dot started her professional career in boston in 1988. she has owned salons in washington d.c. and baltimore, md and has trained in new york, los angeles, tokyo and london. dot specializes in advanced haircutting techniques. she is a colorist and perm specialist. dot is a certified hairlocs extentionist and a certified liscio japanese hair re-texturizing provider. dot's newest passion lies in providing advanced haircutting and styling education to up and coming stylists.

birthday
december 21

pets
2 cats. chai-chai and bubble

favorite things
modern design, date night, MUJI, spagetti and meatballs

why did you become a stylist?
I started sweeping the floors in my sister's salon at age 13. I think I was competitive -- anything she could do I wanted to do better... not to sound cliche, but I really do enjoy making people look and feel really good about themselves.

stella, or as we like to refer to her, the PERM-inator, has been with TEN PACHI since day one. trading in her first career in fashion/retail management for a career in the beauty and hair industry, stella is a graduate of the prestigious GARY MANUEL AVEDA INSTITUTE.
a redken specialist and a certified japanese thermal reconditioning specialist, stella has trained in new york and london.

digital perms, texture perms or straight perms -- stella is the master.

birthday
July 3

pets
three kitties. frank, gir, and salvador

a few of my favorite things
rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens, estate sales, little kids, kurt vonnegut and dance parties

why did you become a stylist?
I became a stylist because I knew it was what I was meant to do. before I even committed to this profession, I would constantly analyze people's over-all style and imagine how I might change it; now I just make a living out of that.

laura, who joined us from coeur d'alene, idaho, is no stranger to the hair industry. she grew up in and around her mother's hair salon in coeur d'alene. she is a redken certified stylist, M.O.P. stylist, colorist and perm specialist. laura is also a talented artist whose mediums are drawing and painting, in addition to styling hair. laura is a warm and kind woman with a gentle touch, and great sense of humor that can put anyone at ease. she also is a graduate of the gary manuel aveda institute in seattle. laura has trained in london.

birthday
may 27

pets
none

favorite things
i love to paint in watercolor, read, drink coffee while chatting with friends, and barbeque year round.

why i became a stylist?
i've been exposed to the hair industry ever since i can remember. my mother really inspired me to become a great stylist, and i couldn't imagine doing anything else. i love being able to work closely with people and the creativity that comes with sculpting each look.

lissy began her career in the beauty industry eight years ago in italy as a professional makeup artist for fashion runways and italian television. she completed her hairstyling training in london, england (coincidentally, at the same advanced training academy where dot studied) and in barcelona, spain. lissy returned to her home country of mexico where she was a salon owner and regular hairstylist and makeup artist for the television/film industry. lissy specializes in advanced haircutting and styling techniques. she is a haircolorist, hair extentionist and wedding specialist. lissy is fluent in english, italian and spanish and is available to style for photo shoots and weddings.

birthday
february 14

favorite things
breathtaking scenic overlooks. dining out. traveling home to see my family. traveling anywhere with my husband.

why did you become a stylist?
when I was younger I always styled my friends hair and makeup and I loved doing it. but when it was time to choose a career path, I chose architecture instead. I had an epiphany one day while an architecture student living in turin, italy. I thought of how much fun life could be if I did hair and make-up professionally, not just for fun. I earned my degree in architecture but changed paths to pursue a career in the beauty industry.
now, I truly enjoy what I do, and have such fun.

rosie has trained in london .

birthday
april 17

pets
just my husband josh

favorite things
trying foods i have never tasted, traveling with my husband, a really good cup of coffee, and summer evenings in alaska.

why did you become a hairstylist?
I love creating. whether its sketching, sewing, cooking or designing -- it satisfies my innermost being.
and i truly enjoy meeting and connecting with new people.
it's fun chatting with clients about their recent adventures. a trip to madagascar or the local farmers market -- i love a good story.

yuki has trained in london.

birthday
february 4

pets
i had a fish once...

favorite things
my mothers cooking, playing with my son, and leather crafting (making purses and wallets)

why did you become a stylist?
when i was in art school in kansas several years ago, i cut a few fellow students hair and before i knew it, i was in high demand. like many other artists, i knew making a living might be challenging. after graduation i did some teaching, but it just wasn't for me. i returned to the U.S. from a trip home to japan and my intuition told me to give hairdressing a try. i went to hair design school six years ago and have been in the beauty industry ever since.
i used to think my artistic, detail-oriented perfectionism was my achilles' heel -- now its my biggest asset.

birthday
march 5

pets
3 goldfish

favorite things
chocolate ice cream, going to the movies with friends, and talking with my parents long distance

why did you become a hairstylist?
growing up and living in japan, i had always been intrigued by new trends in hair and fashion. one day, after pouring through yet another fashion magazine, i decided to make a plan of action.
i had to do something creative, and i wanted to work on improving my english language skills, so i moved to seattle and enrolled in a local college. i earned my academic degree along with a cosmetology degree and became a licensed hairstylist.
i have so much fun.

tyler is a graduate of the gary manuel aveda institute and gives THE BEST shampoo in the entire world, we think. tyler is a third generation stylist--following in the footsteps of his mother and grandmother, and is just one of those people with a natural knack for cutting hair. he is a sweet, sweet guy with passion for what he does. sit in his chair and you will leave his chair with gorgeous, hollywood hair.

birthday
august 20

pets
a yorkie named jack

favorite things
hot fudge sundaes, foggy weather, my ipod, and dancing-dancing-dancing.

why did you become a stylist?
watching my mother and grandmother work throughout my childhood, i always knew i would do hair as an adult. I absolutely thrive on the creativity involved in customizing each cut, color or perm. but what I truly love most about being a hairstylist, is connecting with people and making them feel beautiful when they leave.

erika is another of our artist-turned-hairdressers. she is a truly amazing sketch and soft-sculpture artist, who is inspired by all things 'kawaii' (japanese word for cuteness). erika is a soft-spoken conversationalist with a very gentle soul. she is a certified redken stylist, a MOP specialist a certified straight perm specialist and is a graduate of the gary manuel aveda institute. erika brings a whole new meaning to the words detail-oriented. she is the most non-threatening perfectionist one will ever meet.

birthday
july 27th

pets
a boston terrier named truman

a few of my favorite things
going to estate sales, learning new crafts, being a nerd about the Twilight series, and traveling by train

why did you become a stylist?
i love creative endeavors and love that as a hairstylist i get to be creative, but in partnership with other people, every day.

birthday
november 21

pets
a cat named wally

a few of my favorite things
chocolate, traveling, and watching seinfeld.

why did you become a stylist?
i originally thought that doing hair would just be a fun way to make a living. i still think that, but i've since learned that the job of a stylist is more than just doing hair. one's hair is a medium for personal expression. i love meeting new people, getting to know them, and exploring what they want to express through their hair.