Amanda George grew up surrounded by the people that made the movie stars shine, she developed a passion for the beauty industry and honed her skills in London's greatest salons. When Hollywood called in the 1990's Amanda trusted her incredible instincts and soon made a name for herself creating, changing and nurturing the colour of some of the most famous tresses in Hollywood. A decade on, Amanda is one half of the team behind the Urban Oasis that is the Neil George Salon and one of the most sought after colourist in LA, her name is synonymous with both the most beautifully natural blondes and classically gorgeous brunettes. "I'm informed by my environment – LA's such a vibrant place, but my ultimate inspiration is my client, the colour has to work with her cut, her skin and her spirit."
Tyle Mahoney is a veteran colorist who has been at the Neil George Salon since opening day. Tyle joined our team after working for 5 years at the John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles.
Tyle is highly credited for his ability to do natural, undetectable mens hair color. He specializes in sunny vanilla blondes, vibrant reds, and rich brunettes, and creating hair color that doesnt look too Done. Tyles color techniques are centered around being very gentle on the hair as he doesnt believe in over-processing. Natural, low maintenance hair color is Tyles forte, and his clients can expect to get a lot of extra time out of the color, without fadeage or high maintenance root regrowth. Tyle loves using an array of color glosses on top of the color to richen, protect, and add high shine and longevity. He also specializes in both corrective and transformation color work, giving his clients hair makeovers as they go from one shade to another.
Tyle works mainly at the Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills and also travels to other cities for his services. His work has been credited as part of Allure Magazine's best colorists of Los Angeles.
Kacey Welch was born to work with hair - it was quite literally her job from the age of ten, playing with the real life Repunzels that were her two sisters. Born and raised in LA she has that relaxed kind of cool that comes from being the real deal, Hollywood was just the air that she breathed. And with a glorious golden mane of her own, it would have seemed almost irresponsible to do anything else - hair is Kacey's passion and her pride.
After training as a master colourist at the Art Luna Salon in Santa Monica, Kacey wanted to take all of that beachy blonde expertise and combine it with some good old fashioned Hollywood glamour at the newly opened Neil George Salon; and so she began the journey into the world of hair extensions.
Course after course seemed lacking, Kacey wanted everything - beautiful, luscious hair and most important maintaining the integrity of what lay beneath. So from frustration and an uncompromising spirit, the Kacey Welch Method was born. The process begins by sourcing the finest European hair on the market and creating custom wefts that are perfectly matched to the clients freshly coloured hair, a unique weaving pattern and an additional high or low light here and there and the result is seamless glory. Her goal is not to keep you coming back for more, but for less as the client's own hair grows stronger, thicker, longer.
Her clients are some of the most famous women in the world - one would never know they were wearing extensions so Kacey would never tell, but her favourite childhood pastime has become a very serious business.
Lindsay Rivera is a gifted colorist at the Neil George Salon. A California native, Lindsay has been exercising her talents with hair for over ten years. She enjoys bringing a natural brightness to the hair without losing dimension, creating effortless looks with a playful edge.
Lindsay specializes in creating low maintenance, natural looking hair color that is unique to every client she works with. She loves creating the California hair look, a blend of soft, beachy and harmonized color that can be seen on many of todays young Hollywood stars. Lindsay is also highly sought after for her color correction abilities as she is a master at being able to correct damage while maintaining the integrity of the hair.
Lindsay's talent has been featured in several fashion and beauty magazines, including twice in Allure as one of the best colorists in Los Angeles.
Jessica Frank-Stoke is a Seattle native who joined Neil George Salon over 2 years ago. Jessica joined Neil George after 7 years of experience at Art-Luna salon, and 2 years at Roman Salon.
Jessica one of our highly trained colorists. If you are looking for Natural Beachy Hair Color, Rooty Ombre Technique or have Long Hair, then Jessica is the perfect stylist for you.
Jessica credits her love of fashion to help achieve looks that "are effortless looking". Her hair-coloring approach prefers natural, beachy, no fuss styles. She always draws on the classic style icons, Bridgette Bardot, Farrah Fawcett, Raquel Welch, Marilyn Monroe, and "especially" Kate Moss. Jessica has been written up in Allure Magazine.
A former 6th grade school teacher, Sarah always knew that her true calling was in the world of beauty. So just a few years into her first career she made the decision to go back to school and learn the art of hair. Initially, she worked on a freelance basis in Orange County, doing both hair and makeup for local fashion houses-but it wasn't long before her talent landed her a chair at one of L.A.'s premier salons, Neil George, in Beverly Hills. Today, Sarah is a sought-after colorist well versed in the techniques of balyage and foil highlighting so that she is better able to accommodate each client's specific needs. Sarah also specializes in custom colored, taped and hand-sewn weft hair extensions. Given her background in fashion and skills as a makeup artist, she possesses a unique ability to bring to fruition her vision for each client's full potential as an individual, not merely a reflection of current trends.
Along with hip street culture from the 1960s through the 1990s and beyond, Sarah counts famed editorial stylist Eric Gabriel as a source of inspiration, having worked under him on multiple shoots. Her passions for music, art, fashion, film and shape are also heavily apparent in the original looks she creates-and these looks, along with her own editorial commentary, are showcased on her blog: ON COLOUR GROUND (sarahconnerstylist.tumblr.com)
Sarah's work has been published in several prestigious magazines, including Italian Cosmopolitan, Elle Girl Japan and 944. She's styled for a variety of award shows/red carpet events including the Oscars, Grammys, and the ESPYS. Her color work can be seen on TV shows such as HBO's Hung, multiple Nickelodeon shows, and on the CW's Beverly Hills 90210, where she gave starring actress, Gillian Zinser, surfer girl- beachy-blonde highlights that's since become one of Hollywood's most asked-for looks.
Johnny Ramirez is a talented celebrity colorist working in Beverly Hills at the Neil George Salon and the Marie Robinson Salon in New York. He is a native of East L.A., and a specialist in 'California' hair: subtle, versatile and beachy. He is at once low key and fearless, a master of natural, graduated, softly composed highlights and of color corrections that many others would be unwilling to tackle. Inspired by his 5 year old daughter's perfect sun-kissed hair, he aims to recreate the best version of organic, true hair color. he likes to play with a palette of caramel and beige. He executes each look with artistry and vision in order to create low maintenance, beach side hair as well as polished and classic color. Johnny also works with clients who enter the salon with injured hair, individually prescribing treatment, care and color. To him, hair is never ruined, just temporarily damaged. A passionate attitude to hair is essential to all of his work. His expert hands have colored the heads of:
Always inspired and passionate about hair, Kazumi Morton’s career began when she moved from her home in Japan to Los Angeles to train at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Academy. Upon graduating, Kazumi was mentored by world-renowned colorist Stuart Gavert at the Gavert Atelier Salon in Beverly Hills. Throughout her career Kazumi has worked tirelessly in Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo and with clients including Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Christina Applegate.
Among the many publications that Kazumi has been featured in, Allure Magazine noted Kazumi’s exceptional skill and tagged her as a “brunette master”. Kazumi’s reputation and her endless passion for hair is obvious everyday she is in the salon, as she creates a variety of rich reds, brunettes, as well as beautiful shades of blonde. Kazumi’s goal with every client is to create beautiful, natural-looking color while maintaining the hair’s integrity and complementing their skin tone.
Kazumi Morton is also a pioneer of hair straightening. She is an educator for Milbon-USA, in which stylists come from all over the United Sates to participate in her classes.
With a pristine eye for colour matching and placement, California native Lauren Ashley brings impeccable colour skills to her clients. Originally a stylist, Lauren soon discovered that her true passion was colour and has quickly built a reputation for creating soft, beautiful, and enhanced yet natural looking shades. She began her career as a stylist at Jonathan Antin Salon before transitioning to take a two year apprenticeship under Neil George Salon co-founder and master colourist Amanda George.
Combing her education with LA Salon experience, Lauren Ashley brings a progressive point of view while perfecting the California beach style. She develops natural and wavy blondes, brunettes, and sun-kissed auburn colours, often using the balayage technique to achieve this. Laurens strong attention to detail lets her create personalized colour for her clients, matching cool and warm tones they are best suited for.
Neil Weisberg is a 30-year veteran stylist and co-owner of the Neil George Salon. Originating in London, Neil started his career as a hairdresser at just 16 years old. He trained at Neville Daniel in Knightsbridge where he did an apprenticeship under Daniel Hersheson, and quickly catapulted his career working on fashion editorials including Vogue and Elle Magazine. Neil developed a hairdressing style of wash and wear, sexy modern looks, and felt that the lifestyle and culture of Los Angeles was really the right place for him to implement his talents.
Neil moved to Los Angeles in 1989 and upon first arriving he worked at the Joseph Martin Salon on Rodeo Drive and then moved to the Art Luna Salon in Santa Monica. In 2003, Neil joined the Chris McMillan Salon where he met his future business partner, Amanda George. The Neil George Salon opened in 2005, and through his passion for hair artistry Neil built an incredible clientele and celebrity following. Neil’s inspiration comes from combining London street fashion with the casual chic, Californian way of life. He still cuts every day in the salon, and his works have been featured in magazines such as Allure, Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Vogue.
Neil Weisberg currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters.
Chris Turner is an accomplished stylist and has been part of the Neil George team for over 5 years. Prior to joining Neil George, Chris worked at John Frieda for Sally Hershberger and his background includes assisting for Orlando Pita and Sally Hershberger.
Chriss experience has made him a well-rounded stylist, from long layered styles to short blunt cuts for both men and women, Chris can do it all. His clientele reflects this, as he has an eye to create a style specific to each client he works with, accentuating their face to bring out their best features.
Chriss multi-faceted talents and creative capability have helped him build a successful reputation in hair artistry. His work has been featured in editorials for Vogue, Italian Vogue, French Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Vanity Fair, which included working with world renowned photographers Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, and Herb Ritts. Chris has worked with many celebrity clients including Goldie Hawn, Cindy Crawford, Amber Valetta, Rosario Dawson, Courtney Love, Val Kilmer, Guy Ritchie, Victoria Beckham, and Ashlee Simpson, to name a few. Chris also has an extended resume for runway shows including Versace, Diane von Furstenberg, and Isaac Mizrahi.
Alessandra Saman has been a vital part of the Neil George Salon team for over 6 years. A Beverly Hills native, Alessandra was trained at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Cosmetology School.
Alessandra is a highly skilled hair stylist who specializes in flattering cuts and shapes for all types of clients. She has worked extensively creating stunning looks for models and editorial campaigns.
Alessandra is regarded amongst many of the film industry insiders to be a go-to for red carpet worth looks and styles. She is also highly sought after for her TV- ready looks, counting many TV icons as her clients. She contributes the majority of her creative direction to her love and obsession with art, French beauty icons, foreign films, and street-style looks. Alessandra recently performed a makeover for PopSugar and has received press in Instyle Magazine.
Anh Co Tran is a multi-talented, Los Angeles based stylist currently with the prestigious Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills. His celebrity clientele turn to him for hip, wearable and press-worthy looks. Anh draws his creative inspiration from the worlds of art, fashion, film and music. A passion for the beauty industry led to a teaching career that allowed him to mentor young stylists and perfect his own skills. Anh's long-term collaboration with Toni&Guy helped form and develop his vanguard approach to cutting and styling. During this time he became a well-respected educator, manager and member of the esteemed, senior art team. He has also worked as an educator for KMS California and was a part of the art team that created annual campaign collections to represent the KMS California brand.
Anh's sculptural approach to cutting emphasizes precision, movement and texture. In addition to his innovative cutting technique, Anh is also known as a highly skilled extentionist. He is one of only a handful of practitioners employing the cold fusion, individual extension process, a cutting-edge, non-heat technology that uses advanced sonic waves to bond extensions to hair, creating natural looking hair.
Anh works fluidly, styling for the runway, editorials and special events, including the Oscar's, Emmy's, Golden Globes, Gen Art as well as both NY and LA Fashion Weeks.
Mario Mendoza is a professional hair stylist who specializes in Brazilian Blowout treatments. Mario was one of the first stylists in Los Angeles to perform the procedure, with 8 years of experience mastering the art of the Brazilian Blowout in his 15 year career as a professional stylist.
Mario's expertise has made him an in-demand fixture at the renowned Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills, CA where he works with clients in a charming, private outdoor cabana. Mario has an impressive list of clientele including celebrities Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Tisdale, Christa Miller and Shakira.
Beautiful, romantic and effortless cuts that fall perfectly natural are what Allie Paronelli is all about. A master stylist, Allie has built a reputation for creating breathtaking looks and is an integral part of the Neil George Salon team. Her approach to each client is to bring out their individuality and what compliments them most. Before joining Neil George, Allie trained and worked at the Chris McMillan Salon in Beverly Hills.
Allie channels her inspiration from vintage hairstyles and modern looks to create a cut that balances both, unique to every client she works with. She prides herself on her versatility. When cutting or styling her favorite looks, she loves creating a blend of soft, low maintenance, and sexy hair. Her clients' hair appears effortless and healthy, falling perfectly into place even when they style it themselves. Allie's artistic eye goes beyond the texture of the hair, ensuring every cut will also compliment her clients hair color. She is also a sought after stylist for her signature wedding looks and is constantly involved with fashion and beauty photo shoots. Allies background, versatility, and passion for the beauty industry is obvious through her work at Neil George as she creates the most flattering cuts and styles for her clients.
Allie Paronellis work has been featured in national fashion and beauty magazines, and she has had the pleasure of working with celebrities including Whitney Port, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Amber Heard.
Melissa Stone joined the Neil George team a little over a year ago. With over 26 years of experience, Melissa is a master stylist with years of experience with extensions, cutting, and styling.
An LA native, Melissa has lived all over the world, in New York, London and Paris. Along with her extensive world traveling, Melissa credits her creative direction to her work with Sojourn as Creative Director, her team of stylists across the country, and her love of art, photography and spiritual books. Melissa has received press in national publications such as Bazaar, Glamour, Hello, Allure, Modern Salon and InStyle Magazine.
A pioneer of the Neil George Salon team, senior stylist Alissa Tietgen has been here since day one when the salon opened 6 years ago. Born in Orange County and a California girl through and through, Alissa has always had a passion for fashion, hair, and style. Her career began over eight years ago, training at Sally Hershberger at John Frieda Salon in West Hollywood before joining the Neil George Salon team in Beverly Hills.
Alissas experience, training, and inspiration have given her a wide range of capabilities in hair cutting and styling. She loves cutting and sculpting styles with lots of texture, achieving this by scooping out hair where there is bulk (even on very structured haircuts). Alissa also loves doing cuts that are loose and undone, calling them uncuts. She specializes in bangs or fringe of all lengths, feeling that there really is a fringe for everyone and can complement any face shape. Alissa is also a master when it comes to working with fine hair, as she makes the hair feel and look as thick as possible through giving subtle layers that are well blended and a blunt perimeter.
Alissa specializes, and loves, creating styles using the hairs natural volume. Youll often see her breaking out the diffuser and pumping up volume into the hair, then taking it down a notch with a curling iron, and finishing the look by tousling the hair with light pastes and wax. Alissa always creates a cut that her client can manage, and shows them how they can style the look themselves. From start to finish, cut to style, Alissa Tietgens range of skills is truly unique. Her inspiration comes from several sources, including films from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, street style blogs, her fellow co-workers, and 60s icons like Goldie Hawn, Jane Birkin, and Julie Christie.
Alissas work has been featured in several fashion and beauty publications, including InStyleand Allure, where she is part of the best of directory for hair stylists in Los Angeles.
From fashion to celebrities, Gareth Bromell has done it all. A hairstylist from Ireland, he's worked all over the world in the major cities of London, New York, Milan and Paris. He started hairstyling 12 years ago and during those 12 years has worn many hats including Art Director for Toni & Guy, and then six years as a Senior Hair Stylist at the prestigious and fashionable Daniel Hersheson Salon in Knightsbridge London. Aside from hair styling, he helped create the hair care line Gareth James" for d'Anu.
Gareth has also worked many of the fashion week shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris for designers such as Burberry, Giles, Pucci, Dries von Notan, and Alexander McQueen, just to name a few. Additionally, he's done editorial work for POP Magazine, French Vogue and Marie Claire. During his time in London he had many celebrity clients including members of the Royal Family.
Gareth's extensive background in the hair and fashion industry transfers to the cuts and styles he creates everyday at the Neil George Salon. He creates looks specifically tailored to what his client can manage that are fresh and always present.