Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY

Interesting fact: I threw my dog a birthday party.. with a cake and a happy birthday song!

Something you may not want to know: I am a Yankee fan

Favorite Bumble & bumble products: Thickening Spray, Straight, Brilliantine, Spray de Mode & Sumotech

Hair muse: Cameron Diaz

Hair heroes: Bumble & bumble, Vidal Sassoon, and Redken

What inspires you: My Mom. Her desire to always succeed and persevere has always impressed me. She continues to be a driving force in my life, and I can only hope to one day be as beautiful as she is.

What gave you the desire to coif: I have a passion for helping people, and also for the latest fashion and/or trends. I feel very fortunate to have been blessed with a career that allows me to use both gifts. I love coming to work!

Favorite bad hair moment: On myself. Bored and experimenting with a different look. This was supposed to come out showing off my longer hair with lighter pieces on bottom and darker on top. I ended up having to cut out black color from my hair creating a short haircut.

Favorite hair era: now

Best cut & color ever: long layers with lots of color and dimension

Prized possession: Maggie May

All time favorites:

Music: I like it all
Movies: Urban Cowboy
Books: self help ones
TV show: First 48
Quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”