Alessa De Mari graduated from Pivot Point International (A prestigious hair academy in Uptown Chicago). Before opening De Mari Salon, she worked at Manny’s Creative Concept and became Manny’s personal assistant. There she learned many valuable techniques and a good work ethic. From there she joined the team at the Mane Event where she refined her skills in precision hair cutting and became head stylist building up a clientele that any stylist could hope for. Alessa also become a regional educator for Graham Webb International where she received advanced training from the international team learning Graham Webb’s hair cutting philosophy.

The staff at DeMari Salon have seen and done it all but their secret lies in understanding the influences that come from fashion, art, culture, and to turn them into hairstyles. They understand color and cutting techniques and are the perfect choice for somebody considering a complete makeover. Their knowledge of hair and the science of product ingredients is what they can offer to the clients.

Alessa was born to cut hair! Her passion has been evident from when she was able to hold a pair of scissors. She is both meticulous and dedicated to creating beautiful work to suit each client’s individual style. De Mari Salon has become a favored destination for anyone who does not want a factory cut.

Growing up, Alessa honed her color skills by experimenting with highlights and bold punky shades on her three willing sisters. Today, Alessa is known for her dedication to flawless technique and ability to consistently achieve healthy, natural-looking color that enhances each client’s unique skin tone and eye color. Our goal is to create a youthful color that instantly lifts away the years.

Whether you are looking to add shine and volume, tame your distressed and over processed locks or relieve scalp dryness or thinning hair the staff at Demari Salon will whip up a specialty treatment to meet your needs and mend your tired tresses. Using the best products with only the finest and most naturally derived ingredients from the best professional suppliers indulging in one of these treatments is a great add-on to any service

It matters to us how our clients feel; walking in we want them to feel welcomed and comfortable and walking out we want them to feel beautiful and pleased with their overall experience. We will listen to your needs and offer advice for you to achieve the look you want. Here, the focus is on translating who you are on the inside to how you want to be perceived on the outside. Hair should be a glamorous extension of who you are.

Our stylist will give all clients the same thing: a clean, warm, modern look that melds glamour and grace with youth and vitality. It’s the perfect formula: one that allows every individual to express themselves easily, naturally and beautifully.