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KYLE SIMONSON
Chief Executive Officer, Owner
Kyle Simonson is a native Minnesotan. She is a locally and nationally recognized leader in the salon and spa trades, a clinical aesthetician, industry presenter and founder and CEO of Simonson's Salon & Day Spa's four-location enterprise located in the NW suburbs of Minneapolis. Simonson's was one of the first salons in the U.S. to recognize the movement toward combining salon and spa services in a single synergistic environment. Simonson's Salon & Day Spas has been recognized for ten unprecedented years in a row by "Salon Today" magazine as one of America's fastest growing salons.
Like most success stories, Kyle Simonson's accomplishments did not come easy. It took years of hard work, personal sacrifice and unyielding determination for her dreams to come to fruition. Her personal mantra: Thoughts create beliefs that manifest reality.
- Graduated in 1985 with honors from Horst International Education Center for Aesthetics.
- Aromatherapist Certification 1986. Institute of Clinical Aromatherapy, London, England.
- Advanced European Skin Care Certification 1986-87, Dr. Babor Natural Cosmetics, Aachen, West Germany.
- Received Horst Rechelbacher's GREAT ENTREPRENEURIAL ACHIEVEMENT award 1989.
- American Treatment Techniques AIE 1989, AIE, Fountain Beach, CA
- Private aesthetician to multiple Miss Minnesota contestants, including Gretchen Carlson, Miss America 1989.
- Acne Treatment Techniques, 1990, Yvonne's Esthetic Concepts, Edina, MN
- Therapeutic Aesthetics Pre and Post Operative Patient Practices 1992, Delray Beach, Florida.
- Assistant Director for MCA's Esthetics Minnesota 1990-91.
- Director for MCA's Esthetics Minnesota 1992-93
- Look Good Feel Better/Cancer Patient Care in association with CTFA, Washington, DC 1993
- Lymphatic Drainage and Myotonology Certification 1994, New Life Concepts, Mpls, MN
- Oriental Physiognomy 1994, MEETC, St. Paul, MN
- Cosmetic Ingredient Diploma 1996, Conservatory of Esthetics, Chicago, IL
- 1999 Salon Todays' Editor's Choice Award for Best Philanthropic Program - Fashion with Compassion
- Progressive Chemical Peel Theory and Application Certification - Rhonda Allision 2003
- Gentle Waves Skin Fitness System Training Certificate - Light Bio Science 2004
- Miss Twin Cities Pageant Judge 2006.
- North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2007-2009
Kyle has this say about her secret to success... Take as many calculated risks as you can withstand. Once you catch the wave, maintain your balance and ride it out as long as your mind, body and spirit permit. Always remember those who supported your dream. Don't let your ego be your guide. And always remember that right thoughts and right efforts ultimately bring about right results. If there's a better way, strive to find it.
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