Inge Handing

Inge has been involved in salons since she was 15 years old, starting with an apprenticeship at Bundy and Bundy Salon in Austria. Wanting to see the world and learn English, Inge moved to the United States at 22 and founded Coiffeur Ingá Salon (now Salon Inga) in 1988. Then in 2015, the Salon Inga’ brand expanded to include The Barbershop by Salon Ingá, a modern concept in men’s hair care.

Inge is motivated by providing superior customer service to her clients through continuous education for her team but also herself as well. One thing she is especially fond of in the salon is hair cutting which includes being a certified Calligraphy Cut Stylist.

Additional education roles include: Regional Education Director for Florida with TIGI for 16 years. Implementation of the Associate Training Program at Salon Ingá which serves as an extensive training program for incoming stylists or recent graduates. And to extend beyond the salon- her Signature Highlight Education program was launched this past year.

Her involvement in the industry includes being a member of Intercoiffure America/Canada for over 25 years where she also has served on the Board and as Secretary. Inge is also the US Ambassador for Education for Life for Intercoiffure Mondial. And has received the Knight Award, Officer Award & Cheena O’Searo Award within Intercoiffure.

Inspirations & Motivations: Ever changing trends, our Youth, Health & Fitness, Mentorship & Teamwork