My Story

I’ve been a professional hairstylist for over 24 years, specializing exclusively in natural texture for the past 14. I’m the founder of Atlantic Canada’s first curl-focused educational salon in Fredericton, NB, where I help clients understand and work with their hair — not against it.

Like many of my clients, I grew up believing my hair was “frizzy” and unmanageable. When I entered cosmetology school in 2002, I expected to learn how to fix it.

I didn’t.

I was trained in traditional methods — blowouts, round brushing, and heat styling — all designed to smooth and control natural texture, not understand it.

Everything changed when I realized that what I had been taught to fight — frizz — was actually my natural wave pattern.

As I began working with my own texture, my hair finally felt like me. What I once saw as a flaw became one of my greatest assets.

That shift led me to specialize in curls. I sought advanced training and began applying these methods with clients, and the transformation was immediate — not just in their hair, but in their confidence.

That’s when I knew this was my work.

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou

In 2013, I opened a private boutique salon built around in-depth, one-to-one education. Each first appointment is a minimum of three hours and includes a dry cut and hands-on coaching, so you leave knowing exactly how to care for and style your hair at home.

This isn’t just about a good hair day — it’s about giving you the skills, confidence, and consistency to love your hair every day.

Clients often describe their experience as life-changing.

I want that for you, too.

Training and Achievements

I am constantly updating my education in curly hair by attending seminars and trainings all over the United States and Canada.

In 2019/2020 I was one of four Featured Stylists for CURL Magazine. I also served on the Advisory Board and the Stylist Panel. I continue to write articles educating the curly community about styling and maintaining curly hair.