OUR IPSWICH TEAM

ERICA MCARTHY

Owner & Master Stylist

Erica has owned Hair crafters since 2006. With almost 30 years in the industry, she has a keen eye for color, aesthetics, and details. One of Erica's passions behind the chair is creating up-styles, making her client feel extra beautiful for a special event. 


Erica has been an Artistic Educator for both Moroccanoil and Matrix and has a passion for learning and sharing her knowledge. She has traveled with the education teams of both companies motivating and inspiring stylists. 


Erica's family is her world. She has a teenage daughter, a loving and supporting husband and an abundance of extended family who she loves to spend time with. She strives to be a better mother, wife, stylist, educator, and business woman every day. 


"I love coloring and styling hair. I want to make my clients feel better walking out of the salon than they do walking in." - Erica

SASHA MARTINEAU

Master Stylist & Salon Manager

Sasha found her home at Hair Crafters in 2014. Starting out in 2010 Sasha focused specifically on training and education in hair color. Today she has found her passion in all aspects of doing hair. Sasha pays meticulous attention to detail when it comes to her clients hair, enjoying the process of achieving the final finished look. 


Sasha is proud of all she has accomplished, and is thrilled to be working as a full-time stylist and salon manager. She is inspired by the cutting-edge nature of the hair industry and is determined to continue to grow as a dynamic stylist. 


"My goal for guests as they sit in my chair is for them to have an experience they truly enjoy, and leave with a look they truly love." - Sasha 

 HEATHER BROWN

Master Stylist

Heather Brown has been a hairstylist for 41 years. Originally from Maine, she moved to Massachusetts in 1990. She started cosmetology school in 1985 after attending the University of Maine/Orono for a year. She worked for about 5 years in Maine before moving to Massachusetts. She was a hairstylist in Boston, Chelsea, Saugus, Salem, and Danvers, meeting people and honing her skills as an artist. She worked behind the chair, while also working as a manager and an educator. She then came to Haircrafters almost 20 years ago. She has been able to learn from the stylists that she has had the privilege of working with over the years. 


This business is fluid and ever-changing, and because of this, we have to be willing to grow and change with it. Her clients are what keeps her wanting to learn more and keep growing, both professionally and personally. She is really looking forward to working with each and every one of you to create a more beautiful you, and she invites all of you to come in and see what Hair Crafters is all about. 

 VANESSA THISTLEWOOD

Level 5 Stylist

Vanessa is from Boxford, MA. She pursued her career by attending New England Hair Academy where she received her cosmetology license in 2006.

Vanessa has been working at HairCrafters since 2012. Vanessa is very creative and enjoys coloring techniques with fashion colors, Balayage and highlights. She received her Balayage Master Certificate in 2022 and continues to further her education in all techniques. Another of Vanessa's areas of expertise is in creating up-styles for special events.


Vanessa has a family who means the world to her and each day she strives to be th best stylist, wife, mother and friend that she can be.

DANIELLE MCARTHY

Master Aesthetician

Danielle has been working at Hair Crafters for five years. As an aesthetician she specializes in aesthetics, bombshell waxing, lash extensions and spray tanning.  Danielle holds multiple certifications for dermaplaning, speed waxing, lash extensions, lash lifts, brow lamination and chemical peels along with over 600 hours of aesthetics training. 

 

Danielle is constantly pursuing more education and new ways to serve her clients and give them the best results possible. She is passionate about her job and finds that making her clients look and feel beautiful is extremely gratifying. She takes classes in not only skills, but also beauty lines and product ingredients to stay on top of her field. She is always there if you have a question or concern and will always research the proper answers for you and get you the products that you need. 

Danielle lives in Amesbury with her fiancé and six amazing kids. She enjoys spending time with the family and their good boy, Brutus. 

"The best part of my job is hearing a client say they never thought they would look in the mirror and love what they see. Never give up on your skincare goals and dreams. Let me help make them happen!" - Danielle

 AVA HALEY

Level 4 Stylist

Ava has been a stylist since 2021 and is passionate about delivering the best results while making every client feel comfortable, heard and cared for. She excels in unique haircuts and creative color, bringing the fun, funky vibe you're looking for.


Ava's specialties include color, braids, lived in color, fantasy color and perms.

NATALIE SYLVANWICZ

Level 3 Stylist

Natalie is a licensed cosmetologist with 6 years of experience behind the chair. She specializes in creating beautiful, effortless hair that feels personalized to each client. Her specialties include lived-in blondes, dimensional color, highlights, balayage, customized haircuts, soft layers, and bouncy, polished blowouts.


Natalie has a passion for creating dimensional, low-maintenance color that grows out beautifully and complements each client’s natural features. Whether she’s creating a fresh blonde, adding depth and dimension to brunette hair, refreshing an existing color, or giving a client the perfect cut and blowout, she loves helping her clients feel confident in their hair.


In the salon, Natalie focuses on creating a relaxed and welcoming experience while taking the time to understand each client’s hair goals, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences. She believes great hair should not only look beautiful when you leave the salon, but should also feel manageable and effortless between appointments.

OLIVIA ANDERSON

Level 2 Nail Technician

Olivia is a Level 2 Nail Technician who graduated from New England Hair Academy in December 2025. Her passion for beauty began at a young age, growing up at Hair Crafters surrounded by the women who inspired her most—her aunt, Erica, her grandmother, Beth, and her mother, Heidi.


With a genuine love for nails, beauty, and creativity, Olivia especially enjoys nail art and using nails as a form of self-expression. She takes pride in creating a welcoming experience for every client and building meaningful relationships along the way. Outside of the salon, Olivia is a college student pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She is excited to continue growing her skills, creativity, and career in the beauty industry while bringing her own unique style to every set she creates.


ANDRAYA ORTIZ

Level 1 Aesthetician

Andraya, a licensed aesthetician, graduated from SpaTech Institute in April 2025 and joined the HairCrafters team the following July. While she offers a variety of esthetic services, her true passion is facial and body waxing.

Known for her attention to detail and a gentle approach, Andraya is dedicated to helping every client feel comfortable, confident and beautiful.

Committed to staying current with the latest trends and techniques in the beauty industry, Andraya is always expanding her knowledge to provide the best possible experience for her clients. She takes pride in creating a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere where client scan enjoy a little self-care and leave feeling refreshed and confident.


"I love helping my clients feel their best and giving them the results they're looking for. Seeing their confident shine after a service is the most rewarding part of what I do!" - Andraya

ALAINA ADELMAN

Level 1 Stylist

Alaina has been a licensed cosmetologist for two years. She attended Essex Northshore Agricultural and Technical High School to complete her cosmetology program and began working in a salon during her senior year of high school. She currently attends the University of Rhode Island and is about to attend her sophomore year.


Alaina offers both hair and nail services and loves to learn new skills in these fields in her free time. A few of her favorite services to offer include blowouts, longer haircuts, and working on curly or textured hair.

Alaina enjoy working at HairCrafters during her college breaks and would love to ego help you find a hairstyle, manicure or pedicure that makes you feel your best! Helping people embrace their own style is one of Alaina's favorite things about being a stylist and nail tech!

ISABEL LUZ

Level 1 Hair Stylist & Level 1 Nail Technician

Isabel has been part of the Hair Crafters family for a year now, and two years of experience. She is in college getting her business degree both in marketing and entrepreneurship, as well as an associate degree in psychology and society. She is passionate about nail art, hair color, and making her clients feel comfortable and happier than when they walked through the door.

Her specialties include:
Woman’s cuts

Blowouts

Gelx manicures

Hard/soft gel manicures 

Natural manicures

Nail art

Braids

Highlights