Meet our Stylists at Blaze Salon
Becky Metz
Years of Experience: 8Education: Rizzieri Institute, Vidal Sassoon- classic cutting Toronto, Oscar Bond color/cut NYC
Specialties: Precision cutting, creative color
Personal Info: 25 years old, living in Philadelphia
Special Interests: I like to draw, watch horror movies, and go to car shows.
Bridget Panichello
Years of Experience: 18+Education: Vidal Sassoon, Oscar Bond, Jingles of London, Wendy Bond, John Raymond, Yosh, Tony and Guy, Dada Academy, L’Oreal Professional
Specialties: Color Correction, Bridal Work
Personal Info: Owner/President of Blaze Salon. I've been in this industry my entire life. I can't imagine doing anything else.
Special Interests: Yoga, wine tastings, hiking, my dogs, shopping, and fashion.
Dana Clift
Years of Experience: 15Education: Graduate of Gordon Phillips Beauty School many years ago. I really enjoy attending classes, so I try to go at least twice a year.
Specialties: Curly hair, coloring & cutting, bridal updo’s, makeup/airbrush
Personal Info: I grew up in West Chester and currently reside in the borough. I enjoy being home with my two daschounds CoCo & Kramer and my cat “Moe.”
Special Interests: I enjoy going shopping. I love vintage clothes and finding a great piece!
Jessica Combs
Years of Exp: 6Education: Jean Madeline Aveda Institute, Education from Eugene Perma of Paris, Framesi of Milan Italy, Oscar Bond of New York, L’Oreal Majirel Color of Paris, Copola Keratin Treatment
Specialties: Creative Cut and Color, Bridal work and Formal Updos
Personal Info: 30 yrs old living in Phoenixville with my husband, our family and dog
Special Interests: Vintage clothing and furniture, cooking and working on my home
Jane Yanchek
Years of Exp: 13Education: Graduate of Gordon Phillips/Education from Eugene Perma of Paris/Education from Framesi of Milan, Italy
Specialties: Formal design work, custom color, custom cuts and men’s cuts
Personal Info: Sagittarius, resident of West Chester for 15 years. I also have a spoiled dog.
Special Interests: Sports, gardening, cooking, going to wine tasting and house projects.
Kate Gorney
Years of Exp: 9Education: Jean Madeline, Aveda, Vidal Sasson Toronto, Oscar Bond of New York
Specialties: Razor cuts, color, relaxers
Personal Info: I grew up outside of Harrisburg, then moved to West Chester then to West Philly and now I’m back. 28 years old, live with cat Big Al & fiancé Michael in West Chester. Local supporter of the SPCA.
Special Interests: Shopping, horseback riding, gardening, crosswords, music, house projects.
Stacey Povorotney
Years of Exp: 6Education: Jean Madeline Aveda Institute, L’Oreal Professional and Pureology.
Specialties: Highlighting, Blow- Drys, and long layered haircuts.
Personal Info: I grew up in Delaware County and currently live in Media, worked in a salon in Springfield for 3 years before working at Blaze. I enjoy doing hair and couldn’t see myself doing any other profession. I can go to work every day and be creative while making people look beautiful.
Interests: Reading, cooking, working out, watching reality TV and the Food Network, laying at the beach and relaxing.
Heather Majors
Years of Exp: 15Education: Vidal Sassoon, L’Oreal Professional, Eugene Perma, Goldwell
Specialties: Highlighting/color, Men’s cutting/clipper cuts, Make-Up
Personal Info: Married and love being a mother of 2 daughters. Love the beach and warm weather.
Interests: Photography, dancing, music and Crime scene investigation.
Kelly Woodruff
Years of Exp: 4Education: Pulse Beauty Academy, L'Oreal Professionnel, Jo Blackwell, Coppola Keratin Treatment, Flashpoint Extensions, Vidal Sasson, Bumble & Bumble Cutting
Specialties: Customized color and cut, extensions, and formal styling
Personal Info: I live in Malvern and grew up in Downingtown and West Chester
Interests: Sewing, Painting, and spending time with friends.
Location: West Chester and Phoenixville
Kara Adams
Years of Exp: 5Education: Empire Beauty School, L'Oreal Professionale of Paris, Wendy Bond, Jo Blackwell, Pureology
Specialties: Keratin Treatments, blonding, and working with thick hair.
Personal Info: I grew up in West Chester and currently reside in Downingtown with my 5 year old son.
Interests: I enjoy reading, going shopping, cooking and hanging out with my son.
Brittany Crawford
Years of Exp: 4Education: The Process Institute of Cosmetology, Redken Symposium Las Vegas, Advanced training at Redken 5th Avenue in NYC, L'Oreal Professionale of Paris.
Specialties: Razor cuts, mens cuts, creative styling and coloring
Personal Info: I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Pennsylvania in December 2010.
Interests: I enjoy doing Do It Yourself projects involving arts and crafts. I also love anything to do with art, photography, and home-decor. I try to take each day with positivity and perseverance.
Paige Henry
Years of Exp: 4Education: Pulse Beauty Academy, Makeup Designary of LA, L'Oreal Professionnel, Jo Blackwell, Blow Academy, Coppola Keratin Treatment
Specialties: Wedding Makeup, color design, and creative foiling techniques
Personal Info: I grew up in Glen Mills and currently live in West Chester with my dog Charlie.
Interests: Crossfit, the beach, my dog and hanging out with my family.