Staff

NATALIE SOUTH

SENIOR STYLIST & COLORIST

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Natalie set her eyes on the Big Apple just more than ten years ago. With the drive to succeed in NYC, Natalie utilized her intuitive styling creativity as a strength. 

 

Her Southern charm and talent are what caught the eye of John Dellaria here in Soho, NY. Natalie has a passion for making her clients feel beautiful and confident with every cut, color, and style she does. Upon mentoring under John Dellaria himself, Natalie soon became to nurture her craft, resulting in her high reputation as Soho’s go-to gal for her famous Brazilian blowouts. 

 

At Takamichi Hair, Natalie continues her passion for client satisfaction as she strives to make people feel fabulous with her cuts, colors, and especially her effortlessly glamorous Brazilian Blowouts.

GENE SARCINELLO

SENIOR STYLIST & COLORIST

Gene Stylist & Colorist

With three generations of Sarcinello hair styling men preceding him, Gene's craft is literally in his blood. Although he grew up on the East coast, it was in Los Angeles that Gene advanced his already lifelong skill set and discovered his own brand of style in color and cut techniques. 

 

After experiencing growth as a stylist in LA, Gene eventually found his way back to the East. Upon returning to NYC, Gene found a home at John Dellaria in Soho. Over the last 16 years, Gene has continued to perfect his craft and build a robust clientele of on-the-go New York professionals. 

 

Gene's focus is on natural-looking hair that looks great between cuts. We are happy that Gene has chosen Takamichi Hair for the next chapter of his continued evolution in the hair business.  

 

KATHRYN GARDNER

SENIOR STYLIST & COLORIST

Specialized in the art of understanding a client and their individualized needs, master hair stylist and colorist Kathryn has the acute balance of perfectionism and creativity.

 

 As a graduate of the Aveda Institute, Kathryn has spent the last eight years immersed in her craft and clients; it is her customers who inspire her every day, making sure to know their personalities to make her art come fully alive. Skilled in various forms, Kathryn is particularly sought after for her legendary curly hair cuts. By dry cutting curly hair in its natural state, she creates a distinctive, yet easy to wear look. 

 

Kathryn’s specialties include hair painting and balayage, for soft, natural highlights that personalize your look. Combining classic, technical styles with a modern, minimal, easy-to-wear twist, Kathryn creates tailored cuts and colors that celebrate the most beautiful version of you.

ANDREAS SCHONAGEL

SENIOR STYLIST

Andreas started his journey into the world of hairstyling at a young age near Frankfurt, Germany. After completing a three-year industrial training program to become a Hairstylist for Men and Women, he found himself interning at the Wella Hair Company in Darmstadt, Germany, gaining hands-on experience both behind the scenes and on stage.

As he excelled and secured victories in the Junior Championships for Men's Haircuts and Style at both the state and European levels, he made the transition into the role of a judge for various championships in the global hairdressing community. With the attainment of his master and craftsman diploma, he decided to make Hamburg, Germany, his new home, specializing in Vidal Sassoon technology and honing his skills in cutting both Men's and Women's hair.

In 1999, he embraced the life of a freelancer, jet-setting around the world for fashion shoots. Finally, in 2009, he made a significant move to New York City, where he is currently based. 

HANNAH PARSLEY

JUNIOR STYLIST & COLORIST

With a wide range of experience in the hair industry, this Kentucky native is mastering the world of specialized cutting and coloring services.

Hannah graduated from the Paul Mitchell School in December 2019 with honors. She is certified in waxing, hair extensions, and advanced coloring. After working as an assistant for a year, she earned a Junior Stylist position at the salon. She plans to take her passion for hair coloring, cutting, and specialized treatments to the next level. Primarily focused on short hair, she offers a wide range of cuts from the classics to the new and innovative. She also specializes in grey blending- a service to keep a natural root growing out without harsh lines. Her main hair philosophy is hair health first, so she offers many treatments to restore the hair and scalp.

TINA

SENIOR STYLIST

With a rich international experience and expertise background, Tina is a valuable addition to Takamichi Hair. Her journey in the hair industry began at the age of 15 in Denmark, where she started by sweeping floors at a local salon. At 17, she embarked on a four-year apprenticeship at Stuhr Hair, Denmark's most renowned salon, laying the foundation for her successful career.
Tina then moved to Manchester, England, where she honed her skills in men's grooming at the iconic Razors Edge salon. By 1995, she joined Vidal Sassoon in London, progressing to become a teacher and eventually a Creative Director in the USA, working in both San Francisco and Los Angeles. After two decades with Sassoon, she toured alongside Tim Hartley, the former Global Creative Director of Sassoon, until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tina's passion for the craft and her dedication to her clients are evident in her career. After relocating to Miami in 2015, she built a loyal clientele at Sean Donaldson Hair, a relationship she maintains by visiting every four weeks. Her dream of living in New York City became a reality last year, where she now divides her time between private clients, freelance teaching, and serving as the personal hairdresser to actress Rosamund Pike for her film roles and red-carpet events—a trusted relationship that began when Rosamund was just 17.
With her move to New York, Tina is excited to add Takamichi Hair to her portfolio, bringing her refined skills and unique artistry to a new clientele.

CARINA FAGIANI

COLORIST & STYLIST

Carina Fagiani, a Los Angeles-born artist and seasoned hairdresser, brings over 12 years of expertise in the beauty industry to New York City. Specializing in blonde transformations, extensions, and precision bob haircuts,

Carina seamlessly combines her West Coast artistry with the vibrant energy of NYC. Since relocating three and a half years ago, she has become a sought-after stylist, celebrated for her creative vision and meticulous attention to detail. Passionate about enhancing her clients' unique style while prioritizing hair health,

Carina is dedicated to crafting looks that are both stunning and vibrant.