Michelle
Owner - Designer - Level 5

Michelle Fregeau began her career in Chicago, Il. She attended Cameo academy school of Cosmetology. She has been in the industry for over 21 years, 9 of those years being a stylist and Salon Owner. Michelle doesn’t just “cut hair” she designs a look for each one of her clients. With all her years of experience behind her she has a great talent for formulating colors and styles that fit a clients lifestyle and who want a natural look. She is proud of how her Salon has grown the past 9 years and how she has made a “team based salon” work so well. “Being team based our entire staff can focus on clients and they love the fact that the entire salon cares about them and their well being in many ways.” When Michelle isn’t tending to her clients you will find her focusing on the business and management side of her salon. When she does have free time she enjoys spending it with her new Grandson Ryan James or traveling places where she can go scuba diving and relax.

Jessica
Administration - Customer Relations

Here at Designers we have our own graphic designer on staff. Jessica graduated from Brown College with a degree in Graphic Design. She started out at Designers working the Front Desk.  We saw that her creative talents were needed elsewhere in the salon and she soon became our Administrator and Graphic Designer. Jessica enjoys her job “At Designers we are all like friends not just co-workers. I think that really shows when you walk into our salon.” Her spare time is spent with her husband and their new baby boy Ryan. She also enjoys scrapbooking all the photos she takes of Ryan.

Ashley P.
Front Desk Manager - Customer Relations

Ashley has recently graduated college with a Business Degree. After working the front desk for 3 years, she recently made the transition to our new front desk manager. Ashley is a friendly face all of our clients enjoy seeing, and we are so happy to have her in this position.  “I love seeing clients leave our salon knowing they look their best.” Ashley works hard to make sure your experience at Designers is an enjoyable one. Ashley is newly married and just moved into a new home. She spends her free time with family and friends going to movies, shopping or going for walks.  

Terri Jo
Team Lead - Designer - Level 4

We at Designers feel lucky to have Terri Jo working for us.  Her talent is amazing and it is brought out every day.  She attended Aveda Institute and graduated in 2002.  She has been at Designers since the beginning.  She keeps herself up to date by attending many classes a year.  She worked along side the best in the industry at the 2008 Fashion Week in New York City.  She enjoys her career and is always up for a challenge.  “I know I have a great job, I work with wonderful people and I relate well with all my clients and consider them all friends.  Who wouldn’t want a job where you can spend time with great people all day?”  Terri also likes to tend to her garden in the summer and enjoys time with her family and friends.   

Caroline
Esthetician - Waxing Specialist - Designer - Level 3

Caroline was a California girl before she came to Designers. Originally from Wyoming, MN she moved back home with her husband and son to be close to her family. Caroline joined the Designers Team 3 years ago. Her positive attitude and smile makes us all happy she is on our team. “I love making people’s day brighter and creating a maximum style that requires minimal effort.” She attended the Aveda Institute and has advanced make up training through Horst Salons in Minneapolis. She also helped those runway models look their best for Fashion Week 2008 in New York City. She is an avid snowboarder and loves to go fishing in the summer.

Ashley S.
Designer - Level 2

When Ashley is not working you will find her out shopping, especially at Thrift Stores or reading a good book. She was trained at Scot Lewis in St. Paul. She loves working in this industry because it is constantly changing. “I love to make people look great and make them feel pampered.” She has been part of the Designers Team for over a year.  Ashley loves to be creative with color and give people a great look that makes them smile. She is looking forward to being trained in spa services at Designers so you can soon book your facials with her also.

Denise
Massage Therapist

In 1995 Denise completed her 13 months of training at Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork. She has taken many classes since to keep herself up to date on the latest techniques including Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Massage, Sports massage, Aromatherapy and Herbal Therapy. Her strengths include deep tissue work, fibromyalgia work & herbal and aromatherapies. Being in the industry for 12 years she still enjoys helping people feel good and getting the results they are looking for though a good massage. “My goal is to help people live happier, more productive lives by giving them a stress relieving massage, deep tissue work or just to relax.” When Denise isn’t helping other people relax she likes to unwind painting murals, traveling with her husband and working outdoors.

Brandi
Customer Relations

Brandi is a junior at Chisago Lakes High School. She recently joined our team at Designers, as part of our Front Desk staff. After high school, she plans to go to the University of Mankato to pursue a career in cosmetology. Brandi makes clients feel comfortable and relaxed with her kindness and understanding of what clients are looking for. In her spare time, she likes to go shopping, play softball and volleyball and hang out with friends.