Kim Fuchs
Owner of Swoop Salon

Experience: Kim Fuchs has been in the business for over twenty years. Kim has extensive training in advanced haircutting. Her advance training began at The Gene Juarez Salons where she worked for thirteen years. While working at this company, Kim taught advanced haircutting and was the design leader of her Salon. Kim fronted a continuing education program at her salon and continued teaching in the program. During this time Kim learned the teachings and philosophy's behind the French haircutting techniques from the best teachers in the business; she became proficient  enough to teach it for not only Gene Juarez, but other companies as well.

Kim lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota for four years attending the University of Minnesota where she earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology and social work. While attending College, Kim also worked for the Horst Salons. Horst was the founder of Aveda. During this period, Kim continued with her advanced training in haircutting along with learning hair color techniques.

After Kim graduated from College, she moved back to Seattle where she continued in the hair industry. During this time Kim learned how to do hair extensions from an internationally known teacher based in L.A. and in Amsterdam. Kim worked for The Cristy Carner Salon in Freemont as a sole-proprietor before she found her perfect location for her own salon - Swoop!

Philosophy: Kim believes that hair should be fun, not scary or intimidating. Hair not only changes with the fashion seasons, it is something that can change daily depending on the individual's mood, clothing, and even the weather. Kim takes a natural approach to hair; it is not enough to keep clients current with styles that enhance their features, but their hair also needs to be manageable enough to go with daily changes. Kim teaches her clients to embrace their hair, and then play with it!

Karstin Campbell
Specializing in Haircutting

Experience: 24 years experience of hair design that begins with extensive advance training and apprenticed directly with Gene Juarez. She taught advanced haircutting techniques through The Gene Juarez Advanced Training Center. Karstin then partnered with other talented coworkers to form the popular downtown Salon Virtu. After almost ten years, Karstin has made her move to Swoop salon to continue working in a highly skilled environment.

Philosophy: Karstin's philosophy is to listen to her clients expectations and then make recommendations based on her experience. She encourages her clients to stay current with their hair and play up on their best attributes; yet she always considers their time commitment and comfort level.

Tiffany Knowlton
Stylist

Tiffany has been in the business for 13 years. Tiffany trained at the Gene Juarez Advanced Training center specializing in cuts. She worked at the Northgate Gene Juarez Salon until she moved to the San Francisco Bay area.

In California, Tiffany trained with a color specialist, and has been a colorist now for 9 years. In 1999 Tiffany had the opportunity to purchase her own Salon in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, California. In addition to running the salon, Tiffany had a full clientele, and specialized in highlights, colors and cuts.

Maria Birashk
Stylist

Maria started her training at Gene Juarez back in 1999. After completing school she started directly at Margi David Salon, where she went through a very long and extensive advanced training program in scissor/razor cuts, and color. She then had a lot of in-depth color classes through Wella International, showing her upcoming trends and styles. Maria also attended Bumble and Bumbles Design Studio and also the Current Cuts Studio in New York. At her last salon she was an educator specializing in teaching short haircuts, fine haircuts, and curly hair. She enjoys her relationship with her clients and loves giving someone a style based on what is going to look best on them, and what works with their lifestyle, with a modern twist. She feels like communication is a key in her relationship between herself and her clients.

Lori Hansen
Colorist

Lorie has been a colorist for over twenty years. Her experience began at the Gene Juarez Salons where she worked for thirteen years. Lorie was the lead technical instructor at the Gene Juarez Advance Training Center for almost eight of those years. Lorie was also one of the elite members of the artistic team where she participated in hair shows and photo shoots. Lorie then followed many of her artistic team members to work at Salon Virtu for nearly ten more years. Lorie specializes in haircolor, chemical treatments, and relaxing services - including Japanese thermal straightening.

Jeff Cunningham
Colorist

Jeff has been a colorist in Seattle for more than 13 years, many of Jeff's accomplishments have involved him as a salon leader, a creative team member, and an educator. currently Jeff is a color educator for Loreal Professional. Jeff's many talents and specialties include Balayage and retexturizing.

Annie Willhoite
Stylist

Experience:
12 years in the industry
Highlights:
I have been an educator in the field, teaching advanced techniques to other professionals.
Internationally awarded Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist.
Published in Vogue, Town & Country, and locally published in Seattle Magazine.
A  guest artist on TLC’s “What not to Wear” 
I am committed to education & attend classes locally and nationwide with celebrity stylists to maintain current education and experience in color and style trends.
Philosophy:
For every guest to feel & look their personal best! Hair is the one accessory we don’t take off, so it should look great with any outfit and in any season.
Specialty:
Bridal & special occasion styling
Haircuts to suit face shape & bone structure
Hair color to compliment skin tone
Inspiration:
“I will not allow my personal tragedies to affect my abilities to do good hair”
Steel Magnolias

Divina McAllister
Stylist