ABOUT US

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We love hair challenges and appreciate your questions.

Located in Renaissance – Farragut “up the hill” (across from Farragut United Methodist Church).

Voice messages can be left for us at: 865.671.1996. We check these throughout the day. You can also fill out our Contact Form to reach us by email.

Our staff hours vary, especially evenings and Saturdays.
We try to honor special requests with advance notice.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Our Mission

Staff members provide all hair services, waxing, makeup and hair treatments in private suites. Completely private hair suites are designed for relaxing while receiving all hair services and are especially appreciated for hair loss consultations. We specialize in Human Hair wigs, clip-in hair pieces, extensions and wearable hair for those who prefer to have a natural head of hair 24/7. 

Our team is certified in many techniques and work with women experiencing alopecia, effluvium and many other conditions where hair is thinning or complete hair loss.

The semi-private nail area provides very comfortable pedicure seating, Our natural, no-odor nail services are pleasant for everyone. Specializing in pedicures, natural manicures: gel nails and NEW lasting polishes.

Our Story

Garde Bien opened in 2000; after years of success owner Stacey Handel moved Garde Bien to its current permanent location in 2011. Our boutique setting is perfect for every client to relax and to give our full attention.  We have a commitment of quality and comfort as well as our commitment to community and charity organizations; East Tennessee Children’s Hospital -“Dancing with the Knoxville Stars” and The Susan G. Komen – “Cuts for the Cure” are two we are passionate about.

Our NEW Garde Bien SpaSalon is a collection of experienced professionals offering medi-spa and salon services.  Years of experience does make a difference in the overall quality of service and result.   Owners’ spaces and Garde Bien staff make up the select group of professionals. Each staff member has individual work hours and offer appointments according to their availability.  Scheduling in advance works best to secure an appointment.

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Garde Bien Staff

stacey handel

STACEY M. HANDEL

• Owner – Educator

• Wig Specialist

• Master Stylist

After college she started her career in an Iowa salon which grew into regional chain organization. Positions held during 9 years with Genesis Institute and the Stewart’s Organization: Educational Director, Salon Manager as well as Chain Supervisor. After she was presented with an offer to relocate to Dallas, TX; Ms. Handel discovered the Image Consulting Career and expanded upon her hair and makeup skills. During the next 12 years Ms. Handel developed programs to work with Fortune 500 Companies on Professional Image with First Impression Image Programs. After relocating to Tennessee Ms. Handel commuted to her Dallas studio for 4 years while opening Garde Bien SpaSalon in 2000 in Farragut, TN. Highlights include creating the many makeovers presented both in the News Sentinel and at Women Today Expo Fashion Stage as well as a regular guest speaker on WBIR-The Style Show for over 8 years.

A recent desire to upgrade and remodel moved her to her current location in Renaissance-Farragut. The suite design offers much needed privacy for the image services offered. Her most recent inspiration is being approached to become a national educator with EVOLVE – a new company offering a wearable solution for women with thin hair or hair loss. Ms. Handel is certified to consult and install the “Volumizer “and to train other hair stylists to offer this semi-permanent hair solution to clients in the region. She added Follea European hair wigs to assist women with more advanced hairloss while staying true to offering women THE most natural options. Dimples USA was added in 2016 with more human hair options and incredible real eye brows.

Her nearly 40 years experience, hair services, makeup, image consultations and complete makeovers anchor the blend of services offered with Garde Bien staff. Stacey specializes in services for ALL human Hair whether it growing or attached to a wig.

Jennilyn Crews

JENNILYN CREWS

• Certified Stylist

• Wig Specialist

Jennilyn is a Stylist at our salon. She is certified in Evolve and Jon Renau alternative hair as well as homecare for all wigs. She has attended American Hair Loss Council, Hair Summit devoted to hair loss and in 2017 The World Trichology Conference. Stylist and began as an assistant to Stacey.  Evolve Certified Stylist and wig specialist offering expert advise thru her own hair loss experiences, Jenn has a compassion for offering solutions and sharing insight to homecare. Certified in Evolve wearable hair as well as C.O.R.E. Advanced Training in Jon Renau hair options. Schedule all hair services with Jenn as well as facial waxing.

**Garde Bien is now collecting gently used, donated wigs to refurbish and provide to those women who need assistance.

 

 

Lauren handel

LAUREN HANDEL

• Nail Technician & Make Up Artist

• Certified Gel nails – Axxium by OPI

• PTA – Physical Therapy Specialty

Nail Technician & Make Up Artist- Certified Gel nails, Axxium by OPI, PTA- Physical Therapy Specialty Lauren has been the Lead MakeUp Artist for “Dancing With the Knoxville Stars” since 2009. Her exception focus on detail is appreciated by those who have nail services; especially challenges with nails and makeup. Lauren began her career at Garde Bien Spa Salon, Inc. in 2008. She specializes in Axxium Gel Nails.
Attention to detail and perfection is her specialty.

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