+ Kym Prager-Wilson
Kym is a native New Yorker who as a young child was always attracted to creativity—music, art, and fashion—but could not play an instrument, sing, dance, or draw. Instead she discovered through the difficulty of her own hair that that she had a natural talent as a stylist and, at age 15, started working as an apprentice in a hair salon in Queens. She attended Cosmetology school while in high school, which confirmed her passion for hair styling. She especially enjoys color—red, black, blonde, and extreme colors—as well as cutting, hi-lighting, and blowing frizzy hair silky straight. Kym founded Medusa Salon in 1998 with a vision to create a space that represents her love for music, art, and fashion through the medium of hair. Twenty three years later, Medusa continues to be a mainstay in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
+ Mari Sophia
Growing up in NYC punk scene, Mari developed a love of music and art that quickly translated into a love of the color and shape of hair. She trained at Aveda institute (NYC), Sassoon Academy (Chicago), and with Paul Mitchell educators to deveop and hone her techniques. In keeping with the diversity of Park Slope where she has worked since 2011, she is skilled with many types of hair from curly to straight; full to fine; long & classic to short & punk. ig: @marididmydo
+ Mary Nocerino
Mary has been a master stylist at Medusa for 20+ years! She enjoys listening to her clients and working with them to achieve a look that they can manage and feel great in. From a classic bob to a flirty razor shag she loves creating it all. To complement her cuts, Mary suggests traditional highlights or balayage for dimension. She is also an expert in Keratin treatments, taming your locks for a sleek finish.
+ Carolina Ramone
Meet Carolina! After graduating from the Aveda Institute of New York, she has spent the past 8 years honing her craft and building long-lasting relationships with clients. Carolina particularly enjoys creating customized fashion color palettes for vivid, ethereal looks, but is just as inspired by soft, lived-in ombrés and highlights. As for cuts, she is known to give her clients low-maintenance, wash-and-go styles that also grow out elegantly! For a warmhearted self-care experience, book an appointment with Carolina (and if youre lucky, you might even encounter her sweet Chihuahua, Alice, lounging on our sofa!) ig: @carolinedarlinghair
+ Elena Maravelias
Elena is a bi coastal master hair stylist and make up artist whose work has been seen from runways at NYFW to Hollywood films and television shows. She specializes in color correction and creative color, but after 13 years of experience in multiple aspects of the industry, she prides herself on delivering results to people of all hair textures, ages and walks of life. Her work in the entertainment industry keeps her ahead of trends and techniques to fulfill any guests needs. ig: @elenadoeshairtoo
+ Rochelle La Bar
Rochelle’s had her hands in hair since she was a kid, always doing all her friends hair. She prides herself in being a diverse hairdresser. A graduate of The Aveda Institute in NYC she’s trained with top hair salons to advance her skills. She’s certified with Wella professional hair color, keratin complex treatment, Aveda Academy for precision cutting and runway styling. Her specialties include bright natural blondes, classic up/down hair dos, knotless box braiding, various extension applications and keratin smoothing treatments. Rochelle has an eye for detail and your comfort and happiness are her priority. ig: @Rochellelynnhair
+ Jackie Difazio
Jackie is a native New Yorker who comes from a family of hairdressers, making her a third generation stylist. It’s in her blood! A former DJ in the punk/rock'n'roll scene in the East Village, she likes to incorporate her love of art, music, and fashion into her work as a hair stylist.
She trained under John Dellaria with the Pyrametrics Hair System. Their motto was “fantasy is our reality.” Every style is like making a work of art. In the early 2000’s she opened a small hair salon with two friends on the Lower East Side.
She specializes in texture cuts, precision cuts, creative color, single-process highlights, ombre, bright blondes, and smoothing treatments. She’s done editorial work as well as live events, music video shoots; she has worked with burlesque artists, punk bands, and runway models.
Today she is still a loyal resident and stylist in the Lower East Side and East Village, but is excited to create beautiful hair at Medusa Salon in Park Slope as well!
+ Heather Mills
Heather has been a hair stylist and colorist for 23 years.
She has spent most of her career working in the Park Slope area.
She always always had a passion for working in the hair industry where she can meet interesting people and provide a service that can simply elevate someone’s day by a new haircut or hair color.
She loves to modernize hairstyles for men, women and children while carefully recognizing the individual’s personality and day to day living.
She feels the same with hair color.
Whether it’s fun fashion colors, sun kissed highlights, balayage or just to cover those pesky grays, Heather loves to accommodate her clients while maintaining the integrity of their hair. ig: @Heatmills34