The Team

Meet the Artistic Team

Denise - The Owner

Denise has over 40 years of experience in this Industry. She has also owned and successfully operated 2 salons. With many years of experience, Denise always strives to create a wonderful work environment for herself and her stylists. Denise has also pursued her passion for sharing her experience by becoming an instructor. Along with doing hair, Denise is also certified to do micropigmentation, or permanent makeup. She is currently offering a 2-week training course to help teach others how to also become certified in permanent makeup.

Nikki - The Manager

Nikki Focken has been licensed in cosmetology for over 10 years. She has advanced training in hair coloring, specialty cuts, razor cutting, balayage and ombre technique, color correction and bridal hair design. Nikki has a loyal following that has been with her since she attended a local cosmetology school over 10 years ago and while she owned and operated her own salon. Nikki now manages The Upper Cut and has been with us for over 5 years. She not only provides exceptional service to her clients, she forms relationships with them as well. Her passion speaks for itself in her work.
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Kris - Stylist

Kris specializes in men’s cuts as well as highlighting. Over the years she has enjoyed the relationships that she’s built with her clients and other stylists. She considers the person in her chair not only a client, but also her friend. While being in this industry for 30 years, the clients, her friends and her family of co-workers are what she has enjoyed the most throughout her career.

Jacob - Nail Technician

Jacob began working at the Upper Cut as the Salon Coordinator six years ago. As he became more familiar with the industry, he was motivated to pursue his new passion and became licensed as a nail technician. Jacob specializes in gel manicures, acrylic nail enhancements, and nail art. His main focus is maintaining nail health and restoring damaged nails. Jacob is always keeping up with the latest in nail trends and ensures that his clients always feel welcome in his chair.

Morgan - Stylist

Morgan has been a stylist at The Upper Cut for over a year. She loves to make everyone in her chair feel great about themselves and feels her job is very rewarding. Morgan specializes in color, nails, bridal/formal makeup and special effects makeup. She is also currently apprenticing in micropigmentation under Denise. You can follow her on Facebook.

Lorea - Stylist

Lorea graduated from Protégé Academy and while attending cosmetology school, she participated in the study abroad program, learning from leading experts at the TIGI Academy in Milan, Italy. Lorea is most passionate about hair color (especially vivid and fantasy colors!) as well as special event updos and makeup. As a newer stylist, Lorea is dedicated to constantly learning new techniques and trends, and places a high value on continuing education. She’s not afraid to try new and different things! Check out her work on Facebook and Instagram.

Bridget - Stylist

Bridget is locally trained at Protegé Academy and has been a stylist for over a year. She specializes in Balayage and ombré techniques, color corrections, nails, waxing, and makeup/false eyelash application. Both passionate and creative, she thrives on being up-to-date on the most recent on-trend color and highlight techniques. Her main goals in life are to make you feel good and turn the hair of your dreams into a reality. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook.

Desiree - Stylist

Desiree has been a licensed cosmetologist for 3 years. Her true passion is having the ability to make people feel great about how they look and feel. Desire specializes in nails, haircuts, shaved designs, men’s cuts, Bridal/formal up-dos, perms, textured hair, and waxing. She is always learning new styles and techniques and is continually trying something new and exciting. Follow her on Facebook.