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Dana Wright

Bend

Summary

Detail oriented & driven hairstylist with a specialty in modern hair coloring techniques and personalized beauty services. Dedicated to staying up to date with current trends while maintaining a loyal and trusting clientele. Experienced in recommending customized products that support each client’s hair goals. My purpose is healing through hair—creating a safe, uplifting space where clients feel beautiful, heard, and connected while building meaningful relationships within my community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Hairstylist

Tangerine Salon
Bend
10.2022 - Current
  • Services offered to clients: Balayage, Various Color Services, Women's Cuts, Keratin Smoothing Treatments and Hand Tied Extensions.
  • Gained expertise in Oribe and Kerastase products through specialized training and workshops.
  • Maintained a strong retail performance in Oribe and Kerastase by recommending high-end professional products to clients, increasing overall service value.
  • Recommended hair care products tailored to client preferences, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new staff on salon practices and customer service standards.
  • Established a loyal client base within one year as a commission-based stylist before transitioning to independent chair rental.

Independent Hair Stylist

Sola Salon
Redwood City
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Operated business and managed marketing as independent stylist in salon studio.
  • Colored, cut and installed extensions according to style photos and client specifications.
  • Colored, Cut and Styled clients' hair based on their hair needs.
  • Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
  • Coordinated daily appointment scheduling to maximize client service.
  • Completed continuing education and training to maintain expertise in current trends and techniques.

Hairstylist

Dry Bar Salon
Burlingame
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
  • Delivered professional hair washing, blow-drying, and styling services to multiple clients daily.
  • Recommended hair care products based on client preferences and needs.
  • Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
  • Upsold additional services to increase sales volume.
  • Built relationships with new clients through referrals from satisfied customers.
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
  • Received in-depth training on product knowledge, sales, blowdrying and styling hair.

Independent Hair Stylist

Justina's Salon
San Carlos
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Rented a chair, managing my own business as an Independent contractor.
  • Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
  • Coordinated daily appointment scheduling to optimize client flow.
  • Secured future appointments, fostering client loyalty and repeat business.
  • Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
  • Followed updated techniques to color and treat hair and produce consistent results.

Hair Salon Assistant

Bria Salon
Burlingame
03.2018 - 03.2019

Assisted stylists in shampooing, conditioning, cutting, coloring, and styling hair to enhance client satisfaction.

  • Assisted stylists with client consultations and service preparations.
  • Assisted in washing and conditioning clients' hair during services.
  • Welcomed clients, scheduled appointments, and handled phone inquiries.
  • Performed relaxing head and scalp massages for customers.
  • Prepared color formulas to meet stylist specifications for client services.
  • Received hands on experience on hair treatments and techniques to enhance product knowledge.
  • Completed one-on-one training to specialize in hair color under stylists trained by "Gina Khan" in San Francisco.
  • Was on the floor taking my own clients and was implementing all of my training through hands on experience on the floor.
  • Trained as an "apprentice" for 1 year and then was promoted to "junior stylist" on the floor.
  • Utilized products such as Eleven Australia, R&CO, and Kevin Murphy during client services.
  • Attended workshops related to hairstyling techniques and trends in order to stay updated on industry knowledge.

Education

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame High School
Belmont, CA
05-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology

College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

Skills

  • Hair coloring techniques
  • Hair cutting methods
  • Highlights, lowlights, balayage & lived in color
  • Extension application skills
  • Blow-dry styling & up to trend on current hair styling techniques
  • Product recommendation
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Adaptability to trends
  • Customer loyalty building
  • Team collaboration
  • Social media marketing for the salon and my artistry
  • Photoshoot hairstyling
  • Detail-oriented
  • Advanced communication skills

Certification

California State Board Issued Cosmetology License

Timeline

Hairstylist

Tangerine Salon
10.2022 - Current

Independent Hair Stylist

Sola Salon
09.2021 - 09.2022

Hairstylist

Dry Bar Salon
10.2020 - 11.2021

Independent Hair Stylist

Justina's Salon
06.2019 - 03.2020

Hair Salon Assistant

Bria Salon
03.2018 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame High School

Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology

College of San Mateo
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