Hairdressing
From a kid, I was always obsessed with doing hair. I ended up doing 2 of my own updos for 2 of my high school dances because I just didn’t like the way other people did my hair. I guess that was a sign, huh?! But, I didn’t go straight into hair out of high school. I went the old school route: went to college, got a degree, got a job. But, I wasn’t happy. It wasn’ t until the company I was working for closed down that I was forced to really make a decision about what I wanted to do in life. And, luckly, my sister reminded me about how much I loved doing hair. So, I enrolled at the Toni&Guy Hairdressing Academy in Santa Monica, and then landed my first salon job at what’s now called The Benjamin Salon in West Hollywood. I started out as an assistant, trained directly under Benjamin Mohapi, and got onto the floor taking my own clients in about a year after I started. And, I also became the Manager of the Assistant team, where I hired and trained the future hairdressers of the salon. It was quite the task, and I did it for 8 years. And, then decided to move on to work on my own, privately, with my clientele, which has been very peaceful. My mission when it comes to hairdressing is to create a space where you feel seen, heard and confidently yourself—because great hair should feel like YOU. I believe in calm beauty and thoughtful connection. Every cut and style is tailored with intention, keeping things easy, effortless, and true to YOU.
Brand Educator
Education has always called to me—it’s where my heart meets my craft. From the start of my hairdressing journey, I’ve felt a deep pull to share what I know, especially when it comes to the artistry and science behind the products I love.
One brand in particular captured my full attention: Iles Formula. The moment I experienced what these products could do—and met the visionary behind them, Wendy Iles—I was hooked. I didn’t just love it... I became obsessed. I knew I had to be part of it.
Driven by that passion, I reached out and showed them just how much I believed in the brand. That drive paid off: I became Iles Formula’s very first Brand Educator, aside from Wendy herself.
Since then, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to travel across the country, teaching salon teams how to transform hair with this line. It not only deepened my knowledge of the product, but helped me overcome one of my biggest fears—public speaking. Now, standing in front of a room full of stylists, sharing what I love, feels like home.
I’m proud to be part of a brand that walks its talk—clean, effective, and deeply nurturing. Being able to represent a product that truly delivers while growing into the educator I was always meant to be? That’s the kind of journey I live for.
HER Power Pins
When I became a mom to a daughter, something shifted in me. I felt an overwhelming drive to make sure she—and every little girl—knows just how powerful she truly is. That she can achieve anything she sets her mind to, as long as she believes in herself.
I wanted to weave that message into what I already do best: hair. And that’s how HER Power Pins was born—launched in May 2024 as a line of empowerment hair pins for girls who empower girls.
Each pin is more than just an accessory—it’s a symbol of self-worth, strength, and sisterhood. Because I believe every little girl is a super-shero in the making. It’s our job, as parents, to help them believe it.
And there’s a special twist: every purchase comes with a second pin. That pin is meant to be gifted—encouraging parents to teach their daughters the power of uplifting others. Maybe it's a friend who’s feeling left out, a classmate going through a rough time, or simply another girl who could use a reminder of her magic.
HER Power Pins isn’t just about style—it’s about planting seeds of confidence and compassion, one little girl at a time.