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I pride myself on the dedication to excellence in my craft. I love what I do, and have been a hair designer for more than 25 years. Perseverance, Persistence, and Patience, is how I live my life and run my business. I have a positive outlook in life and enjoy working and meeting people who feel the same. I appreciate your interest in my business, and look forward to creating a fabulous style with you. | |
| Drago Dimitri | ||
| I am the Salon Coordinator here at Drago Salon. I love what I do, and take great pride in how I service our guests.
Customer service is my top priority. I book and coordinate appointments, supervise the front desk operations, and I am the in-house wedding
coordinator. It is my job to take care of wedding parties, and make sure your day with us is relaxing and stress free. "Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true" - Leon J. Suenes |
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| Laurie Hayes | ||
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I have been an esthetician for over 13 years and received my instructor's license 3 years ago. Continuing
education is a must for any professional. To keep up with this ever-changing industry, I participate in skin therapy classes
throughout the year so that I can provide up-to-date information to all of my clients. I am very passionate about my work. Because every person is unique, I treat each client based on their individual needs. I empower my clients by educating them about proper skin care techniques and the effectiveness of therapies and treatments on the market today. My goal is not only to exceed your expectations, but to also help you make educated decisions regarding your skin care and hair removal needs. "If you can dream it, you can do it " - Walt Disney |
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| Robyn Stone | ||
| I decided I wanted a change of pace in my life, being born and raised in the Carson Valley, and decided there was no better
time than to go to The Paul Mitchell Academy in Sacramento, California. There, I was able to experience the fast paced California life, and was
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enjoy the diversity of all ethnicities, and types of personalities of people. I loved the difference between my hometown of Gardnerville and
what Sacramento had to offer. I was taught advanced and technical color cutting. They also taught us how to think outside of the box for those special clients who don't want just the ordinary, which sparks my creativity. I love doing hair and makeup, and enjoy learning about fashion, because when fashion changes hair changes. I love the creativity about doing hair, but mostly I enjoy how it makes people feel which means I did my job. I am excited to start my career off at Drago's doing what I love to do with people who also feel the same way. "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change" - Vivienne Mackinder |
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| Jennifer Barrett | ||
| I was born and raised in the Carson Valley. I graduated from Douglas High School and shortly after, attended Paul
Mitchell, the School, in San Diego. It was there where I was trained in advanced technical cutting and coloring. When I'm not at the salon, I spend most of my free time with my family and friends. "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm" - Nicole Snyder |
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| Michelle Denson | ||
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I am a Master Stylist, excelling in precision cutting, multi-dimensional color and highlighting and advanced styling,
both modern and classic. I received my training through the University of Cosmetology in Michigan and additional advanced training in San Francisco.
I have studied techniques through Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy, Redken and Paul Mitchell. I believe that we never stop learning, and I continue to
improve my skills through advanced education programs and hair shows. Keeping your skills and ideas fresh and new is also important. I love what I do,
and I believe that shines through in my work. "Life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy every moment" - Anonymous |
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| Stephanie Jacobsen | ||
| I grew up here in the Valley and attended Beauty School locally. I spent a short time in Southern California where I was a
make-up artist and met my Husband Donnie. The two of us spend a lot of time outdoors hiking, camping, and racing motocross. My passion for art and creativity and my love for being with people is what brought me to the industry of hair design. I have completed a one year apprenticeship with Drago and am currently taking classes on Vidal Sassoon precision cutting and color technique. I have also taken color classes at both Redken and UNITE Eurotherapy. My goal as a stylist is to deliver beautiful, functional hair with a creative touch tailored to each client. I look forward to seeing you in the Salon. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how your made them feel" - Maya Angelou |
 Courtney Weber | |
 Barbara Schmanski |
I've been a manicurist for over 17 years and I have been with Drago Salon for the last 9 years. I specialize in pedicures, manicures, natural nail
wraps, and gels. I like to have my clients time with me special and relaxing, with no rushing or stress. I believe in scheduling more than enough time for
my clients so they feel truly pampered. "With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation to integrity" - Keshvan Nair |
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| Education: I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. I studied fine art, literature, and Fashion Design. In 1996 I received an AA degree in English Literature. I moved to South Lake Tahoe and attended cosmetology school locally. Interests: Reading and road trips, working and creating things with my hands, projects, people watching, snow boarding, taking walks, yoga, History, art, photography and gardening. Experience: I love the creativity in doing someone's hair and I love making people feel good. I got into this business to fulfill my creative outlet. I also wanted to do something rewarding by making people happy. Nothing is better than seeing a smile on my clients face when they see their finished look. I love to do color and experiment with different looks and styles. Additional Education: I take additional classes and go to hair shows whenever they become available. I always learn new tips and stay on top of current trends "Do one thing every day that scares you" - Eleanore Roosevelt |
 Alice Schmalenberger |
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