About
Visitors find Salon EDDA to be a sanctuary where they shed the outside world. We greet you with a welcoming embrace, always remembering what you love. Here we treat everyone with mutuality, meeting their eye with true recognition. We see you as royalty and commit to tapping your essential beauty. Trained for excellence at all times, we strive to educate everyone to be their best. And in the end we make sure everyone walks out the door photo ready.
Edda Coscioni
First-generation American (her family from Iceland). She is a Master Color Artist and Precision Cutter. Owner and Educator. Lead Stylist. Edda is a woman pioneer in the industry, with 20 years as an Award-Winning Stylist. She is a champion stylist in America, she has traveled the world for her craft. Selected for Team USA for 2021. She’s trained with the best in the industry and asks the same of her staff. She is an expert in hair extensions and hair loss. Her work has been featured in all of the top Chicago magazines. She delivers elegant style with ease. She also is open for booking for commercials, photoshoots, and runway work.
Edda’s clients look forward to spending time in her chair; for both her beautiful work as well as her highly attentive approach. Edda leads with feminine values that she brings from decades of studying the art of feminine leadership. She also serves on Mayoral appointed board for Lincoln Park (since 2014), supporting the chamber and the alderman in how to make Lincoln Park a better neighborhood for businesses and residents alike.
She runs a wellness and empowerment company with her husband Corey called Center for Beautiful Living.
Alex Ioannou
Starting at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Salons (known for their luxurious and sophiticated hairdressing) in London, Alex has perfected his craft and worked with top fashion icons. His move to Chicago in 1986 marked the beginning of an illustrious journey that has made our city a global hub for hairstyling excellence.
Alex isn’t just a stylist; he’s an educator who has shaped countless hairstylists worldwide. Our very own Edda owes her key cutting skills to Alex’s mentorship. Edda is thrilled to have her friend and mentor, who is such a talented (yet humble and uplifting) stylist join the Salon EDDA tribe. When you sit in his chair, you’ll be in the hands of a true industry legend (1 of the Top 50 Hairdresser in America).
Janette Orozco
Janette is both a kind and capable senior stylist. She started doing hair in 2006 and has taken her craft seriously. She has studied with very talented stylists and now brings her art to Salon EDDA. Her love of color and foilayage is met by her beautiful cutting skills. You will be delighted in sitting in her chair and having her tend to you.
Sylvia Kawa
Sylvia has a great ability to create beautiful precision cutting. She has been coloring and blonding her whole hair career as well, and is a welcome addition to our team of blonding and coloring specialists.
Ori Barajas
Ori is so excited to be a part of the Salon EDDA hairdressing team. A transplant from Texas, she is loving getting to know the Windy City. When she is not styling, coloring and cutting your hair, she is exploring the many neighborhoods of Chicago with her fiancee and dog. You will feel very tended to as she takes care of all of your hair needs.
Mariana Montanez
Mariana is thrilled to join the Salon EDDA Team after teaching cosmetology for up and coming hairdressers at CSA Cosmetology school for the last year and half. Her passion for hair and beauty goes far beyond education; she loves doing hair and has been a professional hairdresser for over two years. She is a legacy stylist; and worked with her mom’s boutique salon. When Mariana isn’t behind the chair, she loves spending time with family. Being a stylist empowers Mariana in her artistry. She is such a delight! When in her chair you will feel tended to in every regard and love what she does with your hair.
Michele Gurrieri
Michele is thrilled to join the talented team at Salon EDDA. Originally from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, she recently relocated to the city with her fiancé. A graduate of the Cosmetology and Spa Academy, Michele has been honing her craft as a hairstylist for a year and a half and brings passion and creativity to her work. She is also an actor in the Chicagoland area, balancing her love for hairstyling with her artistic pursuits. In her free time, Michele loves diving into a good book and could talk about her favorite reads for hours. With a deep appreciation for her family and friends, she is excited to connect with the Salon EDDA family and make every client feel valued and beautiful.
Lexi Kennedy
Lexi is a hair assistant and accomplished musician who loves channeling her creativity into hair, music, and art. With a year of experience in hairstyling, she is passionate about bringing others’ visions to life and sees hair and beauty as powerful outlets for self-expression. Living in the suburbs but inspired by the city, she commutes daily to pursue her crafts. A traveler at heart, Lexi enjoys meeting new people, exploring new countries, baking, crafting, trying new restaurants, and embracing the cozy vibes of fall with her husky by her side. Committed to growth, she is dedicated to continuing education to stay ahead in the ever-evolving beauty industry. Ask Lexi about one of her upcoming gigs!
Pam Gearon
Pam brings great care and thoughtfulness to all that she does, for everyone she is with. Whether with her specialty facials, body and face waxing, you will love the results. Moreover, you will love how she invests in beautiful outcomes.
Gricel Canas
We are so happy to have Gricel join our nail team! She has been a nail artist since 2018 and is very passionate about her nail art. She loves inspiring clients to feel confident with their nails; anything from a classic manicure/pedicure to extravagant nail design; and always learning the latest trends. She is a joy to sit with and talk to; leaving you with beautiful nails and a happy heart.
Silvia Garcia
Silvia has been a licensed nail technician since 2016. She is a kind, patient person who enjoys doing beautiful nails. Her expertise will transform your nails into gorgeous works of art.
Ody Garcia
Ody Garcia is a Chicago native who’s been in the nail industry since 2016. She’s attentive to detail to provide high quality care to natural nails and nail enhancements. Minimalistic nail art is Odys’ favorite but she will take on a challenge … Ody gives it her all to achieve your nail art vision.
Anthony Hudson
Anthony takes pride in welcoming you with joy as you enter our salon. With Southern roots and Chicago wings, he shares Salon EDDA’s commitment to delivering excellence and kindness as he helps you with any of your reception needs.
P.S. Ask him about his biscuits.
Assel Kussainova
Assel is an accomplished makeup artist with extensive experience in international markets, including Asia and New York Fashion Week. Passionate about transforming faces and highlighting natural beauty, she has earned a reputation for creating stunning high-fashion editorial looks as well as effortlessly flawless styles.
Gamaliel Gomez
Gamaliel is a highly experienced service industry professional with sixteen years in Chicago’s beauty world, known for his expertise, dedication, and passion for helping clients look and feel their best. Beyond his work, he channels his boundless energy into running marathons and ultra-marathons, sharing his love of fitness with those around him. A graduate of The School of Art Institute of Chicago and proud cat parent to two adorable Persian cats, Gamaliel is also a talented cake artist, baker, and fine artist. Always ready to connect, he’s happy to share photos of his creations—and his cats—with anyone who asks!
Olivia Boshold
Olivia, a welcoming and friendly receptionist, greets guests with warmth and ensures a pleasant experience when they come into Salon EDDA. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, she is currently a psychology student at the University of Illinois-Chicago, having transferred from the University of Missouri-Columbia. With a deep passion for understanding people, she is dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness and helping others. Outside of academics, Olivia enjoys staying active at the gym, as well as reading and writing. An avid animal lover, she finds joy in connecting with both animals and people. Her compassion, drive to support others, and commitment to mental well-being shape her both personally and professionally.
Kar Howard-Moreno
As soon as you enter our salon, Kar’s goal is to make you feel at home. He loves to provide hospitality services throughout the salon to both guests and staff. He takes pleasure in genuine connections and interactions, from answering the phone and scheduling appointments to ringing people out and every interaction in-between. You can catch him on Saturday’s (his day off from his Social Work Job.)
Kate Klaas
Kate, a Chicago native and current student at Saint Ignatius High School, brings her loyalty, attention to detail, and trustworthiness to the team at Salon EDDA. She loves being part of a supportive environment where she can connect with clients and make their experiences exceptional. Outside of work, Kate enjoys playing tennis, going on runs, and diving into a good book. She’s also very close to her two brothers and values the time she spends with her friends. With plans to continue her education in the Midwest, Kate is dedicated to creating meaningful connections and delivering excellent service.
