Meet Our Team - Chocolates, Cherries & Blondes

Our experienced staff is committed to nothing short of excellence. We are proud members of the professional beauty industry, so we continually take part in educational opportunities that better our skills and allow us to master new techniques. When you visit CCB, you will discover professionals that take the time to answer any questions you may have and ensure you feel relaxed and confident when you leave.

Tessany Birster

Owner & Level 4AA Stylist

Chocolates Cherries & Blondes was opened in 2008 with the vision of having a professional, fun and friendly salon in Maple Valley so our community had a local place to go with the skill set and products of a downtown salon but with the luxury of not having to leave our town. Our salon has grown in to more than I ever could have hoped for. We have an amazing team that craves to learn and grow in their craft and loves to serve our clients to their highest potential. We love our clients and we love what we do. If there is ever anything we can do to serve you better I would love your feed back. We pride ourselves on education and satisfaction of our clients and are excited to be a part of your beauty regimen. Your decision to visit us is a choice that we deeply appreciate and we will always strive to make your time with us fun and relaxing.

Tessany Birster

Owner & Level 4AA Stylist

Danielle Rider

Salon Manager

I am a newer member of the CC&B dolls family. I have been in the customer service industry for over 10 years and love building relationships with my clients and ensuring an unparalleled experience. In my free time you will find me watching my favorite beauty gurus on youtube or hiking with my husband and two pitbulls Dolce and Duchess.

My favorite product: Watercolors Intense color depositing shampoo

Danielle Rider

Salon Manager

Victoria Greico

Level 4 Stylist

Victoria has been a part of Chocolates Cherries & Blondes team since 2014. You will love Victoria! She always has a smile on her face and is so excited about everything beauty, she loves coloring and cutting hair and has mastered the art of braiding. If you have a special occasion coming up Victoria is definitely one of our go to girls for glamorous and classic hair styling and updos.

Victoria Greico

Level 4 Stylist

Dani Anderson

Level 3 Stylist

Dani spent two years at Gene Juarez as a color specialist. She loves all color services and is incredibly talented at balayage and fashion colors! Dani loves spending time with her friends and family outside of work, she describes herself as a tomboy with lashes and she is a Disney fanatic! Dani is most proud of the back stage work she did on the editorial team while attending Gene Juarez academy and her accomplishments in artistic coloring.

Dani Anderson

Level 3 Stylist

Hannah Dahlquist

Level 3 Stylist

Hannah has been a part of the CCB team since July of 2016. She loves making her clients look and feel their best. Some of her favorite services to treat her clients to are: balayage, brazilian blowout, and our new serie expert deep conditioning treatments. Hannah is certified and and loves doing extensions as well. When she is not working you can find her playing with her dog Blu, hanging out with friend, or waiting for the next season of Game of Thrones to come out.

Hannah Dahlquist

Level 3 Stylist

Martiza Arteaga

Level 1 Stylist

Maritza Arteaga

Level 1 Stylist

Selena Zamudio

Associate Stylist

Selena is a new stylist at our salon currently completing our advanced training course. She graduated from the Gene Juarez Academy in Federal Way. Her passion is color correction and foiling techniques. When shes not in the salon she enjoys spending quality time with her nieces and nephews.

Selena Zamudio

Associate Stylist

Jackie

Associate Stylist

Jackie has been in the beauty industry for nearly four years and recently joined our salon! She is currently completing our advanced training program.

She loves aspects of beauty creative expression – hair, makeup, tattoos, and outfits. She has an eye for unicorn/mermaid hair colors and short haircuts+styles. She especially loves helping people with big hair changes!

Outside of work Jackie often explores the Pacific Northwest with her fiance and two cattle dogs, Opal and Conan. She spends her time drawing floral mountain scenes and frequenting her local coffee shops.