Sunni Rogers
Owner/Permanent Makeup Artist
I grew up in Michigan and relocated to Wilmington, NC in 2001 which I now call home. I am a mother, foster mother, aunt, big sister and wife. I love traveling to Asia, getting tattoos and drinking champagne. I have been with I Am Salon and Day Spa since 2009. As an Esthetician with over 10 years of experience, I have spent many years in an ever growing field keeping up to date with the latest beauty and skincare products and services in order to better serve and educate my clients. With a background in Fine Arts, Architecture, Skincare, and a touch of OCD, this makes for the perfect recipe for Microblading and PMU. Having trained with the Phi Royal Artists, Microblading Academy of LA and Mara Studios my focus has been set on giving women (and men) the confidence they need and brows and lips they would love to have. Besides being a service provider, it was here that I absolutely fell in love with the Aveda culture, and in 2014 I partnered into the business in order to manage the team of incredible, like-minded people at I Am. On top of embracing the Aveda culture, we all work together by giving back to the community. Each month we pick a different cause or local charity and come together as a team to really make a difference. The teamwork and relationships built with each other, our clients, and the community is what makes us an I Am family.
Madison Bryant
Salon Manager and Lead Stylist
I Am Madison the salon manager and one of the lead stylists at I Am Salon and Day Spa. I have been in the industry for over 7 years and here at I Am for 5! Being dedicated to learning and growing my skill set any chance I get is extremely important to me. I specialize in blonding, keratins and extensions. Customizing looks for each individual client and making them feel gorgeous is my passion. I look forward to continuing to grow with I Am for years to come!
Lauryn Blele
Lead Stylist/Makeup Artist
I have been in love with the beauty industry since I was a child- from Barbie appointments to teenage experiments on myself. I graduated Carteret Community College with my cosmetology license in 2016 knowing it held a lifetime of opportunity. I have a strong background in beauty and customer service oriented work. I’m grateful to be a part of the I Am Salon and Day Spa team and look forward to helping my clients achieve any look!
Melissa Miller
Lead Stylist/Makeup Artist
Melissa has been at I Am since 2012. She specializes in cut, color, makeup, and thermal smoothing Keratin treatments. Although she loves to work on all hair textures, she’s very comfortable and knowledgeable with people with curly hair. She enjoys being able to use her creativity on a daily basis and making life-long relationships with her clients.
Liz Appleton
Lead Stylist & Aveda Ambassador
As Aveda Ambassador I love ALL things Aveda! I have been a Hairstylist for 25 years, 20 of them with Aveda and originate from the West Coast; California and Washington State. The last 5 years have been spent as an educator at the Aveda Institute in San Francisco. I am a master in Aveda color, grey coverage/grey blending, foiling, haircutting all styles including long hair, razor cuts, precision cuts and men's cuts. I specialize in hand-tied extensions and Keratin treatments. I am familiar and comfortable with all hair types and textures. I love and embrace the Aveda Culture and always focus on the Guest Experience! Rituals and Shampooing are one of my favorite parts of any service and I look forward to the experience you are going to have in my chair.
Kelly Stacy
Stylist
Licensed since 1985, Kelly specialties include all areas of hair care from cuts, color, straightening and highlighting. She is also committed to special occasions, wedding hairstyles, and makeup. Kelly loves the creative part of doing hair that makes the clients look better and ultimately leaves her clients feeling better about themselves. Kelly studied color under Beth Minard.
Kimberly Walters
Stylist
I AM Kimberly, a Wilmington, NC native born into a family of talented hairstylists and salon owners. I decided to continue my family’s tradition and began my career in the beauty industry when I was 18. Over the years, I have completed advanced hair color, cutting, and styling classes and attended beauty trade shows to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques. I specialize in blondes, color, extensions, and keratin treatments. The laidback, lived-in looks that I've picked up from a lifetime on the beach have made me the stylist I am today.
My goal is to help my guests feel welcomed, relaxed, and beautiful!
Hanna Koob
Stylist
I AM a south jersey girl, born and raised, who relocated to North Carolina in 2021. I graduated from an Aveda institute and have been in this amazing industry since 2018. My specialties include dimensional brunettes and blonding. I love working with clients looking for a big change or transformation. Having had my hair every color under the sun, from pink and red, to blonde and brunette, I’m well versed in the wants and needs of a wide range of clients! My goal as a stylist is to not only make you feel beautiful and comfortable while you’re in my chair, but to also give you the tools and education to care for your hair and achieve that salon look at home. I can’t wait to meet you and share my love of Aveda and all things hair. No bad hair days on my watch!
Sarah Antonucci
Stylist/Makeup Artist
I Am a stylist originally from New Jersey, who started her cosmetology career at Paul Mitchell the School in Jacksonville Florida. With over 9 years in the beauty industry, I have been in Wilmington since 2017 and love the city's laidback lifestyle. While my passions lie in many different places like cooking and traveling, there’s nothing I love more than making whoever sits in my chair feel like the most beautiful version of themselves, inside and out. I love a challenge and being pushed in my craft. Whether it’s makeup, highlights, cuts or color, I always listen intently and put all my care into your service and needs.
Neda Kadic
Stylist
I began my career as a stylist in Vermont a little over 15 years ago. I recently moved to Wilmington to start a new chapter in my life and am very excited to continue my career here at I Am Salon and Day Spa. I have cut, and styled all types and textures of hair. I have also colored just about an y color under the sun men and women alike. I am excited to meet the people of Wilmington and get a chance to do their hair. You can find me behind the chair Monday -Thursday 9-5.
Tara Mills
Stylist
I have been in the hair industry for 24 years. I graduated from Oehrlein School of Cosmetology in 1998 from E. Peoria Illinois where I’m originally from. We moved to Wilmington in 2/2021. I’m newly married with one 14 year old daughter. We’re huge animal lovers too.
I enrolled in Oehrlein directly out of high school. Hair and beauty have always been a passion of mine even as a little girl. I used to follow my mom‘s hair stylist around the chair pointing out spots that he “missed.” I specialize in Balayage, foil highlights, color, low lighting, brunette dimensional color, tape-in hair extensions, as well as formal styles and make-up for that special occasion. Curly hair is also something I’ve mastered throughout the years as well as mens cuts and fades. Seeing my clients ecstatic about their hair is a true addiction for me.
Syndey Chamberlain
Esthetician/ Makeup Artist / Farmhouse Fresh Ambassador
Hi, I AM Sydney! I have been in the esthetics industry for a few years now and joined the I Am Team in March of 2021. I am lash lift certified and and proud to be a Farmhouse Fresh Ambassador. I love all things skin care! As an esthetician I am able to combine my love of beauty and passion for working with people to create a comforting atmosphere for my guests where we can achieve their skin care and relaxation goals. I look forward to helping you feel your best!
Camille Carr
Esthetician
I Am from Florida and relocated to Wilmington in 2016. I got into the skin care industry because I love making people feel confident (men and women alike) and talking with people about everyday life. I invite you to come relax with me where you can feel positive vibrations, thoughts and feelings with Red Calcium and Tourmaline throughout your time with me as I address your skincare needs and concerns. I also specialize in full body waxing and will make sure you have a pleasant waxing experience no matter the area (yes men and women alike).
Hannah Ballek
Esthetician
“Hi! I am Hannah. I moved to North Carolina in 2021 from Minnesota and I’ve been a licensed esthetician for about 4 years now. I originally started cosmetology school but quickly realized my passion was for all things skincare and makeup. I’m newly married, and we have 4 cats and 2 dogs! We are huge animal lovers.
I started my esthetician school right out of high school after i graduated. Skincare, and makeup have always been a passion of mine since i was a young teen. With having 2 younger sisters I always had models to practice on! Over the past 4 years I have had the opportunity to become certified in lash extensions and continue my education in this growing industry. My goal as a licensed esthetician is to make all my guests feel relaxed and build connections with them. I cannot wait to meet you!”
Reese Studer
Esthetician
Hello, my name is Reese! I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and recently moved to my new home in Wilmington. I have been an esthetician for 4 years now, and have a passion for all things beauty and arts. My goal is to ignite your inner confidence through our services, and help you achieve healthy, glowing skin. I specialize in full body waxing, lash lifts and tints, and all things brow related. I look forward to meeting you, and providing you with a serene experience.
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Paul Murphy
Acupuncturist
Paul has been a respected Acupuncturist for 27 years and is certified by the National Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). A native of Long Island Paul received his three year acupuncture training in Stamford Connecticut. Paul practiced acupuncture in New York for ten years before relocating to the Atlanta area. A few years ago he decided to move to Wilmington to be closer to family members and the relaxed coastal living Wilmington provides. Over the years he has helped thousands of people with pain reduction, smoking withdrawal, fertility issues and face rejuvenation using low level lasers.
Kim Deering
Massage Therapist
I Am very excited about joining the team at I Am Salon and Day Spa. I moved from West Virginia to Wilmington in 2006. Three years later, I attended Miller Motte College where I obtained my associates degree in Massage Therapy, working for the college as a massage therapist for an additional seven years. I worked my way up and eventually became the College's Clinic Supervisor, overseeing the students and helping them learn the proper techniques to become licensed massage therapists. I felt drawn to massage therapy as I love helping people to feel better and my goal is for each client to walk away with less pain. I specialize in therapeutic, cupping, sciatica, and neck pain. Life is always better with less plain, and I AM here to help.
Briana Wallace
Massage Therapist
I truly believe to treat the body as a whole while zoning in on my clients' problem areas. I am also currently integrating a huge focus on the Energy aspect of massage and working that into my massage style. I love working with hot and cold stones and have medium to firm pressure. I am excited to be back with my I Am Spa Family and I look forward to meeting you in the place where relaxation and therapy intertwine.
Jennifer Wakefield
Massage Therapist
I AM a passionate massage therapist and have been practicing my craft since 2013. I graduated from Atlanta school of Massage and recently moved to Wilmington with my husband and two dog children. I specialize in neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue and myofascial release. My flow is very rhythmic, specific and relaxing. I'm so thankful for finding I AM salon! I was actually getting my hair done here for the first time when I found out they had massage rooms. I loved the people and atmosphere so much I inquired about a job before I walked out the door. It must have been fate because here I AM (LOL) and it already feels like home. It's my goal to create a peaceful space where people can come, turn their phones off, detached from the world and receive the healing gifts that massage can provide.
Megan Lewis
Massage Therapist
Megan Nichole Lewis, LMBT has been licensed in massage with North Carolina since October 18, 2018. She went to an Esalen style school in Nashua, New Hampshire, which focuses on somatics and treating the person as a whole. She achieved her Associate’s in Holistic Health and Wellness in 2017 and took her state board in 2018 after moving back to NC.
She gives a wonderful relaxing Swedish massage, but is also capable of more therapeutic massage including deep tissue. She is incorporating hot stone and body treatments, as well. She holds certifications in prenatal massage and reflexology thus far.
She is excited to join this wonderful team and help you on your path to health and wellness. Be Well.
“There is nothing more gratifying to me then helping someone on their path to health and wellness. I know first hand how massage can benefit a person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This is my passion and calling.” ~Megan Lewis, LMBT
