Team

Copacetic Beauty Lounge

How It Started

Founded in 2015, Copacetic Beauty Lounge is the creation of Nikki James, a former forensic scientist turned salon owner, in collaboration with her long‑time friend and trusted hair mentor, Missy Browning. Together, they operate with a complementary, yin‑and‑yang approach that supports every aspect of running a successful, welcoming salon—all while staying current and spending part of their time behind the chair. They have both literally and figuratively built a beautiful workspace with a relaxed atmosphere and a team of hand‑selected, organically grown stylists. The staff represents a blend of seasoned professionals and fresh talent who are building their careers in an industry Nikki and Missy not only enjoy, but deeply respect. Their goal is to maintain a team as diverse as the clients they serve. Welcome.


Ready to experience the Copacetic difference? Contact us to schedule your appointment today.


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Missy Blair Browning

Owner 

Master Stylist (20+ Years)

Educator

Nikki James

Nikki James

Owner

Stylist

Chemist

Detail Doer

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Allyson Pomietto

Master Stylist (20+ Years)

Mentor

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Jillian McWhorter Bruening

Master Stylist (20+ Years)

Caroline Taylor

Caroline Taylor

Leading Stylist (10+ Years)

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Ann Hoang Fogliani

Master Stylist (20+ Years)

Hair Loss Specialist

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Sarah Reid

Master Stylist (20+ Years)

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Myra

Salon Assistant Extraordinaire

Jamie Merrick

Jamie Merrick

Stylist

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Kimberly Rossi Buccieri

Master Stylist (20+ Years)

Betsy Wisbon

Betsy Wisbon

Salon Manager

Stylist

Scientist

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Liza Beaudry

Leading Stylist (10+ Years)

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Paige Shrader

Stylist

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Regina

Retired Nurse Turned Part Time Front Desk Pro

Cindy Thompson

Cindy Thompson

Master Stylist (20+ Years)

Hair Loss Specialist 

Amy

Amy

Front Desk Coordinator

Sarah

Sarah

Front Desk Coordinator

Melissa Mesartis

Melissa Mesartis

Master Stylist (20+ Years)

Hair Loss Specialist 

Amanda

Amanda

Front Desk Coordinator

Sabrina Fox

Sabrina Fox

Stylist
Salon Assistant

Nola Lynch

Nola Lynch

Stylist 
Salon Assistant