"Customers become a part of your life, especially when they return, and you remember a little something about them from their last visit. It keeps me on my feet because every day is unique."

- Huong Huynh

Leigh Anne Nozzolillo
Esthetician, Highland Park

Originally from New Brunswick, Canada, Leigh Anne brings Aveda’s philosophies to life. After training at the Majestany Institute in Fredericton, Canada, she fell in love with everything that Aveda personifies and hasn’t looked back. In Aveda salons, she has worked as a retail coach, a spa coach and has received advanced Aveda training in makeup, skincare, retail and body treatments. Through her focused, highly customized skin treatments that restore the skin’s barrier protection, she helps her guests achieve complete balance in mind, body and soul. In addition to her esthetician skills, Leigh Anne has done the professional makeup for fashion shows and photo shoots in Canada and the United States.

Brittany Gilbert
Esthetician, Highland Park

A Northshore native, Brittany grew up in Deerfield, Illinois. Brittany spent many weekends at her grandparents farm in Bristol, Wisconsin, this is where she learned to appreciate the earth. "I decided to work exclusively with Aveda products because their mission statement coincides with what my grandparent's taught me," she stated. Brittany has had her Esthetics license for three years and has been part of the Gordon Team since 2008. "I love doing make-up applications because every one of them can be done differently. I enjoy experimenting with colors and coordinating them with an outfit or occasion. The most rewarding part of my work is making a client feel happy and confident during and after a service. I take great pride in helping others feel and look their very best."

Continuing education is also very important to Brittany because the beauty industry is always evolving. She keeps up on new trends and techniques by taking advanced education classes at the Aveda Institute in Chicago.

Stacy Reisman
Nail Technician, Highland Park

Stacy has been certified to do nails since 1985 and has been working with Aveda for the last four and a half years. Stacy keeps up with the evolving trends of the Nail Industry by continuing her education. She wants each guest to understand how to maintain and care for their natural nails. "I enjoy meeting new clients and making my return guests feel at home. I specialize in manicures, pedicures, and gels. My favorite new thing to do is shellac no chip polish," Stacey shared.

Michael Evans
Massage Therapist, Lakeview

"There is no better feeling than knowing what you do matters," is how Michael describes his love of massage therapy. Before Michael was a massage therapist he spent 13 years working in the security industry at the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Stock Exchange. One day he was so stressed out his supervisor made him take a few days off to relax. While on his mini vacation he visited a resort in Chesterton, Indiana. When he was there he received his first massage ever and fell in love, he had found his calling. Michael loves making clients feel great. Everyday is a truly amazing experience. For Michael massage therapy is not a job or a career, it is a lifestyle. He describes it as, "his way of trying to make the world a better place."