Adam Awtrey
Owner / Creative Director
Adam, our driven salon owner and artistic director, is from Cobb County, Georgia and has been in the industry for 29 years, including 6 years of editorial work. While being certified in color formulating and correction, Adam is also experienced with cutting hair to match his clients' specific needs and lifestyle. He has taken many classes including two advanced cutting classes with Vidal Sasoon in Toronto, Canada and two updo classes with Martin Parsons. Aside from numerous events and connections with top stylists, Adam makes sure he and his employees keep up with their continued education with renowned companies such as: Oribe, Redken, Goldwell, Moroccan Oil, Wella and many more.
Christian Markovich
Owner / Creative Director
Christian, artistic director and salon owner, has been in the industry for 39 years. He is originally from Minnesota and graduated from the Model college of hair design, completing all levels of the Sassoon academy. He then moved to Honolulu and styled hair there until he moved to Georgia in 86. Christian is an advanced colorist and specializes in sasoon cutting.
Chris Synder
Perfection, charm, and creativity are all qualities of Chris that help make him a leader in the art of hair color. Chris’ talent has been developed through his meticulous eye in working to paint the canvas of celebrity beauty. While working at some of Roswell’s prestigious salons, Chris developed a reputation as one of Roswell’s premier young stylists. Wanting to expand his knowledge of hair, he moved to Los Angeles where he worked for Jose Eber for his first five years in California. Soon after, he was selected by Laurent D as a creative director at Prive Salon. During his time in Los Angeles, Chris expanded his clientele with the likes of Uma Thurman, Rachel Hunter, Shannon Doherty, Cristina Ricci, Teri Hatcher, Denise Richards, Kelly Preston, Jewel, and Charlize Theron. Chris was then chosen by Loreal as top colorist in the world to do Charlize Theoron's hair for their European ad campaign.
Nikki Ellis
Salon Manager
Nikki, our salon manager, has been in the industry since 2014. She Graduated from Aveda Institute Atlanta and begun her career in the beauty industry here at Salon Arcaro.
Daniella Espino
Master Stylist
Daniella, originally from Germany, has been in the industry for 3 years receiving her apprenticeship and training under owner and artistic director, Adam Awtrey. She has received advanced training in Moroccan Oil, Redken cutting, and is keratin certified. Daniella specializes in coarse and curly hair but can cut and color all textures!
Andrea Caforio
Master Stylist
Andrea, one of our master stylists, is originally from Wisconsin and has been doing hair for 32 years. She attended Sante Fe College in Gainesville, Florida and is always continuing her education relating to her trade. She has taken a multitude of classes, such as: advanced haircutting, coloring, updos, balayage, keratin treatments and men's barbering. She is truly a jack of all trades, especially with highlights and foiling.
Vivian Varela-Soard
Master Stylist
Vivian, master stylist and previous salon owner of 16 years in Lancaster Pennsylvania, has been in the industry for 32 years. She specializes in color corrections, men’s clipper cuts, balayage/highlighting, perming, cutting, waxing, and is a certified extension specialist. She obtained her cosmetology license at the Lancaster school of cosmetology and won two trips to Paris to study with Wella international and Euqene Perma.
Bridget Sass
Bridget began her journey in the beauty industry in 2012 in South Florida. She trained at the Aveda Institute and started working at an Aveda concept Salon in Palm Beach Gardens. In 2014, she made her way up to Atlanta where she worked and trained in Buckhead for 5 years. She became a master of French Balayage and the French haircutting technique. Her speciality is Balayage and foil highlighting, color correction, haircutting, men’s cutting and extension services.
Kyle Witte
Junior Stylist
Kyle, one of our junior stylist, was born and raised in Atlanta. She has had a passion for hair and beauty since she was a little girl and started in the industry in 2014. She graduated from the Toni & Guy Academy in 2017, earning several awards. She is multi-faceted, but specializes in all types of color techniques, including balayage and vivid application.
Micaela Wyatt
Junior Stylist
Micaela, our New York Native, is one of our junior stylists here at Salon Arcaro. She graduated from Paul Mitchell School Esani and begun her Journey here in September 2017. Her areas of expertise include styling and coloring, but loves all things behind the chair!
Heather Bulla
Junior Stylist
Heather, our junior stylist, received her education at Paul Mitchell School Esani and is a certified completer of the professional Beauty Association Beacon Program. She is originally from Colorado and has been in the industry since 2016. She loves listening to each client’s wants and needs and doing her best to achieve those goals. Her areas of growing expertise include base colors, cutting, blow dries, and product knowledge.
Lilly Torres
Stylist Assistant
Lilly, originally from Mexico, has been assisting for 7 years. She has worked with owners Christian and Adam at previous locations and primarily focuses on shampooing/ customer service.
Sophia Matia
Receptionist
Sophia has a background in visual arts and customer service. She is making her first steps into the beauty industry though our receptionist desk.