Color Me Crazy Salon
Founded in 2019, our salon was created from a true passion for hair and creativity. After three years as a partnership, I proudly took full ownership, allowing the salon to continue growing with a clear and intentional vision. We welcome men, women, and children, and we are proud to be a Strands for Trans–affiliated salon, committed to inclusivity and respect for all. Our space is fun, friendly, and creative, where individuality is celebrated and everyone feels comfortable being themselves.
Color Me Crazy Staff
At Color Me Crazy Salon, we believe our greatest strength is our team. Each stylist brings their own creativity, expertise, and passion to the salon. Our team works together to ensure every guest receives the best possible experience. Scroll to meet our team!
Meet Angela
She/ Her
With over 23 years in the hair industry, Angela Paonessa has built a career rooted in creativity, connection, and helping clients feel their best. In July 2019, she brought that passion to life by opening Color Me Crazy Hair Studio, a salon focused on quality, individuality, and confidence.
As a mom of three with a background in psychology, Angela understands the importance of hair that fits real life. She creates a judgment-free, welcoming experience where clients feel heard and cared for. Specializing in precision cutting and dimensional color, she designs customized looks that enhance natural beauty while prioritizing hair health and long-term manageability.
As a salon owner, Angela is committed to continued education, professionalism, and providing an elevated yet comfortable experience where every client leaves feeling confident and refreshed.
Meet Susan
She/ Her
I have been a hairdresser for 46 years I specialize in spiral perms and all perms haircuts also in color and hillite. I enjoy baking and crafts also love to travel
Meet Shannon
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My name is Shannon, and I’ve been a hairdresser for 35 years. I began my career outside of Boston, then spent 30 years working in Western Massachusetts, where I owned a salon and rented a chair in Amherst for 16 years. I made the decision to close my business and join Color Me Crazy to be closer to my three grandchildren.
Shannon trained at a small cosmetology school in Vermont, where she learned the pivot point cutting method—an approach that continues to influence her precision and technique today. Earning advanced certifications with Coastline Color Academy, Wella Color Program, Sun Glitz Artistic Lightening, Paul Mitchell Champion Program, Gamma men’s clipper cutting, Vision keratin-tip and tape-in extensions, HairMax advanced training, long-hair design for cutting and updos, and the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better program.
As a stylist, Shannon specializes in sun-kissed highlights, lowlights, gray blending, and all-over color. She also offers traditional services such as cap highlights and perms, bringing a blend of classic technique and modern trends to her work.
Meet Onyx
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My name is Onyx, a nonbinary hairstylist and makeup artist originally from Seattle, WA. I moved to Connecticut in 2023 and now call Windsor Locks home. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I pride myself on creating a safe, welcoming space for all and am proud to be part of Strands for Trans.
With over 20 years of experience in makeup—specializing in bridal and event looks—and two years in hairdressing, I’ve worked as a freelancer as well as with Sephora and Dior. I believe bridal makeup should feel comfortable, natural, and empowering, and I love helping clients feel their best on special occasions.
I specialize in creative color and alternative cuts, from vivid rainbow hair to shags, mullets, mohawks, and chelsea cuts. With a background in fine art, I bring color theory and sculptural design into every service, offering thoughtful consultations and fully customized looks that are as unique as you are.
Meet Olivia
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Hi, my name is Olivia, and I’ve been doing hair for just over a year. Hairdressing has always been part of my life—my pepere owned a salon in Hartford in the 1980s, and growing up, my mom was always experimenting with creative and elaborate hairstyles on me. That early exposure is where my love for hair truly began.
I especially enjoy doing root touch-ups and highlighting, and I love seeing how small details can make a big difference in a client’s overall look. I completed the cosmetology program at Asnuntuck and plan to continue my education, always striving to learn new techniques while refining and mastering my current skills.
Outside the salon, I enjoy painting, reading, and spending time at the beach
Meet Heidi
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With 20 years behind the chair, Heidi specializes in curly and textured hair, fearless color, and dramatic transformations. Hair has been her lifelong passion, and she treats every appointment as a chance to create art and self-expression. She works with a diverse range of clients and delivers personalized, high-impact results.