
Meet Our Team
Kelsey Kremer is a master hair stylist, salon owner and freelance artist. She believes it is a gift to be part of the fashion industry. Working with people to help them express their image is not only fun, but highly rewarding to Kelsey. She can see it provides the confidence to bring out ones true beauty. It allows people to be comfortable with who they are while promoting acceptance to all unique individuals of every size, shape, and color. Being confident and expressing yourself is what gives you a lasting impression and the power to have your voice heard. Looking and feeling beautiful is an important tool to acheive your day to day goals and long term ambitions. Kelsey's goal is to grow in the hair industry and her drive is to promote love and acceptance to all creatures throughout the world, one person at a time.
A master stylist and colorist, Marlin Bressi has experience in competition, editorial, and runway styling and has won numerous awards as a stylist and educator. In 2003 and 2004, he worked backstage during NYC's Fashion Week, where he assisted some of the top runway stylists in America. He has also twice competed in the NAHA (North American Hairstyling Awards), a prestigious competition referred to as the "Academy Awards of Hair" by those in the salon industry, and has honed his skills by working in some of the most acclaimed salons in New York and Pennsylvania. In addition to his accomplishments as a hairstylist, he is also a nationally-renowned writer and beauty expert, having published over 1,700 articles on beauty and haircare for a variety of magazines and publications. He has previously served as Beauty Editor for two years for Suite101.com, one of North America's largest lifestyle websites, and is also a regular contributor to Examiner.com. In 2014, his book BLOW ME: Hairy Adventures in the Salon Industry was published by Urban Edge Publishing, and can be purchased at a bookstore near you, or through Amazon.com
Cathy Boyer, has been in the Salon industry since 1990 and is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist and Expert Nail Technician. She has also owned and operated three salons in Central Pennsylvania. Cathy has an upbeat happy and friendly personality. She loves working with people and making them to feel good about themselves. Cathy has 6 years experience as an Educator Coordinator with OPI Products Incorporated out of Hollywood California. During this time Cathy has taught nail industry classes in Salons and schools in New York City, Long Island and the North eastern region including Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Cathy was also was a platform artist for many Industry shows selling and demonstrating products for the company. Cathy is welcoming new clients for Hair Styling and coloring. Cathy is also offering Acrylic sculptured, Acrylic gel, Gel polish, nail art, natural nail care and pedicure services. In addition she is offering spray tanning and hair extensions. Cathy looks forward to meeting you!
Our Nail Technitian, Marsha Kuhns, welcomes all guests with a bright and bubbly, fun experience. She has been a Nail Technitian for four plus years. She is a nail artist offering beautiful nail designs with her detailed talent. Many of our images of nail art are also located on our facebook page. She keeps up to date with current nail trends and offers a relaxing and enjoyable salon experience.

Salon Team Members
Kelsey Kremer
Owner/Master Stylist
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Marlin Bressi
Master Styist
Cathy Boyer
Hair Stylist/Nail Technician
Marsha Kuhns
Nail Technitian




From Shades of Black Hair Design is a salon for everyone offering Hair, Nails, and Tanning. Working to keep you up to date with a modern look. Promoting style that is always diverse, sometimes daring, and always inspirational. We have five stylists and a nail technician with a combined 20+ years of experience. We specialize in hair color and offer the latest trends. Our nail technician has 6+years experience offering custom nail services. We are a focus Paul Mitchell Salon. Our time is fully devoted to you! Our goal is to ensure a pleasant and rewarding salon experience to all of our guests. We strive to maintain updated technology and quality in all of our products and services. Located in a little town with big dreams and urban hair.


