Our Little Team
Marissa Churchill
Owner + Stylist
Upbeat, fun, caring, compassionate. Committed to a healthy lifestyle and making clients feel and look beautiful.
Training, Career + Focus
Trained in advanced precision cutting – Elevation H International;
Vidal Sassoon, Chicago & Beverly Hills + Sally Rogerson Education.
Excels in hair color, highlights, lived in color + dimensional blonding/brunettes
Listens! And quickly establishes client – stylist relationship
Wants what’s best for the client (+ will let you know if something’s not a good fit)
Would love to schedule a good consultation to come up with a great plan
Loves OWay (Organic Way) products – for healthier hair + planet
Happy cooking creatively with pure, organic ingredients
Loves to travel and spending time with husband Kyle + Bentley (Chihuahua) + Arya (cat)
Renee Wunderli
Master Stylist
Joy in working every day. Deep roots in the industry. A flair for style. Easy to communicate with. Always moving towards excellence. Innovative. Creative. Curious.
Education and Career:
Vidal Sassoon Academy, London, England; Saks Fifth Ave. Antoine Salon, stylist and Assistant to Style Director Pierre Henri
Opened her first salon at the age of 21 in southwest Michigan and grew it to own four salons
Moved to Sarasota/Manatee area in 1980 and started working here
Opened the original site of The Little Salon on Longboat Key in the year 2000
Loving life with my husband, Urs, and two rescue pups, and visiting with our three daughters and their families
Former owner of The Little Salon
*Currently on personal leave.
Janette Saliski
Master Stylist
Has always had a flair for hair, with an early desire to be a hair stylist.
Training, Career + Focus
Vidal Sassoon / cutting + Beth Minardi / color + Jingle of London + Paul Mitchell
30+ years in the industry; Peter Conte Salon and Spa in Matawan, NJ
First Florida salon home: The Little Salon
Dedicated, genuine, good work ethic and strong desire to please
Considers + treats clients like her salon family
Loves coloring + foiling, as well as cutting
The perfect choice if you’re looking for a northeast / New Jersey hair dresser
Brianna Cerullo
Jr. Stylist
Kind, Loving, Joyful
Moved from Danvers, Massachusetts to Florida with her family in 2017
Graduated cosmotology school August of 2023
Attended Sassoon Academy Boston and Sally Roberson advanced cutting class in Charolette to further her precision haircutting skills
Excels in a great blow out for any occasion, loves doing color, highlights and lived in looks
She has a special passion for long hair, skillfully adding soft layers that bring shape and movement to her clients’ styles.
Her approach emphasizes creating a natural, polished look that enhances each client’s unique features.
Welcomes all the guest when they come in and makes them feel comfortable.
Loves a good consultation with clients to go over hair goals and recommends what is the best way to achieve the results.
Has wanted to do hair ever since she was 7 years old and has put her mind towards that every single day
Outside of the salon, Brianna enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and her dog, Ace, as well as visiting family back home in Boston.
Gabby French
Stylist
With over a decade of experience, Gabby brings warmth, empathy, and expertise to every service, making clients feel beautiful and confident.
Originally from Southern California and recently in Virginia, she’s excited to join The Little Salon team in Sarasota.
Specializing in natural blonding, gray blending, lived-in color, bobs, layers, and curly cuts, Gabby ensures every style suits her clients’ lifestyle.
Dedicated to her craft, she’s trained extensively, most recently with a Davines educator on precision cutting.
When she’s not in the salon, Gabby enjoys cooking, spending time with her partner and rescue dogs, and exploring new places.
She can’t wait to welcome you into her chair and bring your hair vision to life.
@gabbymfrench
Marissa Miller
Salon Coordinator + Co-Stylist
Passionate Salon Coordinator and Salon Assistant , dedicated to elevating your salon experience from the moment you walk in.
Sarasota native who brings fresh talent, energy, and a love for all things beauty to our team.
Recently graduated from cosmetology school and eager to make a lasting impact in the beauty industry.
Known for her warm and welcoming personality, creative eye, and client-first approach.
Off the salon floor, Marissa brings her drive and positivity to the volleyball court, where she plays and coaches.
Finds inspiration in spending quality time with family and friends, which fuels her passion for helping clients look and feel their best.
Excited to welcome you to The Little Salon and create an unforgettable experience tailored just for you.
@hairby.marissagrace