Our Team
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.
Veronica, 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 , 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!
Genevieve, 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.
Tara., 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. New to the Ottawa area, Tara is eager to continue mastering foundational skills and gain experience in the salon industry. She is on her way to becoming an expert in colour theory, blunt and layered hair cutting, and styling for all hair textures. Tara has started training with our in house curly specialists, and has started taking on new curly cut clients as well! Tara is excited to be a junior stylist at Bossarts and invites clients to share in her passion and journey.
Krystal S., Intermediate Stylist
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.
Leah, Intermediate Stylist, Assistant Team Lead
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!
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.
Alix B., Senior Stylist
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 frequents laughs throughout the salon.
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.
William (Bill) Bossart, Owner and 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.