Our team exudes passion and professionalism in everything we do. Our commitment to the latest trends and techniques has helped build Salon Pop into a space that houses some of the most creative and sought-after stylists in Winnipeg.
Business owner, master stylist, mentor to many – this is what makes Salon Pop’s owner Mark Braun POP! Mark is a dedicated and excited stylist with over 20 years of experience. He started in the industry 30+ years ago and has been committed to being one of the best in the business ever since. His training started at the Vidal Sassoon Academy and since then, additional training has taken him to Dallas, New York, and London. His drive, talent and passion for beauty have led to numerous awards for his fashion and editorial work with hair, as well as to an envied collection of dedicated guests who have sat in his chair over the years. His attention to detail and his heartfelt caring for his guests is the reason that they are so loyal to him. On the flip-side, his easygoing demeanour and dedication to his team’s growth and success is the reason that his business continues to build.
Lenny Kravitz
Any sports store
It's got to be buttered popcorn!
Charlene has been styling and working with Aveda for almost 2 decades. Pairing enhanced texture into haircuts and gifting her guests with creative colour ideas is her true talent. Charlene believes in helping her guests achieve simple-to-manage, great looking hair. Photo shoots, fashion shows, and continued education keep Charlene evolving and inspired in her daily work with her guests. She brings a positive attitude and a whole new edge of creativity to the Salon POP team.
Richelle Bergen
Any bookstore
A Buster bar
Begonia
With over 25 years of experience, Rita has found that collaborating with her guests often provides the best outcome. Her professional, yet easygoing personality allows one to completely relax while in her care. Rita has trained with Vidal Sassoon Academy, Martin Parsons, and over 29 years with Aveda to become the stylist that she is today. Her dedication to the industry has meant that she has also spent her career sharing her knowledge with new talent stylists to further their education. Her creativity doesn’t end with hair…she is a passionate gardener and she loves to cook!
Michael Jackson
HomeSense
I head straight to my backyard to feel the warmth of the sun on my face and to admire my gardens!
Stacey has been in the beauty industry for about 20 years and she loves it! In fact, she LOVES that she gets to do what she loves! She enjoys pushing the envelope and giving people unique styles that suit them and their lifestyle. Her intention is to make sure that her guests can maintain their great hair once they leave Salon Pop and her philosophy is that if her work only looks good in her chair, as opposed to looking good every day after that…it’s not good enough!
I don’t like pop music – I like punk music and my fave is Rancid (or anything with Tim Armstrong)
Likely a craft store or Home Depot
Some time on the yoga mat, at the gym, or at Pizzeria Gusto
Johanna has been a stylist on the Salon POP team since 2011. Prior to that, she received her training at the Aveda Institute in Calgary. She keeps her skillset current by participating in specialty training through Aveda as well as at places such as Nine Zero One Salon in Los Angeles and ARROJO Studio in New York. Johanna incorporates vision-crafting into every appointment, taking the client’s whole personality and look into consideration. Her guests love that she is honest with them and they love that she is meticulous, comedic, and caring. It’s these things that keeps them coming back again and again.
Coffee shops…I love trying new places, but Starbucks is a staple.
The Real Housewives franchise… and treats - ANY kind of baked goods!
With over 30 years of experience, Laura brings her knowledge and talent to each and every guest who sits in her chair. Laura has built a reputation for being a technical haircutter, who pays very close attention to detail. Those who sit in her chair can vouch for her amazing talent! You feel pampered, you probably had a giggle together and know that she genuinely cares about you.
Harry Styles
Leopold’s
Massage
80’s pop!!
Carrie trained with the Aveda Institute in Winnipeg, where she acquired technical skills, a technical approach to business, and social and environmental awareness. She continued to master her skillset at the Aveda Academy with advanced education in cutting and colour work. Carrie was honoured with the Academy Award of Distinction at the top of her class and she has been working at that level since she joined Salon POP in 2013. An Aveda-educated dual technician specializing in hair colour, Carrie adores styling in Salon POP’s modern and vibrant environment.
WINNERS (although… can you really call a 6-hour-stay “popping in”?!)
PIZZA – anytime, anyplace!!!!
Andrea has always had a passion for being creative and for using her hands to produce works of art. As a teenager, that creativity and passion became focused on hair and as a result, High School graduation led to enrolment in the Aveda Institute. A hair star was born! Andrea is focused on service and her guests love her. She is attentive to their wants and she makes full effort to achieve 100% desired results.
R3HAB
Polo Park Mall
Sushi!!!!!!!!
Julia graduated from the Aveda Institute in Winnipeg in June, 2017 and joined Salon POP as an apprentice in our ‘New Talent’ program. She is excited to be able to “lift people up” just like her first professional haircut did for her as a guest at Salon POP 9 years ago. Julia draws inspiration from pop culture icons of yesteryear and today, and she takes pride in her own individual style.
ABBA
Into the Music
At home, doing sketches and oil painting.
Nataliya graduated from the Aveda Institute Winnipeg in April 2022 after going straight into the program once she graduated High School in 2021. While she was at Aveda she started her career at Salon Pop in November of 2021. She loves a variety of services although discovered a love for blonding. Nataliya is very detail oriented to ensure full satisfaction of her work in and out of the salon! She pledges to always stay a continual learner.
The gym! It leaves me feeling accomplished
Sleeping in on my days off.
Lauren trained at the Aveda Institute Winnipeg where she completed her education in February 2022. She began working at Salon POP a few months before she graduated and she has never felt so welcomed in a work place. She is looking forward to continuing her education with Salon POP by taking new classes whenever she can to further her knowledge and experience. She is very interested in blonding services and would like to eventually be able to provide extension services as well.
he Weekend
any shop in Osborne Village
My Kitchen to bake
Carson is a guest services dream! He believes in the value of great service and that's what he provides to every Salon Pop guest that he meets! He is committed to going the extra mile to provide a solution and will always work his hardest for a guest. He loves being a member of our team of amazing personalities and contributes loyalty, kindness, and humor to all that we are.
Thom Bargen
coffee, coffee, coffee
Dominic Fike
After a day of University, Emily looks forward to the chance to spend a few hours at Salon Pop supporting the stylists. She walks out at the end of the day knowing that the stylists had what they needed and that the place was clean and tidy because of the help that she had provided.
Starbucks
Anything Sweet
Chris Stapleton
