Maggie Fink was born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ. Growing up as a dancer, Maggie was always involved in the community and intrigued by the artist’s lifestyle. She graduated from Scott Cole Academy when she was 19 and immediately began her assisting program at one of Arizona’s largest hair salons in Arizona, Sachi. After building a clientele she decided to get her own chair. 6 years later she found herself getting bored with the same old hair experiences. Hair in Scottsdale she felt was just another high maintenance necessity and wanted to do something more with the industry. Maggie started to research the process of starting a business and decided to take it on with a different approach.

The entire project took over a year in which Maggie spent researching the safest products & supplies not only for the environment, but for the health of the stylists. And after hours of studying she was appalled at what she learned. She couldn’t believe the amount of unnecessary chemicals and lack of regulation there was against it. She felt Green w/ envy was something she had to do.

Maggie eats, drinks, and breaths "green". This vegetarian stylist loves coming to work in the morning feeling that she is making a difference. Her mission is to educate consumers about what they should and shouldn’t put on their skin and to be a pioneer in the green beauty world by encouraging other beauty businesses to run their operations with the environment and health of consumers in mind.

Bao Do has a passion for fashion – and healthy living. He brings that same vision to hair styling and color. Originally from Vietnam, Bao trained under local legend, Kendall Ong. With that experience, and an eye for style, Bao helps clients find the perfect look. His friendly, approachable personality puts people at ease. He also shares the salon’s commitment to clean, non-toxic products and tries to incorporate healthy practices throughout his life.

Bao’s philosophy is to make the most of every day. He enjoys new experiences and is taking voice lessons simply because it is something he has always wanted to do.

Bao specializes in cutting and multidimensional color.


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Khristine is an artist at heart. She studied painting at NAU, earning a BFA in 1997. Now she brings her expertise in color theory, color balancing and color harmony to her work with hair.

Khristine became a licensed cosmetologist in 2000. Ten years and over 100 advanced classes later, she is adept at handling all hair types and textures. Whether your hair is fine, straight, wavy, thick, coarse, curly or kinky, you will be in great hands! Khristine has shared her beauty industry expertise on several local news appearances. She also appeared in TLC’s “Second Chances” as the lead hair colorist/hair stylist.

Outside of the salon, Khristine continues to paint. She also enjoys repurposing and recycling furniture, gardening and is working on her Yoga teacher certification.

After attempting to work in data-processing for her mother, and only lasting one day, Ruth Defoor got exactly what she wanted: to go to cosmetology school. She went to Howard Vo-Tech Cosmetology in Elliot City, Maryland and received straight A's the whole way. She always loved to style and cut hair, but color became her passion and her art. She is now an American Board Certified Colorist, meaning she has been acknowledged for her deep understanding of color, her dedication to the art, and as one of the best in her craft.

Ruth likes to try new restaurants in downtown Phoenix, and to check out the art at First Fridays. She loves drawing people, oil painting and music. At home, she lives a green lifestyle by walking as many places as possible and using responsible products.

She thinks that working in a non-toxic environment and creating beautiful hair color with an eco friendly product is wonderful for both her and her client. Ruth agrees with Kermit the frog "It’s not easy being green, but it beats the alternative."


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Stephanie Knaub’s creative flair for hair has been growing since her high school days. She became her friends' personal up-do stylist when it came to prom season. The industry drew Stephanie in with its interactive environment and the creative skill necessary to succeed. She trained at Carstens in Tempe, Ariz., and even after years of doing prom hair, up-dos are Stephanie’s specialty and her favorite.

Stephanie thinks anything you can do to better your health makes sense, which is why she chose to work at green w|envy. If you can make your hair care a little safer, why not?

If your friend told you to jump off a bridge, would you? In this case Jesse McLeod did, but instead of a bridge, she jumped into her career. While living in Louisiana, a friend convinced Jesse to attend hair school because "it would be fun." She agreed and trained at the Neil Institute. Jesse soon discovered that cosmetology was more of a passion than just a passing whim.

In 2005, Jesse worked with Betsey Johnson, a renowned fashion designer, and local designers during a fashion show at the Bentley Projects, an art gallery in Phoenix. Her skills and creativity allowed her to be dramatic in both hair and makeup for the show, where she was the only stylist.

This "green" mom chose to work at green w|envy because she understands the advantages of sustainability. With a young daughter and another one on the way, she values the health benefits of living green. Instead of buying processed and packaged baby food, she makes it organically with fresh ingredients.


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Carol comes to Green with Envy as a veteran nail specialist. Formerly with Pucci Salon in Scottsdale, she brings 27 years of experience and knowledge to the salon. Carol uses non-toxic products, so you'll definitely be in good hands!

From the moment you sit in Shelby's chair until the time you leave, you will have an amazing experience. Having been in the industry for 17 years, Shelby has refined and perfected her skills. She is an intercoiffure trained stylist and is passionate about continuing education.

Shelby was nominated "Best Hairstylist in the Valley" on AZCentral.com and specializes in curly hair, dry cutting, razor cuts and is a color specialist. She prides herself in diversity and has equal strength in male and female services. Your visit will begin with a thorough consultation, that takes into consideration your lifestyle, profession, face shape, hair texture and time constraints. Shelby's philosophy is "your style must be user friendly on a daily basis."

Shelby is so happy to be a part of the "green movement". She says "the closer you stay to nature the better." Shelby loves organic gardening, music, reading, art and learning about the world she lives in.


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