TEAM
Michael Nguyen
OWNER / HAIR STYLIST
A Southern Californian native, Michael Nguyen is the driving force behind Mikell Coiffure. He was always creative growing up and was constantly inspired by fashion, architecture, interior design, hair, and makeup. A professional in the truest sense, Michael creates hairstyles that are buildable and playful. With over a decade of experience, he really enjoys enhancing hair color with a natural approach.
His clients leave his chair with chic styles, timeless haircuts, and stunning colors where warm and cool tones harmonize. What has made a place in Michael’s chair so covetable for the past decade, however, is not just his skill in creating astonishing, multi-dimensional color, but the personal connection he develops with everyone who makes it to his chair. His talent and personality have created his sought-after reputation and kept his clients coming back time and time again from Orange County, Los Angeles, and Southbay.
Stefanie Chickey
HAIR STYLIST
For bright, natural, and beachy Californian blondes that grow out seamlessly, look no further. Stefanie Chickey’s attention to detail with perfectly placed highlights, leaves every client walking out of the salon with refined healthy hair.
She is a contemporary artist that does a multitude of hair extensions, Cezanne Smoothing Treatments, and her ability to consistently execute beautiful color using the foil technique “Baby Lights”. Her interest in people and the different ways they express themselves are always at the forefront of her creative process. When she is not behind the chair, she seeks fashion trends and hair inspiration during her travels abroad. Stefanie’s friendly and professional nature instantly puts her clients at ease.
McCall Sbranti
HAIR STYLIST
Introducing McCall, a highly skilled and experienced hairstylist with a focus on blonde hair transformations, balayage techniques, and modern layered haircuts for medium to long lengths. With a deep understanding of the latest trends and techniques in the industry, McCall is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that exceed her clients’ expectations.
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As a specialist in creating stunning blonde hair, McCall has an eye for color and a meticulous approach to achieving the perfect shade. Whether you desire a natural sun-kissed, lived in look or a super bright blonde, she will work closely with you to understand your vision and color that best suits your skin tone and personal style.
When it comes to haircuts, McCall's forte lies in crafting modern soft layered styles for medium to long lengths. Whether you desire a soft, face-framing cut or a more edgy a textured look. She will ensure that your haircut not only suits your individual features but also enhances your overall appearance.
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She prides herself on providing a professional and personalized experience for each client, taking the time to listen to your needs and preferences. Her friendly and approachable demeanor creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, making your time in her chair an enjoyable and rejuvenating experience.
Annie Le
HAIR STYLIST
With over a decade of experience, Annie is a sought after stylist known for personalized, elevated looks with an effortless finish. She specializes in custom color transformations - especially soft, lived-in blondes while confidently working with all colors and textures.
Annie’s approach blends creativity with practicality, keeping hair healthy, stylish, and easy to maintain. Her chair is a welcoming space for great conversation, humor, and leaving clients feeling confident and understood.
Rooted in Southern California, Annie’s curiosity extends to travel, food, and creative hobbies, all of which inspire her calm, authentic presence behind the chair.
Tia Connelly
HAIR STYLIST
Tia is our talented junior stylist with a passion for highlights, extensions, and styling. Don’t let her youthful looks fool you, she’s full of skill and confidence, having been trained under her mentors, McCall and Michael. She has a natural eye for detail and loves creating looks that feel fresh, polished, and effortless.
Beyond her technical ability, Tia’s warm and welcoming personality makes every client feel at home in her chair. Whether you’re in for a quick refresh or a full transformation, she brings a positive energy that makes the experience as enjoyable as the result.
Andrea Corwin
HAIR STYLIST
Andrea launched her career in Beverly Hills, where she trained in a high-end salon environment rooted in precision, elevated technique, and trend-forward artistry. Surrounded by luxury and innovation, she refined her eye for detail and developed a signature approach to modern color.
Now proudly serving the South Bay - the community she calls home - Andrea brings that same level of excellence to every guest who sits in her chair.
She specializes in dimensional highlights and is known for creating natural, lived-in color that feels effortless, grows out beautifully, and requires minimal upkeep. Think soft brightness, seamless blends, and that “just back from vacation” glow.
Andrea’s passion is designing customized color that enhances each client’s natural beauty while fitting effortlessly into their lifestyle. Her goal? Hair that looks polished yet undone - luxurious yet low-maintenance and always authentically you.
Christina Gonzalez
HAIR STYLIST
Christina Gonzalez is a Los Angeles based hairstylist specializing in blondes and hair extensions, with a strong commitment to preserving the integrity and health of the hair. She refined her craft working under Justin Anderson, once the renowned blonde specialist in Beverly Hills, following her experience under Michael Boychuck at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Christina also completed advanced apprenticeship training at iconic salons including Chris McMillan Salon and Román Salon, where she developed a deep respect for precision, technique, and hair health. Known for creating seamless, natural-looking blondes and customized extensions, she takes a thoughtful, integrity-first approach, ensuring results are not only beautiful, but sustainable and wearable long term.
Outside of the salon, she enjoys snowboarding, and spending time soaking up warm sunshine; although she loves a Winter sport, she feels most at home on a tropical beach, a lifestyle that reflects her love for effortless, sun-kissed beauty.
Blair Berndes
BROW / MAKEUP ARTIST
*Appointments by Request Only*
After quickly climbing the ranks as a brow and makeup guru in Southbay, Blair has now joined Mikell Coiffure to take on the next phase of her career. Blair offers a decade of experience as a beauty expert with an unwavering commitment to bring out an enhanced version of her clients’ natural beauty with precisely the right color palette. And it’s no wonder she’s so great at it: she understands each makeup application is to consider the clients’ facial structure and skin type.
Depending on the clients’ needs, she is able to provide an array of specialized services of personalized makeup shopping and lessons, brow lamination, brow design, and lash lifts. Over the years, Blair has worked with countless celebrities and makeup for editorial shoots, red carpet events and more. Blair consistently excites her clients with creating looks from off the runway, latest trends, and refreshed “no-makeup” look that vows to wow.
