My journey began in this industry 16 years ago at the Aveda institute. It was a hard and fast education, and an experience I value to this day! I apprenticed in Minneapolis under a creative genius who has done work internationally and locally with many celebrities. He was an inspiration to me in many ways, teaching me to always be learning, be on top of the trends in the industry, and to continually hone my craft.  I then took these tools I had been given to support myself as I went back to school at the U of MN to obtain my BA in dance performance, a love I have had and a passion I have pursued my whole life. I am truly committed to lifelong excellence, which has influenced and continues to influence both of my career paths. While working to align my two passions in life I am always up for a challenge on and off the stage. My continuing education consists of things like advanced Wella color training, training by Nick Arrojo and Guy Tang and I have even done hair for hair and fashion shows and have competed and won in updo and styling competitions. Formal and wedding hair is a specialty as well as color services(foiling, balayage, ombré and all-over tones), men's and women's haircuts and styling. Before we established Haven Salon In 2017 I was a senior stylist at the Crosstown Lifespa in the west metro for nearly 9 years. I have a passion for beauty and love to make people's day. I’m looking forward to being back in the Eden Prairie area again with Sola Salon Suites! Come and let me make your day more beautiful!    *Product lines I carry include: AG along with select Amika, Paul Mitchell and aquage