Hair Stylist, Colorist & Brazilian Blowout Stylist

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Hair color, hilights, corrective coloring, hair cuts, hair styling, blow drys, Brazilian Blowout Keratin treatments.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. "Make sure your stylist is experienced. Ask them specific questions about the services they offer and what products they use. Ask what you can realistically expect the outcome will be for your hair with the service you are receiving. Don't be afraid to ask questions and have a thorough consultation".

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. Not every stylist is equal. Find a stylist that specializes in a particular service and has advanced training and certification. Make sure you are getting the best stylist for the service you are seeking.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. Look at magazines or internet images and bring them with you. I always have a thorough consultation with every client and I want to know what you are looking for. By seeing an example of what you are imagining for yourself guarantees that we are on the same page when it comes to the outcome of your service.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I take pride in my work and pay meticulous attention to each detail. Whether cutting, coloring, or the Brazilian Blowout, I always strive to do my best and satisify my clients.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Making my clients both look and feel beautiful makes my job rewarding.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. What is the Brazilian Blowout?
It is a Keratin Smoothing Treatment that makes the hair smooth, shiny, and frizz free. It is chemical free and takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete.

How long does the Brazilian Blowout last?
90 days, with the appropriate after care products- sulfate free shampoo and conditioner.

How long have you been doing hair?
I have been in the beauty business for almost 18 years.

What type of hair color so you use?
Schwarzkopf and Redken

What products do you use?
Bumble and Bumble, Kevin Murphey, Aquage, Pravana, Malibu Wellness

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. I love doing corrective color. It is always a challenge but I'm up for it! My favorite stories from work are of the colors I have done and the transformations of before and after with corrective color.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. Being a hair colorist is like being an artist. The difference is instead of painting a portrait that my clients will go home and hang on their wall, they actually wear it every day! Making sure each client is happy with the color and style I have created for them is of the utmost importance.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. I come from a family of hairstylists and salon owners. I grew up in the salon and never imagined myself doing anything else.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. I recently did a corrective color on a client that had previously black hair color and approx 3 inches of regrowth of her natural color. Another stylist had attempted to hilight, resulting in brassy hilights on her natural hair and discoloration on the previously colored areas. I restored her hair to a shiney natural auburn and had a very happy client. (Photo above).

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I am always staying on top of what is current in my field and the latest products, services and trends. I attend advanced color and cutting classes on a regular basis.

Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

A. The Brazilian Blowout is the most current service that is causing a buzz in the beauty industry. It is a phenonimal service that is great for just about everyone.

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. My most recent project was coloring twins! Two sisters came in needing corrective color and wanting to be honey blondes with carmel low lights. One wanted hers one shade darker then her sister. Creating two identical colors with just one level of difference on identical twins was both a fun and challenging experience. I colored them at the same time and spent approx 5 hrs. The results were exactly what they were looking for.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. My haircolor prices are somewhat standard. Longer, thicker hair can sometimes be a little more in price (approx $10 to $20) because of the time involved and the extra product needed.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. Take the time to go to shows and extra classes. You will never know everyhing there is to know in this field and things are constantly changing.

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. What is your favorite service to do in your business?

Hair color! I love cutting and the Brazilian Blowout, but hair color is my expertise and what makes me stand out from the crowd.