Owner of Sage Nail Salon and Studios

Owner of Sage Nail Salon & Studios.

This isn’t just another salon. This is an extension of who I am and a physical representation of the beauty I see within us all.

Hi, I’m Steph Brown.


My Why

The idea for Sage came to me in 2021. Out of the boredom of the Covid-era and the need to connect with other people.

I’d never been in the beauty industry but I knew I could do it better.

Est. 2022

Sage Nail Salon opened in May of ‘22. Since then I have learned - not only the art of nails - but the art of business and persistence.

Mini Bio

Married to my childhood friend for over 20 years. Mom to 5. Usually caught up in an ADHD hyper-focus project.


My Investors

The people who made this all possible.. Not only by raising me but by investing in my idea. Financially and physically. They poured hours into the salon renovations in the months leading up to opening our doors. And they’re two of my biggest cheerleaders.

They own The Paw Pad Doodles in Deer Creek, IL. And they remain part owners of Sage Nail Salon LLC.

Thank you Mom & Dad! I love you.

Meet the Team

  • Taylor Lamb

    Lead Hair Stylist

  • Lina Shawakha

    Lead Manicurist

  • Liv Brown

    Lead Manicurist + Personal Stylist

  • Paola Gomez Flores

    Lead Manicurist

  • Kelsie Hundt

    Intermediate Manicurist

  • DaMecia Watson

    Emerging Manicurist + Hair Stylist

  • Victoria Crow

    Emerging Manicurist

  • Libby Dilly

    Emerging Manicurist

  • Brielle Beck

    Lead Hair Stylist

  • Katie Fitton

    Massage Therapist

  • Madelyn Lanier

    Esthetician

  • Hailey Rumbold

    Emerging Manicurist