Rachel Harman Dower
Owner / Cosmetologist
After obtaining a Bachelor's of Science in Fashion Merchandising from West Virginia University, her passion for design and beauty lead her pursue a different outlet for her talents. She graduated from the Morgantown Beauty School and received her cosmetology license in 2007.
Rachel prides herself on her ability to listen to a clients need and offer an honest, informed opinion during every consultation. She believes that delivering a clients requests is just as important as maintaining healthy, radiant looking hair. Never compromising the small details, Rachel aims to make sure every one of her clients feel refreshed and looking their very best!
Rachel specializes in cutting, hair coloring, smoothing treatments, extensions, formal styling, and airbrush makeup. She is a certified Keratin Complex Smoothing Artist and a certified Brazilian Blowout Stylist. She is familiar with various color and product lines including Schwarzkopf Professional, Pravana, Wella, AlfaParf Milano, and Keratin Color Therapy.
Jessica Walker Kwiatkowski
Owner / Cosmetologist
Jessica, a Morgantown native and graduate of WVU, completed her training February of 2007 from the Aveda Institute of New York. Jessica then apprenticed at the Eva Scrivo Salon, in New York City, to further refine her craft. Her experience in New York instilled a desire to continue educating herself so that she can always provide her clients with the most up to date techniques and trends.
Jessica prides herself on her ability to listen to her clients and tailor a custom style to suit their needs. She believes that a thorough consultation and open communication between a client and stylist is essential to achieving the perfect look during every visit. Her passion for the beauty industry drives her pursuit for continuing education and discovering the latest trends.
Jessica specializes in cutting, hair coloring, smoothing treatments, extensions, formal styling, and airbrush makeup. She is a certified Keratin Complex Smoothing Artist and a certified Brazilian Blowout Stylist. She is familiar with various color and product lines including Aveda, Schwarzkopf Professional, Pravana, Wella, AlfaParf Milano, L'Oreal Professional, Goldwell, and Keratin Color Therapy.
Jayde Kuenzel
Cosmetologist
Jayde is a talented hairstylist originally from Chapmanville, West Virginia, now based in Morgantown. She specializes in blonding and creating dimensional brunette looks, showcasing her expertise in modern hair trends. In 2024, Jayde graduated from Morgantown Beauty College, where she honed her skills and developed a passion for hair artistry. She is also certified in Bellami Hair Extensions, allowing her to offer clients versatile and luxurious styling options. With a commitment to enhancing her clients' natural beauty, Jayde continues to elevate her craft and looks forward to expanding her services in the ever-evolving beauty industry.
Zach Henigin
Cosmetologist
Zach graduated from Morgantown Beauty College in 2011 and after nearly a decade behind the chair he has never lost his passion for the beauty industry. Prior to joining the team at Cooper James Salon, Zach worked in two successful Morgantown salons as well as a prominent salon on the eastern shore of Maryland.
Zach believes in the power of trust between a stylist and client. He focuses on creating a personal connection with every customer in order to learn about their lifestyle, personality, tastes and uses what he learns to create the perfect color or haircut.
Zach’s love of all things color has driven him to pursue continuing education that focuses on highlighting techniques, corrective colors, fashion shades and more. His second passion is in his finishing work. Combined with his attention to detail this means that every client leaves his chair with the perfect blowout or style.
