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Tillie Balkema

Big Rapids

Summary

Passionate hair stylist with experience in advanced cutting and coloring, as well as Brazilian Blowouts and extensions. Proven ability in client satisfaction and team support. Believes Everyone deserves good hair.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hairstylist

Jemz Salon
Big Rapids, MI
03.2025 - 06.2026
  • Evo, Danger Jones, and Pravana Color
  • Color Wow and Evo product training
  • Evo Cutting Class
  • Built clientele through social media

Stylist

Seven and Mane Salon
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Keune Color
  • Eleven Australia, Kevin Murphy, Keune, and Purology product training
  • Surface Cutting class

Hair Stylist

Cost Cutters
Big Rapids, MI
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Wella and Joico color
  • Learned value of timing
  • refined sanitation and cleaning skills
  • serviced diverse clientele

Blowout Specialist

Primp And Blow
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Oribe product knowledge
  • Refined shampoo and scalp massage
  • Smashbox Makeup training
  • Deluxe Blowout experience

Education

Cosmetology - Advanced Hair Design

MJ Murphy Beauty College
Mount Pleasant, MI
10-2021

Skills

  • Advanced hair cutting
  • Brazilian Blowout
  • Brazilian Blowout Free
  • Hand Tied, Machine Weft, and Tape-In Extentions
  • Balayage and lived in color
  • Highlighting
  • Vivid Color
  • Client consultation
  • Time management
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Brazilian Blowout
  • Brazilian Blowout Free
  • Hotheads Extensions- Hand Tied and Machine Weft
  • Be NICE Certification
  • Barbicide Safety Certification

Timeline

Hairstylist

Jemz Salon
03.2025 - 06.2026

Stylist

Seven and Mane Salon
09.2022 - 10.2024

Hair Stylist

Cost Cutters
03.2022 - 09.2022

Blowout Specialist

Primp And Blow
03.2022 - 06.2022

Cosmetology - Advanced Hair Design

MJ Murphy Beauty College