Meet Our Team

Challise started her cosmetology career in 1991. She has seen a lot change throughout the beauty industry over the years. Challise was a wig and make up apprentice with the Atlanta Opera for 5 years, and she freelanced with Clayton State University, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University in their drama departments specializing in hair and make up. Studying business and marketing at Kennesaw State University, as well as working with SCORE prior to opening Challise & Company, prepared her for business ownership. SCORE allowed her the opportunity to network with, and learn from, a variety of local business owners. Challise & Company hair | skin | body was founded in 2003. The salon has won numerous awards such as Salon Today Top 200 which is nationally recognized and earns the salon the respect and admiration from other salon owners. Challise continues her education for the business and the field by regularly attending business and trade seminars. When not working Challise enjoys spending time with family. She and her husband have 3 children and live in Woodstock, Ga. She feels strongly about a servant leadership which she strives to bring to her staff and clientele daily. This industry drives her to explore the inner beauty in each person and bring that out in her clients.

Mady has been in the salon environment since she was 14 years old. After she graduated high school, Mady attended Paul Micthell The School Atlanta and graduated to become a licensed cosmetologist. Mady loves doing all things hair! One of her favorite services is blonding. Follow her work on Instagram to see beautiful transformations. Mady looks forward to getting to know new clients and growing her education.

Stephanie has been a Master Cosmetologist for 32 years and a team member of Challise & Company for over 13 years. She specializes in Aveda color, precision cutting, perms and special occasion styles. She also has extensive training and knowledge of the Aveda product line.

July 2018 Anya celebrated 20 years in the salon industy. As a Master Cosmetologist she loves everything about styling, coloring, and cutting hair – always looking for new ways to make her customers feel even more beautiful than they already are. Besides working behind the chair she has worked for the L’Oreal School and Aveda corporate. Anya loves spending time with family and friends – including regular trips back to Russia to visit her home town. She recently dropped her son off at LSU to begin his first year in college.

Sara has been a stylist for over three years, and she truly loves creating a pampering, relaxing experience for every guest who sits in her chair. She graduated from Health and Style Institute, where she earned her Master Cosmetologist license.

Whether you’re looking for a fresh haircut, a vibrant new color, or a smooth, flawless blowout, Sara can’t wait to take care of you. She especially loves working with highlights and balayage to create soft, dimensional looks.

When she’s not behind the chair, you’ll find her spending time with her husband, discovering new coffee shops, browsing record stores, and enjoying live concerts.

Sara can’t wait to make your day!

Cheryl, born and raised on the West Coast, received her Master Cosmetology license in Reno, Nevada. She worked in a prestigious full-service salon until she met her husband and relocated to Atlanta. Cheryl has been in the beauty industry for over 15 years. She took some time off to raise her two boys, but has always kept in the loop with the industry.

Cheryl was a former client of Challise and wanted to become a part of the team. Cheryl has been working at Challise & Company since the spring of 2023, working at the senior living facilities we serve, and has now transitioned to spending her time at the main salon. Cheryl is grateful to be working with such a great innovative team, where she can get extensive education to ensure she is up-to-date on all the current trends.

Outside of work, Cheryl loves spending time with her husband and two boys on her off days.

Amy has over 25 years experience in the nail industry, 15 of those years have been serving the clients at Challise & Company hair | skin | body. When not in the salon, Amy enjoys spending time with her family.

Maria is a graduate of the International School of Skin and Nail care in Atlanta, GA.She has over 28 years of experience in the nail care business, spending 23 years as owner/operator with Nail Advance.

Abby has been working at Challise & Company hair | skin | body since 2021. She is an eyelash technician. Abby has always been interested in the hair, skin, and spa industry. She loves seeing happy clients walk in and out our door! When she’s not in the salon she loves spending time with friends and family.