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The b·You Atelier Collective

Dedication · Expertise · Passion

Atelier (ah-tuh-lyay): A curated workshop of skilled artists dedicated to refined technique, personalized design, and creative mastery.

At b·You, our atelier is devoted to advanced color, precision design, and intentional consultation. While our foundation is hair artistry, select members of the collective also offer waxing, lash, skin and nail services - creating a seamless, elevated beauty experience

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Atelier Authority

Our Atelier Authorities are leaders in advanced technique, refined consultation, and personalized design. With decades of experience and advanced certifications, they guide the atelier and set the standard for artistry and service.

Members

·Stacia Staples

·Audrey Brooks

·April Strong

Atelier Stylists

Our Atelier Stylists are highly trained artists committed to precision, intentional design, and continuous growth across hair and beauty services. Each stylist is focused on delivering polished, tailored results while refining their craft through ongoing advanced education.

Members

•Karagen Welch

•Helena Heinrich

•Desiree Sheridan

•Megan Koch

•Sara Rugh

Meet the Collective

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ATELIER STYLIST

Karagen believes confidence begins with feeling like the best version of yourself.

Nothing makes her happier than creating beautiful color and helping guests discover a look that feels uniquely theirs. She also loves educating guests about their individual hair type—especially curly hair—so they leave feeling confident caring for their hair at home.

Karagen wants every guest to feel heard, comfortable, and genuinely cared for from the moment they sit in her chair. She believes the best results come from listening first and working together to create a look that fits your lifestyle and helps you feel your best.

Outside the salon, Karagen enjoys spending time with family and taking walks with her dog, Jasmine. If you’re looking for a stylist who listens, loves beautiful color, and enjoys helping you feel confident in your hair, Karagen would love to welcome you into her chair.

Karagen Welch

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ATELIER STYLIST

Helena believes beauty is about more than how you look—it’s about how you feel.

Inspired by the confidence she experienced every time she left the salon feeling her best, Helena chose a career in beauty so she could help others experience that same feeling. She loves creating beautiful color services and enjoys bringing a creative touch to every appointment, whether that’s a soft, natural refresh, a bold new color, or detailed nail art that lets someone’s personality shine.

Behind the chair, Helena’s focus is simple: listen first, understand what matters most to her guests, and create a personalized experience where they feel heard, comfortable, and cared for. Her goal is for every guest to leave feeling confident, refreshed, and excited about what they see in the mirror.

When she’s not in the salon, you’ll likely find Helena spending time with family and friends, enjoying life on the farm, or making memories outdoors. Coming from a big family with three brothers and three sisters, connection and relationships have always been an important part of who she is.

If you’re looking for a stylist who values creativity, connection, and helping you feel like your very best self, Helena would love to welcome you into her chair.

Helena Heinrich

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Hairstylist and nails by Desiree Sheridan, b·You Salon Inc. in Dixon, Il

ATELIER STYLIST

Beauty is my passion, and nothing brings me more joy than using my skills to uplift others. As a stylist, I strive to make every guest feel confident, radiant, and truly like themselves. whether it's giving you a fresh cut, adding a splash of color, or crafting that perfect style, I believe that beauty has the incredible power to transform.

In addition to styling hair, I absolutely love doing facials and working with skin- it's truly my forte. I'm here to listen to your needs, create something special, and help you realize your vision- because when you feel good, everything around you shifts for the better. Let's embark on this journey together!

Desiree Sheridan

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Megan believes the best hair happens when you create it together.

She especially loves full blonding transformations, lived-in color, and dimensional brunettes, helping each guest find a look that fits their lifestyle, personality, and goals. Her favorite part of every appointment is listening first, then working together to create a result that helps you feel confident long after you leave the salon.

Known for her warm, encouraging approach, Megan wants every guest to feel heard, understood, and excited about their hair. She enjoys sharing tips and techniques along the way so you feel just as confident styling your hair at home as you do leaving the salon.

Outside the salon, Megan loves baking, making memories with her daughter, and spending summer days swimming together. If you’re looking for a stylist who values collaboration, beautiful color, and helping you feel like your best self, Megan would love to welcome you into her chair.

Megan Koch

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Nails, facials, bodywraps, lash lifts, waxing with Sara Rugh at b·You Salon Inc. in Dixon, Il

ATELIER ARTIST

As a passionate and growing artist in the beauty industry, Sara is focused on delivering   relaxing, detail-oriented services that make guests feel confident and cared for. Specializing in gel nail overlays, Gel-X nail system for extending your length, b·You Signature Manicure- featuring Dazzle Dry Nail system for cleaner, non-toxic polish, beautiful nail art, lash lift's, lash and brow tint's, facial waxing, customized facials and body polishing wraps, Sara combines a gentle touch with a commitment to continuous learning.

Outside the salon, Sara enjoys spending time with her family, making memories with her husband, and soaking up life with their new puppy, Willow. 

If kindness, connection, and attention tp detail matter to you, Sara may be the perfect fit for your journey at b·You.

Sara Rugh

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Stacia Staples, Curly hair Specialist, haircutting, color, and finishing  certified at b·You Salon Inc., in Dixon, Il

Founder | Atelier Collective Director

Stacia believes beauty has the power to change far more than your hair-it can change the way you see yourself. 

For more than three decades, she's been helping guests discover confidence through personalized haircare, thoughtful consultations, and education that empowers them long after they leave the salon.  Whether she's working with natural curls, creating customized color, or helping someone embrace a new season of life, Stacia believes every guest deserves to feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. 

As the founder of the b·You Atelier Collective, she's passionate about mentoring the next generation of beauty professionals and creating a salon culture where kindness, growth, and belonging come first. Her greatest joy isn't just beautiful hair-it's watching confidence grow.

Outside the salon, you'll find Stacia laughing with her husband, spending time with her boys, practicing yoga, and continually learning how to help people live healthier, happier, more meaningful lives.

For Stacia, helping people discover the best version of themselves has never been just a career-it's been life's greatest privilege.

Stacia Staples

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April Strong, Curly Hair Specialist, haircolor, design, and finishing certified at b·You Salon Inc. in Dixon, Il

ATELIER AUTHORITY

April Strong brings over 34 years of expertise and creativity to b•You Salon Inc. As a Redken Certified Stylist in Color, Design, and Finishing, she is known for delivering beautifully customized results with precision and care. April is also a Curly Hair Specialist and skilled in a variety of hair extension techniques, helping guests enhance their natural texture or achieve dramatic transformations. Her calm thoughtful approach and deep technical knowledge make her a trusted go-to for clients seeking both confidence and style. 

April Strong

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Audrey Brooks curly Hair Specialist, Color, design and finish certified at b·You Salon Inc., in Dixon, Il

ATELIER AUTHORITY

With over 34 years of experience, Audrey Brooks is Redken Certified in Color, Design and Finishing. Audrey loves helping guests feel confident through personalized care, whether that's beautifully blending gray, enhancing natural curls, creating customized haircuts, or helping someone completely relax with a facial, body treatment, or waxing service, she believes every service should be tailored to the individual because no two guests are exactly alike. 

 

Known for her calm, caring approach, Audrey takes time to listen, understand your goals, and create an experience that leaves you feeling refreshed, confident, and cared for from head to toe.     

 

Outside the salon, Audrey is happiest making memories with her kids and grandkids, camping with her husband, spending time with her dog, Zeus, and embracing all things Disney. If you're looking for an experienced professional who loves helping people feel comfortable in their own skin, Audrey would love to welcome you into her chair.

Audrey Brooks

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