Our Salon Stylists

Nancy Cartonio

Owner

As a stylist for almost two decades, Nancy has lived in Portland all her life.  After graduating from Headhunters School of hair design, she worked at top salons throughout Portland and the Old Port area.  In addition to being a stylist/colorist, Nancy has trained with top designers from Rusk, where she became an educator; teaching and training other stylists throughout New England.

In 2001 she partnered with Melissa Vigue and opened bei capelli.  Ten years later, bei capelli has become Maines premier hair salon.

Nancy is certified in bio-ionic straightening.  She  has continued her education attending classes in New York, Boston, Baltimore, and Los Angeles.  She attended the Vidal Sasson Academy in San Fransico as well as Toronto.  Nancy is a Certified Goldwell color specialist, and a Davines Level I Trainer.

Her talent is creating natural looking color and highlights, and using them to help bring out authentic beauty.  Talented in all aspects of hair design, one of her favorite areas is upstyles.  “I believe all hair design is an art form.  However, I love upstyles in particular because it’s true sculpture.  I like the feel of creating a style, sculpting the hair and using its natural texture resulting in a beautiful look.  To be a part of the bride’s special day, knowing the creation will be captured in photos and looked back on throughout her life”.

Nancy continues to live in Portland with her two boys.  And 19 years later, she still loves what she does.