Meet our Team

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday- 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Address:
4588 State Route 224, Montour Falls NY 14865
Phone:
(607)594-2811
Email:
sybsalon.spa@gmail.com

Simply Your Best opened in July 2011 with JoAnna the owner as the only stylist. JoAnna opened the business with the bare minimum, there was only one styling station and we did not even have any take home products. She had a goal of the end result, a place where any one was welcomed, could be pampered as they felt needed, and to create a great workplace for all those that would join her along the way. In 2012, another styling station was added. Year after year the salon continues to show healthy growth. We now have a team of 7. We have a wide variety of take home products for your hair, skin, and nails. As well as essential oils for your over all well being. The team at SYB are committed to give you a salon experience you will love. We hope that every client has the opportunity to escape from life, laugh with each other, relax and rejuvenate! We want you all to walk away feeling "Simply Your Best" from the inside out!

JoAnna Sindone ~ Owner/ Licensed Cosmetologist
Level 4 Stylist
Since third grade JoAnna knew that she wanted to be a cosmetologist, she had a love of everything hair and makeup. JoAnna entered the field of cosmetology in 1999. She attended SCT BOCES while she was completing high school in Watkins Glen. JoAnna graduated from both in 2001, and was inducted into the National Honor Society at both locations. She was also awarded the Cosmetology Sincerity Award her senior year. After graduation JoAnna began working at Smartstyle, within a year she took on her first position as a salon manager. In 2006 JoAnna relocated to South Carolina where she began working for the franchise Great Clips. JoAnna believes this was the most positive experience in her career. She started as a stylist and worked her way up to her final position as General Manager overseeing 7 salons. During this time JoAnna attended a three day cutting workshop, and a week long seminar about leading a high performing work place. In 2008 JoAnna made the decision to return home and started working at Ulta as the salon manager. JoAnna enjoyed working at Ulta, but when she came across a small salon in the village of Odessa that was for rent she knew it was time to take the risk she had always dreamed of. In February 2011, she made the great leap with only her shears and a line of color to get her through and successfully opened Mane Street Hair Designs. The building soon after changed hands and JoAnna decided she would relocate. In July she opened Simply Your Best, with herself as the only stylist. With hard work perseverance, and dedication she has grown it to be what it is today. Throughout her career JoAnna has taken several Matrix and Redken color classes, attended the International Beauty Show in NYC several times, completed the Summit salon seminar, and is constantly researching and learning new techniques. She loves to work in all aspects in the salon, but says hair cutting is her absolute favorite. JoAnna says she loves what she does because she is constantly enriching peoples lives. She loves that positive impact on everyone who comes into the salon. JoAnna was inducted into the GST BOCES Hall of Fame in 2016.

Lovona Carrigan ~ Licensed Cosmetologist
Level 3 Stylist
As a child Lovona was always interested in braiding and styling, it was not unusual for her parents to find her cutting the hair of her barbies. In 2014 she began her journey of Cosmetology school at GST BOCES. Lovona came to Simply Your Best for her internship in November 2015. By December JoAnna was so impressed with her hard work and dedication she decided she wanted to keep her on board. They began a training program to give Lovona an extra head start when she was ready to start on the floor. She worked along side JoAnna for over a year, watching, learning, and assisting in all the everyday happenings at the salon. In 2016 she graduated from Odessa-Montour High School, as well as completed her cosmetology certification. Lovona was awarded the Cosmetology Sincerity Award by her classmates. Lovona has attended a Matrix color class, and a deva curl class. She has also attended the Summit Salon academy. She has a passion for everything that has to do with haircare. In her downtime in the salon you will see her searching for new techniques and trends to continue educating herself.

Lisa McKee ~ Licensed Cosmetologist
Level 2 Stylist
Lisa graduated from Watkins Glen High School and GST BOCES in 2009. She has always been interested in hair and beauty since she was old enough to style her own hair. Lisa completed her internship at SmartStyle in Watkins Glen, where she took on her first stylist position. In 2011 she was promoted to a manager at their Horseheads salon. Lisa attended many Matrix cut and color classes while she was with the company. Lisa joined Simply Your Best in December of 2016. After having her son she wanted to be closer to home, and to have some extra time at home with him. She loves that our industry is always changing and there is so much to always learn. Her favorite part is helping others to feel good about themselves.

Corrina Wilcox ~ Licensed Cosmetologist
Level 3 Stylist / Educator
Corrina knew from the time that she could talk that she wanted to be a hairstylist. She grew up in a salon watching her mom spread joy to all of those she serviced. While at the salon with her mom she would set up a mannequin head and pretend that she was a stylist working along side her. Corrina graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 2013, and attended the cosmetology program at GST BOCES.
She loves creating beautiful balayage, icey blondes, and rich brunettes. Corrina is always learning new techniques and staying up to date in our ever changing industry. She attended a certified cutting and styling class at the Redken Exchange in February 2017.
Corrina took on the role of an Educator at Simply Your Best in May 2018, working with her very first associate Emily Morris. Her goal as an educator is teach new talent all of her techniques, and business building strategies, so that she can watch them grow and flourish in to amazing stylists.
In her free time Corrina loves to spend time with her family, and her four cats that are her children. She loves to travel, her two favorite places being Daytona Beach, FL. and The Thousand Islands, NY.

Peyton Westlake ~ Licensed Cosmetologist
Level 1 Stylist

Peyton started as just a guest here at Simply Your Best and wanted to recreate the confidence she had walking out for others. She decided to begin the Adult Cosmetology program at G.S.T. BOCES in April 2016. Peyton Graduated on August 1st, 2017. She had already assumed a position with Simply Your Best, working our front desk. This gave her the ability to begin her associate training early within the salon. Peyton has finished her training along side the owner, mastering her skill sets and customer service objectives.
Her passion within the profession are hair and skin care. She loves watching the transformation of distressed hair becoming healthy and bouncy with proper professional treatments and home hair care. She also really enjoys working with vivid hair colors. She is excited to continue learning and growing in the industry.

Emily Morris ~ Licensed Cosmetologist
Level 2 Associate (Educator: Corrina Wilcox)
Ever since Emily was little she loved doing the hair of her friends, or any one who would let her try out the newest braids or styling techniques she would find. If made sense to her to make a career out of what she loved doing. In June 2016 Emily enrolled for cosmetology at the New York Beauty and Barber Academy, she was a part of the first graduating class in March of 2017.
Emily began her licensed career at New Image, where she found a love for big color changes; like creating rich chocolate browns, or brightening things up with highlights or balayage. Her favorite part about the salon life is the feeling she gets when she transforms someone's look and helps them bring out their inner beauty.
Emily joined Simply Your Best in May 2018. She is currently in our associate program working along side Corrina Wilcox. She is very excited to have this experience, and to learn Corrina's techniques and tricks on creating gorgeous hair. We like to explain our Associate Program as receiving a "Master's Degree" in our field. By the end of the 4 levels Emily will be more confident, educated, and her career will be accelerated.

Kailie Moore~ Licensed Cosmetologist
Level 1 Associate (Educator: JoAnna Sindone)
At the young age of 10 Kailie started a growing interest in the beauty industry. During her junior year at Corning Painted Post High School she decided to enroll in the Cosmetology program at the Coopers Plains BOCES. After starting the program she quickly learned that it was in fact the career for her. Kailie joined Simply Your Best in July 2018. She is looking forward to working alongside Joanna and learning everything the associate program has to offer. She really enjoys working in the nail room, and you will find her helping others all around the salon.

Amenities:
Parking Lot
Complimentary Beverages
Free Wifi
Children's playroom
Handicap accessible