Meet our Team
Tennelle Cobb
OWNER
Premier Stylist
Hair Extension Specialist
Johnson City & Greeneville
Meet Tennelle, a seasoned veteran Master Stylist with an impressive career spanning over 19 years behind the chair. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her continuous pursuit of education and knowledge in the beauty industry. Tennelle has traveled across the country to learn from renowned hairstylists-educators, including Nick Arrojo, Frederic Fakai, Oscar Bond (Hittori Hanzo), Nogodar Martinez (Aquage), Sam Villa (Redken), Howard McLaren (R+Co), and many others.
Tennelle not only imparts her vast wealth of knowledge to her team of elite stylists but also shares her expertise with all her guests. Her exceptional hair artistry recently gained recognition as it was featured in the magazine LATEST HAIRSTYLES.
Specializing in Women's Cuts and Color (including balayage, freehand painting, and highlights), hair extensions (tape in, sew in, i-tip, and Keraflex), and Straightening/Smoothing treatments, Tennelle holds over 30 certifications. These certifications include Brazilian Blowout Smoothing treatments, Keratin Complex Treatments, Hotheads Hair Extensions, Kevin Murphy COLOUR I.D, Paul Mitchell Business series, and she is a Master Color Specialist with Goldwell, among others.
Tennelle's passion for hair is boundless, evident in her dedication to staying at the forefront of industry trends. Outside the salon, she cherishes spending time with her family, especially her four boys, who keep her active on the ball courts and baseball fields. And when she isn't there, you'll likely find Tennelle enjoying the magic of Disney World. For an unparalleled salon experience backed by expertise and creativity, Tennelle is the go-to stylist.
Madison Cook
Assistant Manager
Premier Stylist
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
Hair Extension Specialist
Johnson City
Madison brings over two decades of expertise to the salon chair, showcasing a natural talent that sets her apart. If you're in search of glamorous hair and nails that epitomize excellence, Madison is the stylist to book.
Not only does Madison boast over 20 years of hands-on experience, but she is also a certified educator in nails and holds a master license in hair education. Her skills in both hair and nails have been honed to perfection through years of dedication and learning. Additionally, Madison is certified in DreamCatcher Hair Extensions, adding another layer of expertise to her repertoire.
When you choose Madison, you're not just getting a stylist – you're entrusting your beauty transformation to a seasoned professional with a passion for delivering stunning results. Book your appointment with Madison for an unparalleled experience in hair and nail care.
Brie Sanford
Manager
Premier Stylist
Hair Extension Specialist
Greeneville
Inspired by her parents who were in the industry, she began her journey into cosmetology school at the age of 15 in sunny California. Brie focused her talents immediately after graduating in 1998 and spent the last several years refining her skills in Arizona. She has since relocated to Tennessee to begin working at Salon SOCA. Brie views education as instrumental to providing her guests with exceptional color, cutting, and extension services and is always taking classes to elevate her skill set. She received advanced training from Aveda, Redken, Goldwell, Extensions, and Brazilian Blowout to name a few. She also enjoys sharing her
knowledge with her fellow stylists and guests.
Brie brings a unique approach to hair that blends her classical style with today’s modern trends. She specializes in creating both natural dimension and healthy, wearable on-trend color. It is important to her that every person feels beautiful, and she is fully committed to making that happen. She believes communication is a fundamental aspect of achieving the best look for every client.
Alyssa Greene
Nail Artist
Johnson City
Meet Alyssa, an established Nail Technician/Artist from Las Vegas, NV establishing roots here in East Tennessee. Nail art and nail health is her passion. In just three short years Alyssa has accomplished an impressive amount of accolades. While working in a reputable salon in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District she was given many opportunities to work for high profile clientele and companies on the Las Vegas strip. She is Kokoist USA Premier and Kokoist USA Excel certified.
Her favorite thing about her career isn’t just doing nails but the connection she creates with each and every client that sits in her chair.
Connecting with others and being personable is her strong suit. Her nail appointments are definitely not what you’re used to, you’ll leave with a gorgeous set of nails tailored to you feeling like you just had coffee with a friend.
Being a mother of two has motivated her to be an example to her kids that they can achieve anything. Proving to them that they can live a fulfilling life building a career with their passion.
She is ready to make your dream nails come true.
Erin Grimm
Master Stylist (4)/ Aesthetician
Greeneville
Erin has over five years of experience in the beauty industry, specializing in targeted facial treatments, dermaplaning, chemical peels, as well as highlights and color services. She is dedicated to staying current with new techniques and trends by continuously advancing her education in both hair and skincare. Prior to her beauty career, Erin earned a bachelor's degree in Business from SUNY Empire and worked for a decade in the health insurance industry. She recently relocated from Western New York with her daughter.
Lilly Faulkner
Associate Stylist
Johnson City & Greeneville
Lilly is a dedicated salon associate at Salon SOCA with a deep-rooted passion for the beauty industry. Growing up in a salon family, she was inspired by watching skilled professionals transform clients and build confidence through their craft. This early exposure ignited her ambition to pursue a career in the industry herself.
At Salon SOCA, Lilly is committed to learning and mastering a wide range of hair and beauty techniques under the guidance of the talented team. She thrives on the opportunity to grow her skills while being part of an environment that values creativity, education, and client care.
Lilly’s enthusiasm, dedication, and fresh perspective make her an integral part of the team, and she looks forward to making a positive impact as she continues her journey in the beauty world.
Temperance "Tempe" Lovette
Associate Stylist
Johnson City
Temperance is an enthusiastic new stylist and salon associate at Salon SOCA, eager to learn and take on any challenge. Raised in the east Tennessee, her style is deeply rooted in all things western. As the first in her family to develop a passion for the hair industry, she has embraced the journey of learning and growing her skills on her own.
Melanie Mendoza
Associate Stylist
Johnson City
Melanie grew up in Ohio and has been passionate about cosmetology since high school, enjoying hair and nails. She has a deep love for birds and embraces a style that blends western, Spanish, and classy influences. Her favorite color is navy blue, and she is bilingual.
Michelle Jones
Master Stylist
Johnson City
Michelle is an eclectic Master Stylist who has been doing hair 30 years. Michelle specializes in Women and Men’s Color and Cuts. Michelle is a Certified Redken Color Specialist. Rest assured, your locks are in good hands when trusting in Michelle not to mention her charismatic personality will certainly keep you entertained. Michelle also specializes in men’s clipper cuts. When Michelle isn’t behind the chair, you will most likely find her with one of her many furbaby's or significant other scouting out new ventures.
Beauty Beyond the Surface: A Gallery of Our Salon's Creativity and Artistry
