When did you know you wanted to do hair?

My mom raised 5 of us a single mom. She took us to the beauty school for haircuts. I would sit in the lobby and look at the pictures of hair styles for hours while we waited and that’s where it began.

How long have you been doing color?

1988- in those 22 years I have been a master stylist, an owner, educator and also a mentor.

How would you describe your approach to doing hair color?

My consultation has been the key to my success. I truly want to see my guest’s vision for their hair. Key factors are the lifestyle, eye, skin color, tone, and maintenance. I also consider your daily routine and what challenges you are having. I always ask these questions because my work depends on your answers. Visual aids also help. I then give my good, better, and best options.

What inspires your creativity?

Many things inspire me. People has to be at the top of my list. Every woman has beauty and it’s my inspiration to find and enhance that beauty. I love at the end of my session when I put the blow dryer down and give my guest a mirror and they feel absolutely beautiful inside and out. That is my true inspiration and why I still love doing what I do!

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

Once again for first time color guest’s consultation is the key! I love having someone in my chair for a makeover! When the whole look changes yourself perception it is an honor to be a part of that. I get just as excited when I see a client in my chair just wanting a subtle change. Hair color is an amazing tool. Life is not always black and white, put some color in it!

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

Everyone is unique. I always keep the fabric of the hairs integrity at the forefront because healthy hair is important to me. Everyone sees tonality of color differently so I like to use a visual to make sure we see the same tones and then I prep the hair to ensure I have a clean canvas that is ready to accept true rich color. Then off to the chemist lab… I love to be a mad scientist! It’s so fun to use the skills that I’ve learned from being a Redken Certified colorist. It just makes perfect sense to me that you have to customize everyone’s color.

What celebrity always has great hair?

I think Halle Berry has the best short sassy hair and her color is so creamy brown like milk chocolate. Jessica Simpson has to be the best blonde, it is always consistent. Drew Barrymore’s hair is always changing.. Bold colors, long to short.. She rocks it no matter what!

What's your approach to returning haircolor clients?

Your hair color speaks for itself. There are a few things I need to know to keep color rich, vivacious, and shiny. Number one you have to keep a good beauty regimen at home in between visits to the salon. This is the key! Number two how are you feeling about your color? Do you like what you see? Number three Beauty budget, what’s going to work for your color so you get the most bang out of your buck.

Describe your personal style:

I would describe my personal style as cutting-edge, unique and highly artistic. I like to change my hair A LOT! I love to dress for work like I’m a celebrity stylist… Professional with some Parnelli flare!