Mary Ann

Owner

&

Artistic Director

Years of Experience: 35

Favorite Aspect the industry: Color & Haircut Tranformations, Education & Teaching.   It is so rewarding to have clients who are like family-showing loyalty for multiple decades.

Goals for the Industry:  Open Bella Couture Academy, develop a Bella Couture Exclusive product line.

Accomplishments: Starting her career as a stylist at Lord & Taylor Salon in Dallas, TX.  Mary Ann was taught European Hair Cutting Artistry, received additional training in New York and has obtained Vidal Sassoon certifications in Santa Monica CA.  She was a member of the Dallas Expo Platform team     from 1991-1995, then in 1996 opened her own salon.  She built her reputation in Dallas establishing  an elite clientele, Including Miss Dallas, some of the Dallas Cowboys and their wives.  The biggest day of her career is when the salon had the honor of being selected to have Phillip Wilson come and educate our team privately at Bella Couture Salon in 2015, 2016 & 2022.

Mentors: Legendary Phillip Wilson and the Renowned Kenneth McVey of Dallas.

Doris

Master Stylist/Educator

Years of Experience: 25

Favorite Aspect of the Industry:  I love everything when it comes to your hair.  My father was a barber and the beauty industry is in my blood.  I specialize in curly hair, transformations and color.

Goals for the Industry:  Always developing my craft and continuing to learn the newest techniques. Its so exciting to evolve with the changing styles and great new products.  Seeking out new certifications and education so I can deliver only the best for my clients.

Accomplishments:   Over 25 years in the industry, working with some of the most talented people in Connecticut before relocating to Texas.  Numerous Certifications, including Brazilian Blow Out & Extensions.  I am also bilingual.

Mentors:  My Father who was an amazing barber.

Shanee

Stylist

Years of Experience: 2

Favorite Aspect of the Industry:  I love getting to know all of our salon clients and understanding exactly what hair results they want to achieve.  I specialize in Highlights, All Over Color and Root Touchups. 

Goals for the Industry:  Number one is to have a happy clientele that feel they are with family when at the salon. Always learning and honing my skills so I can always deliver excellence

Accomplishments:   Degree in Associate of Arts: Cosmetology.  Brazilian Blow Out Certified.  Apprenticeship under Artistic Director at Bella Couture.

Mentors:  Mary Ann Little

Abbey

Stylist

Years of Experience:  3

Favorite Aspect of the Industry: I love working on highlights, color transformations and all things hair-from start to finish! There's nothing more rewarding than helping a client love their hair.

Goals for the Industry:  To continue developing expertise in the field and to be the stylist you tell your friends and family about. 

Accomplishments:   Joined Bella Couture in 2024, bringing over 3 years of industry experience.  Melissa Tx is my home town and I am so excited to work in the community I love.  A degreed cosmetologist with Brazilian Blow Out Certification.