Our Team

Clara has owned the salon for the last 12 years, and has been a stylist at Hair Concepts since moving to Bismarck in 2000.

She’s originally from Linton, ND and enjoys the small town feel of the salon. She come from a large family that enjoys having reunions and wants all clients and stylists to feel like a part of our family.

With her husband of 25 years, she has 2 children, and considers themselves an “outdoor family.”

Clara - Owner

Kimmy has been a stylist at Hair Concepts for 15 years.

She grew up in Strasburg, ND, came to Bismarck for hair school, and was recruited by her sister Kayla to work at Hair Concepts. Kimmy loves the aspect of having another family at work while away from home. She loves connecting with her clients and can even say some have become her family.

In her spare time she loves to hunt, go camping, and hang out with her hubby of 6 years, her 2 handsome little boys, and newly added baby girl.

Kimmy - Senior Stylist

Karlee has been a stylist for 9 years. She grew up in Steele, ND and is the oldest of 5 kids, being the only girl.

Karlee is also a doggy mom to a pit bull named Ace! She moved to Bismarck to start her dream job as a stylist and started school at the Paul Mitchell Partner school.

When Karlee’s not working, she loves to spend time with her dog, boyfriend, friends, fishing, boating, and any adventure they come up with! Karlee also loves to cook and garden in the summer time and canning when it’s time to harvest. Her favorite food also comes from her garden, pickles! What she loves most about being a stylist is being able to change people’s looks and being challenged.

Karlee - Senior Stylist

Brandy has been a stylist for 15 years, and graduated from the Hair Academy in 2006. She has also works full time at NISC for the past 7 1/2 years, but couldn’t leave the hair industry or her amazing clients!

When not working she enjoys golfing with her boyfriend, Tim, running, yoga, softball, traveling, Netflix, game nights with family and friends, and outdoor adventures! Brandy and Tim live in Bismarck and have 2 kitty cats, TJ and Ellie, both 1 year old.

She grew up in Mandan, is the oldest of two, and is grateful to have most of her family and friends near.

Brandy - Senior Stylist

Tana has been working at Hair Concepts for 8 years. She went to beauty school at Josefs School of Hair Design in Bismarck.

She grew up in New Leipzig, and in her free time she loves to travel (anywhere with a sandy beach and beautiful blue water), being outdoors, spending time with friends, and boating. Having 2 boys in hockey, she spends a lot of time at the hockey rink going to their hockey games/tournaments. Tana has 3 boys, 1 daughter-in-law, and 2 cats.

Tana - Senior Stylist

Ali grew up on a farm in small town Zeeland, ND, and is the youngest of 6 kids. She knew she wanted to be a hairdresser since 3rd grade so she started her education at the Hair Academy 2 weeks after she graduated High School. She has now been a stylist for 6 years in Bismarck and is also kept busy by her side gig of photography.

When she does get free time she is either traveling to see her family out of state or spending time with friends! Her hobbies include doing anything in the sun, watersports, cooking, and riding dirtbike with her husband.


She is always up for going to Hair Shows and willing to try new things! So just let her know when you are ready for a change and she will be totally game!

Ali - Senior Stylist

Jolene has been a stylist for 18 years, and has been working at Hair Concepts for the past 8 years. She was born and raised in Bismarck where her parents and siblings still reside. Jolene has been married to her hubby, Anthony, for 15 years and share 2 kids, whom are 12 and 8, along with 1 fur baby. Her favorite thing to do is shopping and getting MAD GOOD deals anywhere she shops!

Jolene is a big family gal and loves to spend time with her kiddos and hubby going swimming at the lake and pool, movies, and literally anything else! You can catch them bundling up in the winter to a good movie and some hot pizza in their living room!

Jolene - Senior Stylist

Julia - Stylist

Sydney was born and raised in Bismarck and went to school at The Hair Academy. She enjoys doing colors from bright neons to classic neutrals. Sydney’s passion for doing hair and makeup sprung from her years of competitive dance. Her favorite ways to spend her off time is with music and reading.

Sydney - Stylist

Abi lived in small town Cando, ND, and moved to Bismarck in 2018. She went to school and graduated from The Hair Academy. She enjoys highlighting and brightening blondes for that glowing summer look. Her favorite ways to spend her past time is camping, watching hockey, skiing, and just being outside.

Abi - Stylist