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Specialties: Natural Color, Precision Cuts, Bio-Ionic Retex
Amy is a hair-architect. She is classically trained in Vidal Sasson techniques, which she individualizes to her clients.
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Specialties: Hair Stylist
Ambitious and artistic are two words you can use to describe Armineh. Born overseas, into a family of stylists, she knew hair would be a part of her life. After moving to the U.S., she made her way to Southern California where she started her career in hair from the business side of the industry. But her artistic side soon took hold of her and now she finds herself behind the chair. Armineh trained at the famed Warren-Tricomi salon as well as with the Studio DNA team of educators. She puts a m...
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Specialties: Men's Haircuts, Women's Short Haircuts, and Creating Natural Color
Audra's education began at Paul Mitchell The School in Costa Mesa, CA. After schooling, she began assisting at Studio DNA receiving additional training on products and techniques. She has an extensive knowledge of Bumble and bumble, Oribe, Kerastase, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Sebastian, Wella hair color, and Toni and Guy. Audra has a fresh view of classic techniques and a strong enthusiasm for her craft.
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Specialties: Precision Cutting, Womens Short Hair, Creative Cutting
Cale Horibe is a third generation hairstylist, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Cale began his formal training at the Vidal Sassoon Academy. Sassoons unique methodology of applying geometric principles with precision technique to hair was both inspirational and influential. After graduating from the academy, Cale has worked at salons in Los Angeles, New York, Honolulu and Santa Barbara.
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Specialties: Color, Cutting, Styling
From the start I was attracted to hair because it offers me a balance between creativity and interacting with people. Early in my career, I was inspired at the Sassoon Academy that taught me that with a technical foundation and listening skills I would be able to meet and even exceed my clients expectations. The more I studied in school and on the job, the more I became attracted to the technical aspects of the craft. After working on shaping and styling women's hair, I decided to broaden my dem...
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Specialties: Color, Cutting, Styling
Daphne Makris is a Hair stylist and colorist offering 10 years of experience. Her knowledge has landed her in many hair shows for hair color in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and overseas. She has been trained by Schwarzkopf, Redken, and Kerastase and thus, possesses a comprehensive understanding of the hair care industry. She has an expert knowledge of chemicals and is experienced in mixing of colors for all stages of applications. She also has a wide range of specialized techniques to help...
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Specialties: Hair Stylist, Wedding or Event Hairstyling
Erica Stoy is no stranger to letting her creative artistry shine through! Born and raised in upstate NY, her career began as an apprentice at the famed Scott Miller Salon in Rochester, NY. In addition to working with their amazing education team, Erica also trained under such top stylists as Oribe, Orlando Pita and Bumble and Bumble New York’s creative team. Inspired by everything from the elegant and classy to the bold and unique, Erica’s nearly 10 years of experience allows her to craft l...
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Specialties: Hair Stylist
A Southern California native, Ernie is a stylist with a calm demeanor that will put any client at ease. Classically trained in color and cutting at the acclaimed Aveda Institute in Los Angeles, he has a passion for combining the old with the new. The attention to detail is concise and his enthusiasm for the art of hairstyling is simply undeniable! While working with Studio DNA, Ernie continues to hone his craft in all facets of styling and coloring, so that his client’s expectations are not on...
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Specialties: Waxing Specialist
Lacey comes from many generations of estheticians and has the expert touch because of it. Her clients marvel at how meticulous and effective she is. Using nothing but the best products, she has impressed clients at Studio DNA since the moment she arrived.
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Specialties: Brazilian Blowdrys, Extensions, Boloyage Highlighting, Haircoloring, Haircutting, Wedding or Event Hairstyling
A Los Angeles local, Leslie began persuing her dream of becoming a stylist in 2006. She trained at Santa Monica College and afterwards apprenticed at Dino Clark Salon in Santa Monica and LSalon in West Hollywood. She joined the Studio DNA artists in 2008. While employed with Studio DNA, Leslie has had the pleasure of advancing her education in Wella, Oribe, Kerastase, and Bumble and Bumble. Leslie is a standout stylist who excels in beautiful color, blowouts, and haircuts. Leslie has incredibl...
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Specialties: Hair Stylist
Rachael started her career in Detroit, Michigan after graduating from an Aveda Institute. Shortly after, she journeyed to Phoenix, Arizona to work behind the chair and hone her craft. After years of experience and training she made her way to sunny California. In 2009 she joined the Studio DNA team. She advanced her education even further perfecting her skills as a fashion-forward hair cutter and dimensional hair colorist. She is passionate about hair and specializes in customized styles. Rachae...
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Specialties: Short Hair, Creative Cuts, Creative Color, Make Up
Stephanie started her education at Paul Mitchell the School in Costa Mesa. Since then, she has continued her education with educators all across the board, from Wella Color Academy to Vidal Sassoon. Her passion for learning from different techniques is to give her clients the most personalized hair experience and leave them with their best hair potential!
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Specialties: Precision Cutting, Extensions, Up Do's, Teaching
Hairstylist, Yasmine Essa Brooks, is a creative stylist whose work has adorned celebrities, runway models and has been featured in movies, commercials and magazines.
Yasmine exemplifies the interanational flavor of the hairdressing industry. Iraqi born, Yasmine moved to Chicago as a teen where she became a hairdresser right out of a high school. Her skill landed her the esteemed position as Creative Director at the Vidal Sasoon Academy, educating hairdressers in New York, Los Angeles, Londo...
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Specialties: Los Angeles, New York, Whittamore House Salon
As Whittamore House Salon New York, up and coming stylist, Angela Soto has already established herself as one of the industry top beauty experts. She attended the Paul Mitchell School in Costa Mesa, California. Inspired by the editorial world, Angela moved to New York and worked at famed salon Bumble and Bumble, she specializes in long hair and natural textures as well as men’s grooming. She is noted as a leading editorial stylist.
This year Angela has partnered with Studio DNA of Los An...
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Specialties: Womens Cuts, Baliage (Balayage), Ombre, Textured cuts, Styling, Color, Making People Look Awesome
Chase Graduated from the Salon Professional Academy in Tampa, FL. She then continued her career in Knoxville, TN working as a professional stylist. Her passion led her to Studio DNA where she continued her education and found her current family. She loves doing hair, whether it is in the salon, fashion shows, event styling, or a on set. She loves making people feel and look beautiful because it reflects who they are inside and out.
"Hair is an art and a medium"
"Hair is easier than plastic...
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Specialties: Educator and Creative Team Member, Haircutting and Color, Updos, Makeup, Fashion Show Stylist
Dane began his career in hair in 1987, when he was recruited to manage his friends' salon in Georgetown, Washington D.C. At Alan Wilder's Salon, he became inspired to learn hairdressing. In 1992, he started an official apprenticeship at Bogarts Salon in Georgetown under Fernando Sacaluga-Ferre. After 5 years, he decided it was time too make a big move west to Maui, HI and then to LA where he landed at Planet Salon working with Ginger Boyle. After being in San Diego ten years, he has come back to...
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Specialties: Womens Haircuts, Brazilian Blowouts, Highlighting & Color. Wedding hair and makeup.
I've always had a passion for doing hair ever since I cut my first Bob on my favorite doll, so it wasn't a great surprise to my family when I enrolled myself @the Toni & Guy Hairdressing academy. I made the big move out here from BEAUTIFUL Northern CA, in 2007 and have been here since! I love everything about this industry, the creativity, the freedom to express yourself, and, help others express themselves as well, the constant education and evolving styles! I look forward to every chance I...
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Specialties: Hair Stylist
Gillian is a skilled veteran of the hair industry with a varied and broad resume. Educated at the Sassoon Academy, Gillian continued her education with Schwarzkopf, Bumble & bumble and Wella to name a few. She has worked on both coasts with some of the biggest names in the industry. Her rise in the salon was swift from stylist to educator to creative director. She continued to expand her range as platform artist and educator for several companies and groups. While she loves her work in ...
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Specialties: Hair Stylist
I was born and raised in the "Real OC" by my mother. Watching her push threw all of the challenges that come with being a single mother taught me to strive to be my best and to follow my dreams whatever they may be. Immediately after graduating high school, I started my education in beautiful Huntington Beach where I studied pivot point cutting. I not only took the cosmetology course but also the esthetician course to help widen my knowledge of the beauty industry. After searching high and low...
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Specialties: Facials, Microdermabrasion, Peels, Waxing
Maxine is a British lady living in Santa Monica for 25 years.
Studied Esthetics in England originally, and later received
additional training and certification in the United States.
Maxine has extensive training in peels, microdermabrasion
and targeted facials.
Her facials include exfoliation, steam, extractions, scalp,
shoulder, foot & hand massage and masks.
She also does head to toe waxing using luxury Italian Wax.
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Specialties: Salon Educator/ Cuts: Scissor, Razor/ Color: Corrective Color, Baliage/ Blow Outs, Brazilian Blow Out/ Editorial Styling, Runway
Monica joined Studio DNA in 2008 after working on 5th Ave. in NY. As versatile as she is artistic, her styles range from technically perfect shattered bobs, to sexy long layers. Monicas color will warm you up and make you shine. Revered for her amazing blow outs and styling techniques, she works with each client to customize a look that compliments their face, hair texture and lifestyle.
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Tomasa will be writing her bio very soon. Needless to say, it will be great!
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Specialties: Salon Manager
Raised in the bushes of hippy-dippy Northern California, I set my sights on the "Lauren Conrad-less Hills" of Hollywood at a very young age. And after a brief stint at USC, I made the "bald" leap to venture out and finish my degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before transplanting my tush back in the City of Victoria's Angels. That's when I discovered our studio and to be honest, I haven't looked back. In my not so frequent spare time, I indulge myself by creating new dance routines...
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Specialties: Owner, Educator and Artistic Director
The greatest joy I receive from my work is the satisfaction that people leave feeling good about themselves. It has been my experience that this feeling of welfare is due in large part to the intimate relationship formed between Hair Stylist and Client, where ideas are bandied about, feelings are shared and recommendations are exchanged. Studio DNA is an extension of that concept. Studio DNA is a constantly evolving exchange of ideas. At Studio DNA, we intend for people to leave not only feeling...
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Specialties: Joy Giving, Face Licking, Tail Wagging, Smile Generating
We love to run, we love to forage for food, we love to sleep, we love to jump, we love to chase squirrels, we love to eat snacks, we love to spoon, we love to lick faces, we love to bring stuff from the yard, we love to wrestle. We hate the sound of doors knocking!
Specialties: Owner, Operations Manager, Public Relations, Marketing, Check Signing
Danny is originally from Ottawa, Canada though he has traveled all over the world. He has a strong business background consulting with a myriad of businesses as a Business Management Consultant for the last 14 years. Though not trained to do hair, the business comes to Danny intuitively having been born and raised in a Salon. He was his mother’s assistant at the age of 3. He has spent most of his life in Customer Service based businesses but his consulting business has exposed him to everythin...
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Specialties: Front Desk, Hospitality, Salon Administrator
Vanessa is truly a woman of many talents! So, it’s no surprise that the path that led her to being one of Studio DNA’s “hospitality specialists” is interesting and cute, just like her! When Vanessa received a balloon twisting kit from her father as a birthday gift, she fell in love with the craft and wanted to work somewhere this new skill would be put to good use. She worked at a children’s salon called Sweet and Sassy (yes, the same one featured on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, ...
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