Marie found her passion at a young age.
It started on the playground in kindergarten, braiding and brushing her classmates hair. By the time she formally entered the industry she was practically an expert.
After attending a cosmetology program at SCROC in high school and then graduating El Camino College in 1988, she began her career.
Since then, this award winning colorist has done it all. An avid trade show enthusiast, Marie has traveled all over to gain exposure to the latest trends. Often participating in the educating herself, she has taught multiple highlighting and foiling classes.
She’s trained several apprentices over the years, all of which have thrived under her instruction.
In the salon, her forte is color correction and blonding. Short, sassy cuts, pixies, perms and hair extensions are also specialties of hers.
When consulting with her clients on any of these services, she emphasizes the importance of home care. Making sure to take the time to educate her patrons on how to achieve their new look at home.
In her down time, she enjoys volunteering at fashion shows and is currently studying fashion and Pantone’s color matching system to better understand her love of color.