studied hair cutting with Toni and Guy and at the Sassoon Academy and has taught hair color theory and technique for Joico Laboratores. Kim has been a hairdresser for over 28 years and enjoyed the past 5 at Tuscany Salon. Prior to Tuscany, Kim owned two salons, including The Cactus Club Hair Studio in Carefree, AZ and Hair 101 in Montana.

Phone Number for Appointments 602-527-2341 or e-mail kim@yourstylemaker.com.

Lora Moon

Lora Moon has been cutting, coloring and styling hair for over 12 years. She loves having the opportunity to assist men and women in feeling confident about their image. To see some of her work and more information , please visit her website at

www.myspace.com/stylesbyLora

Vicki Yauch

Vicki has been a Master Colorist and Stylist for many years and has been located at Tuscany Salon for 10 years. Vicki’s interests include a previous business in Interior Design and Landscape Design. She enjoys cooking, gardening and reading. Vicki specializes in Goldwell color products for professional highlighting/weaving techniques or single-process base color, along with expert cutting techniques and superior customer service skills. She has extensive training in all facets of hair care. Permanent waving, color correction, Up Do and special evening styling, shampoo and set or blow dry and facial waxing are available also.

Phone Number for Appointments Tuesday through Saturday 480-529-3849.
Email: vjyauch@cox.net

Carole Gaito

Carole has been working in the hair industry for over 20 years. Through the years she has continued her education with Advanced Master Coloring workshops. Originally from NY State, Carole relocated to the Valley over 10 years ago. She has established long lasting relationships with her clients resulting from the exceptional quality of her craft and warm personality. Her passion is in making people look and feel great! Carole specializes in highlighting, hair coloring, baliage (hair painting) and hair cutting.

Nail Technicians

Elizabeth has over 20 years of experience in nail technology. Even though Elizabeth has a full range of nail services, she has developed expertise and knowledge on taking care of the natural nail. Due to her extensive experience Elizabeth can restore broken and damaged nail to a healthy and beautiful state in no time at all. Elizabeth takes pride in her personal approach to customer service paying attention to detail and to personalization for every client. She has worked for exclusive and upscale salons and her clients include very high profile residents of Scottsdale and the surrounding areas.

Karen Gray

Karen graduated as a Nail Professional in 1993 and started with Tuscany in 1996. She has a Creative Nail Design and Master Certification from Arizona Institute of Nail Technology.  She specializes in acrylic, manicures and pedicures.

Phone number for Appointments 602-705-4331.

Kelley McLaughlin

Kelley has been in doing nails for 8 years. She graduated from Classic Beauty College. Moved to AZ 13 years ago. Gel specialty on fingers and toes. Uses Jealousy brand of Gel.

Please call 602-558-2634 for appointments.

Ban Mirza

Ban has been a nail technician for 11 years. She attended school in Phoenix Arizona. Specialties include manicures, pedicures, Gels, Acrylics. She has been at Tuscany for over 3 years.

Special Services: Threading of Facial Hair (eyebrows, lips, chin, face)

Kristal Reed

Kristal’s experience in the industry began at 9 years of age when her mom opened her own salon. As a licensed professional, she was a hairstylist and manicurist working for her mom. In 1997 Kristal moved to Arizona and began working for a Hand Therapy Clinic as a Therapy Tech. She learned a variety of massage and stretching exercises for the hands and arms. Eight years ago, she decided to return to the industry where her happiest memories began. Kristal specializes only in Gels.

Jill Touchette

Jill has been a professional manicurist for 10 years. She took a series of classes with the company Creative Nail Design and obtained their “Master Technician” certification. She specializes in thin, natural looking acrylic and gel enhancements. She takes great pride in the quality of her work and fully guarantees her work. Her belief is that no single product yields the best results for every person, and therefore she creates a custom service for her clients using the product best suited to their individual needs.

Special Services: Hot Stone Pedicure

Laura Cunningham

A 20 year veteran in the beauty industry, Laura specializes only in Gels. After years of acrylic damage to the nail, she has formulated a Gel that does not damage the natural nail. Come see the beauty of thin beautiful nails and receive a 20% discount on your first visit with Laura. Offer good on manicures and pedicures also. Welcome to the Tuscany way of pampering.

Kathy Fite

Kathy moved from California to Scottsdale in 1995. She has been working at Tuscany Salon since 1996. Kathy has 17 years of experience and her services include Gels, Silks, Acrylic, manicures and pedicures. Kathy has established a very extensive and loyal clientele base resulting from her exceptional service and engaging personality. She loves her profession and clients.

Ailin Nissan

Ailin graduated from Rosil school in Chicago in 1995 and started working at Bliss Salon. In 2000 she moved to AZ and began working at Ulta. Ailin earned a Masters degree at Creative Nails from Rosil. Ailin’s specialties include pedicure, manicures, Gels and Acrylics.

Rebecca Shammami

Rebecca is a licensed cosmetologist and has been practicing nail technology since 1982. She was born and raised in Michigan. She moved to Scottsdale in 1996 from New York. Rebecca specializes in manicures, pedicures and acrylics.