About Us

Our Big-Hearted and Talented Team is the Heart and Soul of the Studio Story.

Welcome.

"Cleveland embodies all the things I hold dear and what I want for The Studio Salon … a sense of community, welcoming, beauty, and vibrancy. It's a big town with a big heart, but also an intimate, friendly soul."

Rachelle, Owner/Stylist

Hi. My name is Rachelle Yarnell, owner of The Studio Salon Group. I am a small town girl with big city dreams and you’ll see these facets of me in the locations of my studios; two in the heart of Cleveland (Downtown and Ohio City), one in the suburbs (Strongsville), another in the country (Garrettsville) and my most recent salon just east of the city (Highland Heights.) I’ve been in the salon business since 2006 as an educator, stylist, and owner. I love my work and hopefully this is reflected in the experience you’ll have at any of The Studio locations.

I am equally passionate about both aspects of my career as Owner/Stylist. As a female business owner, I love the entrepreneurial adventure, honing my leadership skills, curating our guests' experience, and connecting with the larger community. As a stylist, I thrive on the creativity and relationships I have with each guest that walks through the salon doors. I am energized and inspired daily by both hats I wear!

Early in my career I was an Educator for Paul Mitchell Salons and this foundation of learning remains embedded in The Salon’s culture. We keep up with trends, understand our products, and embrace important movements in the industry such as sustainability. Learning goes hand in hand with listening, both to our guests and the world around us. We take it all in to create a welcoming, uplifting experience for our guests.

Thanks to our guests, team, and the communities we call home for being part of the Studio Story!

Meet Rachelle.

Meet the Team.

  • Shellac Manicure, Kids haircuts

    Elizabeth Axelrod

    STYLIST

    Elizabeth graduated from Mayfield High School Career Center in 2023 and is new to the industry. She chose to go into the Cosmetology industry because she enjoyed the salon atmosphere and getting her hair done. When she found out her High School offered a Cosmetology program, she took advantage of the opportunity and as she expected, loved the opportunity. Her favorite services to perform are fashion colors and manicures.

  • Katy Vike

    STYLIST & EDUCATOR

    Katy has been a licensed Cosmetologist for 20 years, but has had a passion for hair since she was 5 years old. She has had the opportunity to work internationally as a hair stylists in Italy and Greece. Being back in the US for 2 years now, Katy has worked as an Independent Stylist while working towards her Instructors License. She is looking to educate and share her knowledge and experience with others in the industry. Some of her favorite services are razor cutting, mens cutting, hair extensions and corrective color.

    ‘I have had the opportunity through many great team members along my journey to find an amazing team, comradery and education.’

  • June Rath

    ESTHITICIAN