Ouidad: The Curl Experts

Andrea Kelly has been a top colorist and hair designer in the Chicago area for 22 years, and is proud to be the FIRST to have brought Ouidad to Illinois!!!

As a former owner of a salon, she has been exposed to many product lines and cutting tecniques. Nothing has impressed her more than the "Rake and Shake" styling with the Ouidad products, as well as the "Carving and Slicing" cutting tecnique she learned by the hands of Ouidad herself!

"I can now share the knowledge of Ouidad with my clients, and teach them how to have healthy, controlled, sexy curls without feeling stiff or looking frizzy. Amazingly, I can create a new curl pattern to my own curls WITHOUT the use of chemicals or hot tools. It has been extremely rewarding to help others learn to love their curls, and face the world everyday with confidence!"

Throughout her career, Andrea has also had extensive training with Redken in New York, Yuko Thermal Reconditioning in Beverly Hills, Purology, and All Nutrient Certified Organic hair coloring.

Years as a Stylist: 5

Danielle has been a top stylist and colorist at Cheveux Salon and Day Spa for over five years.
Danielle is an amazing stylist; proficient in cut, color and highlighting. Danielle keeps her clients fashion forward with her knowledge of fun, young and edgy trends along with classic styles.

“I love working with curly hair. I enjoy teaching my clients the tools and techniques needed to embrace their natural texture. No frizzy, stiff, or crunchy hair- just beautiful curls that they will be able to maintain at home.”


Before training with Ouidad, Danielle has had extensive training with All Nutrient Certified Organic Hair Color, Redken, Pureology, TIGI, Schwarzkopf and Wella.

" I have had curly hair my entire life. I have been through bad cuts, perms to get bigger curls (or so they thought), having my hair "thinned out" because it was so big. I also used MANY products that claimed to control my curls. They weighed my hair down, made it crispy or did not do anything but dry my hair out!

So with that being said when Ouidad came along I thought 'another product for curly hair.' I was so skeptical I didn't try it for awhile. Much to my surprise Ouidad was NOT just another product! It was a life changing cut, product & styling technique! My hair is controlled and soft without frizz! My hair looks great everyday.(most of the time better on 2nd & 3rd day!) I love customizing the cut to the curl patterns within one head. I find it inspiring to be able to share with my clients all the tips of success with Ouidad's Rake & Shake styling technique and their products."

Jennifer has been a hairdreser for 20 years. Curly hair and color are a passion for her. She has trained with Beth Menardi extensively in color selection, technique & placement. Jennifer also trained with Phillip Wilson of FHI Heat learning intricate cutting designs and is certified in Great Lengths, Lox & Platinum Seamless hair extensions.

" All of these expieriences have given me opportunities I never dreamed possible and a very exciting and ever-changing career!"