Brendan Sullivan
Brendan Sullivan, owner and lead stylist of Salon Cedar, is an award winning hair stylist that has personalized hair design for his clients since 2005. He has brought to life his vision of uplifting our community through elevating the beauty of each client who enters his salon. He has created a space where our community can come to be celebrated and honored. Brendan’s talent has been seen at Native Max Magazine,, Sealaska Heritage Tináa Fashion Show and Celebration Indeginous Fashion Show, and the SWAIA Fashion Show, among many others. Driven by a passion for his craft, fashion and life Alaska style, Brendan customizes hair style and the experience inspired by place and the beauty of you.
Dawn Jouppi
As the Salon Director, Dawn is not only the wizard behind the curtains, but also the friendly face most clients will be greeted by as they begin their salon experience! She has expertise in the beauty industry through her work as a makeup designer, as well as experience in the business arena, ensuring that, administratively, Cedar Salon is functioning at the top of it’s game. Dawn has brought to life the faces you’ve seen at JAHC’s Wearable Art, Juneau Folk Festival, Native Max Magazine, and more through her skills as a makeup designer. Outside of helping her friend, and business partner run Salon Cedar, she recharges her battery by spending time with her children and husband.
Stephanie Strickland
Stephanie is an artist by definition, full of the courage it takes to create masterpieces out of each client she sees. Throughout almost two decades of professional hair design, Stephanie has worked as a touring assistant educator with Robert Cromans, Stephanie Kocielski, Takashi Kitamura and the Lenny King “Running with Scissors” tours. She was an educator with Pravana videos, a creative director and vivid educator with Bangz salon as well as the Marily Monroe salons, south region. To top it all off, she is Bellami hair class certified, and completed the educator program from the Paul Mitchell Systems, providing Salon Cedar a mentor to many up and coming stylists.
Lauren Guthrie
Salon Cedar welcomed Lauren to the team in September of 2020 after her graduation from the prestigious Paul Mitchell The School, in Portland, Oregon. Lauren is a homegrown Juneauite who loves the ambiance and tranquility that Salon Cedar brings to the community. Lauren’s love of reading and gaming comes through when she’s enjoying time with clients playing with fantasy color, taking her to her happy place! Lauren’s calm, sweet demeanor is a great compliment to Salon Cedar’s relaxing environment.
Emily Voithofer
You won’t miss the high energy, and positivity that Emily brings to Salon Cedar when you walk through the doors. She has passion for her art that is felt by all. Since childhood, Emily has been drawn to finding ways to make people feel special and beautiful. Graduating from Trendsetters School of Beauty in Anchorage, Alaska, and bringing her skill to Salon Cedar in 2019, she has built quite a reputation with her flawless blonding and highlighting skills. Spending time with Emily is sure to bring a smile to your face and infuse you with a zest for life!
Brook Riley
Brook has true skill and passion that she puts into each client she sees. She is most known for her precision cutting skills, as well as barbering expertise. Brook is fiercely loyal as she has been with Salon Cedar since the very beginning, even while working her full time job with the State of Alaska! Her personality exemplifies the desires of Salon Cedar, to elevate and celebrate each client, while providing the highest level of quality. Outside of her busy work life, Brook’s most honored job is raising two precious daughters. Together, they enjoy adventuring around the mountains of Southeast Alaska.