Our Team

Veronica A., Reception 

 Veronica joined the BossArts Team in January 2016. She has a background in medical aesthetics, and has worked in our hair assistant position as well! Veronica is passionate about providing excellent customer service, and enjoys having conversations with all of our guests. Veronica is currently enrolled in Nursing at Algonquin for January 2022, and is excited to begin that next chapter in her education!  

Hayley T., Esthetician

Hayley joined the BossArts team in May 2017. She brings with her 14 years of experience as an esthetician, and is trained in Aveda techniques. She specializes in giving exceptional facials, and is a hard wax expert. Hayley is passionate about her craft, and helping each of her clients achieve great skin!

Instagram- @tarlingtonhayley

 

Genevieve D., Esthetician

During the spring of 2019, Gen joined the Bossarts Spa Team with 17 years of experience and over a decade of Aveda knowledge. While she enjoys performing all spa treatments, Gen’s specialties include gelish manicures and pedicures as well as brow shaping to compliment one’s facial features. Gen’s favourite thing about the industry is making someone feel better while excelling with something she loves.

Olena V., Esthetician

Olena is a trained esthetician from Ukraine, specializing in gellish manicures, pedicures, and nail art. She joined the BossArts team in the Fall of 2022, and is excited to train under our senior estheticians in a variety of our spa services, including custom facials and waxing services. She’s known around the salon for her attention to detail, and she’s an expert at creative nail design.

Instagram- @elena_nails_ottawa

Maryna Z., Esthetician

Maryna is a trained esthetician from Ukraine, with a background in waxing and laser services. She joined the BossArts team in the Fall of 2022, and is excited to train under our senior estheticians in a variety of our spa services, including custom facials. Maryna is an expert with gellish manicures and pedicures, as well as intricate nail art designs. She’s excited to continue her career with us at BossArts!

Instagram- @marina_makeup_manicure

Jessica L., Senior Stylist, Director of Education

On the BossArts team since August 2007, Jessica completed her training at the Versailles Academy and has been avidly taking Aveda™ courses and BossArts in-house training courses ever since. She recently completed her ABC Vidal Sassoon course. Jessica is an excellent listener and can give those clients with specific requests exactly what they are looking for. Jessica excels in colours, exaggerated highlights, long layered cuts, short cuts and up-dos. She has also become a curly cuts expert. She prides herself on giving her clients the best experience possible.

Instagram- @jessica.bossarts

Alix A., Senior Stylist 

*On maternity leave-back May 2024!

Alix, an energetic and talented stylist, joined BossArts in August 2008. Alix is a well-rounded stylist with a passion for helping clients bring out their best selves through natural looking colours, great styles and a professional approach to her craft. She specializes in curly hair, short styles and barbering, but also enjoys working with all hair lengths and types. Thanks to her open-mindedness, she accurately understands her clients’ needs and wants. Her personality shines through her work, making sure clients leave with a great style and an even better experience. She’s known to trigger frequent laughs throughout the salon.

Instagram- @alix.does.hair

Rick C., Senior Stylist

Rick, a man of experience, has been with BossArts since March 1981. An always friendly presence in the salon, Rick specializes in men’s tapering, women’s short cuts, textured cutting and natural-looking colouring. He trained at Marvel Academy, before taking courses with Aveda™, Vidal Sassoon, Schwarzkopf and Sebastian. Rick has gained a long list of faithful clients over the years.

Rajaa I, Senior Stylist

Rajaa joined the BossArts team in March 2023, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in the industry. Rajaa is an expert colourist, specializing in blondes, balayage, ombre, highlights and colour corrections. Rajaa is highly experienced in the latest cutting techniques. She loves to create beautiful looks for all occaisons, with blowdries, curling and updos. 

Amy W, Stylist

Amy’s love for hair began early in life. She learned to braid hair, and even began a braiding business while she was in highschool! Through this, she knew she wanted to have a career in hairstyling, and become a texture specialist. Amy graduated from hair styling in 2021, and has since studied online under curl specialists from around the world!  Amy strives to be an inclusive stylist, and is confident working with all curl types. She loves helping her guests embrace their natural texture. Amy ensures each guest leaves with the knowledge to achieve great looking curls at home. She is looking forward to advancing her colour and lightening skills at BossArts.
Instagram- @awadehair

Leah V., Intermediate Stylist

Leah joined us in April of 2013 just before graduating from the full-time hair-styling program at the Versailles Academy. Eager to gain experience as a stylist, she has since completed Aveda’s Pure Blonding, Curly Cut/Style & Haircolour Magic courses under the guidance of leading Aveda educators. After taking both men’s and women’s Vidal Sassoon’s cutting courses, and receiving in-house mentoring, Leah has started her styling career at BossArts. A dedication to colour theory has allowed her to excel in ombré highlighting paired with long layer hair-cutting. ​Leah also does beautiful occasion hair styling. She is passionate about her craft and enjoys taking on new challenges. Leah’s enthusiasm and sunny disposition are contagious at BossArts!

Instagram- @leahvancamp

Krystal S., Intermediate Stylist

*On maternity leave

Krystal started her career at BossArts in the fall of 2011 after graduating from Algonquin College. She is a “natural” hair stylist and continues to take courses to increase her knowledge of the industry, which she loves. Her niche is bridal and other glamourous updos and, more generally, she is a good choice for cuts and styling on long and medium-length hair, hair extensions, and colour services, including ombré.

Instagram- @ksugaar

 Tatiana B., Stylist and Barber

Tatiana completed her hairstyling education in 2011, however she has been practicing her craft since her childhood! She is capable of achieving countless looks on all hairtypes, and enjoys creative hair colouring, foil and freehand highlighting techniques. She is trained in advanced cutting techniques for both women and men. In her career, she has had the opportunity to engage in backstage work, professional photoshoots and wedding shows. Tatiana is looking forward to further advancing her career, and expanding her knowledge. Her focus for her guests is to connect with them, and create a suitable style for each individual’s lifestyle. Outside of the salon, you can find her enjoying time with family and friends- and always doing hair!  

Tara F., Junior Stylist

Tara joined the BossArts’ team in August 2020. She discovered her passion for hairstyling in High School, where she graduated from the Specialist High Skills Major program for Cosmetology and she completed her education at Fanshawe College. Tara completed Vidal Sassoon’s ABC hair cutting course in May 2022 and is eager to continue mastering technical skills of hair cutting. She is on her way to becoming an expert in colour theory and has found a passion for the creativity of vivid hair colour. Tara is excited to be a junior stylist at Bossarts and invites clients to share in her journey.

Instagram- @tarathehairstylist

 Rebecca H., Junior Stylist/Assistant

Rebecca graduated from hairstyling in 2021 with honours. She has also since completed a 5 day cutting course with Vidal Sassoon. Rebecca has been in the industry for four years now, and is excited to continue growing her knowledge, and love for hair. Her favourite thing about her career as a stylist, is being able to create a positive impact, and is looking forward to developing close relationships with her guests.
Instagram- @beccas.styles 

Janice W., General Manager

Janice began work at BossArts in May 2009 although she has been a client of BossArts since she was 16! With over ten years of experience in finance, Janice has been a wonderful asset to BossArts. Not only is she always on the ball, she is an excellent communicator and very much appreciated by the BossArts team.

William (Bill) Bossart, Owner/Senior Stylist

Bill opened his first hair salon in 1981 and grew it into what is now BossArts. Training is an ongoing quest in his work, both expanding his knowledge and teaching others. Bill is passionate about haircutting and ensuring that his clients always receive a unique experience. Creating new looks that fit people’s personality, face, hair and lifestyle is what excites him in his work.