About Us

At Local Motion Hair Design, you will find a professional, courteous staff, focused on making you look good and feel great!

Angela Lawrence - Owner /  Master Stylist / Master Colorist

As the owner of Local Motion Hair Design, Angela truly loves her profession. After attending Beauty College in Buffalo, New York, she received her degree and has been a licensed professional for over 30 years.

She accepted her first position as a stylist at Cortos Salon in Buffalo before moving to Butler, Pennsylvania in 1986. Since that move, she was a stylist at a prominent salon in Butler and then made the decision to open her own salon. As a result, Local Motion opened it's doors in 1990.

Education and advanced training have always been an important part of Angela's professional outlook. She has been a platform artist, cutting and styling on stage, and has educated for Paul Mitchell Systems. She has also received certifications from several schools, including The Abba Cutting Academy in Los Angeles, California, The Baltimore Academy for advanced color, perming and cutting as well as AirMakeup, Inc. in New Jersey.

Stephanie - Manager / Master Stylist / Color Specialist

A graduate of Slippery Rock University and Butler Beauty School, Stephanie has been with Local Motion since 2003 and has an impressive list of accomplishments! Having been certified in air brush makeup from The AirMakeup Academy in Atlantic City, New Jersey, she excels in specialty makeup for weddings and has recently started doing special effects makeup.

She has trained one on one with hair color and highlighting specialists, and is continuously educating herself, staying up to date and hip to the newest hair styles and trends.

"I'm so honored to be a part of this family business that I have watched my parents work so hard at for so many years. My passion for hair and the continuing success of Local Motion is what drives me every day! I consider myself very fortunate to go to work every day loving what I do! In my work life, I like to live by this quote from Stephanie Kocielski, Artistic Director for Paul Mitchell:"

"The greatest gift we have as hairdressers is our ability to help people feel better about themselves. We have to respect this gift by being as knowledgeable as possible in order to please every client that sits in our chair."

Stacie - Master Stylist / Color Specialist

Stacie graduated from Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and received her license in cosmetology and makeup in September of 1991. In October of 1991, she started her employment with Local Motion and has been a valued stylist since that time.

Stacie has also attended the Baltimore Academy for advanced color, the AirMakeup Academy in New Jersey and is certified in human hair extensions.

Adrien – Hair Designer

Not originally from Pennsylvania, Adrien began her training at Panache Academy of Beauty in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

After relocating to PA, she enrolled at the Kittanning Beauty School and received her degree.

Having attended numerous advanced color, highlighting and airbrush makeup classes, Adrien is a welcome member to our salon’s team!

Courtney – Hair Designer

A graduate of Butler Senior High School, Courtney gained her first taste of the industry while completing courses in Cosmetology through the Vo-Tech department.

Since then, she has attended numerous advanced color and highlighting classes, as well as airbrush makeup seminars to further her knowledge and career with Local Motion.