Whichever your desire, I can help you achieve the hair of your dreams.

My family and I moved to California from the Southeast U.S. and fell in love with the sandy beaches of Santa Cruz.  My whole family has naturally curly hair, so it is definitely a texture I have experience with and am comfortable working with.

Whether it’s a cut to enhance your curly locks or finding the best way to wear your hair smooth, I’ll teach you how to achieve your look…

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Wrinkles—everyone’s focused on hiding them, erasing them, even filling them, but take a look at a college student’s skin and skin over 50, and the big difference is pigment.  Years of UV exposure show up as splotches, mottled skin tone, and uneven coloration.  Studies have shown that this type of skin appears more old to us than wrinkles.  You can go the laser route, which is painful, expensive, and has some uncomfortable and unsightly after effects, or try the Aveda Enbrightenment Skincare System.

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Cowlicks, growth patterns, whorls, widow’s peak, whatever you call those annoying misbehaviors in your hairstyle, the fact is, they make styling your hair impossible. Here’s a tip for getting your bangs to lie flat, even if you have some funky bends and parts in the front of your hairline.

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As selfish as it may sound, my birthday is by far my favorite holiday. Since my birthday is coming up, I have decided to make a list of the things I love from around the Row. If you know someone with an upcoming birthday, they might like some of these gifts, too! 

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There are many ways to be friendly to the earth while shopping and dining at Santana Row. Reusable bags and coffee mugs are a great place to start, but see if you can take it a step further! Ask what sustainable options stores offer while shopping to minimize your impact on the environment. On Santana Row, we are lucky to have multiple stores that are dedicated to bettering our planet. Some of our stores use only earth friendly materials when making their products, while other stores have incorporated clothing lines or practices that support the environment.

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