Atelier is French for "artist's workshop," a phrase that evokes paintings in progress and tools spread across desks. The tall orange and gold walls of Atelier Salon might seem like a far cry from this insulated environment, but it preserves the trademarks: a knack for creative experimentation, a supply of scissors and brushes, and even a team of apprentices. They are members of the salon's signature protégé program, and as they practice their cosmetic techniques on models, they are working toward auditions to be part of the elite Atelier artist team. Whether they are trainees or master stylists, the staff members share a commitment to holistic beauty and the botanically derived Aveda formulas that help it to bloom.

Hairstylists administer cuts, color treatments, and texturizing formulas after in-depth consultations with each client. They can prepare 'dos for special occasions with services that range from brief but voluminous blow-outs to wedding packages complete with makeup applications.

The staff's ample and broad expertise has earned Atelier Salon attention from both local press and the industry at large. It was the 2011 winner of the North American Hairstyling Awards’ Salon Master of Business Award, and its aesthetic opuses have been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, and InStyle.