180 Cleveland Avenue, Auburn, 530-820-3940
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Services or products you offer: Color (including highlights and balayage), women’s and men’s cuts, hair and eyelash extensions, lash lifts and tint, spray tanning, and waxing.  

What you enjoy most about your profession: The amazing clients that become family; also, having the opportunity to help clients embrace their natural beauty and confidence, so they leave not only looking gorgeous but feeling the beauty they already possess. 

Customer service is: Creating a family-like atmosphere where every client feels at home. From hair and waxing to spray tanning and lash extensions, I’m dedicated to providing a personal, welcoming experience that makes people feel valued and part of the family. 

Most memorable experience as an entrepreneur: Taking over the very salon I had worked in for years. The unwavering support from clients and the amazing team of stylists during the transition was incredible. Watching them stand by my side, seeing the salon evolve with new changes, and witnessing their heartfelt reactions to the transformation was truly rewarding.  

Favorite local restaurant: Pasquale’s Italian Ristorante. 

Favorite local event: Festival of Lights Parade. 

Favorite small business: Skye Clothing Boutique. 

First job: Baskin-Robbins when I was 15 years old. 

Favorite food: Italian. 

Last big purchase: A new station and chairs for the salon. 

When not working, you can be found: At football, wrestling, or lacrosse games; my career revolves around my son’s schedule, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. 

You love living here, because: The incredible sense of community and people’s support of small businesses. It’s such a special place to live. I really feel like I’m in a Hallmark movie sometimes! 

photos by Jyo Bhamidipati

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