Owner and head stylist, Katie Arbes has been in the beauty industry for over 25 years. She started her styling career in Monmouth County but soon left to pursue bigger dreams in New York City where she studied with several top stylists like Vidal Sassoon. After a successful stint at Jason’s Salon at the famed Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan, she returned home to raise her family and continue furthering her career. Katie opened the doors to the original High Maintenance in 2008 and a second location in 2016. As a stylist and owner, she believes in continuing education and offers her team a variety of opportunities to learn the latest and greatest techniques by sending them to classes in New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and California. All of her styling team are Goldwell certified colorists, trained in the luxury line Kerastase and are well educated on the eco-friendly skincare inspired hair care by Kevin Murphy. Katie is grateful for her incredibly talented, hard working team and all of the salon's beautiful and loyal clients. 

Jenn V has been a hair stylist for the past 15 years. She started her career as a nail technician but quickly changed paths once realizing her passion for hair. She loves color but specializes in highlighting. She has studied at such notorious hair institutes as Tony and Guy and Bumble and Bumble, and is certified in John Sahag cutting as well as several keratin treatments.  Jenn is a loyal member of the High Maintenance family and thinks that “Katie Arbes is one of the most amazing people I have ever worked for. She knows how to run a business and work behind the chair as well.  The team here is wonderful and I consider them all my FAMILY.”

Over 30 years experience and “still loving every minute of it”, Joy brings her constant enthusiasm and love to everything she does. She has taken several classes at the Paul Mitchell Institute, Oribe in New York, and most recently attended the Kevin Murphy hair show in Las Vegas. Color is her favorite thing to do, but she is well versed in cutting, keratins, and many other areas of salon life. She loves her “beautiful, kind, best boss Katie, and the best staff ever”. She has been a “joy” to be around for the past 8 years at HM.

Bumble and Bumble University, Toni and Guy, Oribe, and John Sahag are just a few of the places Keira has studied in the past 15 years. With her Hot Heads Hair Extension certification, she specializes in dry cutting techniques, as well as ombre and balayage. Working with “like minded professionals who love what they do”, in addition to,“having all the cutting edge products and technology”, gives Keira the “freedom to treat hair like art”.

Although Lyndi has only 5 years experience in the salon industry, she has been styling hair her whole life. Out of college, she began working at a regular desk job, until her talent and passion led her to pursue her cosmetology license from the Paul Mitchell Academy. “If you have a passion for what you do, you never feel like you’re at work”.  Her braiding and wedding styles are what Lyndi is known for.

Jillian has been a licensed cosmetologist for 10 years. She is certified in Brazilian Blowouts as well as Hair Talk extensions. Her love of highlighting and blonde hair led her to LA where she attended a class, "all about blondes" at NineZeroONe salon."Everything! the staff, education, and support!' are some of the things she loves about HM. Her contagious laughter is one of the many HM loves about her.

Pam started her career over 40 years ago studying at the Paul Mitchell Advanced Academy in New York City. She has attended salon workshops held by Jingles Hair Center, Clairol, and Goldwell as well as many advanced cutting and coloring courses. As a former salon owner, she loves High Maintenance for it’s professionalism and well trained staff.

One of our longest resident stylists at High Maintenance is Susan. She has been part of the High Maintenance family for 9 years and a stylist for over 30. She has been extensively trained in the art of hair and some of her credits include studying at Metroplex Beauty in Dallas Texas, Haircut and Coloring techniques at Paul Mitchell in Las Vegas, and Updo styling at Oribe Hair Institute in New York City. She is also a hair extension specialist with certifications from Hot Heads and Great Length Extensions in Manhattan. Susan is well seasoned in all areas of haircutting and coloring including men’s cuts and color, keratin treatments, and perms.  She says finding the salon “was one of the happiest days of my life. I finally found a home.”

In Sonny's 30 plus year career, he has studied at various hair institutes such as Vidal Sassoon in New York City and Pivot Point in Los Angeles. He is passionate about color and cuts, and staying on top of the latest trends and styles. 

Tony Siciliano started his career in 1976 by attending the Wilford beauty academy. From there, he furthered his education with advanced training at Jingles School in NYC, attending Beth Minardi color classes, and countless other color, product, and cutting classes all over the tri-state area.  He has established his reputation at Monmouth and Ocean counties best salons, including Upper Cut salon in Toms River as well as Capella Salon in Oakhurst, both of which he served as head stylist and owner.