Meet the Team

Emma Ella
stylist
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Hello! My name is Emma and I have been licensed and doing hair since 2020. My passion for hair started at a very young age! I enjoy taking my time consulting with my clients so they feel relaxed and well pampered! I had an excellent education at Aveda Institute and I'm always open and excited in learning something new everyday. I am excited to expand my clientele and grateful to be apart of Craft Society team! I love blondes, brunettes, lived in color, and grey coverage but all are welcome! I’m excited to announce that I’m also Harper Ellis extension certified!

Mare Benke
stylist, makeup artist, nail technician
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Hi! I'm Marianna, but everyone calls me Mare for short! I've been a licensed cosmetologist for 6 years now. I am always eager to learn new and creative ways to give my clients the best experience possible! Whether is's hair, nails and makeup I got you covered! I love doing vivid colors, edgy cuts, a clean mani and I also love providing services to our special brides, with beautiful styles and makeup applications. I'm also certified in Aqua Hair Extensions! I am committed to providing all my clients with top notch services, no matter what they may be.
Can't wait to see you!

Mari Podest
salon owner and stylist
Welcome to Craft Society! As the owner, I promise you an amazing salon experience where relaxation and comfort are top priorities. With over 26 years in the industry and years of licensing, I specialize in lived-in color and love crafting bob and lob haircuts. I'm also certified in Harper Ellis extensions, and I take pride in mastering the hidden bead method to provide you with exceptional service. My passion for craft grows every day, and I'm truly excited to share this journey with you!

Julia Yurkovic
stylist/assistant
Julia has been an assistant stylist for over a year now, and has a strong commitment to her craft. Over the past year she has grown through hands on experience , advanced training, and now holds her Harper Ellis Extension Certification. She's actively building her clientele through exceptional service, thoughtful communication, and a true love for creating beautiful hair.

Aaliyah deFrietas
nail technician/assistant/stlyst
Hello everyone! I'm Aaliyah, your newest nail specialist at Craft Society! I'm 18 and excited to be joining the team while finishing my studies at Empire Beauty. I've always been passionate about art and cosmetics, from makeup for dance competitions to creating fun nail and hair designs. I specialize in all gel services, and I'm excited to offer Gel X, builder gel, regular gel, poly gel, hard gel, soft gels and Press ons. I'll also be assisting with other services and am eager to learn and grow! I'm so excited to be a part of the Craft Society team and can't wait to create amazing nail art with you all. Take a look at my work on Instagram @nailz_by_a.deFreitas!


