Ramon Bacaui Hair and MedSpa Staff

Ramon Bacaui - Master Stylist

Award winning Master stylist, Ramon Bacahui, is highly sought after for his dynamic talent and skills. With extensive international work, Ramon specializes in hair extensions, coloring, complete makeovers, and bilingual education. Advanced razor cutting techniques coupled with head turning color; his fashion designs are sure to impress and enhance every client’s total image.

See Ramon's runway work! and pictures of the new Lash Dip service - a semi permanent professional eyelash coat!

With 20 years of industry experience, Ramon has done a wide range of photo and television work, including NBC’s Saturday Night Live. His clientele, stemming mostly from Beverly Hills and Scottsdale, have boasted of such celebrities as Paula Abdul, Charlie Sheen, Micky Rourke, and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.

This renowned educator’s passion for perfection shines through in all his work and presentations. Ramon and his company, Pelo Artistico Inc., have a long history of successful salon management and are continually called upon for consulting services and expertise. Ramon Bacahui’s innovative techniques, trend-setting style, and warm personality have enabled him to remain a recognized name around the world.

Misael Aponte

After five years in North Scottsdale, Misael is excited to be relocating his Salon business as well as his Academy to Old Town and to be joining the creative team at Ramon Bacaui Hair and MedSpa starting in January 2012!

Master Colorist & Stylist Misael Aponte is widely recognized throughout the beauty industry nationwide for having created a unique and revolutionary new hair color application technique called Veils, Curtains & Drapes™. This innovate new method enables Misael to offer his Salon Guests astonishingly natural-looking, long lasting results for their haircolor services, which saves them valuable time and money by going longer between appointments than was previously possible!

Misael teaches his innovative techniques to colorists at the Schwarzkopf Professional Academies in the U.S. as well as at his own MisaelART Academy in Scottsdale, AZ and at various beauty industry conventions across the country. Since the mid-1990’s, Misael Aponte has been involved with every facet of the beauty industry from cosmetics to haircutting and coloring. This has allowed Misael to focus on the client’s total image, making him both a very well-rounded hairdresser and Educator. His work has been featured in People magazine as well as numerous trade publications. Misael has also made numerous television ppearances, most recently on local Phoenix, Arizona TV stations Channel 3 and Channel 12 (NBC) showcasing client makeovers during live broadcasts.

For more information on Misael Aponte’s innovative haircolor techniques, a schedule of his upcoming Class & Events as well as a Photo Gallery of Misael’s hair show models and Salon makeovers, please see his website: www.misaelart.com. To schedule an appointment or a first time Color Consultation, please call the Salon direct at: 480-946-2015.

Perla Bacahui - Senior Stylist

Perla has been doing hair for 8 years. Perla is known as a hair color, “mixologist”. She also masters hair extensions, and high lights. Perla has always been creative, driven and passionate - qualities that are particularly useful in hairstyling and color. Mostly specializing in a variety of color trends, texture cutting, razor techniques. She wants to make every experience in her chair a memorable.

See Perla's hair extension work!

Holly Hamitt

Holly has been providing elite hair care services for 8 years. Holly studied at a Paul Mitchell school where she received her license. Holly work has been published in the Arizona, Echo magazine for a designer Bill Berg. Holly’s work could be described as, “savoir faire” which includes, cut, color, and highlights.

Mitzi Harrell

Mitzi studied and received her certification at the Vidal Sassoon in San Francisco. Mitzi has been working in the field for 32 years, and has also studied at Paul Mitchell and Redkin. Mitzi has performed as a judge in hair competitions in Phoenix for 4 years.

Robert-Charle's

Robert-Charle's work is widely known on the west coast and has been an style icon in Scottsdale for years. A "Master Stylist" hailing from France, Robert-Charle's work is internationally recognized from Geneva, London, Amsterdam, Cannes, and Paris to the United States. He's also a critically acclaimed French Impressionist artist with work displayed at the salon.

• First prize - International Competition of Ladies Hairstyle in Paris
• Advanced experience in haircolor and makeovers
• Catalog runway and studio work
• Television, film, and magazine style consultant

See Robert-Charle's runway work!

Robert Lopez

Robert has been a stylist for more than 7 years. His specialties include, but are not limited to: expert hair color, haircuts, and style. Additionally, Robert has been formally trained in SoCap Hair Extensions. His artistic abilities are limitless on all of his services and his styling techniques range from polished classical to cutting-edge, Avante Garde creations. Robert's work has recently been displayed at Scottsdale Fashion Week as well as Hair Wars, at Scottsdale's W Hotel.

See Robert's runway work!

See Robert Lopez styles!

Rainer Luedecue - "Kent"

Kent's actual name is Rainer Luedecue, but he is commonly known as “Kent”. He was raised in Germany in a family of Hairdressers (mother, father and sister). This year, Kent celebrated 50 years as a stylist, with 45 of them in the United States! Kent owned a successful salon in Scottsdale (Kent's Place) for 28 years, and currently operates as an independent stylist at Ramon Bacaui Hair & Med Spa.

See Kent's Amazing Runway Work!

"Throughout the years, I have enjoyed every aspect of the business - from cutting, styling, coloring, perming and yes, even roller-setting hair. Most of all, I like razor cutting, it’s the next best thing to sculpting a beautiful, finished style. At Ramon’s Bacaui Hair and Med Spa, we have a diverse group of hairstylists, medical spa technicians, massage therapists, and aestheticians. All of us love working together for a common goal – the beautification and pampering of our clients. I personally invite you to experience the range of our services." - Kent

Tracey Mendenhall

Tracey has been doing hair for 10 years - she does amazing men's and women's precision haircuts!

Rayanna Tucker

Rayanna Tucker is an accomplished and creative make-up artist and hair stylist. She's experienced in all aspects of media make-up: fashion, video and print, as well as bridal and special events. Her training and education along with her out-going personality provides her clients with a dependable, detail-oriented, and multi-faceted professional.

See Rayanna's Makeup Work

Rayanna's work demonstrates her true passion for hair and make-up artistry. She believes her clients' natural beauty should be enhanced - not covered. She achieves this by concentrating on your natural eye shape and contouring the face to define all of your features. This can be done with an every day look, a high fashion editorial look, or a glam evening out! Along with her displays of mastery for creating the right look for the right person, whether it's a mom of two, or a model. Rayanna also offers her time with you to teach you practical techniques from a wear to work look to anything your imagination can manifest. As a hair stylist Rayanna also enjoys all aspects of that realm. Complete your new look with a fresh cut and blow out or a beautiful up-do.

Aestheticians

Jennifer Swink, M.A.P.C.

Jennifer Swink, M.A.P.C., has her B.S. in Health Psychology and her Masters in Art Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Mind/Body Medicine. A Licensed Medical Aesthetician and Certified Laser Operator, she is also Certified in Nutrition and Weight Management and Advanced Medical Aesthetics at the Skin and Makeup Institute.

Jennifer has taken her unique skill-set to pursue her passion for health, nutrition, aesthetics, skin care, dermal rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments for nearly 20 years. Jennifer’s philosophy about beauty encompasses mind and body, and she believes the process to healthy revitalization is both internal and external. Her spunky tell-it-like-it-is style charms clients, and has created an “uber-aesthetician” reputation for her in Scottsdale. The Phoenix New Times voted her facial “Best Microdermabrasion” in 2008. Jennifer‘s mission is to continue her education in the field of beauty and wellness, aesthetic products, procedures and applications to help her clientele look and feel their best.

Jennifer is also a trained laser technician working with the top plastic surgeons in the valley for the past 8 years. She utilizes many professional state-of-the-art skin resurfacing and rejuvenation systems, such as: Fraxel, Thermage, Sciton, Foto Facial, Levulan and Candella laser hair removal to help improve appearance, skin tone, texture, collagen, elasticity and radiance, and to reduce wrinkles, sun spots, acne, rosacea and eczema, and remove unwanted blemishes, lines and hair. As a business owner and operator, Jennifer features a wide array of custom combinations treatments, which include: Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, Chemical Exfoliation, Oxygenation, Anti-Aging Facials, Body Peels, Waxing, and Makeup Applications.

As a skincare and laser specialist, Jennifer has been featured in multiple articles, magazines and publications for her beauty expertise, such as:

• Trends Magazine for Fraxel and Profraxional, Volume 27, 2010
• Trends Magazine for Airbrush Tanning, Volume 28, 2010
• Arizona Spa Girls Editorial, July 2008
• So Scottsdale, March 2006
• Voted New Times Best of Phoenix - Best Microdermabrasion, 2008
• Volunteer and contributor for Arizona Children’s Association, Celebrate You Life, Empact, CASA Program, Fostering Fashion and Fresh Start Women’s Foundation

Ms. Swink has also been highlighted as a guest on the following television and radio shows:

• Fox 10 News-Skincare product evaluations & demonstrations
• News Channel 3 Your Life A to Z, 2008
• Featured on News Channels 5, 10 & 15 for the charitable event Fostering Fashion, 2007
• Featured guest on Dr. Hendricks Health Talk Radio Show (KFNX 1100) -Anti-aging and health

She is a Landmark Graduate and creator for the charity Fostering Fashion (total makeovers including products & clothing to foster children living in group homes). Jennifer enlisted the help of the community and Skin Ceuticals, PCA, Cosmo Pro, Jane Iredale, Mary K Cosmetics, DDF, Layne Bryant, Claires, Old Navy and Bed Bath & Beyond to contribute to Arizona’s overwhelming number of Foster Children.

Massage Therapists

J. Omar Ramos

Omar graduated as a massage therapist in 1997 from Southwest Institute of Healing arts. After two years of practice he became a massage instructor and subsequently taught at several different massage therapies instructional institutions. Omar expanded his massage therapy practice in 2000 and began working with Dr. van Berkel in this medical office. He has also worked with other Chiropractors around the Valley enhancing the offerings of their practices. Not only has Omar worked in the medical industry, he has gained experience in Sports Clubs and Spas around the Valley.

Since 1997 Omar has been developing, growing, and training for his practice in many different massage modalities. He has been able to combine his knowledge with his experience and develop a signature massage called MMA-Therapy (Mixed Muscle Assistance - Therapy). This massage modality utilizes techniques that facilitate the relaxation and re-education of muscles that have impeded primary function due to chronic and acute injury, over-work, stress, and over-training. MMA-Therapy its applied by using a client specific combination of many different types of massage modalities such as Sport, Myotherapy, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Hydrotherapy, Cryotherapy, Reiky, ROM, Thai Massage and others.

Omar’s goal is to help clients to achieve relaxation, prevent injury, and ensure the general healthy function of the muscles while applying the most beneficial type of mixed massage therapy necessary.