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Susy Young

Susy Young

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Experienced and accomplished competitive editorial designer with a proven track record of delivering exceptional service in top 10 day spas, leading fashion shows, and education forums for in-salon training. Recognized as a master designer in cutting and coloring, possessing a unique understanding of wellness and a holistic approach to hair care. Contributed to product development as an advisor for the Aveda Blue Sky Panel, ensuring the highest quality standards. Showcased expertise as an author of personal blogs including Curl Science and The Follicle Chronicles. Commitment to excellence reflected in a five-star rating on Google. Web Master susyyounghair.com.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Salon Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
03.2022 - Current
  • Author of two blogs, Curl Science and the Follicle Chronicles. Web Master. Executive Artist and marketing director. Level 3 Deva Curl Certified and Mizani-Aircut Certified. Balayage expert. Master colorist. Editorial Stylist.

Curly Specialist

Hayadi Salon
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Level 3 Deva Curl Certified
  • Shape quality and curl lessons. Balayage and color applications as well as pristine blowouts.

Hair Designer

Blown Salon
11.2012 - 12.2021
  • Director of Color Education for Apprentices
  • Level 3 Deva Curl Certified

Hair Designer

Hair Cuttery
03.2011 - 11.2012

Cut and Color Hair.

Hair Designer

PR and Partners
03.2010 - 02.2011

Hair Designer

Bubbles Hair Salon
11.2009 - 03.2010

Hair Designer

Pink Karma Salon and Spa
03.2009 - 10.2009

Senior Stylist/In Salon Coach for Color

Jouvence Aveda
03.2007 - 03.2009

Senior Staff Designer

Circe Day Spa
03.2006 - 03.2007

In Salon Coach for Color

Jouvence Aveda
03.2002 - 11.2006

Team Leader

Circe Day Spa
03.2000 - 11.2002

Cosmetologist at Technical Level

Pr & Partners
11.1998 - 09.2000

Cosmetologist at Beginner level

Kenese
05.1998 - 10.1998

Receptionist

Valentiono’s Hair Salon
01.1998 - 04.1998

Cosmetologist/Assistant Manager

Hair Cuttery
10.1997 - 01.1998

Education

Attend Fall Semester - Business 101

NOVA
09.2004

Cosmetologist License -

Fairfax County Adult Education Program
01.1997

Potomac Academy of Hair Design -

Potomac Academy of Hair Design
01.1996

History Major -

NOVA
01.1994

High School Diploma -

Annandale High School
Annandale, Virginia
01.1993

Skills

  • Master Designer in Cutting and Coloring
  • Unique understanding of wellness and holistic approach to hair-care

Training

  • Attend Color Jam with Jimmi Sargenit and Randy Taylor
  • Jouvence Aveda: In house Training with Gerard Scarpaci Razor Cutting Technique
  • Guest Speaker at Aveda Academy DC- For graduating students entering Cosmetology field. 05/01/06
  • Jouvence Aveda - Frank Rizieri 'One on One' in house workshop.
  • Assist Frank Rizieri in NYC at fashion show for graduating class of 05 at FIT.
  • Circe Day Spa - In House Training: Technical foundations with Sheila McGurck
  • Pr & Partners – Foundation Cutting Technique I-II, based on classic cutting from Vidal Sassoon and TIGI.

Artisticachievements

  • Enter North American Hairstyling Award Hair Color Category for 2005 and 2008
  • Enter Aveda Hair Color Award 2005 and 2003
  • Published Editorial and Commercial Hair Styling and Make Up Artistry
  • Creative Hair Stylist and Make Up Artist for multiple area fashion shows.
  • Painter and sculptor
  • Published Author of Poetry
  • Former Company Unity Productions
  • Led in the RAVE movement in the DC area as a Top Promoter for multi media dance events from 1997-2001.

Timeline

Salon Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
03.2022 - Current

Curly Specialist

Hayadi Salon
12.2021 - 03.2022

Hair Designer

Blown Salon
11.2012 - 12.2021

Hair Designer

Hair Cuttery
03.2011 - 11.2012

Hair Designer

PR and Partners
03.2010 - 02.2011

Hair Designer

Bubbles Hair Salon
11.2009 - 03.2010

Hair Designer

Pink Karma Salon and Spa
03.2009 - 10.2009

Senior Stylist/In Salon Coach for Color

Jouvence Aveda
03.2007 - 03.2009

Senior Staff Designer

Circe Day Spa
03.2006 - 03.2007

In Salon Coach for Color

Jouvence Aveda
03.2002 - 11.2006

Team Leader

Circe Day Spa
03.2000 - 11.2002

Cosmetologist at Technical Level

Pr & Partners
11.1998 - 09.2000

Cosmetologist at Beginner level

Kenese
05.1998 - 10.1998

Receptionist

Valentiono’s Hair Salon
01.1998 - 04.1998

Cosmetologist/Assistant Manager

Hair Cuttery
10.1997 - 01.1998

Cosmetologist License -

Fairfax County Adult Education Program

Potomac Academy of Hair Design -

Potomac Academy of Hair Design

History Major -

NOVA

High School Diploma -

Annandale High School

Attend Fall Semester - Business 101

NOVA
Susy Young