After taking the scenic route to cosmetology school, through two undergraduate degrees and a career in makeup artistry, Elise found her perfect fit- hydrating curls, creating shapes, helping clients unlock their curl potential, and introducing stylists to the nuances of working with curly hair.  

 

Elise has earned cosmetology licenses in two states- Ohio and Illinois, educated over 100 stylists, and served over 3000 clients behind the chair since opening Textūra Curl Studio in 2018. She has also served on the Stylist Panel and Advisory Board for Curl Magazine and was recently featured in VoyageOhio, Curl Magazine, and on "The Big Quit" with Kris, a podcast.

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Elise opened Textūra Curl Studio in October 2018, just after graduating from the Brown Aveda Institute in Strongsville, Ohio. Though encouraged to join an established salon, she found none that felt like home because spaces truly dedicated to caring for naturally curly hair were rare. Refusing to compromise, Elise created the salon she had been searching for: a place devoted exclusively to curls, built on community, care, and education.

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Outside the salon, Elise is a wife, mom, and lifelong learner who finds inspiration in both her family and the world around her. She loves slow mornings, strong coffee, music, and traveling as often as possible.