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Patch Picks: Hair Stylists

Peruse the variety of hair stylists in the area.

Patch runs a weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting choice local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, and more, hand-harvested by either us or you, the reader! You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids’ party places, parks and more.

This week the theme is hair stylists in the area,  Patch has found a number of places you can check out if you want to get your hair done right. 

Karen Bona, a certified Master Redken Colorist, Master Stylist and owner of  in East Windsor has been in the beauty industry for 20 years. She is a color educator for Artease Color System, a permanent ammonia-free hair color system. She has attended seminars across the nation, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Jersey, New York and Providence. She has worked at four different salons, including Headlines & Highlights, 27A South Main St., which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in November. 
(860) 627-8996, headlinesandhighlights.com

Nancy Kula has owned and operated  since 1990 and has been a stylist for more than 25 years. Nancy regularly attends classes given by Redken. She is a certified Corrective Colorist and has completed the Redken Specialist Program. Trendsetters recently changed locations to 1773 Poquonock Ave. in Windsor.
(860) 683-1313, trendsetterssalonct.com

Leah Rookey, owner of , has been trained in Aveda cutting, coloring and makeup as well as Sassoon’s cutting, Tony & Guy cutting and Redken color. She has trained in London, Paris and many American cities including Dallas, Miami and New York City. Artistic Hair Salon is at 58 Main St., Windsor Locks.
(860) 623-5801, artistichairsalon.com

Anthony Parafati, owner of , has been a salon owner for more than 12 years. He has been certified in all aspects of hair design, including color. He has been a member of the National Cosmetology Association and Connecticut Hair Fashion Committee, where he taught other hair dressers new techniques in hair cutting, coloring and styling. Anthony Nicole Salon & Spa, 85 Park Road, West Hartford
(860) 236-2344, www.anthonynicole.com

Megan Morin, senior stylist at  in East Windsor, has been a licensed stylist for 11 years. After her required training for the state of Connecticut, she also attended the Paul Mitchell Institute in New York City. She attends ongoing educational events and specializes in "up do" styles. She also recently trained on how to use Keratin hair straightening treatments. Headlines & Highlights, 27A South Main St., East Windsor
(860) 627-8996, headlinesandhighlights.com

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