Team Work Makes the Dream Work
Dream Team
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Dream Team 〰️
John Fahey
A Springfield native who is well traveled, John is one of Springfield’s most talented and hardworking stylists. A devoted cutter and colorist, he has developed his own style, combining a classic feel with a contemporary flair. John has trained annually with academies such as Vidal Sassoon in Santa Monica, Tim Garrison in New York City and Wella Professional Studios in Los Angeles.
Owner & Stylist
Carly Hamilton
Carly moved to Springfield from the Lake of the Ozarks and has been a Stylist since 2006. She is a trained Wella colorist, and specializes in razor cuts and curly cuts. Carly is a good listener and will produce amazing results for whoever sits in her chair. She will help you find the right color, shape, and texture for your unique face shape and hair type. Carly and John love working together behind the chair and operating their salon in the heart of the Queen City.
Owner & Stylist
Stacy
Stacy is a Springfield native with a healthy wanderlust. She has a rich customer service background, and intuitive communication skills. Her talents range from the arts, to marketing and alternative healthcare-all with a focus on customer satisfaction. When Stacy isn’t helping others, or tending to the plant collection in the salon, you can find her enjoying nature, listening to her vinyl collection with her 3 cats, and planning her next adventure. You can trust that she will make your experience an enjoyable one at Wallace Rae Salon from the moment you walk in-whether it’s answering any number of random travel, music, or pop culture questions, to booking your next visit with us!
Salon manager
Lisa Moiser
Originally from the St. Louis area, Lisa has put down roots in Springfield, where she has a home with her cat Freya. With nearly 15 years in the industry, Lisa has been with Wallace Rae since 2019. Lisa loves creating organic looks, lived-in color, high impact blondes, as well as cutting structured bobs and pixies. She can do it all, and is naturally intuitive and understanding of her clients concerns, and can problem-solve most challenges with ease. Pulling inspiration from nature, and experiences in immersive art, Lisa loves to help her guests get creative and think outside the box with their looks. In her free time, she loves to travel and go on adventures including hiking, floating and exploring the beautiful Ozarks, and attending concerts with friends. Locally, you’ll find her hanging out at craft breweries or enjoying time at home catching her favorite tv shows. Book with Lisa now, she would love the chance to help you attain your hair goals!
Stylist
Nigel Lee
Creative, passionate, and detailed, Nigel is defined by their love of hairdressing. Trained at Paul Mitchell The School in Springfield, Nigel continued their education in embracing and styling natural curl by achieving a Deva Curl certification, a Master Certification in hair extension application through Bellami, and holds a special interest for vintage glamour hairstyles. Nigel’s work has been featured in Art in Bloom’s Fashion Show, 417’s Fashionation, and Deitra Magazine. From Balayage to special occasion hair, Nigel is a well-rounded stylist and prides themselves on meeting the goals of every client.
Stylist & Education Lead
Becka McCroskey
Becka McCroskey is a creative and eclectic stylist who has been in the industry since 2014. Becka excels in vivid colors, blonding, and hand painting techniques. Wella taught, she is passionate about hair color. She is Ouidad trained for all your curly hair needs and also certified in keratin treatments, several different extension applications, and braiding services. She also loves doing makeup and can offer a wide range of looks including airbrush techniques. Versatile, as she has worked on small film sets, fashion shows, various styled shoots, and bridal campaigns through the years. Outside of the salon, she is sometimes known as Space Mermaid, and enjoys travel, music festivals, drag shows, hiking, diving, working on art and spending time with her pets. Becka loves her profession and can’t wait to give you your next look!
Stylist
Hannah Whittaker
Hannah Whittaker hails from Rolla, Missouri, and currently resides in Springfield, following her graduation from Paul Mitchell the School. She is an industrious self-starter, with a keen interest around building her skill set as a hairdresser. Hannah has a natural passion for creative haircuts, and colors with a modern, stylish touch. She loves to pamper clients with deep conditioning services, glazes, and eyebrow shaping. When Hannah is not flashing her charming smile behind the chair, you can find her enjoying floating, hiking, or trying new cuisines and restaurants with her friends.
Stylist
Hailey Cornick
Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Hailey has called Springfield home for the past few years. She loves working with all types and styles of hair. Her passions include alternative cuts, creative colors, and blonding techniques. When she is not behind the chair, she enjoys spending quality time with her dog, Dipper, tending to her collection of plants, and exploring new music. Come visit Hailey for a fresh, new style that reflects your personality, and leaves you loving your hair!
Stylist
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