Education & Certifications
License & Certifications
State of Hawaii Cosmetology License
Transferred OH license (since 1997) to HI license & passed the board exam since 2017.
Master of Balayage Certification (MOB)
I am a MOB certified balayage master by balayage Expert, Ryan Weeden is known for delivering top-level education around the world.
Loreal Certification
It's a training class. Learning the Salon Emotion 7-steps of the client journey and form deeper connections with customers to exceed their expectations.
Keratin Complex Certification
PBO Personalized Blow Out
Redken Certified Balayage Colorist
Being a Redken Certified Balayage Colorist means you have the highest technical skills in the beauty industry and have achieved Redken's "standard of excellence" in the area of hair color. This certification earns you the right to be recognized locally and nationally for your balayage expertise!
Redken Certified Haircolorist
Being a Redken Certified Haircolorist means you have the highest technical skills in the beauty industry and have achieved Redken's "standard of excellence" in the area of hair color. This certification earns you the right to be recognized locally and nationally for your hair color experise!
Redken Certified Design Stylist
Being a Redken Certified Design Stylist means you have the highest technical competency in the beauty industry, expert in designing and finishing, and have achieved Redken's "standards of excellence". This certification earns you the right to be recognized locally and nationally for your design expertise!
Redken Certified Finishing
Being a Redken Certified Finishing Stylist means you have the highest technical skills in the beauty industry and have achieved Redken's "standard of excellence" in the area of finishing. This certification earns you the right to be recognized locally and nationally for your hair styling expertise!
Redken Certifications 2021-2022
I am currently taking Redken Virtual Pillar program education. This 4 phase, virtual hands-on program utilizes a combination of videos, digital course modules, and live hands-on experiences taught by the best artists in the world. I am also continue taking other Redken online classes such as Redken Exchange Live, Loreal Access, and Redken Educator virtual classes & more.
Redken Haircolor Authority Certification
In-depth knowledge of the Principles of Haircolor, color Formulation, Correction, and Redken's haircolor portfolio. Haircolor application demos & technique workshops to advance my technical skills in the discipline of haircolor.
Redken Blonde Authority Certification
In-depth knowledge of Principles of Haircolor, Lightening, and Blonding at any level. Blonde techniques & toning workshops to advance my technical skills in the discipline of creating blondes.
Redken Specialist Certification
A deeper understanding of hair structure and hair chemistry, how to solve daily hair challenges, principles of finishing, trends and fisishing skills, and haircolor skills.
Shades EQ Specialist
In-depth knowledge of the Shades EQ Gloss portfolio with a focus on Principles of Haircolor, Science, and Haircolor Correction.
Redken Social Media Specialist
A better understanding of how to use social media and build content specific to grow my business, Understanding the essential techniques to create engagement, reach and building my followers.
Redken Earn Better Authority
This program is designed for any stylist who wants to gain more confidence in using social media to grow their business and discover to make more money behind the chair with add-on services and referral business.
Education & Certifications 2020-2022
Ulta
Where should I work? Commissioned vs suite renter.
Wella
All three of blonding balayage techniques presented in one class and taught by three amazing Wella artists!
Redken
High Contrast Foilayage by Daniel Mora
Sassoon Academy
Classic mid-length layers taught by Mark Hayes.
PRAVANA
This is a Pravana Vivid Everlasting hair color class taught by artist Lissette Cruz.
Schwarzkopf
Not just for blonde only. It's for all kind of blonding services.
Wella
Dimensional brunettes & curly hair techniques presented in one class and taught by three amazing Wella artists!
Barbicide
This is a training class to understanding of proper sanitation and disinfection practices and procedures consistent with the current highest industry standards.
TIGI
Modern Shag haircut taught by TIGI artist @Philipdowning7
GK Hair
Keratin Smoothing Treatment class.
Joico
Diffusion Glow Technique taught by Joico artist Jill Buck.
Continuing Online Education & Training
I am often in Redken, Matrix, Wella, Keratin Complex, and other classes for continued education and training so I can improve my craft and be a great Redken educator.
Redken Online Class
I have been taken over 120+ Redken online virtual classes so far, and I love the Redken educators' energy, full of knowledge, and enthusiasm.
Redken Exchange Live
Redken offers hybrid education through either in person classes at the Redken exchange in NYC, on tour classes in a city near you or virtually from the comfort of your home.
Loreal Access
The ultimate learning destination for salon professionals. The library of thousand contents, classes, product knowledge, and more.
Balayage Online
This is the world's most premier online training for balayage mastery and the largest online library of balayage education.
Hair Brained
Online Learning for Passionate Craft Hairdressers and Colorists.
Mary Brunetti
Online classes taught by Mary Brunetti! Mary Brunetti is known as much for her celebrity clientele as she is for training world-class hairstylists.