The Beauty Loft

JUSTIN LYNCH

COLORIST / BALAYAGE EXPERT
 

Justin Lynch, owner of Justin & Greg's Beauty Suite, has been making women beautiful for over 20 years. The über-talented hair designer, who trained under Vidal Sassoon, began his career in a small multi-cultural salon in Florida but quickly rose to the top of his game and opened his own salon in Palm Beach at the young age of 26. His client list boasts some of Hollywood's most beautiful women including Celine Dion, Brooke Shields, Stephanie Seymour, Christina Milian and many more. His artistic talent has been featured on the runways for Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Chanel, Badgley Mischka and can be seen in the pages of Harper's Bazaar, Instyle, Town & Country and many more. Today, the Chicago native has ventured on to his newest salon, Justin & Greg The Beauty Loft in beautiful downtown West Palm Beach and travels internationally for Keratin Complex.

GREG REIS

STYLIST

Originally from the cosmopolitan city of Toronto, Canada, Greg transplanted to Palm Beach County and started his work in the beauty industry thanks to NYC salon, Salon AKS. Greg then followed his creative skills training with Bumble & Bumble Salon in NYC, as an educator and also educating for Phyto and L’oreal Professionnel. Greg is now the co-owner of his latest salon venture, Justin & Greg The Beauty Loft. He continually pursues his education as a stylist and contributes his time to fashions shows, his celebrity clients and charitable endeavors in South Florida.

MELISSA JOHNSON

EDUCATOR / COLORIST / STYLIST

Melissa’s passion for the hair industry is evident in her impressive list of achievements. In her over two decades of experience, Melissa has acquired the status of American Board Certified Haircolorist and has been published internationally. Her work can be seen in Modern Salon, American Salon, and Culture Magazine, as well as many consumer magazines. Melissa is also a featured colorist for highlighting and color techniques on Product Club’s DVD series. Her work and life-changing makeover magic has been featured on ABC, NBC in conduction with the American Heart Institute and FOX TV’s “Starting Over.” 

Melissa is also a NYC Fashion Week Veteran working backstage with designers like Diane Von Furstenberg, Thuy and others. In addition to her diverse salon experience, including being Artistic Director, Color Director, Education Manager and training all levels of stylists, she has also taught many varieties of classes from foundation skills to advanced creative programs. Before her move to South Florida, Melissa was selected as one of the Springfield Illinois Business Journals’ “40 Under 40” and worked on Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out with the Victoria Secret Models. Melissa enjoys traveling internationally to hair shows to gain new knowledge for her teaching as well as for her Justin & Greg The Beauty loft clientele.

Gisselle Umpierre

STYLIST

Giselle Umpierre trained with Jacques Dessange in NYC before finding her way to beautiful South Florida and Justin & Greg The Beauty Loft. She is skilled in the French style of cutting, and is also a certified L'Oréal master colorist, and certified Great Lengths Extensions specialist. Throughout her career, Giselle’s work has been recognized and awarded honors from prestigious companies within the beauty industry. The Puerto Rico native, who was raised outside Atlanta, Georgia, has 20 years experience in the beauty industry and has been featured in three national hair magazines. In 2001, Gisselle was honored with the cover of Short Hairstyles magazine. In that same year, she won “First Runner Up” in the National Competition for Intercoiffure Young Stylist of the Year. Giselle is Justin and Greg The Beauty Loft’s Great Lengths Extensions specialist.

NIKKI CHARRON

STYLIST

Nikki Charron believes a new look can brighten up your life. And she loves giving her clients just that with her expert haircuts, styling, extensions, relaxers and special occasion updos. Nikki has been in the business for over 11 years and was trained by some of Palm Beach’s elite stylists. She trained with top brands including L’Oreal, Kerastace, and Bumble and bumble. Her experience includes work in some of the most exciting fashion shows from Palm Beach to Miami. This art aficionado gets her inspiration for her work from culture and any form of art she experiences.