Our Professionals
Joanna K. Alevizatos
Joanna is a New Jersey native and has called Raleigh home for 24 years. She is the owner of The Main Squeeze in Wake Forest, NC and Essential Hair Care & Wigs in Raleigh, NC. She has been a licensed Cosmetologist in North Carolina for 22 years and she finds her passion in helping people. Through salon ownership, Joanna has partnered with The American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness at her Essential Hair Care & Wigs salon, as well as with The American Cancer Society to work on her mission and commitment: outreach to anyone affected by cancer. As a proud volunteer of the "Look Good Feel Better" program, Joanna values the time she spends working with chemotherapy and radiation patients on skin care, makeup, wigs and hair loss. Joanna is a certified wig specialist and also specializes in hair design, dimensional hair color, Keratin treatments and welcomes all clients ages 2 to 92 and beyond! Joanna is available via email at Joanna.themainsqueezebbj@gmail.com |
Nadine Jenkins
Nadine is a native New Yorker, who works everyday to fulfill the highest expression of herself as a human being and an artist. For 20+ years, she has collected certifications from the American Cancer Society, Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, The International Dermal Institute, and The National Interstate Council as as licensed Cosmetologist in North Carolina. Nadine's passions are hair design, skin care and makeup artistry, but lives for the adrenaline rush of hair color. She is a Redken Master Specialist and her closest client friends lovingly refer to her as "The Hair Whisperer." Her mission is to create relationships based on integrity and compassion, to build trustworthy personal and professional rapports, and to encourage an overall happy well-being. She is also a "Look Good Feel Better" volunteer and wig specialist, bringing a unique perspective to this facet of her job as she is a cancer survivor herself. Regarding her triumph, she says, "it changed me." Her goal is to remain entrenched in the beauty industry and forever pay it forward. Nadine is available via email or phone 24/7/365 at thehairwhisperer@yahoo.com or call/text (919) 610-1968 |
Vicki Robin
Vicki is a GIA Certified Gemologist and Jeweler with over 25 years of experience. She is the owner and operator of Vianna Jewelers, which is Wake Weekly's "Best Of The Best" Jewelry Store in Wake Forest, NC. She is also the official jeweler of SASⓇ. Vianna Jewelers is the exclusive carrier of Jillian's Cut Diamonds in the greater Triangle area. As the in-house jeweler at The Main Squeeze, Vicki specializes in custom design, diamond sales, appraisals, and jewelry and watch repairs. Feel free to contact Vicki at vicki@viannajewelers.com or 919-435-6242 Visit her Etsy site, AllGirlJewelers, https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllGirlJewelers Visit her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ViannaJewelers |
Julie Collier
Julie is originally from Nebraska and received her Nail Technician license in 2002 while working at a local day spa in Lincoln. She then moved to and fell in love with NC in 2005. She continued working in the spa industry as a nail tech and in 2010, graduated year with an esthetician license from Durham Technical College. As she continued with duel licenses to expand her menu of services, she found she enjoyed working with people who have a passion for their art and a love for their clients. And Julie says this definitely describes Joanna and The Main Squeeze! She came on board through some Divinely arranged circumstances in August 2014. As she has worked in this industry for over a decade, Julie states has been a blessing to have a gift for detailed work and the ability to bring it to each client, whether you are receiving a facial, waxing, or lash extensions. Her goals are for you to leave your appointment feeling well cared for, encouraged, informed, and having experienced a service of excellence with the attention to details that makes all the difference! For scheduling, pricing, and other inquiries, contact Julie at (919) 698-3423 and check out her latest work on her Facebook page, A Great Idea |
Janet S. Savastio
Janet was born and raised on Long Island, NY. After raising her three children, she enrolled in SUNY in Farmingdale, NY and completed her Associates Degree in Business. Her career in business has spanned 31 years. Janet moved to Wake Forest with her husband in November 2010. At The Main Squeeze, she is an assistant to Joanna Alevizatos and Vicki Robin. Janet can be reached at (919) 435-6242 |