Nutrafol’s Rooted In series brought to you by The Tease

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Hosted By Johnnell Theresa Nidoh 

Beauty runs deep in her roots—literally. Johnnell grew up in her mother’s salon, where the sound of dryers and hairspray sparked her passion for the professional hair industry. From sweeping floors to leading brand education and storytelling, she’s built a 20+ year career across brands like Bumble and bumble, DevaCurl, and Salon Professional Distribution.  Long before it became mainstream, she saw the shift toward scalp health and whole-body wellness. Today, at the heart & helm of the Salon Channel at Nutrafol, Johnnell is passionate about shaping the future of holistic hair health and helping make inside-out beauty the new standard. Outside of work, she is fueled by travel, connection, yoga, meditation, and a love for new experiences that keep her grounded and inspired, because less stress = healthier hair.

Interview with Dana Funk

Dana Funk began her journey with Studio Gaven on September 17, 2007. While attending cosmetology school, she started part-time in the call center before transitioning to the front desk, where she trained under Derek Reynolds and quickly developed a passion for guest experience, leadership, and customer service.

After earning her Shampoo Tech license in 2007 and Cosmetology license in 2008, Dana entered the associate program under Jayson Morgan, who became an incredible mentor for all things hair and guest experience. Dana then advanced through the Summit Salon career path, ultimately achieving Level 5 Summit Stylist status before transitioning into leadership.

The beauty industry and doing hair have meant so much to Dana throughout her career. From 2008–2017, she had the privilege of working behind the chair with some of the most amazing guests, creating relationships and memories that she will always cherish. She is incredibly thankful to every guest who trusted her throughout those years and helped shape her journey.

Throughout her career, Dana trained in front and back house operations, management, and team leadership. Working alongside Gaven Smith has been one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences of her career. In 2015, she became Director of Studio Gaven, and in 2017, she was honored to become a Shareholder and Part-Owner.

Dana is passionate about leadership, team culture, guest experience, and helping others grow both personally and professionally.

“This journey still feels like a dream. I count my blessings every single day, and I am forever grateful for this team, this career, and every person who has been part of the journey.”

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/studiogavenhaircolour/ 

Interview with Casey Gilley

As a senior stylist, shareholder/co-owner at Studio Gaven Hair Colour, Casey has proudly spent the last 20 years building a loyal following and a deep bond with her guests in Franklin, Tennessee. A passionate educator with 15 years of mentoring experience, she also works directly with their management team to maintain their daily operations running smoothly by overseeing everything from inventory control and guest relations to employee management, professional development, and maintaining positive team culture. 

Behind the chair, Casey works with a salon associate every day to ensure a luxurious and relaxing experience for all guests. She specialize in advanced hair transformations as a Redken Certified Colorist and a certified Invisible Bead Extensions specialist, allowing herself to craft completely customized, seamless luxury looks for her clientele. By pairing her elite artistry with top-tier product lines like Kérastase, Shu Uemura, Pureology, Redken, Color Wow, and Nutrafol, her ultimate goal is to inspire and empower her talented staff while ensuring that every guest experiences the highest standard of luxury and care during their visit.

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/caseylgilley/ 

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