Hair, beauty and fashion has been Dora Kakarides’s passion for over 20 years. With influences from some of the nation’s top educators like Vidal Sassoon, L’anza, The Aveda Academy, Paul Mitchell and Deva Curl Institution. Dora has taken her love for the hair industry and has made it her life’s work, motivating her to open Salon DSK.
Over the past 20 years Dora has dedicated herself to her career. She has consistently furthered her education and has always made it a priority to stay ahead of the latest trends. The knowledge she has acquired through the years has given her the skill and capability to accomplish any look or style her clients desire. From color to designer haircutting, hi-liting to extensions, her creativity and sincere love for the art has been the driving force that has brought her to where she is today.
Now as a salon owner and mentor, Dora is thrilled to be able to inspire her staff with the knowledge and techniques she has attained through the years. With a team of well educated, talented artists and a cutting edge salon environment, Dora has created an atmosphere where every client feels welcome and leaves looking amazing!
Kayla graduated from Blake Austin Beauty Academy in California as an Esthetician in 2014 but has been working as a makeup artist since 2012. After being in beauty industry for over 10 years, Kayla has decided to go back to school to receive her B.S. in Business Management and Marketing from Penn State University. After 5 years of being with Salon DSK she now lives in North Carolina and works remotely supporting our team.
Kayla also has had intensive training by skincare company Lira Clinical including completing both Smart Peel and Smart Peel Advanced classes. She also attended several Kryolan Professional Make-Up classes in San Francisco and has attended many seminars taught by industry-leading Makeup Artists. Her participation in the Summit Salon Business Center has given her advanced knowledge in Front Desk Operations and Salon Management.
With over 30 years in the hair industry, Donna has dedicated her life to her career. She has attended every Lanza Healing Haircare class we have hosted and has traveled across the country to attend their biggest events year after year. Donna is also a certified curl specialist after attending a Diva Curl Master Class in New York. Her biggest passions are in color formulation and highlighting. Because she enjoys keeping current with new hair and fashion trends, she is always looking to educate herself and take new classes. Her number one priority is ensuring her clients leave her chair happy and feeling beautiful. She loves working with people and is a great asset to the Salon DSK team. When she is not at the salon, you can find her at home cooking and spending time with her daughter, Lauren, and their Great Dane dog, Prim.
Callysta (Cally) was born and raised in Florence, NJ and began her journey as a stylist right here in Salon DSK. She graduated from Empire Beauty in 2018 and started working for us as an assistant while she was still attending school. Within a year and a half, she graduated from Assistant, to Jr. Stylist, and is now one of our top stylists and our Salon Educator.
Not only did Callysta work and apprentice here at Salon DSK, she simultaneously apprenticed at Mike’s Barber Shop in Princeton. Additional classes she has attended include JRL Barbering, Wella Color, Kell Grace’s Updo Classes, and continuous Lanza Education including traveling to Nashville and Las Vegas to attend their Big Events. Not only does Callysta love being educated, she also loves to educate others. She now hosts monthly classes on various topics to her fellow stylists and assistants. While her first passion for the beauty industry started with updos and makeup, it has evolved into working with vivid colors and blondes. When Callysta is not at the salon you can find her at home playing and snuggling with her kittens.
Stacy has over 35 years behind the chair and has had training with some of the top educators in the world even traveling as far as Paris, France for education. She has worked with brands such as Bumble & Bumble, Loreal, Keune, Revlon Professionals, Rusk, and she is now a Lanza Healing Haircare Certified Stylist and Colorist. Stacy specializes in hand painted balayage but continues to master her craft by taking advanced balayage classes through Sunlights and she is an active member of the Built with Balayage Academy. She especially enjoys creating new looks for her clients by doing precision haircuts for both long and short hair. To Stacy the key to bringing out the best in every haircut is texturizing.
South Jersey Native, Egyptian born and bred Rasha Klauder, grew up with a passion for all things beauty. Her name, which is pronounced like the country, Russia, means fawn in her native language and is the personification of natural beauty.
Rasha’s biggest passion is not only beauty but education which is why she felt it essential to seek out the best education possible and attended Rizzieri Aveda beauty school in Voorhees, NJ. One of Rasha’s sought out skills is her eyebrow threading technique. With intense precision and discipline she has mastered the art of threading, but her talents also include massages, styling, and spa treatments. With Rasha as your stylist, you’ll leave the salon happy and prepared to take on the day or dazzle at your next party.
As a mother of two beautiful children and a loving wife and sister, Rasha proves that if you dream big, work hard, and find your passion, anything is possible.
Delaney has been a stylist for 8 years and loves everything to do with blondes and blowouts! She graduated from PB Cosmetology Education Center where she was awarded a generous scholarship in recognition of her skills and passion for the industry. While she has only been with us for a short time her bubbly personality, team player attitude, and fabulous expertise behind the chair makes it feel like we have had her with us from day one! In her spare time you can find her at the gym or spending quality time with her handsome golden retriever, Mason.
Fran has been a stylist for over 20 years and specializes in 2D/3D highlights, barbering, and body waves. We have affectionately nicknamed her the Blowout Queen because she will give you the smoothest blow out in town! She makes sure to bring her best to every client in her chair and to her fellow stylists, all with a bubbly and bright personality. When Fran is not in the salon, she is with her two beautiful daughters or planning her next trip to Greece.
After 36 years in the industry, Kim is still in love with the reactions she receives from her clients after a visit to the salon. She enjoys every moment of making her clients not only look but feel their best. Kim’s goal is to make the experience of receiving a service by her a relaxing, refreshing, and transformative moment.
She has trained with brands such as Aloxxi, Pravana, Redken, Brazilian Blowout, L’Oreal Professional, Olaplex, Lassio, and Matrix. Kim has also received the Master Stylist Certification through Gina Bianca’s Master Class. Now that Kim is at Salon DSK, she is learning and feeling the “Lanza Love” and the amazing products that we carry as a Lanza Healing Center.
Kristin in a young, bright stylist who graduated from Hamilton High School West where she also completed her cosmetology program. She has gone through Salon DSK's Assistant Program, taken numerous classes inside and outside the salon, and recently began taking her own hair clients as a Jr. Stylist. In addition to the hair education she has received, Kristin went on to become a Certified Lash Extension Artist through the Bella Lash Academy where she received one-on-one, hands-on training. She enjoys doing classic and volume eyelash extensions, eyelash lifts, and formal styles. Family means a lot to Kristin and she enjoys spending time with hers as much as she can.
Helvy was born in Lima, Peru and came to the United States over 22 years ago. She graduated from Empire Beauty School in 2017 and has continuously worked in the salon industry before joining us in 2022. To say she is an incredibly handworker, would simply be an understatement. Helvy has attended classes by companies such as L'Oreal Professional, Mizani Curls, Lasio Keratin, and Lanza Healing Haircare. Her current passions for the industry involve working with textured hair, haircutting, body waxing, and smoothing treatments like Brazilian Blow Outs. She is also bilingual and can speak both English and Spanish.
When she is not at the salon, you will find her at home with her beautiful baby boy. To Helvy, being a stylist is not just a job, beauty is her passion and making sure every client who leaves the salon is happy and feeling beautiful is her top priority.
Ashley graduated from Burlington County Institute of Technology's Cosmetology program over 5 years ago. She came to Salon DSK to expand her knowledge of the hair industry and gain experience working behind the chair. Currently, her passions are balayage, highlighting, waxing, and formal styles. Ashley is hardworking, friendly, and eager to learn. Most days you can find her at the salon shadowing a stylist and learning as much as she can while on the job. When Ashley is not being a rockstar at the salon, she is spending time with her family and cooking delicious meals.
Ashley is finished her final year at Steinert High in 2021 while simultaneously completing Mercer County Technical School's Cosmetology program. Since the young age of 9, Ashley has been coloring and cutting her own hair which fueled her desire to join the salon industry. Now as a professional, her current passions are hair coloring and nails. While in school, she also became certified to perform tape-in, beaded, keratin bond, and weft extensions. Not only has Ashley been working on her hairstyling skills while she has been assisting the salon, she has been also worked tirelessly through one-on-one training to hone her manicure and nail enhancement skills.
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Deira graduated from Somerset School of Massage Therapy/Cortiva Institute & has been practicing in NJ for close to 15 years.
Raised with a combo of both western medicine & natural healthcare she learned about the human body's structure & functions and how to "listen" to its feedback when expressing disfunction.
A painful injury in high school led her to find therapeutic massage to be her best go-to to put immediate change in motion, relieve pain & reduce stress.
She has gained her experience over the years working in various environments. She started hands on work in a paid internship in Allenhurst, NJ only a few months into her education. Mentored under the owner of the very successful private practice she gained great experience and the opportunity to advance her skill development before even graduating.
She has also worked in medical and organic spa environments as well as private practice.
She's very excited to be part of DSK Salon & Spa.
Deira has a passion for learning as well as helping people live happier and healthier lives with regular massage therapy. She looks forward to supporting your healthy living goals!
“Hair and makeup is art, an extension of your wardrobe, can make you stand out, can make you blend in, and can make you feel different everyday. It’s whatever you want it to be. It is who we are. It is our philosophy. It is art that gives us the creative control and range to achieve polished perfected beauty in every person we touch. To make you look and feel beautiful, that is our mission.” -Salon DSK
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