Meet the Team

Book directly with your favorite barber or stylist.

  • Instagram: @sarahcutsyou
    Email: sarah@oakavebarber.com

    Sarah is the owner and founder of The Brookfield Barber and The Oak Ave Barber. With more than 15 years of experience in the hair industry at barber shops, salons, and more, Sarah knows how to get the perfect cut, every time. Her specialties include short hair, androgynous haircuts, and long, flowy layers with a killer blowout. If you’re after a short, feminine cut that incorporates creative styling with clippers and shears, Sarah has the skills you’re looking for. You can also expect a luxurious experience in her chair that matches whatever vibe you’re feeling on the day of your appointment. Sarah is known for her lively conversation and hilarious storytelling, and she’s equally comfortable dialing-in on your haircut while you kick back and close your eyes or scroll on your phone in silence.

    When she’s not cutting or managing the shops, Sarah continues her education in hair and management constantly, training in workshops and taking courses on new techniques. She also completes specialty jobs while traveling nationally and internationally, so you can always ask her about booking her services for your next fashion show, photo shoot, or personal event. Her priorities are always achieving your precise vision for your hair and providing luxury customer service, giving you the perfect break from the busy world.

    As Sarah lives part time in Las Vegas, she only offers around a week of cutting availability each month. However, you’ll always be taken care of at her shops, as she’ll happily recommend you to the perfect barber or stylist at Brookfield or Oak Park. Feel free to email Sarah before booking if you have additional questions about scheduling with her, visiting the shops, and setting up your next luxury hair service.

  • Instagram: @lisanicolehair 

    Lisa is a cosmetologist of 7+ years who specializes in cuts and color for women’s and long hair. As the manager of our shops, you’ve likely seen her at both our Brookfield and Oak Ave locations. With specialty certification in Lived In Blonde color and masterful expertise in vivids, Lisa is your go-to expert for all things color (only offered at the Oak Ave location). She’s also the life of the barber shop, with a talkative, welcoming energy that will make you feel energized and comforted during your whole visit. Lisa will remember your stories, your tattoos, your kids, and whatever else you chat with her about, so being her regular means a fun-filled and deeply personalized experience, every time. Book with Lisa at our Oak Ave location if you’re in the market for a funky new cut or want to brighten your look with a vivid transformation.

  • Instagram: @rod_the_masterbarber

    Rodney is a licensed barber with 20+ years of professional experience, specializing in gentlemen’s and general short cuts. His shaves and fades are legendary in our shops, and he always gets the perfect cut, whether you want it low, medium, or high and tight. Rodney also loves doing creative cuts, so you should book with him if you want designs or graphics incorporated into your fade or shave. No matter your age or gender, Rodney will give you the short style you’ve been dreaming of, from undercuts to full shaves to side shaves with graphics. Rodney’s chair is fun for all clients, as he always keeps it casual, fun, and professional. With Rodney, you’ll be just as likely to chat about music, sports, and life as you are to have a quiet, focused appointment where you can close your eyes and unwind. Book with Rodney and become one of his regulars to see firsthand how he can get you looking and feeling sharp.

  • Instagram: @cele_el_barbero

    Celeste is an expertly trained stylist and barber with more than 4 years of cutting hair for all types of clients. Her most popular specialties include sharp fades, meticulous scissor and razor work, short cuts, and beard maintenance and styling. Celeste also knows how to pamper and nourish all types of curls, so she’ll be the ideal stylist for you if you want to kick off a fresh curly-hair routine with the perfect curly cut. Aside from her knack for classic short styles, Celeste offers outstanding textured looks, whether you’re looking for a mullet with a fade or a clean undercut. The vibe in Celeste’s chair is quiet and focused, meaning you’ll get the ultimate chance to kick back, relax, and leave feeling refreshed and looking sharp. If you enjoy chatting during your appointments, Celeste will give it right back to you, especially about your favorite music or your favorite spots to eat. No matter how short you want to go, book with Celeste to enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere and a fresh, creative cut.

  • Instagram: @therazorbabe

    Lauren, also known as The Razor Babe, is a dual-licensed cosmetologist and barber. With years of experience cutting short and long hair for all genders, Lauren has the skills and expertise to achieve the exact style you want. Whether you’re looking for a skin fade, a straight razor beard lineup, or a longer style, Lauren will have you looking and feeling great. Come to Lauren for a full-package hair-and-beard transformation, a classic men’s haircut, or a quick trim on a longer style, and you’ll leave happy. She even offers a Malibu Sea Headlab scalp detox treatment to clients of all genders, for which she’s specially certified. The vibe in Lauren’s chair is collaborative and fun, so you can expect a deep dive into your haircut followed by a lively chat about your life, interests, and favorite pastimes. She also prides herself on learning from her clients and adapting her techniques to fit exactly what they need. If you like your first haircut from Lauren, you’ll love the second one even more.

  • Instagram: @hairtherapybyjenny

    Jenny has been cutting hair for 14+ years, doing everything from short cuts to children’s cuts to longer styles. With razor-sharp instincts for achieving the best style and a keen eye for detail, Jenny also has a bubbly, welcoming, funny personality that will have you feeling comfortable and relaxed as soon as you sit in her chair. As a Brookfield local, Jenny especially enjoys working with clients from Chicago, hearing stories from the neighborhood, and helping her community look and feel sharp, all year round. Jenny loves cutting hair for clients of all genders and ages, so you can bring the whole family in when you book with her. Take the kids to Jenny for their back-to-school cuts or for shaping before a special event, and get a fresh style for yourself, all in the same trip.

  • Vanessa is a dual-licensed cosmetologist and barber who’s been thriving in the hair industry for 9+ years. Her specialties include basic fades and straight-blade cuts, as well as creative styles like mullets and burst fades. If you need a Brazilian Bond Builder treatment or a curly cut and style, Vanessa can help you, as she’s specially certified in BBB and training continuously in the best techniques for curly hair. You get to set the tone in Vanessa’s chair, meaning she’s always ready to chat or keep things quiet, depending on what you’re looking for. Whether you want to talk about your favorite books and movies, your life updates, and your astrological chart, or sit quietly while your barber focuses on your cut, you’ll get the experience you’re after with Vanessa. You can book with Vanessa no matter your age or gender, making her the perfect stylist for adults who want a classic short cut or a curly long-hair transformation and for children who need a fresh cut for summer or back-to-school time.