Michele studied cosmetology at the Arlington Academy of Beauty Culture outside of Chicago, Illinois, earning her license in 1986, a month before receiving her high school diploma. She then began her long career as a cosmetologist. She acknowledges, “I never would have guessed my love for serving people would lead me to a small town outside Lancaster, Pennsylvania.”
While practicing in Illinois, she had to take training every year to maintain her credentials. Now, living in Pennsylvania, she enjoys taking classes to stay current on the trends popular among her clients. Staying up-to-date in her craft allows Michele to provide her clients with first-class hair and beauty services. Mediocrity is not an option for her. That decorum has led her to attend numerous classes in cutting and advanced color application techniques from companies such as Matrix and All Nutrient. Additionally, she has taken advanced classes in perming, razor cutting, and men’s clipper cuts. In her words, “The most interesting class I’ve taken involved learning how to wrap a perm on chop sticks.” That's how she specialized in the unique, spiral curling technique.
The long and windy road has led her from Illinois to Ephrata, where she began working at Details Hair Design in 2005 after marrying her husband Steve. Before purchasing the salon from Jody and John Keener in 2015, she enjoyed working for 10 years with Jody. Michele was an integral part of the salon and helped it grow to its current reputation as a leading salon in hair coloring.
Michele enjoys spending her time with her adoring husband Steve and her beautiful daughter Anna. She also enjoys gardening and tending to her numerous pets. She would love to own a farm one day. She fosters stray cats and kittens for rescue agencies, as well as “puppy walking” for agencies such as the Guide Dog Foundation and Canine Companions for Independence in her leisure time.
Michele feels joyful when she is bringing happiness to other people. Let Michele share her talents with you for your hair care needs. Call 717-733-1071 and schedule an appointment with her.