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I discovered my passion and love for hair during my early teenage years after moving to America from the Dominican Republic. However, for many years I had to hide my passion from my community due to their negative views of hair professionals. Those views forced me to change careers and I began working in an office. By my early twenties I saw myself regretting working in an office atmosphere. It wasn’t until a friend who knew my creative side convinced me to follow heart and do what made me feel happy.

Within a year, I enrolled in beauty school and began working in a prestigious salon. While working at the salon, I learned a great deal, which helped expand my knowledge and gain experience. Although I had learned so much, I spent an extended amount of time working as an assistant because I feared I wouldn’t make it in this business.  However, I have always encouraged and pushed myself to do better.

Today, the beauty industry is no longer a scary and intimidating world as I once thought. I’ve witnessed my skills raise people’s spirits and change their lives, which makes me love what I do more than anything. Making someone happy and feel beautiful has motivated me to continue to challenge myself and learn more about this amazing industry.