Christina Garner

Chris Garner

Owner – President – Hair Restoration Technician

In 1993 Chris graduated from the College of Hair Design in Lincoln Nebraska with a degree in Cosmetology.  In 1994 she took the position of hair restoration technician at Brannigan’s Hair Restoration Studio owned by Don O’Neal. Over the ten plus years that Chris worked for Don she became the “order specialist”, and “trainer” for all new hires. In 2005 she had the opportunity to purchase the business. Once the purchase was finalized, she then formed the corporation known today as Hair Specialists, Inc.

Chris enjoys restoring both her client’s hair and confidence. Chris and her team are always looking for the cutting edge products, techniques and services to help their clients achieve their goals and meet thier expectations. Chris strives to make all clients feel at home when they visit her studio.


Lauren Swanson

Lauren Swanson

Manager & Senior Hair Restoration Technician

She is a licensed cosmetologist. Lauren is fun loving and lives life to the fullest.  She strives to make all her clients happy.  As the studio manager, Lauren’s responsibilities range from hair restoration specialist, to order specialist.  Lauren wears many hats at Hair Specialist.


Madi Mazankowski

Madi Mazankowski

Hair Restoration Technician

Madi graduated in 2014 with a cosmetology degree and hasn’t stopped loving what this industry has to offer. Aside from working behind the chair, Madi enjoys hanging out at home with her two cats and exploring Lincoln Nebraska on her bicycle.