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.

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

Kaylene Higbee
Stylist