Karyn Etapa
Saint Petersburg
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in creating tailored hair solutions. Demonstrates strong customer relationship management and product knowledge, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty. Experienced hairstylist specializing in modern haircut techniques and personalized client consultations. Recognized for strong adaptability and teamwork, contributing to a thriving salon environment. Ready to leverage expertise to drive customer satisfaction and salon growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hairdresser
Me Too Salon
Bradenton
04.2026 - Current
- Performed haircuts, coloring, and styling using professional techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and tools.
- Recommended hair care products based on client needs and preferences.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for optimal client flow and satisfaction.
- Stayed updated on latest hairstyling trends and techniques through training.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a positive salon atmosphere.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Suggested retail products to clients that would help them maintain their style.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment, and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Used thinning shears to remove bulk from the hair, or create layers.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Consulted with clients to determine desired hairstyle and services.
- Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
Hairstylist
Rhetta B's
Stuart
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Salon Rental Chair
- Provided haircuts, color treatments, and styling services to customers.
- Adapted to new trends and styles through ongoing education and training sessions.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
Hairstylist
Victorian Concept Aveda Salon
Stuart
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Consulted with clients to determine desired hairstyles and preferences.
- Provided haircuts, color treatments, and styling services to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and salon areas.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking products and supplies regularly.
- Educated clients on proper hair care techniques and product usage.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive salon atmosphere.
- Adapted to new trends and styles through ongoing education and training sessions.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Colored, cut and installed extensions according to style photos and client specifications.
- Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment, and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
- Performed chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers.
- Selected hair colors, products, and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Attended trade shows and educational seminars to stay up-to-date on current trends in hairstyling.
- Followed updated techniques to color and treat hair and produce consistent results.
- Participated in team discussions regarding marketing strategies for the salon.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Used thinning shears to remove bulk from the hair or create layers.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Massaged and treated scalp using hands, fingers or vibrating equipment.
- Shaped eyebrows and removed facial hair using depilatory cream, tweezers or wax.
Hairstylist
Salon Vie Aveda Salon
Vero Beach
04.2006 - 10.2012
Hairstylist
Creation Hair Salon
Melbourne
09.1993 - 11.2005
Education
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Ft. Pierce, FL08-1993
Cosmetology -
IRCC
Ft. Pierce, FL08-1993
Skills
- Haircutting techniques
- Hair coloring
- Color corrections
- Hair straightening
- Foils and balayage
- Hair extensions
- Highlights and lowlights
- Clipper cutting
- Blow-dry styling
- Razor cutting expert
- Precision cutting
- Customer relationship management
- Client consultations
Certification
Cosmetology CL-0208876
Timeline
Hairdresser
Me Too Salon
04.2026 - Current
Hairstylist
Rhetta B's
01.2019 - 04.2020
Hairstylist
Victorian Concept Aveda Salon
01.2014 - 01.2019
Hairstylist
Salon Vie Aveda Salon
04.2006 - 10.2012
Hairstylist
Creation Hair Salon
09.1993 - 11.2005
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Cosmetology -
IRCC