About Us

Shear Ego essentially created the beauty business in Greater Rochester and continues to lead it. Setting trends, crafting styles, and creating looks is the Shear Ego brand. We stay fresh and relevant because the industry demands it. Fashion and style is never a finished product or a static process. It constantly morphs and evolves. Shear Ego remains on the cutting edge -- literally and figuratively -- because we evolve with it. In fact, we lead the charge, supporting our technicians to explore new techniques and to pursue continuous education in the field.

We offer Salon, Spa, and Barber services to meet the diversified wants & needs of our wide range of clientele. Each of these services is offered in its own separate space, rather than being grouped together with no authentic specialization. And nothing solidifies expertise more than teaching a skill to others. The Shear Ego International School elevates our practitioners to new levels and indelibly stamps the Shear Ego footprint throughout Greater Rochester and beyond. Our graduates stay on and enjoy rewarding careers with us, create their own businesses, or practice their craft with salons near and far.  In whatever direction you step in The ROC, the Shear Ego influence will be found yesterday, today, and tomorrow!

Our Destinations

The Shear Ego Salon offers a unique blend of a metropolitan and family atmosphere that leaves clients looking great and feeling genuinely cared for as an individual.

Shear Ego Color Logo

The Shear Ego Spa is an inviting contemporary spa which allows you to take the next step in personal care. The mind & body connection is no longer a mystery.

Welcome to the next level of release and getaway close to home- The Men’s Club at Shear Ego welcomes all to its refined but relaxed atmosphere.

Our Team

Hair Stylists

William Paparella
Artistic Director
Edward Filonovich
Creative Director
Lucy Albright
Creative Director
Cristina Colasanto
Creative Director
Mandy Wojick
Creative Director
Kelly Davis
Creative Director
Diane Schaber
Creative Director
Jackie Leonard
Creative Director
Jordan Broomfield
Creative Coordinator
Hailey Dainard
Artistic coord, Makeup Artist
Hannah Staley
Creative Coordinator
Inci Kaptikacti
Creative Coordinator
Sabrina Tandoi
Artistic Coordinator
Alyssa Aquino
Artistic Coordinator
Joelle Camarata
Artistic Coordinator
Martha Curtin
Designer Stylist
Samantha Bostian
Designer Stylist
Sophia Desino
Hair Stylist
Julia French
Hair Stylist
Laura Petrucci
Designer Stylist
Lindsey Sigault
Hair Stylist
Amanda Clement
Designer Stylist
Raylynn Lee
Designer Stylist
Madison Prinzi
Style Coordinator
Alexandra Puccio
Style Coordinator
Nina Sciortino
Designer stylist
Mackenzie Wallace
Style Coordinator

Barbers

Mary Markowski
Creative Barber
Vahid Sidran
Creative Barber
Nico Lane
Creative Barber

Nail Technicians

Yen Figueroa
Nail Technician
Ariana Alanis
Nail Technician
Chelly Maynes
Nail Technician
Rachel Spaker
Nail Technician
Cho Tay
Nail Technician

Estheticians & Makeup

Toni Belli
Spa Manager / Esthetician
Claudia Ayzenberg
Esthetician, Makeup Artist
Alicia Dupre
Esthetician
Faith Deassure
Esthetician
Nicole Marafioti
Esthetician

Permanent Makeup & Electrolysis

Janice Meagher
Electrologist
Kris Maine
Electrologist
Damla Anish
Esthetician, Perm. Makeup Artist

Massage Therapist

Natasha Stulpin
Massage Therapist
Therese Lott
Massage Therapist
Michele Ball
Massage Therapist

Guest Experience Leaders

Karen Bardo
Reservations & Special Events MGR
Karen Riola
 Guest relations manager
Arielle Osmen
Guest experience Team Lead

Leadership

Gene Cardamone
Founder, Creative Director
Shayna Cardamone
Spa Director
William Paparella
Artistic Director

Accounting, Purchasing & Marketing

Julie Perry
Accounting Manager
Vicky Zona
Purchasing Manager
Amy Bradoc
Marketing Director
Book an Appointment →Shop & Gift Cards →