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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Terri Varela

Terri Varela

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Professional hairstyling expert with strong background in delivering high-quality hair care and styling services. Skilled in classic cuts, expert curly haircutter, highlighting, balayage, coloring, and styling techniques, with focus on modern trends and customer satisfaction. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and driven to achieve outstanding results for clients.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hairstylist/Independent Contractor

SaHaira Salon
2926 Domingo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
06.2025 - Current

Business owner & Licensed Cosmetologist. Extensive knowledge of industry changes, modern trends and classic hair designs and hair care techniques for everyone. Comfortable working independently as hairstylist and as collaborative team member. Dedicated and adaptable professional.

  • Utilized social media platforms for marketing services and showcasing work.
  • Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Collaborated with clients to design unique hairstyles for special occasions.
  • Executed advanced cutting and coloring techniques, staying current with industry trends.

Hairstylist/Independent Contractor

Wood Salon
2703 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.

Hairstylist/Independent Contractor

Salon La Luz ; Hair Solano
888 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707
11.2020 - 07.2023
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through personalized service and follow-ups.
  • Achieved consistent positive feedback from clients regarding their experience at the salon due in part to attentive listening skills during consultations.
  • Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.

Owner/Hairstylist

Chroma Salon
1049 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
02.2000 - 03.2020

Haircutting, Blonde & Color Specialist, Styling, and Smoothing Texture Treatment

  • Extensive knowledge of Blonde, Balayage, Highlighting, Color, Cutting, Smoothing & Texture treatments, Salon & Staff management, Providing consultation and guidance to clients.
  • Trained junior stylists on techniques and salon protocols, fostering skill development.
  • Collaborated with fellow stylists to create a positive work environment and share best practices.
  • Successfully managed a high volume of clients during peak hours while maintaining a calm and efficient demeanor.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and techniques through continuous education and workshops.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.

Educator/Hairstylist

Avalon School Of Cosmetology Beauty
2318 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
06.2012 - 11.2013
  • Educator evening classes
  • Educator State Board Exam for NIC Program
  • Practical Floor Work, hands-on assistance with students with hair models involving: haircutting, hair coloring, bleaching, permanent waving, smoothing treatments, blow dry/styling, wet sets, finger waves, pin curls.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
  • Eduacator Theory classes in all aforementioned practical services including non client services regarding, chemistry, and sanitation practices.

Education

Acting - Acting/Theatre

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

High School Diploma -

Miramonte High School
Orinda, CA 94563

Certificate 2-Day Foundation/Advanced Workshop - Curly-by-curl Cutting Technique & CG Method

The Curly World Training
Chroma Salon, Albany, CA 94706
03-2024

Certificate Creative Haircutting & Color - Certificate Creative Haircutting & Coloring

TIGI Advanced Creative Cutting & Coloring
1185 South Main St., Keller, TX 76248
03-2015

Certificate Air Brush Make Up/Advanced Techniques - Air Brush Make Up Advanced Training Techniques

Amy Ward - Media Make - Up Artistry
Los Angeles, CA
06-2014

Certificate Razor Cutting - Razor Cutting

Bumble And Bumble
415 W 13th St #113, New York, NY 10014
06-1999

Skills

  • CA licensed Cosmetologist
  • NV licensed Cosmetologist
  • Precision Cuts
  • Precision Razor cuts
  • Curly Hair Cut expert
  • Balayage Specialist
  • Tradition Foil Highlights
  • Color
  • Fashion Color
  • Make up
  • Event Hair Styling
  • Thermal & Hot Tool Styling

Affiliations

  • American Cancer Society-Look Good Feel Better Program

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Certification

  • Color - Redken Color Training
  • Color - Wella Color Training
  • Color - TIGI Color Training
  • Smoothing Hair - GK Global Keratin

Interests

  • Acting and Theater
  • Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
  • Music
  • Fashion
  • Interior Design
  • Creative Writing

English

As a beauty professional born and raised in California, I am inspired by my travels around the world and experiencing different cultures, food and fashion. I've been to Brasil, Istanbul, Paris, London, NYC, New Orleans, Miami, New Mexico, Texas, Mexico, Canada, Boston, Oregon. Colorado, and Nevada! I hope to stay inspired in this ever evolving industry. It is my passion to stay up on current trends. I believe that experience counts and understand that the classic foundationsof hairstyling are where "trends" spring from. Trust is also another part of the clients experience and gaining that trust tops the list. My ultimate focus is on creating stunning looks that reflect the clients individual style and personality.

Timeline

Hairstylist/Independent Contractor

SaHaira Salon
06.2025 - Current

Hairstylist/Independent Contractor

Wood Salon
10.2024 - 06.2025

Hairstylist/Independent Contractor

Salon La Luz ; Hair Solano
11.2020 - 07.2023

Educator/Hairstylist

Avalon School Of Cosmetology Beauty
06.2012 - 11.2013

Owner/Hairstylist

Chroma Salon
02.2000 - 03.2020

Acting - Acting/Theatre

Diablo Valley College

High School Diploma -

Miramonte High School

Certificate 2-Day Foundation/Advanced Workshop - Curly-by-curl Cutting Technique & CG Method

The Curly World Training

Certificate Creative Haircutting & Color - Certificate Creative Haircutting & Coloring

TIGI Advanced Creative Cutting & Coloring

Certificate Air Brush Make Up/Advanced Techniques - Air Brush Make Up Advanced Training Techniques

Amy Ward - Media Make - Up Artistry

Certificate Razor Cutting - Razor Cutting

Bumble And Bumble