Objective

    I cater to a diverse clientele specializing in an array of services. From the latest styles for the business professional to trendy cuts for divas of all ages, it doesn’t matter, it can be achieved. My success comes from an ambitious work ethic and the desire to please my clients. It is my mission to give impeccable hair care and beauty services that not only nourish the hair but also the mind and spirit. I want my customers to feel pampered and to know that they are special individuals, making them want to come back again and again. I sincerely enjoy what I do and it reflects by the smiles of my clients and the gratefulness that they show.  A  high percentage of my business is from repeat customers and referrals. I strive to maintain the integrity of strong, healthy hair, therefore I only use all professional products that provide excellent hydration and moisture throughout an entire product line. 

Although I am a Independent Owner, I believe in being a team player, which results into a Great Leader! 

I love to network and would appreciate the opportunity to share and broaden my horizons in other areas than which I reside.

 

Availability

In-Salon hours: Tuesday-Friday...10am to 6pm...walk-ins welcome/appointments preferred

 

Will Travel to NY/DC: 1 weekend out of the month, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 

 

Experience

Owner of Salon Appearance 2010- as an Independant Owner

SALON APPEARANCE recognized as

BEST SALON in CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA 2014

 

Over 20 years experienced as a Master Cosmetologist

 

Certified Instructor: Virginia & District of Columbia

Certified & Licensed :

New York 1991

Virginia 1999

District of Columbia 2014

 

Va. Fashion Week photo shoot and commercial… 2013

New York Fashion Week …2013 (RGP Gallery Presents)

Summer Fashion, Fashion Show …2013 (RGP Gallery Presents)

Guest Speaker for the Cohart of "Going Places Network" presented by Walmart and Dress for Success...2014

Influance Seminar presentation... 2014

 

Education

Long Island Beauty School...Hempstead, NY 1991

Mizani Hair Care Systems

Avalon Hair Care (Affirm)

International Beauty Show, Florida and New York…Seminars

Tidewater Community College…Business Adminisration / Psychology 2009

Iso color line 2010

Influance Hair Care, Styling and Technique class 2011

TIGI cutting class 2010

Patric Bradley cutting class 2013

Advanced Weaving Techniques- Instructor: Steven Daniels 2014

Foundations of Cutting- Instructor: Donald Wilkins 2014

Advanced Cutting- Instructor: Micheline Barber 2014

Against the Grain Unisex Clipper Cuts- Instructor: Chad Paskins 2014

Color Gone Bad- Instructor: Deirdre Clay 2014

Look Good, Feel Good Hair Replacement- Instructor: Sirron Ware 2014

National Technician Training for Influance Hair Care 2014

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Kiela Kelly Kolor Klash Class  2017

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Barry Fletcher Advance Cutting Simplified 2018

Shalonda Quinn "Got Razor Cutting" 2018

Patric Bradley "Cutting the PBWay" 2018

Niki Smith "Un-Kolor Me Craze" 2018

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Skills

   Specializing in Hair Care Maintenance, Relaxers, Advanced Haircutting, Silk Ceramic Smoothing, Hydration and RepairTreatments, Hair Coloring/Techniques, Corrective Color, Extentions and Weaveing Techinques, Natural Hair Care, Eyebrow Arching (razor), along with other Beauty Services, including, not limited to, Eyebrow Tinting , subtle Makeup Artistry and Educating.