Mahir Elkasri is a master stylist with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in short hair, long hair and the latest coloring techniques of balayage and ombré highlights. Mahir also specializes in ethnic hair styling and is certified in Affirm Relaxer. He has received certifications from many leading institutes, including Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, Aveda, Paul Mitchell, L’Oreal, and Affirm Relaxer Company for Ethnic Hair.

Mahir’s artistic vision, technical cutting skills and meticulous attention to detail have earned him the trust and loyalty of his clients in the Princeton area.

Debra Edinger is a master stylist at Casa Aziz, where she specializes in hair color, updos and special event styling.

As a master colorist, Debra employs methods and techniques acquired by training at L’Oréal, Framesi and Redken; she has also studied balayage and hair painting with the Ted Gibson artistic team. Through continued participation in leading institutes such as Vidal Sassoon, Paul Mitchell, and Arrojo, Debra regularly hones her expert haircutting skills.

Prior to joining Casa Aziz in 2011, Debra owned two salons in Princeton, One Cut Beyond and Salon Vis a Visa, which allowed her to forge close relationships with clients in the Princeton community. By listening closely to her clients’ hair concerns, Debra strives to design a style that both updates their look and fulfills their current needs.

In her free time, Debra enjoys going to the beach, cooking with her family and taking walks with her two dogs, Allie and Aggie.

Thomas Craig is an associate stylist at Casa Aziz. He joined the team in July 2017 after relocating to New Jersey from South Florida. Thomas has over three years of cutting and styling experience, and has attended Kérastase cutting classes in Philadelphia. His bachelor’s degree in fine art gives him an eye for detail and helps him draw inspiration from the everyday.

Thomas loves getting to know new people and flourishes in the warm, family-oriented atmosphere that Casa Aziz offers.

When Thomas is not at the salon, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends and working on his art.

Ela Cleveland is a Casa Aziz stylist who has worked in cosmetology for thirty years. She has been a part of Princeton’s foremost efforts to lead in the creation of beautiful coiffures and exquisite color creations.

Originally from Europe, Ela has a longstanding awareness of both European and American tastes. She enjoys cutting, styling and highlighting for today’s vibrant look. She has trained and been inspired at Vidal Sassoon, Aveda, Jingles, and has completed L’Oréal’s training programs as well.

Ela enjoys gardening and relaxing at her home in central New Jersey.

Richard Borusovic’s career has taken him all over the globe, where he has studied with some of the world’s top hairstylists and colorists. From his beginnings as a Vidal Sassoon-trained precision cutter to his role as a national L’Oreal Professionnel artist, Richard has enjoyed all aspects of his career. He has been both a judge and a platform artist on stage in numerous venues across the country.

Richard’s expertise is in color, balayage hair painting, and precision cutting. His approach to beautiful hair design begins with understanding the guest’s needs; he always strives to create consistent, classical beauty that is truly wearable for all guests.

The supportive staff at Casa Aziz have become like family to Richard, and have afforded him the opportunity to work with a diverse and amazing clientele.

A busy father of three, Richard enjoys spending his days off with his wife, children and three dogs…he has a full house!