Lisa DeMaria
Lisa is the founder and creative director of award-winning eco-friendly Salon Topaz. With over twenty years of experience, Lisa began her career in NYC at the distinguished Fekkai. Here, she had the opportunity to train with prestigious hair artists including celebrity stylist Frederic Fekkai. At Fekkai, she learned the soft and beautifully blended French technique of hairdressing. Lisa had a passion to learn everything the industry had to offer and traveled to London to study at the Vidal Sassoon Academy. This is where she honed her skills in geometric shaping and precision haircutting. Lisa later became a network educator with Bumble and Bumble where she attended classes to perfect her razor cutting skills. As an educator, she would then bring her knowledge to fellow hairstylists and train them in these techniques. Lisa has worked at New York Fashion Week with various designers. She was a featured artist at RAW where she showcased her collection of hairstyles in Brooklyn, NY. In 2006, Lisa opened Salon Topaz where she has trained and built a talented team of hairstylists. As a salon owner, Lisa has cultivated a culture where beauty is more than skin-deep. She believes in nourishing our bodies with conscious ingredients starting from the inside. Lisa created a mission to only partner with companies that use high-quality plant-based ingredients that leave out toxic chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, and formaldehyde. Years ahead of the curve, she partnered with sustainability company Green Circle, which is now becoming an industry standard. Lisa has been voted “Best of Westchester Hair Stylist” by Westchester Magazine and her hair salon has been voted “Best Eco-Friendly Hair Salon”. Her main focus is on training where she remains committed to building a team of like-minded talented professionals. This has made Salon Topaz an educated focused workplace where stylists continue to grow from within and can continue its award-winning reputation. Instagram: healthyhairbylisad
Raed Ayoub
Believing in his wife Lisa DeMaria’s talent and passion for hair, in 2006, Raed invested in the opening of Salon Topaz. Upon its opening, the salon instantly became one of the most popular destinations in Westchester. In January of 2007 Salon Topaz added to its family when it brought on Raed as manager. Raed brought his business experience and entrepreneurial savvy to help in the growth of the company. As a leader of our salon, Raed brings a wealth of business knowledge to help Salon Topaz succeed. Raed has a passionate commitment to constantly improving Salon Topaz’s standards in areas of guest services, overall cleanliness and streamlined operations. Each day his attention to detail of the business, professional standards and contagiously positive energy in his duties as a manager has been a key factor in the salon's continuing success.
Jenny Reilly
Prior to her career as a colorist and stylist, Jenny attended LIM College in New York
City graduating with a BBA focusing on Fashion and Art. She went on to pursue and
enjoy many roles in the design world.
Deep down, Jenny always knew her lifelong dream was to do hair, something she
always did on the side for family and friends. Jenny then quit her job as a design
assistant to achieve this vision.
Jenny is a multifaceted stylist who specializes in color. After completing cosmetology
school she received her advanced training at ARROJO Studio SoHo and Tribeca in
their rigorous and competitive Color Apprentice program. Jenny’s natural aesthetic is
lived-in color. She loves flowing, swooshing haircuts using either shears or a straight
razor. She is also trained in formaldehyde-free smoothing treatments. Jenny provides
custom colors and cuts to an eclectic clientele. Her main goal is to present all her clients
with low-maintenance, unfussy hair, that fits their lifestyle.
“I love connecting with people. Being a hairstylist is so much more than people see. I
not only get to make individuals feel their best but I also get to share in their life's joys.”
Jenny works Wednesdays, Fridays, and alternating Saturdays/Sundays. She also
works on every last Sunday of the month.
Instagram: jennydoeshair_ny