Our Team

Team


Team

Meet our Award Winning Team!

Ann Marie

Ann Marie Holinko

Senior stylist, colorist & makeup artist

Ann Marie is a highly innovative and creative hairstylist who has polished her skills through her education with Vidal Sassoon, Joico, Wella, Bumble & Bumble, Toni & Guy as well as Sebastian Professional’s Trucco Makeup Line. Certified hair and keratin specialist Ann Marie truly takes the time to understand her clients needs. Using her cultured inspiration of art and fashion Ann Marie leaves her clients feeling current and renewed.

Annie

Annie Farrington

Senior Stylist & Colorist

Annie has spent over 22 years perfecting her craft, using various techniques with an artful approach to her hair styling. Annie specializes in creating a personalized look that is realistic to her client’s lifestyles and abilities. Annie is a gifted teacher who truly takes the time to help you replicate how to “rock your new do! Annie’s focus is achieving the very best you.

Anthony

Anthony DeMatteo

Owner & Master Stylist

Anthony DeMatteo is the Owner, Manager and Master Stylist of Salon DeMatteo.

Specializes in renown haircuts, radiant color tones and styling services Anthony creates a memorable experience for his clients. Sticking true to his classic roots Anthony executes all services with a mindful approach. Keeps up with current hair trends Anthony provides precise and sharp techniques for a one of a kind look.

“Learning from the past, I continue to gain inspiration from our ever-changing present. -Anthony DeMatteo

Donna

Donna Pfaffenbach

Senior Stylist, Expert Colorist & Makeup Artist

Donna is a highly experienced Senior Stylist and Expert Colorist with education from The Paul Mitchell Academy, Deva Curl’s Cutting and Styling Systems, as well as Brazilian Blowout Keratin Treatments Certification. Donna also specializes in Makeup Application, Custom Hair Extensions, and Special Occasion Hair and Wedding Styles. Donna truly has a keen eye for color, offering a conscious approach to meet your hair goals while staying true to maintaining your hair’s integrity. Donna offers concepts of multi-dimensional color for all shades as well as complimenting her clients looks with chic haircuts and styling techniques. Donna keeps up with the latest hair and makeup trends leaving her results current and impressionable.

Penny

Penny Szymczak

Senor Stylist and Master Colorist

Penny is a Senior Stylist and Master Colorist with over 20 years of hairdressing experience.  As a Master Colorist, Penny holds extensive education with Clairol, GoldWell, and Joico. Offering a variety of color techniques Penny believes beautiful color starts with a professional consultation and precise execution. With a clear understanding of her client’s needs, Penny weighs what approach is best after assessing her client’s hair texture, condition, desired maintenance. Complimentary hues to enhance clients natural eye and skin tones are Penny’s forte.

“I believe great color should showcase multi-dimensional hues, vibrant tones, offer a fun and sexy vibe with a modern and polished finish. Nothing is more rewarding than a happy client loving their hair! -PennySzymczak

Teri

Teri Conforti

Master Stylist

Teri is a renown stylist in the Westport community with over 27 years of haircutting and styling experience. Teri’s creative and technical skills have produced an irreplaceable result and loyal following. With reputable training and certification, Teri truly brings an artistic approach to shaping and styling curly hair.  Teri is mindful when listening to her client’s hair needs ensuring a clear understanding while factoring their unique hair type and texture. Teri’s goal is to add to her client’s self-confidence with a fierce cut.

“Always be honest and faithful to your clients. -Teri Conforti

Zaritxa

Z -Zaritxa Gonzalez

Senior Stylist & Colorist

Zaritxa or “Z as she is affectionately called by her clients is a Senior Colorist and Stylist at Salon DeMatteo. “Z” approaches each request with great understanding and walks her clients through her artful approach to their hair needs. Staying on top of the latest color and cutting trends “Z” truly leaves her signature mark with each look. With precise cutting patterns and luscious vibrant tones, “Z” has truly made her work known in the Westport and Norwalk Communities. With over 16 years of hairdressing experience, “Z” creates edgy and modern looks for both men and women. “Z” specializes in sharp Haircuts, radiant Color tones, Special Occasion Wedding Hairstyles, and The Brazilian Blowout Smoothing System.