Elyse has been a professional hair stylist and colorist since 1992. Her artistic vision, in-depth industry knowledge, and impeccable eye for the latest trends allow Elyse to provide her clients with styles, extensions and color that not only suit their personal tastes, but keep their hair healthy and looking fantastic. Elyse prides herself on her natural ability to find a style that suites each person and/or event. Ranging from contemporary to classic to outlandish and wild to reserved and conservative, every style Elyse creates is done with both flair and professionalism. In addition to traditional cuts and color, Elyse’s expertise ranges from innovative stylized photo shoots and hair shows to classic up-dos for special events. She is highly experienced in vivid colors, hair extension installation and maintenance, Balayage color application, and more!
" I am a custom colorist. I paint according to each canvas presented to me. I design a completely personalized, individual shape and color vision. My services reflect this in being individual to each guest. I do not have a standard menu because nothing I do is standard. What I do is dynamic, exciting and ever evolving. " Elyse
Elyse continuously builds on her contemporary skills. Having trained most recently with Lacie Wehrle, Shannon Keel, Lisa Heart-Walker, Nadine Donovan, Rebecca Taylor, Nora Dababneh and Guy Tang, Elyse’s education provides her with the expertise to take hair styling to a whole new level. Elyse is a 1000 or Bust Member, was featured on: Featured on Guy Tangs Hair besties and on Neon Manias website, hotforbeauty, Salon Centric, and Beauty Launch Pad. You can also see her work on the TV show Ink Master!
Besides running her salon suite RockitStudio. Elyse has been educating fellow stylists. Elyse now shares her extensive knowledge with other up and coming artists through workshops and classes both in her salon and on-site.
Illinois Beauty CEU has teamed up with Elyse to allow anyone who attends her independent classes to receive the state required continuing education hours. Once you submit your information we will confirm your request, your certificate will be mailed to you within 48 hours of submitting your information.