When did you know you wanted to do hair?

All my life! I remember when I was about 6 years old I loved to play for hours with my mom’s beauty school Mannequin! At 13 years old I started in a salon sweeping, folding towels and later shampooed other stylist guest! My junior year in high school I started beauty school and graduated with my high school diploma and hair license all at the same time. That was the best decision I ever made! When I'm styling hair, it doesn't feel like work. That's why I know I love what I'm doing!

How long have you been doing color?

I’ve been coloring hair for 14 years!

How would you describe your approach to doing hair color?

Hair is the canvas but the person's uniqueness is my inspiration behind the final decision. I consider skin tones, eye color, personality and lifestyle. Color should be FUN as well as functional and express your individuality! Your hair color should always accent your cut. I love believable hair color. My goal is for people to see my guests and wonder to themselves "Is that her natural color?" The highest compliment is when people can't tell exactly what you have done, but know it is absolutely gorgeous!

What inspires your creativity?

Creativity to me comes from everywhere! Whether it’s a current magazine, history, a song, food or nature’s elements like a sunset at the beach. I always keep a keen eye; sometimes the most unlikely places or things inspire me. Most of all, my creativity is inspired by my love for what I do. I love to make my guests feel beautiful!

What advice would you give someone considering coloring their hair for the first time?

Life is too short to wonder if... Step out of the box and live a little! This doesn't mean do something that isn't flattering to your look and lifestyle. It just means find a “REDKEN Certified Hair colorist” who cares about you enough to be honest and constructive. Together, create a look that brings out the best in you. Talk about the pros and cons, fears or bad experiences your friends & family may have had with color. Have an idea or pictures of what you like and don't like on others. Most importantly decide how much time and money you are prepared to commit to maintaining your look!

Do you customize a hair color service for each and every client?

Absolutely! Hair color must always be customized! Every time you come in your hair is different from the last time. Therefore, your hair may not need the exact same color service it needed the last time. Every guest who sits in my chair gets a thorough consultation and evaluation of their hair. I educate everyone as to where they're at, where they're coming from and where they want to be so they’re aware of all of their choices!

What celebrity always has great hair?

Hmmm… Where do I begin? There are so many celebrities out there today with the most perfect hair. Short and sexy is definitely Rihanna! She’s amazing and always looks beautiful. Katie Holmes can rock a stunning layered “bob” with bangs like no other! For gorgeous red curly hair, Debra Messing takes the cake! For long and chic, ideal feminine haircuts and color, no doubt, the best hair belongs to Jen Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria Parker, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Kardashian. Their hair color and layers are perfect and very flattering for their faces.

What's your approach to returning haircolor clients?

I always let my guest know I’m about change and the latest trends but not at the expense of why they fell in love with my work in the first place! Every visit is an opportunity to change, fine-tune and tweak your look. It’s also a great time to plan what we will do or work towards for future visits.

Describe your personal style:

My personal style is business laid-back. I lean more to the laid back though. I love mixing outfits with femininity and a masculine edge-- classic looking clothes with one unusual item to add a bit of a twist and color to POP my look! I also love wearing comfortable jeans with sexy different types of tops and cute shoes! :D