my hair journey began long ago when i began cutting friends hair as a hobby. i wanted to understand the dynamics of controlling hair and building shapes and to grasp the how and the why of hair cutting.

after deciding to pursue the craft as a profession, i apprenticed with vidal sassoon salon eventually taking on the successive roles of stylist, cutting educator, assistant creative director and eventually creative director. my time with the company was nothing short of a life changing experience where i had the opportunities to educate the up and coming apprentice staff as well as outside the salons at academies, hair shows and teaching events around the world.

as so many incredible journeys do, that one came to an end and i am now an independent artist and educator partnered with hybrid education, mizutani scissors and working alongside my career-long friend and mentor stephen lynch at goldenthread in scottsdale, az.