Elly Birza
Owner of Ursula Hair Design and Nail Technician
[efaccordion id=”01″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Elly has worked as a nail technician in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years and joined Ursula and the team more than 15 years ago. She worked alongside Ursula who owned the salon since 1987.
When Ursula retired, Elly took over as owner and manager and continues Ursula’s legacy with the clientele. Originally from Romania, and at the age 33 she moved with her family to the United States for better opportunities. Elly believes that beauty and style can make you feel gorgeous on the inside and out. “] [/efaccordion]
Vicki Bumbaris
Stylist
[efaccordion id=”02″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Vicky Bumbaris is a very passionate and successful stylist, with over 25 years of experience, including both national and international experience.
Her specialties include color, styling, extensions, hair cuts, and Japanese straightening. As a former salon owner for over 10 years, she understands the special bond that often develops between a client and their stylist and works hard to understand each client’s needs to provide a unique experience. Vicky is skilled at listening and interacting with clients, and has an easy, efficient manner that makes her clients instantly feel comfortable.”] [/efaccordion]
Georgia Davrou
Stylist
[efaccordion id=”06″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Georgia is a talented and successful stylist with over 25 years of experience in color, haircut, and style for both men and women. She has worked throughout the suburbs of Illinois and Wisconsin including Highland Park and Buffalo Grove. She opened up her own salon suite called GD Hair Studio and continues to service her clientele.
She joined Ursula’s in 2020 and is excited to be part of the team. Georgia grew up in Greece and went to school at the age of 16 to become a hairstylist. A firm believer that a good haircut is the best accessory, Georgia wants to help you see the beauty she sees in the world—and in each of her clients.”] [/efaccordion]
Mirela Popa
Stylist
[efaccordion id=”04″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Mirela is a passionate and dedicated hairstylist who started her journey as a stylist in Romania 20+ years ago. She is a very talented hairstylist and loves styling updos and brides. She continues to work independently from home and part-time at Ursula’s.
She loves working as part of the team and loves the cliental at Ursula. Mirela collaborates with you to sculpt a cut or enhance a color that you will wear with comfortable confidence. From consult to finish, Mirela takes the time to create a style that is unique to you—and as unique as you.”] [/efaccordion]
Tiana Stjepic
Stylist
[efaccordion id=”05″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Tiana is an outgoing and fun stylist with over 15 years of experience. She loves styling hair for all ages, especially younger children.
She is talented and patient when it comes to styling and listens to her client’s requests, expectations, and vision. Her experience with and enthusiasm for both cuts and color inspire timeless haircuts, tasteful highlights, and stylish bang shaping’s—all of which grow out extraordinarily well.”] [/efaccordion]
Nelly Izbasa
Stylist
[efaccordion id=”06″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”After a brief run at a career in civil engineering, Nelly left that field to pursue her true passion, cosmetology. In 1979, Nelly completed her training and became a licensed cosmetologist, taking a position with Modex, the Center for Cosmetology in Timisoara, Romania. After 7 years of professional experience and participation in many national competitions, Nelly obtained her Master Degree in cosmetology.
After 16 years of working at Modex in 1994 she followed her husband to the United States, where she was fortunate enough to obtain a position at Ursula Hair Design. Nelly is still happy and passionate about her work after 18 years at Ursula Hair Design and has become very well known for her expertise in Color, in addition to her skills and expertise with Brazilian blowouts and very elegant chignon work.”] [/efaccordion]
Lisa Vats
Esthetician
[efaccordion id=”07″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Lisa is a licensed medical esthetician, passionate for helping you achieve the healthy, youthful look you seek. With over 20 years of experience she specializes in results-driven skincare and stay current on her skills, new treatments, and the latest products.
She loves to pass that knowledge on by teaching her clients how to take care of their skin. Lisa graduated from Marco Polo Esthetician Program and has worked in the Chicagoland and Suburb areas for over 20 years.”] [/efaccordion]
Alina Fulea
Shampoo Girl
[efaccordion id=”08″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Born and raised in Romania till the age of 10. Alina is pursuing her degree at Illinois State University and enjoys working at Ursula in the summers.
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Raluca Birza
Manager and Front Desk Receptionist
[efaccordion id=”09″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Raluca has over 10 years of experience working at high-end restaurants and front desk service in downtown Chicago and Winnetka. She enjoys the atmosphere of beauty and design and has taken on the roll as manager to keep the salon modern and up to date.
She implemented the COVID-19 Protocol that helped the business reopen at an unprecedented time. On her days off, she teaches yoga and enjoys running, cooking and traveling. She is pursuing her associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and hopes to one day open up her own yoga/physical therapy client.”] [/efaccordion]
Ursula Andreasen
Previous Owner and Founder
[efaccordion id=”10″] [efitems title=”Read Full Bio” text=”Ursula has been a vibrant part of the North Shore for many years. Initially trained in Germany, Ursula has been a leader in the beauty industry all her life. Ursula has won numerous awards for her skill, leadership and knowledge of beauty and hair.
Ursula Andreasen opened Ursula Hair Design in 1987 and worked as a stylist and manager. She sold the business to Elly Birza when she retired in December 2018.”] [/efaccordion]Join The Team
We’re always looking for fresh talent. If you’re a Stylist, Assistant, Receptionist, Nail Technician, esthetician (or something else brilliant we haven’t thought of), send a message and your resume to ursulahairdesign@gmail.com