About Our Team

Meet Ann, the Owner of your local Merle Norman Cosmetics. She is originally from the suburbs of Chicago, but has lived in the Bloomington/Normal area for 30+ years. Ann has been the owner of your local Merle Norman Cosmetics since 2004 and started working there for the previous owner in 1996. Ann went to ISU for Psychology and has her Esthetics and Nail Technician license. She does everything that we offer at Merle Norman, but her specialties are Manicures, Pedicure and Facials. Her goal is to have you leaving looking and feeling your best!

Fun fact: She grew up taking dance classes and used to teach Ballet and Tap and is also a die hard Chicago White Sox fan!

Meet Stacey, one of our Assistant Managers. She has been with us for 12 years. She is a native of the Bloomington/Normal area. Stacey has her Cosmetology License from HairMasters Institute of Cosmetology. She specializes in Waxing, Manicures and Pedicures, but her favorite is Facial Waxing. Come in and let her give you Brows that Wow!

Fun fact: She did gymnastics for 13 years growing up!

Meet Kim, our other Assistant Manager. She has been with Merle Norman for 11 years. She is originally from Minonk, Il. Kim does Makeovers including Skin and Color Assessments, Spray Tan, Ear Candling, and Ear Piercing. Her specialty is Makeup on Mature Women. She will go above and beyond to make you look your best!F

Fun fact: She enjoys reading, Star Wars and the Chicago White Sox!

Meet Sarah she is our Wedding Coordinator and is a recent Esthetics graduate from Tricocci University of Beauty Culture in Normal. She is local of this area and has been with us since 2019. Sarah specializes in Special Event Makeup and will soon be doing facials and waxing. Give Sarah a call to set up your Wedding or Special event makeup, you won’t regret it!

Fun fact: She is a middle child and likes horror movies.

Meet Monce, she has her Cosmetology license from HairMasters Institute of Cosmetology. She is a local of the Bloomington/Normal area.  Monce has been with us since 2020.  She does Manicures, Pedicures, Acrylic Nails, Dip, Facial Waxing and Ear Piercing, but her specialty is Acrylic Nails. You should check out her amazing nail art @nailsbymonce on Instagram!

Fun fact: She loves nature and spending time outdoors. She is also a fan of Game of Thrones.

Meet Marlee, she has her Esthetics license from Tricocci University of Beauty Culture in Normal, Il, but is originally from St. Joseph, Mo. Marlee has been with us since 2020. She does Facials, Waxing, Lash lift and Tint, Brow Lamination and Tinting and Makeovers. Her specialty is very relaxing Facials! Would like to share with everybody that Self Care = Self Love. She would like you to make yourself at home in her chair!

Fun fact: Her hobby is horticulture and in another life she is pretty sure she was a dragon!