MODE EAST SALON & SPA
Downtown Gainesville, Florida
MEET THE STAFF
I started my career in 2000. I still can't believe I am able to call my passion "work." I wake up everyday ready to give my all to my team and my guests.
I feel like I'm doing exactly what I was meant to do. Connecting with people and helping them find the best version of themselves are experiences that feed my soul.
Being the director of education for our salons Mode Academy gives me the ability to share my skills, knowledge and passion with my team. It really sets the tone in our salon and in our local community.
Hairdressing has taken this "small town guy" around the world. Attending Davines World Wide Hair Tour and Aveda conferences bringing back big ideas and skills from far away places my most recent trainings include hosting Sally Rogerson SR Cutting program, Aveda Beyond Balayage, Freehand Colour with Colour Director Madeleine at Allilon London, Davines classes , Aveda classes and Aveda Dare To Dream conference. As a member of Mode Salons Artistic team I'm able to express my artistry locally on a different stage such as Art Walk, Gainesville Fashion Week and other publications.
While I love the Insurance industry, and helping to make sure that my client’s assets and futures are protected, I really wanted to have another business in Gainesville that was more retail based, and still helped to connect me to the community in a personal way. Lonie had been working as a stylist for many years in Gainesville and was known as one of the best. It had always been his dream to operate a luxury salon in Gainesville and offer the residents here the finest in hair and skin care. In early 2008 that is just what we did. Since Mode Salon opened we have both grown as individuals and the businesses has grown as well. Today we manage two locations Mode East and Mode West both unique but sharing one culture and offering the finest in products from around the world.
I encourage you to visit Lonie’s bio and get a sense of the accomplishments and training that he brings back to our staff to help insure you are receiving the latest and greatest from the beauty industry. We look forward to greeting you and sharing our passion with you for our community, our industry, and life. No matter which location you choose you can rest assured that we are actively involved in all areas from product selection, to advanced training for our stylist to learn and grow, as well as maintaining an ethical low impact business and in creating a warm and welcoming environment for you to enjoy. We look forward to getting to know you, and hope to see you soon.
CLAUDIA
Claudia is exclusively located at our East location on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, my earliest inspiration came from my mother who was a cosmetologist. When we moved to America, my mom and I started a salon in Ocala. During this time, I graduated from Central Florida College for Cosmetology, and acquired a strong foundation in my craft. After joining the Mode team, Lonie became my mentor and infused me with his passion for this industry.
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BRENT
Brent is a trained Davines Educator and works exclusively at our downtown location Tuesday -Saturday. He received his cosmetology license in 2016 and has been practicing as a stylist full time since. Brent was Lonie's assistant for a year, an experience he feels gratitude towards. Working under Lonie helped him achieve a dynamic skill set in hair cutting and blonding.
Brent's expertise is in lived-in blonde looks, including balayage and couture color. Ask for him if you've got curls or natural texture. His cutting roots are in men's cuts and all barbering services.
Working in the hair industry inspires Brent every day, he enjoys that he can work in a field that allows him to express himself creatively. When not at work, Brent can usually be found on the mat at Yoga Pod or with his dog Ezra.
ALEXIA
Alexia graduated from Paul Mitchell the School Cincinnati in 2020 and
then moved to sunny Florida shortly after.
She's a confident colorist and loves to highlight. Alexia especially
likes doing alternative creative haircuts, medium lived in men's cuts, and
vivid color blocking. She's the perfect person to discuss your unique
hair goals with!
Outside of work, Alexia enjoys going to antique shops, collecting records,
drinking iced coffee and playing video games!
ROSIE
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ROSE
Rose is our newest stylist at Mode, crafting a niche in all things creative and fantastical hair color!
She assisted our salon for almost a year
KAREN
With over 15 years experience working in the hair industry, Karen is an experienced stylist who loves to make people feel their best! She is a graduate of the Charleston School of Beauty Culture in West Virginia. After school she studied under son and co-owner or Mode, Lonie Carpenter.
Karen has a knack for creating beautiful natural hues, whether that be through balayage, foiling, or mixing permanent colors. She is always learning something new and is a delightful presence at the salon.
A Southern California native, Karen enjoys exploring the natural beauty of Florida. You can find her out hiking or biking when not at the salon.
ELISE
Elise is the salon coordinator at Mode East and Mode Aveda. She is also a licensed esthetician and licensed tattoo artist offering Microblading and Brow services.
Elise is a recent transplant from the Seattle area with a background in indie bookstore management and hospitality. She loves the dynamic salon environment, with its fast pace and upbeat energy.
During her off hours, you can find Elise training and playing with her puppy Ezra.
