Meet The Team

Co-Owner / Master Barber
Brendan LaFrance
Brendan is a licensed barber, barber instructor, and body art technician certified in scalp micropigmentation. He is an original founder of Skill Cutz Barbershop and currently oversees technical skill training of all Tailor-Made Team Members.

Co-Owner / Operations Manager
Leane LaFrance
Leane is a Master Cosmetologist who graduated from Ingenue Beauty School in 2011. She has a B.A. from MSUM and is licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). Leane recently closed her private practice to manage the operations of Tailor Made and its expansion.

Floor Manager/Master Cosmetologist
Shaina Dolan
Shaina graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in 2019 and has been specializing in men’s hair since! Shaina has a dog, a cat, and two ferrets. She has an immense amount of passion for the beauty industry and enjoys helping others feel great about their appearance.
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Master Barber
David LaFrance
David, is the youngest son of owners Brendan and Leane. He is a recent graduate of Skill Cutz Barber College and the newest member of the TM team. He was homeschooled since 3rd grade, graduated as a homeschool student is now officially the youngest licensed Master Barber In the state of North Dakota.

Master Cosmetologist
Jessica Sias
Jessica was born in Fargo and raised in Dilworth MN. She attended school at Joseph’s School of Hair design in, 2013. Competed in JAFA, placing 1st place in best color/cut. As well as 1st place in the makeup categories. Her hobbies are singing, reading, painting, and fishing. She has a passion for big hair transformations! During her free time, she loves spending it with her husband and two kids

Master Cosmetologist
Jess Newkirk
Jess, was originally born in Texas, a Fargonian since 4th grade. She graduated high school a year early with plans to start cosmetology as soon as she could. She has been doing hair for little over 5 years now and has worked at a variety of jobs in the area, including doing men's hair at a men's salon. Her favorite things to do are men's cuts, styling and fashion colors. Fargo Booking

Cosmetologist
Amber Abendano
Amber Graduated from Josefs School of hair skin and body in November 2021, she offers full salon services, but fashion colors are her favorite! The interaction with clients and differences she can create makes her passion grow stronger every day. In her free time, she enjoys painting and photography!

Master Barber
Rico Reams
Katterrius, known as Sixthabarber or Rico has lived in Fargo for about 15 years. He is a graduate of Skill Cutz Barber College and in his free time enjoys spending being with his wife and children as well as playing a few video games. He's been cutting hair for almost 3 years and enjoys making his clients look like new money!

Master Barber
Tylor Kappes
Tylor is a Master Barber and Barber Instructor; he has been cutting hair over 10 years and is a substitute barber instructor at Dakota Barber Academy. Tylor is a father and a second generation barber. Tylor enjoys doing designs. Book today!

Owner @ Melling Barber Studio
Yessi Alvarado
Yessi is a Las Vegas native, a graduate of Skill Cutz Barber College, and an ND Master Barber. She joined Tailor Made in 2019 and quickly became a local favorite! She is now operating her own studio within Tailor Made. Yess is bilingual and also speaks Spanish fluently. Book your next fade with her at Melling Barber Studio. BOOK NOW!

Owner @ Xperience Barbers
Delson Saintal
Delson is a graduate of Skill Cutz Barber College. Born in Haiti and raised in Fargo, he is a former collegiate wrestler at Concordia. Currently, he is an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Fargo North High. After 7 months with Tailor Made he has transitioned into his own studio within Tailor Made. BOOK NOW!