Meet the Hair Team

Shanna Poirot - Stylist Extraordinaire Shanna Poirot has a four year Art degree and German minor from Walla Walla University in College Place, WA. Shanna expanded her art experience to the art of hair and graduated from Northwest Hair Academy in 2002 in Mt. Vernon, WA. Shanna gained valuable experience doing hair at salons in Bellingham and Walla Walla. She currently is enjoying working at LeFore’s Spa as a cosmetologist doing hair.Shanna shapes her clients’ hair by using her artist’s eye and by listening. Shanna particularly enjoys assisting clients in discovering a style that they can identify with.Shanna’s typical haircut service includes a thorough consultation, an invigorating shampoo, a conditioning scalp massage, a haircut, a style lesson and suggestions for hair care. Clients receiving chemical services such as color or straightening receive a complimentary hand massage during the processing time.Shanna enjoys a wide variety of projects at home including spending time with her husband, twin boys, and a younger son, Shanna loves spending time outside walking, biking, or camping.

Nikki Mamoulelis - Stylist Extraordinaire, Team Leader Nikki grew up here in Walla Walla. She attended college in the Napa Valley, and received a bachelors degree in exercise science, Nikki then decided to follow her dream and attended the Gary Manuel Aveda Institute in Seattle to become a Cosmetologist. Nikki applied at LeFore's before she finished school, and is happy to be back in Walla Walla. Nikki got married in 2009 and just recently added a sweet little addition to the family and is currently available for appointments part time.

Hannah Mudd - Stylist Extraordinaire Hannah moved to Walla Walla in 2009, after growing up in Richland Washington where she received her education at the Academy of Cosmetology. Hannah really enjoys doing hair, make-up, and nails. Her favorite is hair coloring and cutting, as she knows it can make a difference in how a person feels. In her spare time Hannah enjoys drawing, photography, and being outside as much as possible. Hannah loves what she does and will never stop being passionate about it!

Mandy - Stylist Extraordinaire Mandy went to the Gene Juarez academy in Seattle to attain her hairstylist dreams. Moving from Seattle to Walla Walla recently Mandy says she was a small town girl living in a big city! Mandy has just completed her training to become a Brocato networker... who knows we may see her on a hair stage one of these days. Mandy has a warm and outgoing personality and loves doing hair and meeting new people.

Emma Brueske- Stylist Extraordinaire Emma attended Walla Walla Community College to achieve my degree in hair design. Emma views hair as an art that never gets old. In her free time Emma loves to travel and experience new cultures and foods, she likes to be open minded and try new things, and enjoys sports and outdoor activities.

Gretchen Calahan - Stylist Extraordinaire Gretchen recently graduated from Hair Tech Academy, and has a passion for Cutting and Coloring along with a natural ability that shows through to her clients. Gretchen loves being able to make people feel good about themselves. She is beginning her career by taking the steps to become an Aveda Mentor. In her spare time Gretchen loves spending time with her son, going fishing, and riding her horse.

Sallee Bleth - Stylist Extraordinaire In the Spring of 2011, I graduated from Hair Tech Beauty Academy. There I discovered that assisting clients with their style goals is truly my passion. To further enrich my training, I attended several cutting and styling courses at the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, California, as well as classes in Aveda, Tigi, and Redken color lines. I was born and raised in the Walla Walla Valley, and plan on calling it home for a long time. I was married in August 2011 and my husband Johnny is the love of my life. God has richly blessed me with a wonderful family, and I love spending time with them. I have wonderful parents, two awesome sisters, a great brother-in-law, and the cutest nephew. I enjoy painting, country music, road trips, cute shoes and a good cup of coffee. Johnny and I have three dogs and one cat. From assisting you in choosing a tasteful and stylish hair cut and color, to carefully bringing the style to reality, my goal is to ensure you have a relaxing spa experience at LeFore’s that leaves you feeling fresh and confident.

Sandy LeFore - Stylist Extraordinaire Sandy brings great experience to our hair team, having attended multiple advanced classes with our industry leaders like: Vidal Sassoon, Gerry Gerard, and Michael O'Rourke, she helps to mentor our new interns. Sandy is a familiar face to many around town. She previously owned two hair salons in Walla Walla and she loves what she does. Sandy has an outgoing personality and loves to socialize! Look for her at chamber events and other social events around town.

Guest Services

Eleanor Schroeder - Spa Coordinator, Team Leader. Eleanor graduated from Whitman with a BA in History. Why reception? Because she Loves organizing while enjoying the relaxing peaceful nature of a spa environment. Eleanor is married with a beautiful new puppy, and enjoys spending time camping with her family, reading, and going for long walks.

Alyssa Beyer - Spa Coordinator Alyssa loves art, photography, and bold style. She is a Walla Walla University Alumni and proudly Mrs. Beyer, as well as a mom to two wonderful dogs Bella and Meah. Alyssa's passion for photography began at a young age and has helped her to build the business she has today: www.alyssaannette.com Alyssa feels blessed to be a part of the LeFore's Spa team while building her business.

MASSAGE TEAM

Jacob Tucker - Massage Therapist, Team Leader

When I initially started college, I wanted to be a physical therapist. As I studied though, I realized that the aspect of PT that intrigued me the most was the massage. I attended East West College in Portland Oregon, and loved every second of it. Wanting to focus my skills on the therapeutic aspects of massage that attracted me, I have since worked at a hospital and a physical therapy clinic, providing relief to hundreds of patients that normally would not receive massage therapy. I am now excited to bring those same therapeutic goals and skills that I have acquired working in those locations into the relaxing environment that Lefore’s Spa has to offer.





Lis Kubo - Massage Therapist

As a massage therapist Lis hopes to touch not only peoples sore muscles, but their lives as well. Lis hopes to make sure every client receives exactly what they need and wants her guest to feel free to voice if they are expecting anything different from what she is already providing. Her goal is to bring a positive and nurturing attitude to every person she comes into contact with, create an opportunity for understanding their needs, and to meet their needs by achieving the highest level of relaxation and comfort possible. God has blessed her with amazing opportunities and she prays that she continues to serve others to the best of her ability, sharing His love and blessings.

Janey Duskin-Gilmore - Massage Therapist

Janey attended the Bluestone Academy of Massage in 2007, and currently works part time at LeFore's while she is attending WWCC to acheive her nursing degree. Janey also has a young family that keeps her busy in her free time.







Kate Colvin - Massage Therapist

Kate Went to Tri City School of Massage and graduated in April 2011. She have always enjoyed giving back massages to family and friends and decided that she enjoyed it so much that she should learn the art of massage therapy as a profession. It is a very rewarding job to know that you are helping someone feel better.

When Kate is not working at LeFore’s she is also a member of the local roller derby team, The Walla Walla Sweets Roller Girls. Kate also enjoy art, music, and spending time with family and friends.

Looking for a Change...

A salon guest came in wanting a change, she wanted a new style that was fresh and sassy! She was nervous at first, a short updated pixie cut and ombre color meant a big change. Here is her look before:






The "After" Results are stunning! LeFore's stylist Hannah used a graduated color technique called Ombre which means darker at the roots, and gradually getting lighter to the end of the hair shaft. She used warm golden tones to compliment her guest skin tones. She achieved this freehand, without the use of foils! Beautiful Job Hannah!

The Final Results:








Our guest Carie left this post on our facebook:
Hannah did the most AWESOME job on my hair yesterday!!!! Cant wait to see the before and after pictures that are put up on the website. Hannah is amazing! :)

Fall Hair Color: Before and After

Before: Our model has a warm auburn tone, which was a perfect summer trend for her outgoing lifestyle, Lots of time in the sunshine showed off her color tone and made her eyes pop!



With summer coming to an end, LeFore's stylist Jerelle wanted to create a dramatic effect for our model, by deepening and cooling the base color and adding a punch of a cool violet red panels, she is a trendsetter with this fall/winter style!







RICH BRUNETTES This season's browns differentiate themselves with a spectrum of unexpected undertones — Robinson loves light browns with a complexion-flattering caramel reddish tone, while Ott favors cedar browns with hints of light-catching violet.

PLATINUM When it comes to visual impact, platinum is a winner. And that Jean Harlow-esque champagne has been updated for today. "Think Nordic blonde like Michelle Williams," says Victoria Hunter of Whittemore House Salon. "Blonde and bright, but really clean."

OMBRé Popular within every color family, ombré (which means "shadow" in French) is an effect where one color at the roots gradually transitions to another shade at the ends. Negin Zand of Sally Hershberger's L.A. salon reveals how to make it modern: "Add fine highlights at the root, then keep it thicker toward the bottom."

source: Marie Claire

Euro Shaper & ROM machine

The ROM machine is a cross trainer that promises to deliver a workout in just 4 minutes a day. ROM stands for Range of Motion. The ROM machine resembles a hybrid of an exercise bicycle, a rowing machine and a stair-climbing machine


The Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series is the hottest and latest technology in fitness. It is proving to be one of the most beneficial pieces of fitness equipment that gives you many positive results. The Euro Body Shaper Professional Series gives your body powerful stimulation call it the perfect "all in one" machine. The Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series is a massager/vibrator.

It provides relaxation to your whole body, this Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series does not only provide ultimate relaxation but also generates vibration in the plate base that goes directly through your whole body.

Sharon LeFore - Owner & Expert on MCA

Before MCA treatment.

1 Month After MCA treatment.


Sharon completed extensive training in the field of Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation or MCA as it is known in the business. Can you help me with my Scar? This is the question that drove Sharon to seek help for her clients. Finding out that there is only a handful of practitioners that currently offer MCA further fueled her desire to solve this problem for her clients. It’s important to realize that no scar can be removed completely, and here are several ways to make scars less obvious and improve their appearance. Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation or Dry Needling refers to a procedure where the effect of the healing process results in a visible change or scar remodeling. Plastic Surgeons Dr. Camirand and Dr. Des Fernandes have written articles on Dry Needling using the method since the late 1980’s to soften and stretch scars following face lifts with noted improvement in the scar and its color. The result in most cases is a smooth flat scar that is less noticeable and the return of pigment (color) to some of the lighter scars. MCA is an entirely natural way of getting the body’s own cells to regenerate and get rid of wrinkles. MCA is a practically-painless, completely risk-free alternative to injecting muscle relaxants such as Botox. Although MCA uses a very fine needle, nothing is injected and the treatment causes a micro-trauma to the skin, in order to force it into a state of self repair. Our bodies are equipped with a DNA system and, when injured, the body sends out the correct signals and tools which enable it to repair itself and heal. Some patients notice the benefit after just one treatment; others may require up to three treatments, one month apart. As you puncture the skin, you create a wound which heals in three phases inflammation, proliferation and tissue remodeling. When the needle enters the skin, it starts the inflammation phase. Fibroblasts cells that give rise to connective tissue, move into the affected area and start to produce collagen and elastin to help the healing process. Although the procedure does damage the skin and cause minor bleeding, the skin is essentially regenerating itself. Following a treatment, the patient is left with a fine red scratch mark, which forms a scab and heals within 5-7 days. Away from the face, MCA is also excellent for treating stretch marks or other body scars it can also be used to help soften scars caused by less than perfect face lift surgery. One great advantage of MCA over other similar treatments is that is does not cause any permanent damage to the skin and the healing phase. Call for consultantion appointment.

Reviews.....

Reviews... Facebook is deleting the review and discussion pages as of Oct 31st, we cherish the info left by our clients, so we have chosen to copy and paste past reviews in this blog.

Bethany Lewis Shaw*****
" " Awesome! Nice, easy to book and the staff is flexible. I LOVE my hair every time I leave the place and I'm able to work with the cut myself in between cuts. Perfect!

Ronda Maggs Garner*****
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My husband just got home from his "Father's Day Contest" massage you so graciously gifted him for the story I posted. He needed this so much this week more than any other. He had a rough week and even this morning and early afternoon, he was SO worn out and exhausted that he was dragging out of the house to go to his appointment. I almost didn't recognize him when he walked in the door. He LOVED his massage!!!! He's been playing with the little 3 year old I babysit since he got home. He was so impressed with Jacob and his professionalism that he bought a package deal to get 2 more!!! I was shocked he spent the money but, you know what??? I am so pleased with the relaxed, happy man that came home that I do NOT mind!!! :-D Thank you to everyone at LeFores for making Kent feel like he "died and went to Heaven". Those were his exact words


Terri Silvernail Cantrell*****
" " I LOVE the flexibility of your staff and you guys go out of your way to provide the services we desire. See you Wednesday!
Terri Silvernail Cantrell I definitely had 5 star treatment today~

Kati Bennett Funderburk
" " I went there with my mom and we had a great time. The manicure/pedicure was amazing. I am looking forward to going back!


Karen Shelton*****
" " I was just in today and I always walk away feeling great! The staff is A-MAZING!!! They are both friendly and knowledgeable. I also love their Spa dollars! I highly recommend them!


Mariah Clifton*****
" " An amazing and super friendly staff who know what they're doing and how to make your day brighter. You'll leave with a smile on your face and feeling like you've just made a new friend.


LaCheal Buff *****
" Great work, honest & amazing integrity, now THAT'S a spa I care to promote, like and share =D

Relax........

Our relaxation room is a place to gather when spa~ing with friends.

Close to finish phase one!

Some of the rooms "before" pictures

Painting and plumbing going on!

Getting the floors done!

Originally we wanted to acid wash the floors, but when we pulled the carpet, and TRIED to remove the glue (about 10 different ways!) and started looking at the concrete underneath, plans had to change. The floors did turn out beautiful though.

Change is comming.......

Here is the 1st part of the building that we have been working on........

Sping 2011 Fashion Week, Hair & Make-up Trends

Hair now is about shine and health. Even curly hair, is about natural radiance, if you want it straight, we like the Brocato Curl Intrerupted- it feeds the cuticle, adds shine and movement, and eliminates frizz, while adding body. Unlike other straightening systems, it has no formaldehyde, and retains your natural body. For wearing your hair curly: Aveda’s New Be Curly Style Prep leaves your hair soft, not “crunchy.” It moisturizes and seals the cuticle to fight frizz! It also makes styling curls easier and helps maintain them longer. “Prep, style, finish” It preps the hair for the Be Curly Curl Enhancer and whatever finish product is desired.

All shades of color can benefit from a clarifying shampoo, and grey can be beautiful and shiny, a blue toned shampoo can help keep grey hair looking great, it banishes yellow tones. And blondes benefit from toning shampoos to removes brassiness, and helps you go longer between touch ups.


Use a wick towel to remove more water, these are great for removing more water from hair after shampooing. And holding the dryer 3 feet away from hair- tones your arms!

Make-up is about color this spring, dramatic eyes that are updated with new color, or a red red lip. Either no bangs or straight, strong bangs were shown at New York’s fashion week to frame the dramatic make-up effects.

Fashion week as quoted from Harper’s Bazaar “White was the color of the season, with optimistic pops of bright colors in unexpected combinations lending an air of delightful surprise to many collections.”