Jen Climie and Nina Studer began their business ventures in the early 2000’s at Signature Day Spa Salon in downtown Montrose. Gaye has years of work experience and teaching experience in the industry, she is the perfect addition to the MMSC team. All 3 instructors have dreamed of opening a school to help shape the next generation of stylists. With over 70 years of combined experience, these ladies have seen every part of the beauty industry and business owning… Let’s meet them!

Nina Studer

Nina is a Montrose native who has owned Purity Salon and currently owns Montrose Storage with her husband, Justin. She has 2 daughters, Maylin and Macey. On an ideal day off, Nina is going to the beach and kayaking with her family.

Ninas advice to anyone interested in a Beauty Career:

“This is a great path if you’re looking to create a flexible schedule and create work-life balance.”

Jennifer Climie

Jennifer is also local to the area, growing up in our neighboring town of Clio. Jen began cosmetology school in 1991 and opened her own salon in 2002. She has three grown children, Robby, Anna, and Elyssa (who is also a Nail Tech!), along with the absolute favorite, her grandson Sebastian. On an ideal day off, Jen is up north at her cabin with a good book in hand.

Jen’s advice to anyone interested in a Beauty Career:

“This career is what you make of it. The harder you work, the more you’ll get out of it.”

Gaye Castle-Pollard LaMay

Gaye is passionate about this industry and loves the opportunity to work with students pursuing a career is cosmetology. She was licensed in 2011 and has previously taught at Regency Beauty Institute in Lansing. Gaye lives right here in Montrose with her husband Adam, and has three children- Christena, Lynsey, and Trenton. She also has 4 wonderful grandchildren, Andrew, Trinity, Annah, and Jonathan. A perfect day for Gaye is traveling around the globe and making memories with her husband.

Gaye’s advice to anyone interested in a Beauty Career:

“This field of study provides you with many career options.”