Meet the Staff

 The saying, "Good help is hard to find" is so very true. Here at Essentials Beauty Spa, I strive for excellence. The atmosphere here is

                                   A no excuse zone 

Essentials Beauty Spa has been elevating with a powerful vision that is steadily growing into a successful testimony.

We are a team, helping each other and there to lift each other up when needed and even when we think we dont need it. 

Jazz plays as we relax as we passionately service our clients.....

Customer Appreciation Day is a must and is celebrated randomly once a month.

You too can become a part of this awesome team..........

Essentials Beauty Spa is looking for God-Fearing individuals who are teachable.One who's emotions do not over ride reality. Spiritual sisters who stand up for what they believe in and who are not afraid to commit, surrender and grow. One who is willing to offer their services in truth and not out of selfishness.

                               Brittney Bell

In her short time here at Essentials, Brittney has proven to have a passion and talent with people and hair that is unique and all her own. She enjoys being a part of creating new and exciting hair styles and techniques.

" In my eyes it does not matter how we choose to wear our hair- natural, relaxed, weaves, braids. My only concern is that it's healthy. I love to push our clients, challenge them to try something new, be it a new color or cut. Hair is meant to be fun, truly an expression of ourselves. I find gratification when a client walks out of our Salon feeling and looking good"

Another saying of mine is "It's hard to find good help". My new saying.,,...." Dont look, God will send it"   Brittney was sent here and has shown outstanding sportsmanship, She is a true team player and has my blessing in whatever her heart desires..........Owner

Tamara Tesheira, a young, up and coming artist who has been licensed in the state of Maryland for the past 6 years. She is one who is committed to delivering above standard service while pampering her clients.  She has engaged in many in salon trainings with representaives from Goldwell as well as in house trainings at salons like Fantastic Sam's.  She is very experienced with all hair textures at this point in her career by always having been in mulitcultural salons.  

  Tamara Tesheira has also committed herself to being highly active within her community.  She has participated in many events to donate her professional service back to the community as well as being an active voluteer with the Look Good, Feel Better Program  which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the National Cosmetology Association.

I admire Tamara's team spirit and her professionalism........Owner

                                                         Brigida Prosser   

Our front desk personnel

One of my passions is in giving individuals the warmest customer service they can or will ever receive.  I want to, wholeheartedly, treat them the way I wish to be treated.  I also thrive on keeping things organized.  I have over 10 years of executive experience in the government, nonprofit, and retail field. 

My second passion is in hair care and braiding.  Since 1995, my "hustle" throughout college was styling students' hair.  It then escalated to a major desire of pursuit.  Years later I attended classes at P.G. Community to perfect my skills and learn new methods.  This past year I have been making strides to pursue a career as a natural hair braider/stylist, while actively maintaining my managerial skills her at Essentials.  So the ideal place to perfect both skills is no other than......ESSENTIALS BEAUTY SPA.

What can I say.........Hmmmmm Brigida is what every salon needs sitting at their front desk. I am blessed to have her at Essentials'........Owner

      Alfie Powell

I enjoy being around fun positive people. Nurturing others is my strongest intuitive quality. Growing up in Columbia Maryland gave me the privilege of graduating from Hammond High School in 1985. I earned my Real Estate License May 1, 2006. Currently I am working toward graduating from Montgomery College with a A.A.S. in Interior Design with an strong interest in French and Spanish. It was a pleasure working as a Master Barber Stylist in my former profession for the pass seventeen years. Going different places and experimenting with adventurous sports or hobbies are the highlights of my life. Family, Church and work are the foundation of my life. My love for fashion inspired me to participate in two hat fashion shows. I am proud to be humbly blessed with talent, skills and a personality that allows me to adapt to different circumstances.  More than 5 years as a Cosmetologist, 10 years as a Barber, and 5 years as a Master Barber, I have developed an extended customer family base. My customers tell me they appreciate my patients with their children. Co-workers and former managers have watch in amazement at my hair cutting skills. I started my training in Baltimore of 1997, moved to Washington DC/ Silver Spring, left Silver Spring and now I am in Laurel MD. While working extensively with the public I had former training as a Barbering and Cosmetology instructor.

 Jennea Dorsey

Jennea, originally from Dayton, Ohio, and has strong customer service skills that stem from years of experience in the fields of finance, mortage lending, and property management. As a single mother of two, she decided to trade in years of stress from corporate America, to become a professional Massage Therapist. Jennea has been "natural" for 11 years. So, she understands first hand the joys and pains of transitioning from chemical relaxers to unprocessed hair. When you arrive at Essentials, expect nothing less than first class treatment. Jennea will do her absolute best at providing hospitality and comfort. She'll even take the time to answer any questions you may have concerning styles and products. "I will always strive to make sure you feel at home and  have the best shampoo experience!!"

  Ashley Rawlings

Hello, how may I assist you today? One of things I enjoy the most in life is helping others. It can be from helping someone move a box or just making sure their day runs smoothly. Thats why I give top customer service here at Essentials. Even though I am twenty two years old, I have six years of Front Desk Receptionist experience. So, I understand the need to have things run efficiently. I am the first and last face you see when you leave here, and I make sure the each arrival and depature is met with a warm smile. I am a big hair afficionado. Even though I have no desire to pursue styling in the future, its a delight to see clients walk away with new found confidence in their hair styles. Essentials have some of the most talented artist and its a joy being surrounded by them.

Temi "LadyStyles" Sokunbi

I started my education in the cosmetology field in Baltimore Maryland and finished in Charlotte NC. While in North Carolina, I worked as an assistant, which allowed me to learn more about hair care and products. I moved on to become a stylist then learning how to work with speed and learning how to retail. I moved back to the Baltimore area where I then learned my niche. A stylist I assisted for in North Carolina said that I need to know what kind of stylist I want to be. I realized that I have a passion for natural hair and weaving .Those have been my focus areas. I’ve obtained my certification in weaving and am now working in a salon which specializes in natural hair. I also love to do lash extensions and have perfected this service for you to have a glamorous natural look. I continue my education on products and new techniques so that clients can see positive hair care and styling results.