MEET the
salon 209 TEAM!
Stylists
We use Matrix, Pureology, Surface and Redken to ensure we will always have the product that best fits your haircare needs. It also allows us to educate our team of stylists with the latest trends and techniques to learn, earn, and live better! Which, in turn, inspires us to exceed your expectations with every visit.
Salon 209 applies a level system to our stylists. Each stylist is in a level based on their demand of time and customer service objectives that they have met. *Prices may vary depending on the stylist providing the service, length/thickness of hair, desired goal, and product usage required. Please ask for details when reserving your appointment.
Shelly Flatgard
Executive Artistic Director/Level 4AA
Owner
Hair Artist
Salon Educator/Associate Trainer
Shelly is a hair artist with over 22 years experience, specializing in precision haircutting, dimensional haircolor and grey blending. Her drive and excitement for the hair industry has kept her behind the chair creating beautiful hair on a daily basis. In depth consultations with each appointment are a standard for Shelly. She believes communication is key to achieving success with every guests hair. Continuing education is a priority for her to keep current on latest trends and styles. Shelly’s newest passion is growing her team and training new talent. As an in salon educator, she has the opportunity to do that on a daily basis. Passing on her skills and training is just as exciting to her as performing the skills herself. Shelly has the drive and ambition to lead her team and her business to success.
Julia Jones
Artistic Director/Level 4A
Hair Artist
Salon Educator/Associate Trainer
Hello beauties! I'm Julia!
I have been doing hair since 2016 and I have been at Salon 209 since 2019!
I love keeping up with the newest trends and exploring new techniques in the salon. I specialize in lived in colors, brunette balayage, blonding and fashion shades!
At Salon 209, I am an associate and salon educator, which means, I help train in any new talent as well as help educate the other artists in the salon. Education is a huge part of my career and I hope to have an associate by my side each step of the way!
When I'm not at the salon you can find me hanging out with my two dogs, Primm and Bo, and my boyfriend Nick. We just bought a house July 2021 and its been such a fun experience!
I can't wait to elevate your experience at Salon 209!
Ashley Sorvig
Artistic Director/Level 4A
Hair Artist
Ashley has been a cosmetologist for seven years, all at Salon 209! She graduated from the Professional Salon Academy in Bemidji, MN. Ashley is passionate about helping people find their unique color and her favorite services to perform are foiling and coloring! She loves to help guests feel their best and loves getting to know their story. She puts a lot of value into having good communication with her guests. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys reading, being outside, and raising her family and animals on her hobby farm!
Kasey Erickson
Artist/Level 3
Hair Artist
Why hello there!
My name is Kasey! I graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in Fargo, ND. I started at Salon209 in February 2021 and have loved every second of it! My passion is to make every client feel beautiful and confident in their own eyes. My favorite services are foiling and styling, but I love to be challenged in other areas of cosmetology as well. When I am not in the salon you can catch me shopping, getting coffee and when the weather is nice spending time with friends and family at the lake!
Emma Bothum
Rising Star/Level 1
Hair Artist
Hi my name is Emma!
I graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in Fargo, ND in 2020.
I recently just moved back to Thief River Falls from Fargo to work at Salon 209. I completed the associate program and I am so excited to have you in my chair! Some of my favorite things to do behind the chair are, highlights and balayages! When I’m not working, i’m either painting, watching baseball or hanging out with my friends and I also work at the new brewery, Rivers and Rails when I’m not at the salon!
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Associates & Experienced Stylists
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Spa Specialists
Cindy Chambers
Massage Therapist
Hi! I am Cindy Chambers, certified massage therapist at Salon 209. I started my massage career here and have loved every minute of it. For over 12 years now, I have enjoyed assisting the lovely people in our neighborhood and a few from afar through their journey in health and well-being. It has always been a dream of mine to encourage happiness in people. It is true... Dreams do come true! I love when clients leave with dazed eyes and a smile on their face. I am living the dream!
Barb Bohm
Reflexologist
Hello! My name is Barb Bohm and I am an IIR certified, State Board licensed Reflexologist. By practicing the Ingham Method of Reflexology, I am able to help my clients relieve stress & tension, improve blood/nerve supply and create homeostasis(balance) within the body systems. Many health issues can also be relieved with Reflexology. I love what I do! Whether you are looking to address a particular health problem or just wish to enjoy the relaxation that Reflexology provides, please call for an appointment. I look forward to seeing you at Salon 209.
