Andreas Hogue has been working as an educator for more than 20 years. His work has taken him all over the United States as well as internationally. For many years, Andreas taught at Matrix's Color Academy in New York City during which he put seasoned stylists through the rigors of the most complex color challenges. Andreas brings fun and energy to all that he does and this includes his very imaginative and interactive classes. Andreas teaches both cutting and color classes and has a keen eye for technique. Anyone who works alongside Andreas will learn to be a better stylist.

Valerie’s passion for personalized hair care empowers her to prescribe products that fit every guest’s unique hair needs. As an educator, she shares not only her retail expertise, but her professional development skills–the focus of her new course encouraging stylists to prime and refine their professionalism to consistently deliver excellency to guests of Andreas Hogue Salon.

In the classroom, Roxanne draws upon not only her 16 years as a hairdresser, but her experience as a former educator for Good Hair Day (GHD) and Matrix Hair Care. Roxanne’s critically acclaimed work earned her a North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) nomination in 2020 and continues to grace many publications including Lands End Kids, F Magazine, and Dark Magazine. Roxanne's extensive experience in hairstyling and education, along with her industry accolades, showcases her dedication to innovative hairstyling.

As one of Andreas Hogue Salon’s highly requested stylists, Kevin will use his decade of experience behind the chair as well as his prior salon teaching experience to educate aspiring stylists. While he will focus on cutting and styling, he will also teach other skills including highlighting, toning, color theory, and perms. In all classes, Kevin plans to forefront the importance of communicating with clients. From asking the right questions to determine a client’s needs to establishing rapport, Kevin plans to pass on his superb customer service to clients and students alike.

Darlene Burnham has been an educator for more than 20 years for Paul Mitchell as well as Andreas Hogue. She has taught in many salons as well as on larger stages and shows throughout the country. Behind the chair, Darlene is a master at her craft and is ready to take on any color or cutting challenges that come her way. Inside our salon, she is known as the solver of complex hair conundrums as well as the creator of hair art. Darlene is a three time winner of Chicago Hair Wars—a runway show and competition that was an integral part of our hair community for many years—in which she sculpted iconic hair pieces including a pirate ship, a rose, a violin and more. Her fantasy hair creations have been featured in magazines and also on billboard sized photos throughout our salons and in our community. Individuals who are lucky enough to complete our Associates Program will benefit from one-on-one work with Darlene during which she teaches these emerging artists how to be a top stylist—from start to finish. Darlene loves working with young stylists and helping them grow.