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Valerie Diaz

Valencia,United States

Summary

Professional hairstylist with 30+ years experience, brings passion and talent to transforming clients. Received foundational training at Vidal Sassoon Academy, Santa Monica; apprenticed Vidal Sassoon Salon, Beverly Hills, CA; Color Dept., Jose Eber, Beverly Hills, CA. Have had an extensive high-end and celebrity clientele, TV/Movie, Print Work, and Fashion Shows. Continued advanced education with Goldwell, Framisi, Schwarzkopf, Redken, and Aveda. The greatest joy in doing hair is intertwining Vidal Sassoon technique with my own creativity and collaborating with clients to fulfill their desired look in order to feel their very best.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Set Hairstylist

NFL Network
03.2023 - Current

Styling hair for NFL Broadcasters: Produced fresh, innovative hair styles working quickly with all hair types and lighting in "live" environment. Possessing integrity, honesty, openness, and willingness to work well as a team player.

Senior Stylist + Colorist

Azure Aveda Salon
08.2023 - 11.2023

Built strong rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results. Served clientele by offering latest advanced coloring, color correction, highlighting, perming, haircutting and styling techniques. Continued education in area of products, hair cutting, and coloring techniques.

Senior Hairstylist

Derek The Salon
04.2022 - 03.2023

Guided clients through consultations, suggesting multiple salon services, resulting in high return and satisfaction rates. Increased sales by offering product suggestions based on product knowledge. Acquired additional specialty certifications in Brazilian Blowout, Keratin Complex, and GK smoothing treatments. Trained apprentices and salon staff and observed work to provide feedback and improve quality of service. Consistently maintained dependability and team minded approach.

Hairstylist/Suite Owner

Owner @ Halo Hair, Sola Salon
03.2020 - 04.2022

Developed salon suite clientele utilizing a strong work ethic, intrinsic motivation, and customer-centric approach with dedication to detailed consultation and communication. Committed to providing clients with quality haircuts, coloring, chemical, and styling services. Increased per-client-services by offering glosses and treatments. Educated clients in product knowledge resulting in increasing sales. Results oriented, adept in working with clients to achieve desired look and hair goals, and builder of lasting relationships and loyal clientele.

Senior Hairstylist/Independent Contractor

Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
02.2017 - 03.2020

Catered to high profile clients with hair services that consisted of technical cutting, coloring, and hair styling. Assessed client needs and gave professional advice regarding hair style and color options. Performed trending style specializations such as color correction, highlights, blowouts, wedding styles, braids, glosses, and keratin treatments. Collaborated with team to offer large wedding party styling and prioritizing customer service to increase client satisfaction.

Education

Business

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA

Chemical Engineering

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

44 Week Cosmetology Licensing Program - Cosmetology

Vidal Sassoon Academy
Santa Monica, CA
03.1987

Skills

  • Advanced Hair Coloring & Cutting, Highlighting, Bridal Styling, Permanent Waves, Keratin Treatments, Blowouts
  • Verbal Communication & Active Listening
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Cleanliness
  • Sales

Licenses

CA Cosmetology License #178607

HI Cosmetology License #BEO13617

AZ Cosmetology License #12000380

FL Cosmetology License #CL1294112

Timeline

Senior Stylist + Colorist

Azure Aveda Salon
08.2023 - 11.2023

Set Hairstylist

NFL Network
03.2023 - Current

Senior Hairstylist

Derek The Salon
04.2022 - 03.2023

Hairstylist/Suite Owner

Owner @ Halo Hair, Sola Salon
03.2020 - 04.2022

Senior Hairstylist/Independent Contractor

Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
02.2017 - 03.2020

Business

College of The Canyons

Chemical Engineering

University of California, Santa Barbara

44 Week Cosmetology Licensing Program - Cosmetology

Vidal Sassoon Academy
Valerie Diaz