Meet Our Stylists

Owner/Stylist

Pam Peters

As the owner of The Hair Designers Salon & Spa, Pam works hard to raise the level of the salon standards to best meet each client’s needs. She continues to invest her time in education not only in cosmetology, but in customer service and educating her staff as well.

Pam started her cosmetology career as an instructor at Iowa School of Beauty and went on to teach continuing education before she opened The Hair Designers Salon & Spa in 1986. Pam specializes in haircuts, color placement, bridal hairstyles, makeup application and more. She provides wig fitting and styling for cancer patients.

Her experiences, as well as ability to interpret and translate client’s wishes and knowledge of hair care products, will make maintaining the client’s hair at home a much better experience!

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Amber Knox

Amber is a graduate of Iowa School of Beauty. Amber has been trained in LACED® Hair Extensions, Type 4 hair, Airbrush makeup and spray tan application. Her bubbly personality will make you relax and enjoy your time at The Hair Designers Salon & Spa. When Amber is not working she enjoys relaxing at home with her cat and hanging out with friends.

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Amber Smith

Amber graduated from the Iowa School of Beauty and has been working in the industry since 2012. She has gone through many hours of continuing education on a variety of aspects, including color and cutting techniques. She has also taken many classes developing techniques and knowledge of shellac polish. One of her passions is to help clients feel beautiful inside and out! Some of her other talents include updos, makeup and transforming a client’s look into one they can take home and enjoy!

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Brittany Lewis

Brittany has been with The Hair Designers Salon & Spa since 2011. She continues her education by staying up to date with the newest trends, color placement, styles and in-salon training from Lanza educators. Brittany offers a wide variety of services including lived in colors, blonding, haircuts, pedicures & manicures, spray tans, wig fittings and styling, and much more!

Brittany believes her job is to listen to her clients and create the perfect style for them. Whether it is a daily-wear haircut, sultry color or an elegant updo, she will educate you on which products and styling techniques to use to best recreate the style at home.

Brittany enjoys being a part of such a rewarding industry, knowing she has made people feel good and confident when they leave the salon!

Front Desk

Julie Bayliss

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Kara Shearer

Kara has been with The Hair Designers Salon & Spa since 2003. She has a passion for the cosmetology industry as a whole and growing relationships with her clients. Kara has continued her education in the newest trends, color techniques and styles with Surface & Lanza educators, as well as special occasion hairstyles. Kara offers a wide variety of services, including hair coloring, haircuts, pedicures, manicures, spray tans and so much more!

Kara believes that the most important part of her job is to listen to the needs of her clients. She enjoys a trendy but classic look that clients can easily recreate at home!

Boutique Sales Lead

Lynnae VanGenderen

Massage Therapist

Michelle Mason

Michelle has 12 years experience as a Massage Therapist. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Shiatsu(Accupressure) and Prenatal Massages. Michelle enjoys customizing each massage to needs of her clients and strives to make each client feel comfortable and relaxed during and after each session. Aromatherapy and Stone (both hot & cold) add-ons are currently available and Michelle will soon be offering Bamboo Fusion Massages!

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Rachel Detrick

Rachel has been a stylist for almost 30 years. Throughout her career, she has put an emphasis on continuing education and advanced training. She specializes in hair color, corrective hair color, haircuts and Brazilian Blowouts.

Rachel maintains a passion for the industry and is excited to see that the next several years will bring!

Front Desk

Robyn Sayre

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Tasha Shaw

Tasha graduated from LaJames in Iowa City and has been in the industry since 2005. She is ready to help you with many services including hair color, Brazilian Blowout, short haircuts and more! She specializes in multiple hair extension services including hand-tied sewn-in extensions. Let Tasha help you find that new on trend style that works best for you!

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Trisha Van Donselaar