Elevens Stylists
Co-owner / Stylist
Jessica Griffin
Jessica is a seasoned stylist with expertise in customized colors, balayage, blowouts, updos, and make-up. With a cosmetology career spanning over a decade, she has honed her skills in various salon settings, including providing makeup services for all occasions and assisting clients at Sephora. In addition to her hands-on experience, Jessica also served as an instructor at the esteemed Cosmotech School of Cosmetology until 2016. She excels in working with fine hair, possesses excellent proficiency in men's haircuts, and holds a certification in Brazilian Blowouts. Known for her exceptional talent in photoshoot and event hairstyling, Jessica is highly sought after for her expertise in wedding hair and make-up. Originally from Berwick, she now calls Portland home, where she resides with her fiancé and three beloved dogs. Outside of work, Jessica indulges in a variety of hobbies, such as reading, camping, gardening, engaging in crafts, and pursuing spontaneous activities like baking or woodworking.
Kayla Libby
Co-owner / Stylist
Kayla is a dedicated and accomplished hair stylist. She has over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry as a licensed cosmetologist. Specializing in numerous beauty techniques such as natural and dimensional hair color, long hair cuts, updos, event hair and makeup. With a Brazilian Blowout certification as well, she loves providing her guests smoother, more manageable hair. Acute attention to detail, precise foil placement and custom lived in color are a few attributes Kayla is admired for. Since early in her career, she has always had a passion for wedding hair and makeup. After a myriad of weddings, photoshoots, and other formal occasions, she has extensive skill and knowledge in event styling. Kayla and her husband currently live in Saco with their three children and their golden retriever Ginger. During free time family is priority and is usually filled with an array of activities, from farming to racing motocross or just a leisurely ride through trails, camping, swimming and playing games.
Brenna Carney
Stylist
Brenna is a highly skilled Goldwell colorist, specializing in creating stunning blondes through techniques such as balayage, babylights, and all over color. With advanced training at both the TIGI Academy and the Goldwell Academy in New York City, Brenna has honed her craft to perfection. She obtained her Cosmetology License in Washington DC and further expanded her expertise in Arlington, VA and Boston, MA, receiving extensive training in balayage techniques, foiling, blonding, and advanced cutting from L'Oréal and Goldwell. Alongside her exceptional color skills, Brenna is also well-versed in extensions, as well as bridal and event hairstyling. Her talent has been acknowledged in The Knot Magazine for her exceptional bridal styling, and she has contributed her expertise to numerous photoshoots in the Boston area. Beyond her professional pursuits, Brenna cherishes any time spent with her husband Mike and their adorable son Ronan.
About Us
Kayla and Jessica have worked together for well over a decade. They met at a salon they worked at and quickly became friends. Together, they started their own hair and makeup businesses in a salon suite they shared. Once self employed, their passion for weddings and photoshoots rapidly grew, blooming into the coveted dynamic duo.
Trio
Over the past 5 years Jessica, Brenna and Kayla have shared a studio suite in Falmouth, Maine. Pre-pandemic Jessica and Kayla were on the hunt for a suite mate that shared similar passions for hair, their guests and weddings. With hopes they could find someone that aligned professionally, the also hoped to find someone who was kind, hardworking, fun and charismatic. Brenna came to tour the suite and it did not take long to decide she would be the right fit. Together, they have now all experienced major life events, growing families, working through a pandemic and countless hours behind the chair or at wedding venues. These ladies are elated to be on this next journey together, at Elevens Beauty Lounge.
