ABOUT

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Kelsey's hair journey started in Oklahoma City before moving to Broad Ripple in 2017, where she stayed until her arrival at Catbird Seat Salon in 2020. Passionate, attentive and inspired, Kelsey Goudreau has been able to find her niche as a creative color hair stylist over the last nine years! She embraces the beauty of all cultures and prides herself on the ability to cut, color, and style any texture of hair. You can also find her working on color melts, bleach and tones, lived-in blondes, as well as other blonde hair treatments! Kelsey credits all her skills, knowledge, and tools to the continuing education she’s received from classes and peers! She will sing, laugh, and cry with you, but can also let you rest and enjoy your appointment if that’s what you need. She knows how to match any energy!

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Kelsey's hair journey started in the fall of 2019 with a major switch in careers. Spending most of her 20s as a social worker, Kelsey was always the friend styling everyone's hair for social and formal events. When it was time to make a career change, she knew pursuing a career in the hair industry was definitely the right move. For the past three years, Kelsey has leaned into all things blonde. She specializes in creating bright blondes that grow out seamlessly. Whether it is a full highlight with brightness or a rooty and dimensional balayage, Kelsey is your go-to. She also loves creating dimensional brunettes, seeking out continuing education and providing clients with personalized coaching on how to recreate your salon look at home. In Kelsey's chair, you can expect to feel like you're hanging with a friend and chatting about podcasts, all things true-crime, and whatever niche Tik-Tok trend she's decided to obsess about that week. Kelsey is accepting new clients.

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Gwen graduated top of her class from Freestyle Academy for Hair, and we couldn't be happier! Gwen has a passion for continuing education and has attended classes from influential artists and companies including, Sal Salcedo, Natalie Mckell, Lexi Dawn, Gina Sicard, Hanzo, Orbie, and R&Co — as well as teaching a few of her own. She specializes in effortless blondes, brunettes, and reds. Making natural-looking colors grow out perfectly is her niche. She's truly a perfectionist. Whether you're looking for a bold blonde look, dimensional balayage, or sun-kissed lived-in color, Gwen is your stylist! Gwen's contagious, carefree, positive personality is guaranteed to have you leaving with a laugh and looking forward to your next visit.

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Claira's passion for hair started at a young age, becoming inspired by her older sister's work. Growing up on the westside of Indianapolis, Claira has lived around central Indiana her whole life. She has been a hairstylist in Carmel since 2020 and joined Catbird Seat Salon in 2021. She was our very first assistant and has since been promoted to full-time stylist. Claira specializes in vivid reds, dark dimensional colors, and wedding/event hair, and she offers tape-in extensions, as well. Claira loves helping others bring out their natural beauty and becoming a friend with anyone in her chair! While not in the salon, you can catch Claira hanging out with her family, friends, fiancé, or her fur baby, Cooper. She is currently taking new clients in her chair.

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Meet Emily! She is a Blonding and Lived In Specialist, that enjoys all the little ocd tasks that come with foiling! Emily originally pursued college at iupui until she realized her real passion was becoming a cosmetologist. One of her favorite memories growing up was always going to the salon with her mother and going home to mimic what they did to her mothers hair on her American Girl Doll. She is always accepting new clients and loves to meet new faces! Her schedule is Mondays, Thursdays thru Saturdays, and at request only Sundays! She is very flexible with working around her clients schedules! When Emily is not at the salon you can find her with her three cats, going kayaking, working out, or at theme parks which is her favorite hobby! Fun fact about Emily, and also because she gets asked this a ton, Noel is actually her middle name because her last name would get mispronounced way too much!

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Kara has been working behind the chair for almost three years now! She went to cosmetology school at Paul Mitchell the School Indianapolis before continuing her career with the amazing team of stylists at Catbird Seat Salon. She specializes in blondes, lived in color, and balayage. Kara has always been passionate about making her client's hair dreams become a reality through her perfectionism, attentiveness, and understanding of the client's wants and needs! Kara loves doing continuing education to stay current on all the new and exciting trends/techniques and keep things fun and fresh for all her lovely guests. Her attention to detail and commitment to client satisfaction makes her a sought-after stylist in the Indianapolis and Carmel area.

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Anna has been in the industry since 2016. She has participated in both New York and London Fashion Week and has worked with many acclaimed stylists, including Nick Arrojo of “What Not To Wear” fame. She loves all things hair, but specializes in Blonding services, textured haircutting, and weddings. To her, the most rewarding part of being a hairstylist is making the person in her chair feel like the best version of themselves. When she’s not at the salon she enjoys spending time outside hiking and biking with her husband, or staying at home watching Survivor with their two cats.

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