Background:
From St.John’s and grew up in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland.
Owner operator of salon ICONS since Nov 1,2002
Stylist 16yrs
Member of Haute Couture Francais
Training:
Graduated from Lemoine’s School of Hair Design (1986), Martin Parsons, L’Oreal Annual Training for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Collections, L’Oreal Bi-Annual Life Coaching (Tanya Chernova), Vidal Sasoon, Goldwell’s Be More, Achieve More, Loreal Color Trophy, HCF Fall/Winter Collections.
Best advice ever given:
How to take an oxy breath by Tanya Chernova
Favorite Celebrity hairstyle of the moment:
Experience:
I have been working as a National L’Oreal Professional Artist for the past 16 years, taking part in ABA trade shows in both Canada and the USA. Photos of my work have been featured in Canadian Salon Magazine and Modern Salon
Best part of my job:
Coaching my wonderful staff. Interacting with clients and facing daily challenges that have made me a stronger human being. Enjoying our beautiful ocean view everyday…even in the fog!
My hero is…
Anyone who can give back to the community, be it fundraising for a great cause or helping abused animals or children…being a good person.
My inspiration comes from…
The younger generation and how free they are to express themselves, as well as current music videos and Hairdresser’s Journal
If I wasn’t a Hairstylist, I would have…
made a career of dance and ballet.
Specialties:
I enjoy Bridal Updo’s and interacting with the public. I pride myself on my attention to detail, my personality and my detail to listening to my client’s needs. I specialize in L’Oreal color, thermal straight, Kerastase and Shu Uemura product knowledge, I-Loc extensions as well as art of detailed cutting and styling. I enjoy competing and love the fashion industry. I love my job.
Awards and achievements:
I have won and been nominated in many local and national awards.
2002 Canadian Men’s Stylist
2003 Newfoundland Salon Team
2005 Atlantic Salon Team
2008 Atlantic Silver Finalist
2010 Silver L’Oreal Color Trophy (Atlantic Finalist)