Chapter One

Christine Pierce is a mom-trepreneur, creative juggernaut, seasoned stylist and a brainchild of Chapter One Hair and Body Lab. Behind the chair she provides intimate consultations, attention to detail and an exclusive approach to color. When not behind the chair Christine is educating the future of our industry or working on building the community we inspire. Adventure seeker. Mother. Lover.

Stacie is our resident rockstar and leverages 12 years' experience in the hair game. Her career started in Orange County working at a corporate salon where she received wonderful training and a very solid foundation in hair cutting, coloring and customer service. Stacie is a redhead specialist however she can slay blondes, brunettes and anything in between.

Always up for a challenge, she's currently taking advanced balayage, color and cutting classes. Armed with some of the best products and tools available coupled with more than a decade of experience she makes hair dreams come true - unicorn colors, fabulous cuts, eccentric styles or enhancing natural looks - while maintaining the hair's integrity. She genuinely loves helping others love themselves and their hair which is evident by her colorful personality and boundless energy.

Alexis Alexander is one of the trailblazers that started Chapter One. Early on, Alexis helped shape the vision for the Lab being an education-driven salon. Soon after, she became an educator for Alterego and Hairtalk Extensions (the Lab's exclusive color/product line and featured extensions brand respectively). Having her fingers on the pulse of the latest trends and techniques requires an insatiable appetite for education, which translates beautifully into her work philosophy and helps her share her knowledge with others in the industry.

As an educator, she receives training twice a year. She's taken courses on cutting, creative color placement and Balayage. Behind the chair, she is passionate about being able to give someone a boost to their confidence whether that’s covering their glitter (grey hair), making their unicorn hair dreams come true or putting in some beautiful extensions for length and volume. When not behind the chair she's busy being a mommy to her 3 littles or expanding her spiritual horizons. You might see her reading someone’s cards or figuring out what their life path number is.

Stevie is a proud Marine veteran now focused on beautifying and relaxing Oceanside. An esthetician of 3 years, her specialities include microdermabrasion and advanced peels, as well as acne-prone and mature skin. She is a NASM-certified personal trainer, performance exercise specialist & corrective exercise specialist with 3 years' experience. In the last year she has parlayed this expertise into massage and is a Massage Therapist specializing in pregnancy, Swedish, Deep Tissue, myofascial release therapy, and sports massage. Never one to rest on her laurels, she's also a Surgical Tech Student.

Mary Elizabeth is a small town USA transplant laying her roots in our gorgeous city, while she tackles yours... She has had a passion for hair since she started doing musical theater in the fourth grade. She loves specializing in updos/styling, crazy colors, and curly hair. She also loves teaching and sharing her knowledge about hair care and the importance of a good hair care routine - because ALL amazing hair has an amazing routine behind it. Chapter One has become her home away from home and she hopes it can become yours as well!

A seasoned lash specialist with 5 years' experience under her belt and certifications from two different lash companies, Stefani loves making her clients' lash dreams come true. Whether they're looking for a dramatic or classic natural lash look, Stefani has them covered. She is also triple-certified in microblading and is a master of the combo brow, micro etching, and micro shading. When not beautifying Oside, Stefani is working with celebrity clients, including some famous football player wives...and even a bachelorette! Her favorite hobbies include lifting weights, finding hidden waterfalls on hikes and going on adventures with her dogs.

Taylor's got a passion for hair and she's not afraid to show it! She's a graduate of Lytles Beauty College with honors who loves styling - especially braids and updos. Always looking to learn, she's completed a roster of special training including creative placement Balayage and classics haircutting with EDGE Academy. When not delivering the best blowdry in Oceanside or slaying Balayage, Taylor is living her best life in the great outdoors hiking and paddleboarding.

Annalise Washburn is a Bellus Academy graduate and Oceanside local who loves bringing beach vibes to her chair. She's a Level 1 stylist who relishes blonding, creative color, and funky cuts. Annalise thrives under pressure and enjoys a challenge whether that's designing a new look for her clients or transforming a tired or unsatisfactory look with a refresh. Her passion for the industry keeps her hungry to learn and excited to create. When not at the Lab, that creative spark translates into Annalise's love of music festivals.

The first ``person`` to probably greet you, when you come to visit us. unless she's sleeping on the job...