Our Team taylor February 6, 2021

MEET THE TEAM

Your beauty team, here to help you glow

For over 35 years, Appearances Salon and Retreat has been your trusted spot for beauty and relaxation. Our talented team is here to make you look and feel amazing, with services like haircuts, color, and facials. Ready to unwind and glow? Let’s make it happen.

“Whatever your style, we have the perfect stylist for you.” – Natalie

Your beauty team, here to help you glow

For over 35 years, Appearances Salon and Retreat has been your trusted spot for beauty and relaxation. Our talented team is here to make you look and feel amazing, with services like haircuts, color, and facials. Ready to unwind and glow? Let’s make it happen.

“Whatever your style, we have the perfect stylist for you. Can’t decide? Call us—I’d love to help!” – Natalie

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Stylist

Brooke Wallner

Stylist

Jacelyn Cody

Stylist

Emily Fanning

Stylist

Erica McKinney

Stylist

Moe Duckworth

Stylist

Kara Carlson

Stylist

Lily McLaughlin

Stylist

Brandi Wadkins

Stylist

Sarah Arkebauer

Stylist

Addison Beswarick

Stylist

Anya Taylor

Stylist

Lauryn Irwin

Stylist

Vickie Broughton

Stylist

Deb Alstott

Stylist

Kayla Washam

Stylist

Brooke Wallner

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
My great grandma Lillian, I would love to listen to her stories and I’ll bet she has some great words of wisdom.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I love to read psychological thrillers.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
The beach or at home with my husband, kids, and dogs!

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Jacelyn Cody

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
My photo was in a hair magazine

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
In nature with my dogs

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Emily Fanning

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I’m left handed, or that I have 4 cats

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
At home with my kitties and my husband

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Erica McKinney

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
My Grandma Judy, I would’ve loved to do her hair just once 🩶

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
When I was younger I was a state champion and state runner up in Pole Vault.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Spending time with my family, traveling, and being outside!

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Moe Duckworth

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Zendaya

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I don’t have any tattoos

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
My couch with my cats

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Kara Carlson

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
My Mom, I would have loved to make her feel beautiful.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I love to bake

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
My favorite place to be is at home with my family

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Lily McLaughlin

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Fancy Nancy!!! I loved reading those books as a kid!!

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I’ve done Irish dancing for 12 years!

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Brandi Wadkins

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
There isn’t a particular person, but I always wanted to do models hair for runways in New York City. I’ve always had a passion for styling hair and it would be a great way to showcase my work.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I have 6 siblings.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
The gym or at home cuddling with my cats.

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Sarah Arkebauer

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Dolly Parton

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I drive 45 mins for work

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Anywhere outdoors or on a summer drive

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Addison Beswarick

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
I would like to style music artist before going on stage because it would be cool to know I did their hair in every picture I see and it would be a free concert.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I have an identical twin sister.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Spending time with friends & family and especially my puppy.

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Anya Taylor

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Lady Gaga cause I love her unique style and I’d probably get to do something we don’t see on a regular day.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I teach dance on the side, was a dancer and got to work with professionals in LA.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Outside sitting in the sun on warm days.

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Lauryn Irwin

Stylist

Vickie Broughton

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Deb Alstott

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Kayla Washam

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Marilyn Monroe, bc have you seen her hair?

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I love to fish

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Poolside or in the bleachers watching my kids play sports

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Estethetician

Caley Cain

Estethetician

Mzia

Estethetician

Olivia Ross

Estethetician

Aldona Shafer

Estethetician

Caley Cain

If you could treat anyone (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
I’d love to give Beyoncé a facial

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Estethetician

Mzia

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Estethetician

Olivia Ross

If you could treat anyone (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
I’d love to do makeup for a movie set. Specifically special effects, I feel like there’s truly an art to it!

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I love to crochet!

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
With my family or two cats:)

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Estethetician

Aldona Shafer

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Front Desk Specialist

Alicia Harney

Salon Coordinator | Front Desk Specialist

Stephanie Beneky

Salon Assistant

Avery Commeans

Photographer | Marketing Coordinator

Christina

Salon Assistant

Kaci Smith

Front Desk Specialist

Alicia Harney

Salon Coordinator | Front Desk Specialist

Stephanie Beneky

Salon Assistant

Avery Commeans

Photographer | Marketing Coordinator

Christina

Salon Assistant

Kaci Smith

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Brooke Wallner

Stylist

Jacelyn Cody

Stylist

Emily Fanning

Stylist

Erica McKinney

Stylist

Moe Duckworth

Stylist

Kara Carlson

Stylist

Lily McLaughlin

Stylist

Brandi Wadkins

Stylist

Sarah Arkebauer

Stylist

Addison Beswarick

Stylist

Anya Taylor

Stylist

Lauryn Irwin

Stylist

Vickie Broughton

Stylist

Deb Alstott

Stylist

Kayla Washam

Stylist

Brooke Wallner

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
My great grandma Lillian, I would love to listen to her stories and I’ll bet she has some great words of wisdom.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I love to read psychological thrillers.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
The beach or at home with my husband, kids, and dogs!

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Jacelyn Cody

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
My photo was in a hair magazine

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
In nature with my dogs

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Emily Fanning

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I’m left handed, or that I have 4 cats

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
At home with my kitties and my husband

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Erica McKinney

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
My Grandma Judy, I would’ve loved to do her hair just once 🩶

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
When I was younger I was a state champion and state runner up in Pole Vault.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Spending time with my family, traveling, and being outside!

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Moe Duckworth

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Zendaya

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I don’t have any tattoos

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
My couch with my cats

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Kara Carlson

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
My Mom, I would have loved to make her feel beautiful.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I love to bake

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
My favorite place to be is at home with my family

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Lily McLaughlin

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Fancy Nancy!!! I loved reading those books as a kid!!

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I’ve done Irish dancing for 12 years!

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Brandi Wadkins

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
There isn’t a particular person, but I always wanted to do models hair for runways in New York City. I’ve always had a passion for styling hair and it would be a great way to showcase my work.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I have 6 siblings.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
The gym or at home cuddling with my cats.

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Sarah Arkebauer

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Dolly Parton

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I drive 45 mins for work

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Anywhere outdoors or on a summer drive

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Addison Beswarick

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
I would like to style music artist before going on stage because it would be cool to know I did their hair in every picture I see and it would be a free concert.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I have an identical twin sister.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Spending time with friends & family and especially my puppy.

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Anya Taylor

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Lady Gaga cause I love her unique style and I’d probably get to do something we don’t see on a regular day.

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I teach dance on the side, was a dancer and got to work with professionals in LA.

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Outside sitting in the sun on warm days.

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Lauryn Irwin

Stylist

Vickie Broughton

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Deb Alstott

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Stylist

Kayla Washam

If you could style anyone’s hair (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
Marilyn Monroe, bc have you seen her hair?

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
That I love to fish

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
Poolside or in the bleachers watching my kids play sports

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Estethetician

Caley Cain

Estethetician

Mzia

Estethetician

Olivia Ross

Estethetician

Aldona Shafer

Estethetician

Caley Cain

If you could treat anyone (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
I’d love to give Beyoncé a facial

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Estethetician

Mzia

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Estethetician

Olivia Ross

If you could treat anyone (real or fictional-alive or in the past) who would it be and why?
I’d love to do makeup for a movie set. Specifically special effects, I feel like there’s truly an art to it!

What’s something people are always surprised to learn about you?
I love to crochet!

Where is your happy place outside of the salon?
With my family or two cats:)

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Estethetician

Aldona Shafer

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here

Front Desk Specialist

Alicia Harney

Salon Coordinator | Front Desk Specialist

Stephanie Beneky

Salon Assistant

Avery Commeans

Photographer | Marketing Coordinator

Christina

Salon Assistant

Kaci Smith

Front Desk Specialist

Alicia Harney

Salon Coordinator | Front Desk Specialist

Stephanie Beneky

Salon Assistant

Avery Commeans

Photographer | Marketing Coordinator

Christina

Salon Assistant

Kaci Smith

Call to Book:217-546-3777

Schedule Online:Click Here