Our Staff
Dan Failor, Owner/Hair Designer
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa family since Apr 1985. Specialized services: Clipper cuts, multi-colors, designing hair to fit face and body shape. I chose this profession as a way of expressing myself artistically while making people feel good and look good. Our vision is to create a nurturing place for our staff and clients. I love to help bring out the best in people.
Sue Failor, Owner, Hair Designer, AVEDA Professional
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa family since Apr 1985. Specialized services: Color, perm. I have been in the business for 25 years. Teaching is my #1 love. I have taught beauty school, trained licensed cosmetologists in continuing educations and now teach our apprentice program. I have taught for Redken, Sebastian, and AVEDA. I love my clients, some of whom I've been privileged to serve for 20 years since coming to Dallas.
Kelley Tomlinson, Salon Spa Manager / Nail Technician
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa team since Nov 1994. I enjoy interacting with staff and clients while emphasizing the importance of customer service. I have been in the Salon Industry for over 16 years and love the client base I have developed. Excellent service and sanitation is a key element in the service I offer my clients. I feel very blessed to work in such a successful salon with an amazing team!
Victoria Geda, Client Coordinator
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa family since Jan 2001. I enjoy greeting clients with a smile and welcoming them to the salon. I love my work because I learn a lot by meeting new people.
Julie Goldfarb, Manager/Hair Designer
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa family since Feb 1987. I love doing hair and making clients feel good about themselves. I strive to give my clients a relaxing break from their hectic schedules. I enjoy working in our friendly environment.
Noel Cline, Hair Designer/Colorist
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa family since 1990. I have been a licensed cosmetologist for 22 years. I am a certified AVEDA color and hair care specialist. Working with AVEDA has given me many great opportunities to learn and grow as a stylist. I believe it is important to become a polished craftsman and share your knowledge with others. Doing hair is not brain surgery, but it's a great way to bring a smile to a person's face.
Don Hall, Hair Designer
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa family since June 2000. I love being surrounded with beauty and creativity. I enjoy people and their stories. By listening to the needs of your lifestyle, I can create a look that works for you.
Mike Fulk, Hair and Makeup Artist
In-Salon Makeup Coach, Wedding/Special Occasion Technician, Bio Ionics, Color and Cutting. My Philosophy: 1) Your hair is your hair! Let's accept it as a starting place and make it work to your advantage. 2) You wear the hairstyle and makeup to complement your true self, they do not wear you! These ideals plus the AVEDA concept of being one with nature help bring out the natural beauty you already possess.
Leah Rador, Hair Designer
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa Family since August 2006. I have always enjoyed being creative and hair designing allows me to express the artistic side of my character. Since being introduced to AVEDA I have grown to love all of what it stands for and the way AVEDA concept brings a freshness to pure beauty.
Virginia Funk, Hair Designer
I have been a designer since 2006 and a part of the Artistic Salon Spa family since 2007. Recently I attended an advance color class in Soho, NY and am excited to utilize the knowledge I acquired. Being at Artistic Salon Spa along with AVEDA has allowed me to grow in my profession and skill. My career brings fulfillment to my life and enables me to bring happiness to my clients. I look forward to helping you express your personal style through your hair design.
Zachary Crockett, Hair Designer
Zachary is the newest member to Artistic Salon Spa with more than 10 years experience in the Salon industry. "After working with multiple color lines, I enjoy the Aveda line the most. It has such creative flexibility and long lasting vibrancy., add a great haircut, and everybody's happy!"
Jesse Lacy, Apprentice
I graduated from Paul Mitchell Cosmetology career center with my Cosmetology license fall of 2009. I joined the artistic team January 2010 as an apprentice. I enjoy meeting with the clients and assisting the staff members. I look forward to learning and growing with this amazing team.
Lisa Martin, AVEDA Certified Aesthetician
Part of the Artistic Salon Spa family since February 2006. Specializing in: AVEDA Customized Facials, Face and all over Body Waxing, Everyday and Special Occasion Make up and Body Treatments. Nurturing every client with the utmost care and attention is exceptionally important to me. My daily focus is to give the best treatment for each client's skin state, body and mind. Additionally, I find it of great importance to work directly with my client to develop the perfect "at home care" to make the skin look its absolute best from skin care to the perfect make up and body care ... and the best part is that I absolutely LOVE my job!
Kumi Clampitt, Licensed Massage Therapist #MT110976
I have been practicing massage therapy since 2003 and really enjoy caring for others. My main focus is to provide an escape from everyday stress and relieve pain. I am dedicated to meeting the needs and expectations of each person that walks in. I specialize in deep tissue, hot stone, shiatsu, reflexology, and prenatal massage.
Devin Ripley, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT011889
I have been a licensed therapist since 1995. I enjoy the stress relief massage brings to my clients. I continually study new techniques to release frozen shoulders, back, hip, and joint pain. Enjoy results with neuromuscular, deep tissue, tigger point, thai, and deep tissue.