Our Team
Meet the talented stylists behind Beyond Basics. They are skilled, creative, and committed to helping you express your individuality.
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Kendall Fuqua, Founder & Senior Stylist/Colorist
From the moment Kendall picked up his first pair of scissors, he saw a career in hair as more than a craft…
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Tobias Cushing, Hair Restoration Specialist
Born outside of Baltimore, Tobias moved to Charlotte at the age of 6. He is a recent graduate of Cape Fear…
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Tony Britt-Kirkegaard, Hair Restoration Specialist
Kendall lured Tony to Beyond Basics three years ago, just as Tony was weighing how best to balance…
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Morgan Wise, Stylist & Hair Restoration Specialist
From the time she was 12 years old, Morgan has been visiting Kendall, a long-time family friend, at his salon…
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Don Smith, Senior Stylist/Colorist
A 30-year veteran of Beyond Basics, Don got his early training at such high-profile salons as Jacques Dessange in New York City…
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Victor Garbade, Senior Stylist/Colorist
Born in Paraguay, Victor has lived in Wilmington for 26 years. He went to the Cape Fear Community College’s School…
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Heidi Steinle, Senior Stylist/Colorist
Heidi has more than 16 years of experience as a stylist. She studied cosmetology in upstate New York…
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Shari Martin, Senior Stylist/Colorist
A native of Chapel Hill, N.C., Shari attended Leon’s Beauty School in Greensboro. In 2006, she moved to Wilmington to work…
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Doug Wallace, Senior Stylist/Colorist
Doug has been working in salons since his junior year in high school. He attended Cape Fear Community College…
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Mackenzie Day, Stylist/Colorist
MacKenzie recently joined Beyond Basics, saying it felt like home the minute she walked through the door. She was born, raised…
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Nina Garguilo, Stylist
Nina is closing in on her first year at Beyond Basics, having recently graduated from Cape Fear Community College. As an assistant…
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Savannah Heinzer, Stylist
Savannah moved to Wilmington from Climax, N.C. to go to Cape Fear Community College’s School of Cosmetology. While at school…
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Ashley Ferreyra Mota, Stylist
Born and raised in Wilmington, Ashley has been with Beyond Basics for a year. Working as a stylist she specializes…
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Maria Gomez, Stylist
A native of Michoacan, Mexico, Maria has been with Beyond Basics since 2019. She joined the salon after studying…
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Cameron Warren, Stylist/Assistant
A graduate of Cape Fear Community College’s Cosmetology School, Cameron joined Beyond Basics in 2026…
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Natalie Guinazu, Stylist/Assistant
A relative newcomer to Beyond Basics, Natalie was raised in Wilmington, moving here with her family…
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Caroline Erwin, Receptionist/Assistant Stylist
Caroline was introduced to Kendall by her parents, longtime clients of his. She was sure she was destined to work…
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Lafayette Kirkegaard, Lead Receptionist
Born and raised in Wilmington, Lafayette joined the salon two years ago. Her title may be Lead Receptionist…