Inspirations Salon and Spa

I graduated from Capri College of Cedar Rapids, IA in 2009, and am thrilled to be a member of the Inspirations team. I love the Salon, my co-workers and especially our clients.  I enjoys color, cuts, styles, manicures, pedicures and make up.

My name is Anita Paulsen, I am a licensed esthetician who has been practicing the health of skin and the use of proper products for individuals, by performing Alpha Peels, Makeup, and Full Body Waxing for 15 years. I have had many years of education and have attended the Conservatory of Esthetics, Chicago, Illinois. Also I am trained and certified in medium and deep Lactic Plus Peels. Other seminars and academies are as follows - Anti Aging skincare, speaker: Edward B. Lack M.D. and the Aveda Institute Minneapolis, MN.

Hi my name is Ann Robinson, I have been a hairstylist for 23 years,and a salon owner for 18 years. I graduated from Capri Cosmetology College. Over the past 23 years I have furthered my education through many different academies that I have taken classes at, including The Redken Exchange in New York City, The Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica California and Hands on education with Sam Villa, Aquage, Philip Wilson and Wayne Grund. I love being in the hair industry as it's always changing and very exciting. That is why it is so important as a stylist to attend education as much as possible. My favorite thing to do in the salon is to help the clients that come to me have a great haircut and color that is easy for them to style when they leave the salon. Recently Dolora, Sue, and I did a video on how to style your hair after you leave the salon. It teaches easy techniques that are simple to learn. It shows us doing our own hair so that you can see exactly how to work the round brush, curling iron, flat iron, and Velcro rollers on your hair. Visit our web site at www.How-To-Style-Hair.com

I’m a person who loves change, that’s why my profession as a stylist has been an amazing one for me. It gives me a sense of purpose to know that I can help more people look and feel good about themselves every day. I love helping clients express their diverse personalities and am committed to helping my clients look and feel wonderful. That’s why I think this is one of the most rewarding professions you could be in. I’m a very loyal and committed person and this applies to my clients.

I enjoy my clients.  They trust that I will always send them out of the salon with the latest hair fashion.  I love teaching them about their hair and how to achieve salon styles every day at home.  For me it’s about multiple looks.  I want them to feel confident doing several looks with the cuts I give them.

I love education. I enjoy learning about things in and out of the hair industry.  I try to learn something new every day.  I go to many educational events. It’s so exciting to use my knowledge to create new cuts and styles on my clients. My favorite thing to do at the salon is a complete makeover. It really can change a person’s life!

I have been a licensed cosmetologists for eight years with five years of salon management. I have been a stylist at Inspirations for one year. I have continued my education in Los Angeles, Chicago, St Louis and Cedar Rapids. I keep up with the latest techniques and hair trends as they appear on the fashion scene. Whether you want a contemporary classic cut or a funky avant-garde style you are sure to be pleased with your salon experience!

" Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hairstylist you like." ~ author unknown