Wane Allen
Berkeley,CA
Summary
With years of experience as a stylist and industry professional, skill shine through in color, design, and finishing expertise enable me to create lasting, sustainable, styles. Inspired by European travel, seeking out innovative techniques to elevate the industry through continued education and knowledge sharing.
Professional stylist known for delivering quality hair and beauty services, collaborating with teams to ensure client satisfaction while adapting to trends and needs, eye for detail in cutting, coloring, and styling to achieve desired results.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Stylist
Modena Hair Salon
Berkeley, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization within the salon environment.
- Enhanced product knowledge through continuous education.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
- Evaluated client feedback to refine services, ensuring alignment with evolving beauty industry standards.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, to increased repeat business and referrals.
Stylist
TBH Tom's Beautiful Hair
San Francisco, CA
2024 - 2025
- Delivered personalized hair consultations to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed and implemented seasonal hairstyle trends, increasing salon visibility and appeal.
- Trained junior stylists in cutting-edge styling methods and customer service excellence.
- Established efficient appointment scheduling processes to optimize salon workflow and minimize wait times.
Strist
Charels Scott Salon
Rocky River, OH
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Self-motivated
- Worked in fast-paced environments.
- Working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Working within team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Executed advanced haircutting techniques to meet diverse client preferences.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Senior Stylist, Independent Contractor
Jaujou Studio
Oakland, CA
01.2011 - 05.2020
- Balayage/Foilage @ classic color services permanant demi semi daivines wella goldwell shades eq redken
- Utilize knowledge of product lines Kevin Murphy and Oribe davines redken to provide clients with exceptional styling education.
- Implemented new techniques learned from industry workshops, enhancing the overall quality of services offered at the salon.
- Mentored incoming junior stylists, fostering skill development and just helping best I can.
Senior Stylist
Keter Salon
Berkeley, CA
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Provided in-depth consultations
- Developed personalized styling strategies to meet diverse client needs and preferences.
- Selected appropriate products based on individual styling needs.
Stylist
Festoon Salon
Berkeley and San Francisco, CA
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Participated in cut and colorist apprentice program
- Fine tuned straight edge razor technique
- Gained further expertise of sales strategies and client relations
Education
High School Diploma - Concepts in Color.
DiPietro Todd Salon
San FranciscoAdvanced seminar - razor cutting techniques
Bumble & Bumble Academy
New YorkAdvanced scissor cutting and style trends -
Vidal Sassoon Academy
San FranciscoBalayage Highlighting Techniques - Concepts in Color.
DiPietro Todd Salon
San FranciscoCosmetology License -
Xenon International
Omaha, NESkills
- Team leadership
- Adaptable to change
- Fashion trend awareness
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Continuing education commitment
- Client retention
- Product knowledge
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Creative thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Store opening and closing
- Product recommendations
- Organization
- Brand/self promotion
- Cosmetology
- Flexible schedule
- Hair styling
- Client consultation
- Customer consultation
- Branding is something I'm still working on within the industry
Timeline
Stylist
Modena Hair Salon
06.2025 - Current
Strist
Charels Scott Salon
06.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Stylist, Independent Contractor
Jaujou Studio
01.2011 - 05.2020
Senior Stylist
Keter Salon
01.2003 - 01.2011
Stylist
Festoon Salon
01.1999 - 01.2003
Advanced seminar - razor cutting techniques
Bumble & Bumble Academy
Advanced scissor cutting and style trends -
Vidal Sassoon Academy
Cosmetology License -
Xenon International
Stylist
TBH Tom's Beautiful Hair
2024 - 2025
High School Diploma - Concepts in Color.
DiPietro Todd Salon
Balayage Highlighting Techniques - Concepts in Color.
DiPietro Todd Salon
Bio
As a master stylist and industry professional of 21 years, I bring passion and skill with color, design and finishing expertise. My fashion and trend awareness allow me to distill what will remain as lasting, sustainable, timeless style. European travel has kept me inspired behind the chair and fuels my passion for seeking out innovative techniques. I believe in elevating the industry locally through continued education and the unbridled sharing of knowledge.