Get to know me
I'm a professional hairstylist based in Leesburg, Virginia. Before I started my career in cosmetology, I attended Christopher Newport University and earned my BFA in Studio Art, concentrating in oil painting and minoring in Art History. After graduating in 2022, I began my training in cosmetology as an apprentice at Salon Nova under the owner, Kathryn Butterfield, and obtained my cosmetology license. In my 4 years in the beauty industry, I've learned to blend my background in visual arts with my training in hair coloring to create beautiful results. Now, I'm operating my small business out of my own personal suite at Sola Salon Studios in Leesburg, Virginia.
I grew up in Northern Virginia with my parents and four siblings. I'm a cat mom to two and also have a wonderful step-dog. I'm very passionate about animals and enjoy fostering rescue cats when my work schedule allows. I grew up playing soccer and went on to play four years of collegiate soccer at Christopher Newport University, where I won an NCAA National Championship my senior year. My hobbies now include reading, CrossFit, drawing and painting, and spending time with my cats.
I've always been a right-brained person, excelling in creative and artistic fields while having to work harder in subjects that came less naturally to me. Discovering cosmetology always felt meant to be. It feels like the perfect career—one that blends creativity, color, practicality, and helping others.
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