
Lance Burns (pictured above) along with his wife, Melissa Burns (pictured below), are the proud owners of Essentials Salon-Spa & Tanning at the Lake and Ring Side Sports Bar & Grille in Lebanon. You will usually find Lance running the day to day operations at Ring Side and Melissa is usually running the day to day operations at Essentials. (email: lance@ringsidesportsbarandgrille.com)

Owner - Master Stylist - Melissa Burns
Melissa J. Burns
*Class CA Hairdressing & Manicuring*
Years Licensed: 12 years
Education & Training: I received training at Merrell University in Jefferson City Missouri. I am actively involved with continuing education classes and I attend shows as well as Paul Mitchell classes and other advanced classes in which will help me to improve techniques or learn a new cut or color.
Position Description: Owner/Master Stylist specializing in men, women, and children haircutting, coloring, perming, evening or bridal styles, manicures & pedicures, and facial waxing. I always listen to my cliental and create a professional look based on an understanding of their particular lifestyle.
My Regular Work Hours are: Tues: 9-6, Wed: 9-6, Thurs: 9-4, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4
Biography: I enjoy working at the Salon as well as being actively involved with my 3 children Tristan(10) Zander(6) and Brooke Lynn(3). I have been with my husband Lance for over 12 years and family is most important to me as a mother and a wife. My husband and I have taken the time and understanding to balance each others lives and that is what has made my relationship with my husband and our 3 children a dream come true within itself.
melissa@essentialsalonspa.com

Master Stylist - Brittany Leavens
Brittany Leavens
*Licensed Cosmetologist*
Years Licensed: 3 years
Education & Training: Central College of Cosmotology
Position Description: I do a lot of cuts and colors. I believe you can't have one without the other. I love learning new techniques for cutting, coloring and styling. I've been to Las Vegas for classes on cuts, colors and up-do's. There is always something new to learn.
My Regular Work Hours are: Tue:9-6 Wed: 9-6 Fri: 9-6
Sat: 9-4
brittany@essentialsalonspa.com

Cosmetologist - Master Stylist -Tiffany Meads
Tiffany Meads
*Licensed Cosmetologist*
Education & Training: I received training at Merrell University a NCA & Pivot Point credited school.
Position Description: I do cuts, colors, styles and perms for women and color for men. Manicures, Pedicures and facial waxing are also on my agenda. People often ask me what my favorite part of work is and I reply, "The variety of skills on a variety of people." Everyone is different and want different things and I love that!!!
My Regular Work Hours are Tues: thru Fri: 9-6 Sat: 9-4
tiffany@essentialsalonspa.com
Cosmetologist - Teresa Taylor
Teresa Taylor
*Licensed Cosmetologist*
Education and training: I received training at Merrell University Beauty of Arts
Position description: I love to do color,cut, styles, manicures,pedicures. I enjoy making people feel good about theirselves. I also enjoy spending time with my family and kids, Tinique 10, Danielle 5, Aiden 2.
My Regular Work Hours are Tues: Mon: 9-6 Tue:9-6 Thur:9-6 Fri:9-6 Sat: 9-4 Teresa@essentialsalonspa.com

Cosmetologist - Amanda Mayer
Amanda Mayer
*Licensed Cosmetologist*
Education and training: I received training at Merrell University Beauty of Arts
Position description: I specialize in Haircuts (long or short), hair colors, styling, manicures, pedicures and also facial waxes. I love every aspect of my career, its fun to do different things throughout the day...
My regular work hours: Mon:9-6 Wed:9-6 thur:9-6 Fri:9-6
Sat:9-4
amanda@essentialsalonspa.com

Amber Swailes
Amber Swailes
*Salon Spa Coordinator*
Position description: I am the salon- spa coordinator as well as the tanning consultant. I just moved to the area at the beginning of the year from Tennesse and enjoy getting to know the new faces! I have taken several tanning seminars and am very knowledgeable in tanning side of the salon. Come stop by and I'll give you a tour of the salon, show you our NEW tanning beds, and work with you to come up with the right tanning package to fit YOUR individual needs.
My regular work hours: I am here Tuesday- Saturday, 9am-6pm, to make your salon appointments, answer any questions, and to cater to your needs to make sure your Essentials experience is the best!
If you prefer, you can also contact me via email to setup appointments. I look forward to hearing from you!!!amber@essentialsalonspa.com

Annette Knopf *Licensed Esthetician*
Education and training: I began my training at Merrell University in Jefferson City and completed it at Lake University of Cosmetology.
Position description: I definitely believe that beauty comes from within...but how we feel about ourselves is what exuberates from the inside out. Our face is what people notice first when in conversation with us. We all want to feel great about our skin. I am passionate about skincare. I love helping clients figure out what treatment plan will work best for them! Everyone wants to feel good about themselves....I would love to help!
My husband and I have lived in the Lake Area for 6 years. We enjoy raising our 4 children here! I am able to balance my passion of esthetics with my family life here at Essentials!
My regular work hours: Wed, Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-4...I can't wait to meet you!
If you prefer, you can also contact me via email to setup appointments. I look forward to hearing from you!!!
Annette@essentialsalonspa.com
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Essentials Salon-Spa & Tannig
2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Suite 108
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Phone: 573-365-6333 Fax: 573-365-6335