Since she was a young girl, Michelle knew she wanted to be a hair stylist. She would go to the salon with her mother every week and watch as her hair was styled. She attended Leo’s Beauty Institute in 1978, and upon graduation started working for Rosemarie Larson (Rea) in East Brookfield. Rea was her mom’s hairdresser, and she was a longtime mentor to Michelle. Michelle wanted to open her own salon, with the help of many family members and friends, Michelle’s Full-Service Salon was opened in March of 2000. In 2022, she made the choice to step down as owner but to continue to work behind the chair, part-time, to serve her many clients. She believes there is always something new to learn even after 44 years as a cosmetologist. She continues to enjoy the challenge of helping her clients chose what style works for them, not only what compliments them, but for what works for their lifestyle.