Our Approach
A Handful Salon & Spa Suites is a full-service beauty salon and spa in Scarborough, Maine. Our approach in the industry at the Salon is to give you the best in the industry while still giving you a warm feel during your appointment that makes you feel relaxed and at home! We offer beauty and grooming services for women and men to pamper you from head to toe. The team continues to educate themselves to bring you only the best in the beauty industry. A Handful Salon was started as a group of independent contractors that run their own businesses under one company. Below is a list of our stylists, spa therapists, RN, and Micropigmentation specialist.
Our Story
A Handful Salon opened October 1, 1999, as a nail salon in South Portland, Maine, then in February 2009 and we moved the salon to Scarborough Maine. The salon started as a nail salon and then expanded over the years, to bring you every beauty service available in the industry. Our beauty team and spa technicians will continue to grow more over the coming years, if there are any service you would like to see us offer, please let us know. We currently are offering hair, nails, facials, massage, lash tints, full body waxing, permanent makeup, bridal hair & makeup, Microblading, and Medical – spa treatments. The beauty industry is constantly growing and changing, and we will do our best to bring you all the best services the industry has to offer!
Meet the Salon Team
Kelly Simard – Owner, Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Bridal Hair & Permanent Makeup Artist
Contact Information – 207-329-8455
email: ahandfulsalon@gmail.com
Owner and licensed Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Bridal Hair, Micropigmentation specialist in permanent makeup and microblading at A Handful Salon & Spa Suites . I have been in the beauty industry for 26 years and have enjoyed growing my business and my knowledge in the beauty industry . I do a variety of services from permanent makeup for brows, eyes and lips, hair coloring , highlighting, hair cutting , acrylics to gel enhancements , gel manicure’s , spa pedicures ,waxing and nail art , waxing and one of my new loves is also doing bridal hair. I enjoy staying on the cutting edge and being creative at A Handful Salon & Spa Suites.
Mattie Cote – Nail Designer & Makup Artist
Contact information – 207-232-6901
email: cotem2@aol.com
Beauty is my passion and I love making people look and feel confident through beautiful skin care and make-up application.
I have worked as a make-up artist for several of the top cosmetic companies through out the past 30 years, and I have been a make-up artist using Bobbi Brown skin care and make-up for the past 10 years.
I love to do make-up for weddings, anniversary, any important day that you’ll need to look and feel your very best!
I am a Nail Artist at a Handful Salon and have been in the beauty industry for 35 years.
I will provide nail and make-up services on-site for you and I also travel through New England doing skin care and make-up.
Leave it to me to work with you and to make you look your very best for any occasion.
Stuart Taylor – Hair Stylist
Contact Information – 207-651-4740
Hello, my name is Stuart Taylor, I am a 25-year veteran hairstylist and am proficient in the latest hair style trends and equally comfortable with more traditional classical styles. I have been recognized as a national board registered hair colorist since 2006! I am recognized as one out of 500 in the nation. Exercising my upbeat personality, and positive attitude. I enjoy working with men and women of all ages. One of my specialties is working with clients to help them discover their own unique styles.
Jenna Axelsen – Esthetician
Contact Information – 207-671-9228
email: jennaax@yahoo.com
Online booking link : https://jaxeaesthetics.square.site/
Website: https://www.jaxeaesthetics.com/
I am licensed esthetician who offers waxing services, eyebrow tints, and body treatments for targeted skin problems. I am passionate about what I do and deliver a client-centric experience.
I use Mermaid wax which adheres to the hair, not skin, and creates a better waxing outcome. My skincare products are effective and take into consideration different skin types. My clients walk away feeling more confident about their body.
Reach out today, text or call, to book your appointment.
Deb Prescott – Medical Esthetician, R.N.
Contact information – 207-380-4158
debprescottrn@gmail.com
www.skinklinicdayspa.com
Deb is known for her discreet and natural approach to cosmetic enhancement services. She has a conservative attitude toward medical aesthetics, and her beauty philosophy incorporates alternative and integrative medicine whenever possible.
Deb has spent over seventeen years in the medical field, as an accomplished emergency room nurse and with the focus on women’s health.
Deb Prescott visits Pura Vida Day Spa to offer various kinds of nonsurgical medical aesthetics to our clients usually on the first Monday of each month. We do occasionally have a wait-list, and will open additional days of availability as they come up. Watch Pura Vida’s Facebook page and join our newsletter to be notified of her upcoming availability throughout the year.
Deb primarily offers injectables, laser resurfacing, radiofrequency & medical grade peels. Pricing and packages determined at time of FREE Consultation. Book Online or Call (207) 725-1233 for services or FREE Consultation Today!
Sandy Marcous
Hair Stylist
Contact: 207-467-5008
I have been in the beauty industry for 40yrs, always knew I wanted to be a stylist. Enjoy making my clients feel good about themselves. I attribute my success to my friend/mentor Richard “Rick” I thank God in heaven for Rick & all my clients since the very start of my career. The time spent with them during their appointments is like visiting with a friend while making a living for my family and myself. Doesn’t get better than that. Beautiful Starts Here!
Corey Fates
Permanent Makeup Artist
contact: 207-251-5382
Home Page – Pretty In Inkhttps://prettyinink.me/
Hi, I’m Corey, a permanent makeup artist based in Maine. I have a passion for art and helping people feel good about themselves. I retired from a long career in public service and decided to pursue my dream of offering permanent makeup services to people who want to enhance their natural beauty and boost their confidence. Permanent makeup, also known as cosmetic tattooing or micropigmentation, is a safe and effective way to create lasting results for your eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, scalp and more. Whether you have hair loss due to alopecia, chemotherapy or other conditions, or you just want to simplify your daily routine and save time and money on makeup products, permanent makeup can be a great solution for you. I am trained, licensed and insured in the state of Maine and I follow the highest standards of hygiene and safety in my studio.
Elisa Drake
Contact : 207-749-9899
Hi, my name is Elisa, yes, it is pronounced E-Lisa.
I have been a licensed cosmetologist for over 15 years. Specializing in hair, nails, waxing, men,
women, and children. Initially I started my career in 1995 as a nail tech. Since then, I graduated.
from Spa Tech and have been continuing to learn and use new techniques and methods in hair color
and styling.
My method of hair styling is getting to know my clients on a personal level so that their cut and color matches their personality and lifestyle. Every person’s head is a visual piece of art in my head.
If you are looking for an edgy cut, I am a wiz with a razor. Among my favorites is Balayage and
highlighting. In addition to using new techniques and methods I use All Nutrients color line; it is
locally sourced and naturally botanical based. Because All Nutrients Organic color line is based right
in Londonderry, NH, I take advantage of the opportunity to go to advanced color classes a few times.
a year.
When my clients tell me they were stopped on the street and asked, “where did you get your hair done”, I know I have done my job!
Reach out today for a new look and renewed confidence. I look forward to meeting you and
learning about you.
Call, text or book online.