Rebecca Lewien
Owner/Hairdresser
In 2004, Rebecca opened Thairapy Plus Salon and Spa. After years of working in Chicago she felt it was time to open a neighborhood shop to showcase her talents. She has always wanted to contribute to her community and to make a difference by way of her lifelong passion for her trade. Rebecca named the salon Thairapy Plus with a vision that if you visit her salon you will leave feeling centered, educated, without stress - plus, gorgeous! Every person in her chair is considered a good friend and shares a kindred spirit. Personal consultations are only the beginning of long relationships that even span the globe, with clients coming in as far as Singapore for her hair dressing skills.
Her specialties include maximizing potential for fine haired clients, the art of color correction and barbering. Creating styles her clients can work with at home is always at the forefront of her mind, to leave without a thorough understanding of how to recreate your style at home is not an option.
Owner/Hairdresser
In 2004, Rebecca opened Thairapy Plus Salon and Spa. After years of working in Chicago she felt it was time to open a neighborhood shop to showcase her talents. She has always wanted to contribute to her community and to make a difference by way of her lifelong passion for her trade. Rebecca named the salon Thairapy Plus with a vision that if you visit her salon you will leave feeling centered, educated, without stress - plus, gorgeous! Every person in her chair is considered a good friend and shares a kindred spirit. Personal consultations are only the beginning of long relationships that even span the globe, with clients coming in as far as Singapore for her hair dressing skills.
Her specialties include maximizing potential for fine haired clients, the art of color correction and barbering. Creating styles her clients can work with at home is always at the forefront of her mind, to leave without a thorough understanding of how to recreate your style at home is not an option.
Kerry Johnson
Hairdresser
Kerry joined the Thairapy Plus team in 2009, bringing with her over 12 years of experience in both hair design and business administration. Kerry was introduced to the Wella family while living in San Francisco. Her time with them reignited her desire to style and eventually brought her to Chicago. Kerry’s broad range of continuing education has taken her through many coloring and styling classes and she loves working with the combination of both to give every client an individual and inspired new look.
She is known for her extraordinary abilities in event styling. Whether its a Friday night out or bride's special day, she is able to design awe inspiring styles that look amazing and last all night.
Hairdresser
Kerry joined the Thairapy Plus team in 2009, bringing with her over 12 years of experience in both hair design and business administration. Kerry was introduced to the Wella family while living in San Francisco. Her time with them reignited her desire to style and eventually brought her to Chicago. Kerry’s broad range of continuing education has taken her through many coloring and styling classes and she loves working with the combination of both to give every client an individual and inspired new look.
She is known for her extraordinary abilities in event styling. Whether its a Friday night out or bride's special day, she is able to design awe inspiring styles that look amazing and last all night.
Diana Burke
Hairdresser/Wella Brand Educator
Diana is one of only 112 Wella Master Color Experts in North America. As a result of receiving Wella's highest accolade, she is fully prepared to take on any color challenge.
Diana started her career as a stylist after graduating from the Aveda Institute in 2006. Since then her dedication to self-improvement has landed her the role first as a Sebastian Professional Advocate and then, in 2013, a Wella Brand Educator. She now divides her time between the salon, bringing style knowledge to her clients, and traveling all over the Chicagoland area & nationwide teaching other stylists how to cut, color and upstyle.
She specializes in multidimensional and creative color, lived-in cuts, and Nordic Contrast extensions. Striving to always elevate her craft she will often be seen around the salon with a mannequin head in various stages of completion. Her philosophy on hair is: view it as an accessory, one that can be changed with the season or mood, but must always be manageable and fit your distinct style.
Hairdresser/Wella Brand Educator
Diana is one of only 112 Wella Master Color Experts in North America. As a result of receiving Wella's highest accolade, she is fully prepared to take on any color challenge.
Diana started her career as a stylist after graduating from the Aveda Institute in 2006. Since then her dedication to self-improvement has landed her the role first as a Sebastian Professional Advocate and then, in 2013, a Wella Brand Educator. She now divides her time between the salon, bringing style knowledge to her clients, and traveling all over the Chicagoland area & nationwide teaching other stylists how to cut, color and upstyle.
She specializes in multidimensional and creative color, lived-in cuts, and Nordic Contrast extensions. Striving to always elevate her craft she will often be seen around the salon with a mannequin head in various stages of completion. Her philosophy on hair is: view it as an accessory, one that can be changed with the season or mood, but must always be manageable and fit your distinct style.
Laura Chavich
Hairdresser
Laura has worked both behind the chair and in management positions. She also has been a trainer for new stylists, utilizing her love of education.
Learning and growing is what inspires Laura. Taking classes here and abroad, including Toni & Guy color techniques in London, she loves bringing her new skills to each client for a personalized experience. Perming; Keratin Treatments and Color compliment her beautiful hair cuts.
Laura describes herself as 100% passionate about hair. “I’m the total look girl. I love cutting and coloring and throw in some texture too!”
Hairdresser
Laura has worked both behind the chair and in management positions. She also has been a trainer for new stylists, utilizing her love of education.
Learning and growing is what inspires Laura. Taking classes here and abroad, including Toni & Guy color techniques in London, she loves bringing her new skills to each client for a personalized experience. Perming; Keratin Treatments and Color compliment her beautiful hair cuts.
Laura describes herself as 100% passionate about hair. “I’m the total look girl. I love cutting and coloring and throw in some texture too!”
Ernesto’s path to Thairapy Plus is a winding one in the fashion world. With a modeling career that took him from his home in Barcelona Spain to Paris; Milan; Tokyo and Miami, working for major fashion houses he fell in love with hair backstage assisting stylists between shoots.
Marrying his European training in color and balayage with his Vidal Sassoon precision haircut training in N.Y., Ernesto loves providing both classically beautiful hair and meticulous sharp cuts. “It’s all about the hair.” Ernesto says.
After working in Chelsea for many years he now calls the Windy City home. Learn more about Ernesto’s colorful trek while he takes your hair on a beautiful journey!
Marrying his European training in color and balayage with his Vidal Sassoon precision haircut training in N.Y., Ernesto loves providing both classically beautiful hair and meticulous sharp cuts. “It’s all about the hair.” Ernesto says.
After working in Chelsea for many years he now calls the Windy City home. Learn more about Ernesto’s colorful trek while he takes your hair on a beautiful journey!
Kaitlyn McCarthy
Aesthetician
Kaitlyn, our skin expert, is a firm believer that if you invest in your skin, it will be an investment that will last a lifetime. She stays up on the latest treatments with ongoing education at the International Dermalogica Institute. Taking facial and waxing classes to best care for every skin type in order to keep everyone's skin happy and healthy!
Taking her time to get to know her clients concerns, their lifestyle and skin care routines is essential to comprising a treatment plan that works! "Always, always, include a facial SPF" is her mantra.
Aesthetician
Kaitlyn, our skin expert, is a firm believer that if you invest in your skin, it will be an investment that will last a lifetime. She stays up on the latest treatments with ongoing education at the International Dermalogica Institute. Taking facial and waxing classes to best care for every skin type in order to keep everyone's skin happy and healthy!
Taking her time to get to know her clients concerns, their lifestyle and skin care routines is essential to comprising a treatment plan that works! "Always, always, include a facial SPF" is her mantra.
Carmen Maier
Nail Technician/Hairdresser
Carmen began her career at Thairapy Plus in 2008 after graduating from the Botanic School of Nail Technology. Shortly after, she received her Cosmetology license and has joined Thairapy's team of stylists.
Her Sassoon training shows in her beautiful haircuts. She will never completely step away from nails, as she feels strongly about the health of the individuals nails. Carmen's 20 years of experience (including a career as a nail technician in Romania) ensure that she will address concerns appropriately. She is certified in LCN gels, a safer and gentler alternative to acrylics, and a firm believer in the longevity of no-chip manicures.
People find themselves falling in love with both the deliberate care Carmen takes during her services as well as her ability to listen and relate to her clients whether they are old faithfuls or new to the salon/spa.
Nail Technician/Hairdresser
Carmen began her career at Thairapy Plus in 2008 after graduating from the Botanic School of Nail Technology. Shortly after, she received her Cosmetology license and has joined Thairapy's team of stylists.
Her Sassoon training shows in her beautiful haircuts. She will never completely step away from nails, as she feels strongly about the health of the individuals nails. Carmen's 20 years of experience (including a career as a nail technician in Romania) ensure that she will address concerns appropriately. She is certified in LCN gels, a safer and gentler alternative to acrylics, and a firm believer in the longevity of no-chip manicures.
People find themselves falling in love with both the deliberate care Carmen takes during her services as well as her ability to listen and relate to her clients whether they are old faithfuls or new to the salon/spa.
