Team

Jessica is a multi-talented senior stylist that specializes in most anything HAIR. From edgy to classic, if you want it, she can do it! Starting as a young apprentice, she has mastered her skills through the continued teachings of Vidal Sassoon, Toni and Guy, Bumble & Bumble, Wella, Nick Arrojo, Graham Webb and more. Although she is multi-faceted with her 20+ years’ experience, her love is color with short cuts in at a close second. Jess is a great communicator. She won’t pick up her shears, razor or color brush until she is convinced she and her client are on the same page. Trust is her top priority! When she isn’t devoting herself to her craft, Jessica cherishes her time with her husband and two amazing daughters.

Jillian started in the business early, coloring her grandmother's hair at the age of 9. By the time she was a junior in high school at TC Williams in Alexandria, she had her license in cosmetology and worked part-time at a salon near her home. "I've always enjoyed working with my hands, " Jillian says. "Growing up, I liked to draw and spent a lot of time using my imagination. Styling hair is a wonderful outlet for creative energy." Jillian’s talents as a stylist have landed her freelance work in the television industry working with producers for the company known as Nice n’ Easy.  In 2008 she was featured in the Washingtonian as one of the area’s top stylist. She has earned her way to being mentioned in many of the area’s top blogging sites.  Jillian is expertly skilled with straight as well as curly hair and is a certified Keratin Straightening expert. Children are also welcome in her chair. She has been called the “child whisperer” among clients.

Isa, also known as Isaac, was born in Istanbul Turkey and moved to the United States at the age of 27, not knowing a word of English. He started doing hair in Turkey and brought his passion stateside, along with his eastern European charm. He has been in the industry for almost two decades. Although he is still learning the language, his skill and styles speak louder than his words. His specialty is doing long hair and his hair cutting skills are as good as it gets.

With 30+ years of experience in the business, Gina is an amazingly talented member of the Headlines family. She is a kind and caring individual and our clients just love her. Gina has always loved meeting new people and making them feel good about themselves.  She has a keen sense for bringing out the best in someone by creating a look that compliments them, whether it be a cut or color service. She has trained with many great names such as Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, Wella, Bumble and Bumble, Graham Webb, and Nick Arrojo. Gina enjoys traveling and gains inspiration through her travels, giving her insight and understanding of many of today’s trends.

With two decades as a hair stylist behind her, Debbie Williams-Pappas knows she's made the right career choice. She got her stylist training in North Carolina and served with several salons before joining Headlines in 1992. She's also trained with world-renowned stylist Floyd Kenyata. Like many of her colleagues at Headlines, Debbie had the urge early on to cut hair. "It just seemed natural to me," she says. "I cut my sisters' hair, my brothers' hair, my friends' hair--any willing taker got a haircut for the asking!" Debbie has a large following of loyal clients who have been coming to her year after year. She specializes in cuts and relaxers for ethnic clientele.

Doug was born on Halloween in Arlington Va. In 1973, he graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. Doug brings a unique style and personality to the salon and his clients. His current ambition is to be Headlines' Network Educator. Doug trains with the Bumble and Bumble Corp. in NYC in their Network Educator program. He travels and studies with them and brings back their education to the Headlines staff so they can all learn from him. After only eight years in the industry, Doug is on the rise.

Carol is a senior stylist who graduated from Paul Mitchell and has since studied a variety of techniques under renowned teachers such as Nick Arrojo, Bumble & Bumble, Wella. and is also certified in the application of HairDreams Luxury Hair Extensions. Carol’s true love; however, is color, and to that end she recently became a Wella Certified Master Colorist and Certified Master of Balayage. “Color is my inspiration” says Carol. “It can change the way others see you, and the way you see yourself. Great color makes an average hairstyle good, and a good hairstyle amazing.” While always willing to work with someone looking for a unique and attention grabbing look, Carol doesn’t think color needs to be flamboyant to be great. “Great color means finding the look that fits the client, both physically and mentally. It’s about understanding what your client wants and needs, and bringing that vision to life.”

Tee has been working at Headlines for nearly 26 years and is one of our veteran hairstylist. Because she specializes in men’s hair cutting, she has been awarded an extremely loyal clientele. Tee also like many of us is an avid traveler, much of which she shares with her husband and son.

Bellini started her career at Headlines as a shampoo assistant in 2001. She became Jessica Sarno's first apprentice in 2009 and since then has furthered her skills and experience by taking numerous advanced education classes at Bumble and Bumble, Graham Webb Academy, and Dessange Paris. Bellini strongly believes in building long term relationships with her clients. Her goal is to make every client feel special and give them the look and style that best fit their lifestyle. Bellini specializes in balayage, natural ethnic textures, men’s cuts, and makeup application. Her clients are like extended family. Without them her career would not have been possible.