MEET THE TEAM

It’s important for ZIGsZEN to have the right styling team to create a unique family environment where artists can thrive and the clients feel welcome. We like to get to know everyone’s clients, not just our own. Everyone here will give you the same great service and attention so you can FEEL YOUR BEST.

ZIGGY

Ziggy has always had a vision of how a salon could be and is excited to welcome you to a totally new experience. Ziggy is a master stylist who is a pacesetter in the salon industry. He has always taken the lead with his ideas and innovations and has devoted his entire life to the art and continuous learning. His dedication to his clients is meaningful and he always goes above and beyond with his 40+ years’ experience and creativity. He loves learning from others as well as cultivating new talent which is why people keep coming back!

LEXIE

Lexie has advanced training in Balayage and easy, flowing cuts. Her specialties include dimensional, vivid and unique color techniques. Her upbeat personality paired with her devotion to her career allows her clients to receive a memorable experience with every visit. She is our hands-on Salon Coordinator with 5+ years in the business. Lexie is a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Bella Capelli Academy who continually educates herself to hone her skills. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets.

TRACY

Tracy’s styles tend to be trendy and up to date with an emphasis on natural texture to best suite her clients’ lifestyle. She is always up for change and loves to offer ideas that are unexpected. Thinking outside the box, she likes to give her clients that little edge to even the most laid-back looks. Throughout her 12 years of experience, she has continued her education by attending a private class in New York City for Wella along with numerous trade shows and industry salon product classes Sebastian and Aquage. Tracy has a broad product knowledge and loves to pass on that knowledge to her clients. She also has expertise in balayage, waxing and Halo hair extensions. She enjoys travel, trying new restaurants, and she loves to hike with her Boston terrier named Frankie.

TINK

Tink is the official greeter when pay a visit to the salon. She is Julia’s 2.5 lb. Yorkie. She loves being held and eating all kinds of fruit like blueberries, clementines or bananas. Everyone fights over who takes her for a walk. She very much enjoys laying out in the sun.

JULIA

Julia has a passion for craft haircuts that guys are looking for as well as the nostalgic tradition of the hot lather and hot towel treatments. Her clients always leave feeling there best with a fresh, custom look. She has the ability to bring a vision to reality with her specialty cuts and styles. Julia has 26+ years in the industry with a specialty in custom cuts for men and boys. Julia trained at The Aveda Institute of Minnesota. She is a New York native and enjoys calling Sewickley her home with her husband and two children.

CARA

Cara has been a hairsylist and colorist for 22 years. She enjoys using her knowledge to create exactly what her clients are envisioning when they sit down in her chair. Cara specializes in blondes, highlights, blowouts and updos. She loves the challenge of a total transformation such as color corrections. Cara places a high value on building strong relationships with her clients so she can understand how to best serve their needs. She is from Erie, PA and moved to Wexford in 2014. She is married with two teenagers and a rescue bulldog.

GRACE

Grace has always had a love for the salon industry in all aspects. She is a graduate of Bella Capelli Academy who specializes in balayage and lived-in color. She is also trained using tape-in extensions. Her guests fall in love with the transformations she has been able to achieve. Grace loves a natural color pallet and soft “beachy” curls to finish off the look. You will have a fun and relaxing experience because of her personable approach and ease with talking to anyone. Grace enjoys traveling but especially to Ireland and Scotland to visit family and friends and spent time living in Dublin. She grew up in the Sewickley area and enjoys playing basketball and spending time with friends and family in her free time.

ALYSSA

Alyssa has always had a passion for hair and makeup and is not afraid to express her artistic ability. She specializes in color and highlights, and giving clients the look they will love. Alyssa joined ZIGsZEN as a student at Bella Capelli Academy, and continues to hone her skills by training with Ziggy. Since her work is diverse, she can provide beautiful natural looks as well as fun, colorful looks. She is highly trained in hair extensions and is known for her attention to detail as she gives her guests the style they have always wanted. A native of Elkins, West Virginia, Alyssa enjoys exploring the area, working out and playing with her cat Rice. Alyssa is also certified in eyelash extensions and microblading.

AUSTIN

Austin is a Pittsburgh native who is currently a senior at ShadySide Academy. He loves being social and interacting with our guests. He always makes everyone feel welcome. Austin is an avid photographer who specializes in senior pictures, professional head shots, and family portraits. He is a Chick Fil-A addict!

HOSS

Even though his first name is Josh, friends and family call him Hoss. His high school football coach couldn’t remember Josh Crawford, so he called him Hoss Cartwright, and it just stuck. Hoss has always been artistic and expresses his creativity with video production and photography. His plan was to play football and major in sports broadcasting but quickly changed over to Digital Media Production at SRU. Wanting to push is artistic talents in a different direction, he decided to enroll in barber school. He fell in love with this form of expression. It’s a perfect fit for him because he is hard working and loves to interact with his clients at ZIGsZEN. Hoss has a great sense of humor and will make your visit enjoyable while you get the cut and shave you are looking for.