Our Team
Bésame Stylists
Bésame Studio Team
The beauty and fashion industry continues to change as quickly as the seasons. It’s our job to stay current through social media inspiration and continue with ongoing education for the latest hair trends and techniques, so you, our guest, are in the best hands this industry has to offer.
Imagine the luxury of having all your hair and beauty requirements taken care of by a team of professionals who understand what you need!
At Bésame Studio, our goal is to provide you, our guest, with the very best experience while achieving the very best results in your desired look for all your professional hair and makeup requirements.
Our services begin with a consultation, to ensure that we are in full understanding of the look you want to achieve.
We are true advocates of the health of your hair. So our stylists will make sure to provide you with the very best treatments and after care using the very best products of L’Oréal Professionnel.
We are the very best at what we do, and we are motivated by the happiness of complete satisfaction we receive from our clients when they see their transformation.
We invite you to treat yourself to the skills of these true artists, while you enjoy a refreshing and rejuvenating experience in our tranquil and relaxing atmosphere Bésame Studio has to offer.
With love,
Your Bésame Studio Family
Tammy Sand
Tammy was born and raised near Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was a stylist in an elite Intercoiffure salon for 8 years. She had taken classes for Balayage, French cutting, advanced color techniques with L’Oreal, Kérastase and core cutting courses with Toni and Guy.
She was a Master Stylist and Salon Manager at a European Spa and Salon in New Tampa. She was certified with Hairdreams Nano hair extensions, and in several keratin services including Brazilian Blowout.
Taylor Blackwell
Stylist
Taylor was born and raised in Bradenton, FL. She was educated locally at the Aveda institute in St Petersburg, FL, then at the Aveda Master’s Academy in 2006.
Taylor has also gone on to extensively train in advanced cutting, color, keratin, and extension techniques from highly regarded brands such as L’Oréal Professional, Kérastase, Brazilian Blowout, and Hot Head tape in extensions.
Staci Millman
Staci has finally made it to Florida where she belongs! She was born and raised in Illinois, where she graduated beauty school in 2015. She has furthered her education with multiple brands including L’Oreal, Kérastase Brazilian blowouts and Bellami hair extensions.
Hair is her passion and what she loves to do. Color services are her absolute favorite. She can Balayage your hair to the most beautiful transformations! The sky’s the limit for Staci. So come on in and see her! You’ll experience great service and witness your hair goals come to life!
Erin Trujillo
Stylist
Erin was raised in Indiana, near Chicago. She moved to Florida in 2010.
Erin worked at an Intercoiffure salon for 5 years, attending classes for French cutting, color, balayage and is certified in Keratin smoothing. She attended classes with Bumble & Bumble for razor cutting, styling with Kérastase, and cutting with Vidal Sassoon.
She is certified with Hot Head tape in extensions & Brazilian Blowout and has advanced training with L’Oréal color.
Megan O'Leary
Stylist
Megan has been a hairstylist for 7 years and counting. Hair has always been a passion for her, even before becoming a licensed stylist, she would play with her friends and family’s hair. It always felt so natural for her!.
She particularly finds joy in formal styles. They take a lot of thought, dedication and creativity. Color has her heart. She loves creating dimensional colors such as blondes, reds, browns, you name it and she can create it!
She is a mother of two wonderful sons, Cameron and Riley. So when she’s not behind the chair creating, she’s enjoying her free time with them.
If you book with her, rest assured she will treat you like family, and not only that, she will achieve the kind of hair that you envisioned!
This is an art form for her, so she takes her time and much consideration to ensure you are the happiest and most satisfied with your end results. Your hair needs and hair goals matter!
Genesis Clark
Genesis is the embodiment of Mexican beauty culture which ignites a raw passion for bold statements of color, style, and taste. Her natural talents were discovered and further refined at Mantee Technical College where she was awarded “Student of the Year” and selected to represent her school in competition at Skills USA where she finished 2nd Place in the state of Florida.
Post graduation, she quickly pursued the rare opportunity to study advanced techniques for wedding updos under master students of European hair artist Georgiy Kot and further went on to obtain certificates in Brazilian Blowout and Keratin treatment.
Genesis’ favorite quote is, “The hair is a woman’s crown,” and she indulges every client like royalty. Come see the difference for yourself, and let Genesis bring your inner beauty OUT.
Winn Haslam
Stylist – Protégé
Winn is our newly licensed professional looking for an advanced level of mentorship learning from and assisting some of the best in the industry.
Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Winn is one of a handful of salon professionals who holds both a Cosmetology license, and a degree in Chemistry. He received his BLA in Chemistry and Psychology from New College of Florida, in Sarasota. He then worked as an educator in Seoul, South Korea, before pursuing his true passion: Hair.
Winn approaches hair holistically, and addresses every part of the hair fiber.
Since our guests’ number-one concern for their hair is damage, Winn will hep you repair it, while mitigating further damage to achieve the hair of your dreams. From hard water testing and demineralization, to keratin peptide repair and bond building, Winn will help you get your hair healthier than ever!
Mercedes Garman
Front Desk Manager
Mercedes is our front desk manager. Having been born and raised in Bradenton, Florida has definitely taken and influence in her beautiful southern charm. Her kind and loving natural is why clients love her! We are sure that if you’ve been coming here a while you know exactly what we mean!
When booking your appointment, Mercedes listens carefully paying close attention to your wants and needs and makes sure they are matched with the right stylist.
Her goal is to always make sure our guests experience exceptional service and leave feeling as special as they deserve.
