Welcome to Connies Salon and Spa
Beverly Thatcher Kerri Chase Sue Wallace Jennifer Ellal Terry Poirier Mark Kaylor Amber Saucier Hannah Jensen Dawn Goodno Gail Leveille Elysia Bates Marisa Cloutier Cher Robertson Glen Wallen Connie Nash Claudette Picard
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       We are very proud of our staff and would like you to meet them. We practice the highest form of team service so that you can enjoy the skills and talents of our entire staff of professionals.
      To ensure consistent quality of service and technical skills, all of our individual staff members must complete our in-salon skill certification program as well as receive continuous training units both in the salon and at educational centers throughout the country. Many staff members choose to specialize in certain areas and engage in intensive training. We want you to feel confident knowing that you are in the talented and competent hands of a member of our team.
        Now let us introduce ourselves to you...
Connie Nash, Owner
Connie Nash     I have been in the beauty business since 1963. What I have always found most enjoyable is making people look great. When people have confidence in their looks, they feel great about themselves...and this is what is all about!
     Back in the 60's, 70's, & 80's the emphasis of salons was on hair. The 90's and the new millennium has added the new challenge of total skin and body care. To meet this exciting new challenge, I have been developing and incorporating spa and hair services in our salon for you to experience and enjoy.
     I am a native of the area, currently residing at Quaddick Lake in Thompson. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening and oil painting.


Clo Picard, Manager

Clo Picard      I truly believe if you look good you feel good. I love working with everyone from toddlers to seniors. Since I have fine hair myself, I have many ideas and helpful suggestions to help you with this hair type. I have been a stylist for 35 years, 34 of which has been here at Connie's. I have always enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and progressive direction of this salon. We work together as a team, sharing thoughts and ideas, always with the objective of pleasing our clients.
     Some of my specialties include: various types of perming, creative coloring, including highlighting, and updos from the classic to the wildest. I have taken special classes dealing with the handling and treatment of mature skin as well as many advanced courses covering all aspects of the beauty business.
      I am a native of the "Quiet Corner". My husband and I enjoy spending time with our family. I enjoy reading, crosswords and vacationing at the seashore.


Sue Wallace, Stylist

Sue Wallace     I enjoy my profession because it is exciting and there are always new and interesting things to learn and try. It is always rewarding to make someone feel their best.
      I have been a licensed stylist since September of 1986 and have worked at Connie's Salon my entire career. It is a great place to work! Everyone is friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. The hours are somewhat flexible which is important to me since I juggle family and profession. I attend many educational events both in the salon and away. I am involved in all phases of the business, but I specialize in hair color, perms and updos. I especially enjoy doing styles for wedding and proms.
     I am married and have a young son and daughter. We camp in the summer and ski in the winter. In my spare time I enjoy working in my flower garden and just spending quality time with my family.


Dawn Goodno, Stylist
Dwan Goodno        My name is Dawn Lyn Goodno. I started my professional career in the late 1980's at Connie's where I have remained. I specialize in all types of hair coloring and attend classes regularly to advance my knowledge in that area. Over the years I have attended many classes and seminars for hair coloring, including two trips to Goldwell International's Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
      In addition to hair coloring I also enjoy haircutting, styling, and doing formal hairdressing and upstyles.
     In my leisure time I enjoy decorating my home and gardening. I also love to travel, play Mah Jongg, and spend time with my family and friends. But mostly I love to spend time with the ones I love, my husband Glenn, our dog Leo, and our cats Lohey and Lily.


Gail Leveille, Stylist
Gail Leveille
      I have been a stylist for 38 years. For 23 of those years I owned my own salon in Thompson. I enjoy making people look and feel good. I enjoy the artistic challenge and the reward. I chose Connie's Salon to continue my career because it is a professional salon which offers a full line of beauty, health and wellness services, and keeps up with the latest trends and fashions.
      I enjoy haircutting, styling, perming and coloring. I have attended many classes over the years and continue to learn new techniques.
     In my spare time I enjoy golfing.

 

Terry Poirier, Stylist
Terry Poirer
      I love my profession in hairdressing. I specialize in skin care, facials and pedicures. I also enjoy hairdressing, the creative side of my profession
      I have been employed at Connie's Salon since 1990 and fit well into this team of friendly professionals.
      I enjoy entertaining, going out with friends and accommodating my wonderful clients.


Hannah Jensen, Stylist
Hannah Jensen
      I love making people feel good about themselves. I also like learning something new every day! Being here at Connie's is like a home away from home. We're like a family here. I have been at Connie's since 1997. My specialties include facials and other spa services.
      I have attended many advanced classes in hair coloring and skin care, including a trip to Orlando Florida to attend the National Esthetics Conference.
      I enjoy spending free time with my animals. I have 5 cats, a rat, and a pug dog. They always keep me laughing.


Marisa Cloutier, Receptionist
Marisa Cloutier

      I have been at the front reception desk for the since 2001. I specialize in customer service, client booking, and greeting everyone with a big smile.
     I enjoy being in the salon. My Mom was a Hairdresser and had a salon, so my sister and I grew up in the salon atmosphere.
   I am seriously considering attending hairdressing school and developing a career here at Connie's.
    In my spare time I enjoy shopping and spending time with friends.My main priority, though, is my adorable little son.


Elysia Bates, Certified Reflexology Therapist, Receptionist
Elysia Bates

     I offer reflexology services at Connie's Salon. I received my certification from the Center for Reflexology in 2003. I also received my national certification from the American Reflexology Certification Board.
     I am a member of the Holistic Health Practitioners of Connecticut, and I am on the board of the Reflexology Association of Connecticut.
    I occasionally help out here at the front desk as well.


Jenny Ellal, Stylist

Jenny Ellal
      I have been employed at Connie's Salon since 1997. I enjoy my career, especially hair coloring. I am always increasing my knowledge by going to classes and attending the latest hair shows. I am continually learning new and exciting methods to color hair.
      I feel very comfortable in the "family" at Connie's and I know that my clients love the atmosphere here. I find it fun to give clients a new look.
     When away from the salon, I enjoy cooking, shopping and having fun with Rocko, my English bulldog.




Kerry Chase,Kerri Chase Stylist

     I recently joined Connie's team in 2004. I feel like I am home with friends and family. It is a wonderful experience working Connie's. Since I have been here I took a special interest in seaweed body wraps and spray tanning. I also enjoy haircutting, color, perms, foiling and creative updo's. I am planning on continuing with my education in this field as my career takes off here at Connie's.
     Since I was about four years old, I have always told everyone that I was going to grow up to be a hairdresser. My dream finally came true after graduating from Willimantic Institute of Hairdressing and Cosmetology. I received my hairdressing license and have been working here ever since.
     I graduated from Tourtelotte Memorial High School in 2002 and have lived in Thompson my whole life. I recently became engaged and my fiance and I are planning to move into our own home soon. I enjoy shopping, miniature golf, swimming, and taking vacations to Florida.

Cher Robertson

Cher Robertson
     I have ben a stylist since 2001, and have since been furthering my education with classes in hair coloring, foiling, cutting techniques and skin care.
      Working at Connie's has been an all-round great experience for me. I love working with the public. It makes me feel good to know that I can make my clients happy. At Connie's, the people I work with are not just my boss and co-workers, they are my friends.
     During my free time I love to swim, garden and read. However, my most enjoyable time is spent with my family.

Beverley Thatcher

Cher Robertson      I joined Connie's in 2004. I was a customer for a few years and it really feels like a home from home. I am a trained esthetician, I trained in Great Britain in the late 1980's and have my certificates from the city and guilds of London. It is a job that I love.
     After completing an intensive 2 year full time course, I cover all aspects of Beauty Therapy, including body massages, facials, electical epilation, cellulite treatments and a& number of spa services including manicure, pedicure, eyelash tinting, waxing, and full make-up. I specialize in facial therapy treating all areas for mature ageing skin to acne treatments.
     I have lived in the UK, Europe, the Persian Gulf, Guam and now New England, with my retired US Navy husband and my 3 children, my hobbies are tennis, travel and Mahjonng.

Amber Saucier

Amber Saucier
    Since becoming a licensed hairstylist in May of 2005, I have attended several advanced training classes in haircoloring and styling.
     Connie's offers in salon training for all of the staff so we can give you the quality service you expect. Besides haircoloring, I also offer manicures, pedicures, waxing, perms, body wraps and facials.
     I am looking forward to my life long dream of becoming successful in the field of beauty business.



Glen Wallen, Man Behind the Scenes
Olive Oyl Jensen


      Yes, I am the "man behind the scene." I keep the equipment working properly here at Connie's. You may also see me mowing the grass and generally keeping the grounds in good order.



Mark Kaylor, Stylist
Olive Oyl Jensen

      I joined Connie's Team of professionals in July 2005. Originally from Waianae, Hawaii, I became a Hairstylist in the early 80's, and since then have had numerous experiences in the Beauty Industry .My specialty is in haircoloring and foiling. Being able to make a woman look and feel good about herself is a great boost for a male stylist.
     In 1989, I moved to this area, where I live with my wife, Karen, and our two children Tyler and Mackenzie.


Olive Oyl Jensen, Mascot
Olive Oyl Jensen


      Hi, let me introduce myself to you, I am Olive Oyl Jensen, the beloved mascot for the team here at Connie's.
      I must agree with all the other technicians--Connie's is a great place to be.
     And, as you can see, I receive lots of attention here.!


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