The CREAM Team

Curtis Adams

Salon Owner/Creative Director

Find me at CREAM Madison
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 My name is Curtis, Curt Man, Dirty Curty. I own the place. I have been in the hair industry for nineteen years now, and have been a salon owner for six of those. Educating and inspiring other artists is what I live for. My career has taken me all around the world and back. I educated for TIGI for five years of my career, where I focused on teaching on stage as a platform artist as well as in other salons.I have chosen to carry three of the best hair product lines in the industry because, with these products, comes a load of education. I have been to New York four times to take part in Bumble and bumble’s business and cutting courses. TIGI has taken me to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Santa Monica numerous times to take part in advance courses. I have worked with legendary artist Oribe at his backstage show in Las vegas.

When I’m not having a blast at work I also have a passion for all terrain vehicles, I spend time with my daughter Emma every chance I get. I like to snowboard. My personal mission is to continually grow spiritually, professionally, and of course to share my knowledge with my team and inspire others!

Mel Adams

Salon Owner/Makeup Artist/Salon Educator

Find me at CREAM Kelowna, Madison & West Kelowna

 My name is Mel, Mel Fierce, Malicious. You might say I’m a lady of many faces. Over the course of my eleven years in the industry, I have had the opportunity to work with the likes of the famous Anthony and Pat Mascolo and famous makeup artist Kevin Givins.I dedicated 6 years of my life to educating for TIGI, teaching as a platform artist and in salons all over North America. Curt and I recently retired as artists to focus solely to the growth of CREAM Salons. My absolute passion is operating my three salons with my trusty sidekick, canine-companion Betsey. Curits and I have owned CREAM for just over six years now, but besides running these three fabulous salons, I love to shop for shoes, dress my dog Betsey doodle dandy and dirt bike.

If I could rent a time machine I would travel back to 1995 and see what Kevin Aucoin’s giant hands were made of.

If I could travel into the future I would find myself and say, “Hey good job, ya made it!”

Rebecca Reynolds

Creative Director/Makeup Artist

Find me at CREAM Kelowna
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 I have been a stylist for ten years now, the last six most inspirational have been at CREAM. Through global education I have owned my craft. My travels have taken me five times to the House of Bumble in New York City’s meat packing district where the team at Bumble and bumble have really driven my passion to new heights. I have also had the pleasure of doing advance training with TIGI in Las Vegas and Santa Monica.Recently CREAM has taken on a new amazing product line called Oribe. The Oribe team sends us educators all the way from New York to teach exclusively to us, a truly wicked experience. I am currently obsessed with Brazilian Blowouts, the results are unreal, amazing. Some have questioned their formula, but ask me and I’ll be sure to clear up any questions about the product you may have. As a certified Balmain hair extension artist, I can make any hair dream you make have a reality!

Come in to see me so I can put my experience and passion into your style.

Stephanie Burkoski

Master Stylist/Makeup Artist/Salon Educator

Find me at CREAM West Kelowna
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 I love doing hair. Among other things, I enjoy cooking, camping, laughing and drinking wine. As far back as I can remember, Barbie stood no chance against my creative will, or my scissors. Nine years back I attended St. Claires college of hair in Ontario where my knowledge grew, skills progressed and passion thrived!I had a dream of living “where everyone vacations,” and it became a reality, so here I am in Kelowna. Hair dressing has presented me with more opportunities than I ever could have imagined! I have had advanced training in the Big Apple under legendary award winning stylists like Zack Mascolo. With my love for products I am very privileged to be CREAM West Kelowna’s network educator for Bumble and bumble. Receiving my training at the prestigious Bumble and bumble University, I am now a Junior Educator for our Wednesday in-house training. The opportunity for travel and education doesn’t stop there, I also got to attend Fashion Forecast in Santa Monica, CA recently. It was a full-spectrum blonde class with Wella superstar, Philip Fererra.

My favorite thing about hair is excitement for the transformation. trendy cuts, radiant colors, photo shoots, Brazilian Blowouts and yes, extensions!

Kathryn Watson

Advanced Stylist/Makeup Artist

Find me at CREAM Kelowna
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 My name is Kathryn people call me Kat, Kitty or Kitty Kat. I have been a hair stylist for five years now and there is no question as to why I love my job. I am creative, outgoing and love to learn! I first obtained my cosmetology training at the Advanced Academy of Hair and Aesthetics in Victoria, BC where I graduated from in 2005.After my initial training, I flew overseas to London, UK where I apprenticed under a great mentor and a very trendy TONI&GUY salon for just over a year. Since working with CREAM I have worked my way to New York and Los Angeles for advanced training.

I believe in having crazy fun at work (my laugh can be heard from outside the salon) and I love meeting new people, so come on into CREAM today. Meet your new stylist!

David Severin

Stylist/Makeup Artist/Day Manager

Find me at CREAM Madison
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 My name is David, I got the awesome nickname Daviday and I love it! I have been in this wild industry for just over a year now. Beauty and fashion has inspired me since I knew what the Fashion Channel was. I grasped the concept of makeup from a young age. I know that with this craft comes patience and practice which is why I believe in constantly educating myself as much as possible. I have taken on the role of an apprentice here at CREAM. I must say, I have the best mentors in the world!CREAM has presented me with more opportunities than I ever could have imagined, whether it be to work with the media, special events or on-local photo shoots. I excel at men’s cuts and hair tattooing and my bridal and grad up-dos only get better and better. Editorial Creative Directing is truly my calling, I’m full of ideas.

In five years, I wanna see myself educating and inspiring other young artists, doing editorial work for magazines and media and also just having crazy fun! I believe in boisterous laughter and professionalism all at the same time. My jokes have made a grown man cry! Come and experience CREAM, you won’t want to leave!

Katie Hantula

Stylist/Makeup Artist

Find me at CREAM West Kelowna
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 My name is Katie. I have been hairdressing for over three years now, with CREAM for just over one year. I am a very artistic person, art has always been my passion alongside fashion and beauty, that is why I chose a career to have the freedom to be creative and make people feel beautiful. My strengths would have to be giving a great consultation, confidence to step out of the box, creative coloring and makeup! I love working on photo shoots. I have done a lot of in salon and out of salon training.Recently, I attended Wella’s class ‘Full Spectrum Blonde” with Wella super star Philip Ferera. I am also a trained Brazilian Blowout technician. I believe staying current and up to date with the latest and hottest is what being a stylist is all about. Come sit in my chair and I promise we will have a blast!

Julia Moore

Stylist/Makeup Artist

Find me at CREAM Kelowna
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 My name is Julia or GOOLIA. I have been in the hair and beauty industry for six years now. Originally hailing from the coast, I attended the Hair Art Academy and the Blanche McDonald center for makeup artistry graduating in 2005.I have a love for the technical creativity and precision of doing hair, I love the transformation. Creating multi-dimensional natural colors is something I believe I excel in. I have worked with Bumble and bumble for most of my career and think if you haven’t tried it, you need to get in here and let us introduce you to one of the best styling lines out there!

I look forward to meeting new people every day. Come sit in my chair and we will have an amazing transformation!

Chris Pihl

Stylist/Makeup Artist

Find me at CREAM West Kelowna
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 My name is Chris or Chis-p. I have recently moved here from Castlegar, BC where I took the hairdressing program through Nelson Selkirk college, graduating in 2009. I love doing hair and watching other people do it, it’s magical. During my training I had to opportunity to work with ‘Superstar Hair Challenge’ winner Anthony Crosfield who I believe is a true industry leader.When I’m not fully immersed in the fabulous world of hair I like to shop, dance, and sing. I am a bit of a social butterfly, easy to talk with, I love meeting new people. Music is a big part of my life, I’m always looking for the next big hit. I can’t go a whole day without laughing, I would die. My jokes are dirty!

Annah Petrauskas

Stylist/Makeup Artist

Find me at CREAM Madison
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 My name is Annah or Annah Banana. I am one of the newest additions to the CREAM team, in the industry for just over two years. I have taken my training through Mount Bucherie’s cosmetology program graduating with top honors. Hair has always been my primary passion, I find pleasure in turning simple shapes into detailed masterpieces! I have been constantly been developing my skills through education every day. I love fashion. CREAM has really opened my eyes to a whole new world of opportunity and growth. I really stand by when I say, “I don’t have to go to work, I get to!”I also play piano and compose music. Come in for a complimentary consultation and we will get to know each other!

Kate Marit

Stylist/Makeup Artist

Find me at CREAM Madison
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 My philosophy behind a haircut is that everything is important, every detail. The more personalized, the more authentic, the more special, the more magical a look becomes! I believe color is a mood, a spirit, and an expression. I have learned to combine my training in classical techniques with a more abstract intuitive, experimental approach. The power of a great makeover is exposing and enhancing what is already there. I want to bring back elegance and real sexiness, to restore life in people!I don’t have to go to work, I get to!

Betsey Johnson Adams

Style Icon/Dog

Find me at CREAM Kelowna, Madison & West Kelowna

 Some people may think that the brains behind CREAM salons are my mom and dad. You may want to think again. The real mastermind is me, Betsey Johnson Adams.

My day to day task is managing to make people melt with my puppy dog eyes at the front reception area. I also snuggle, warm laps and fetch my Jimmy Chew shoe. When people aren’t looking, I tend to dig my head into guests purses in hopes of finding a treat. No other dog in town dresses as Couture as I do. I own 72 outfits including a mermaid costume and designer onesies from Barking Babies in Vancouver. I don’t come to “come,” I come when I feel like it. Ive never received a pay cheque per se, but as you heard my closet is extensive.

Please come visit me anytime for your snuggle needs!!

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