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Expertise

I can answer questions on all types of hairstyling, cutting, designing, coloring, corrective color, perming techniques,product knowledge, and in general, anything that has anything to do with hair.

Experience in the area

I have been a designer and educator for 26 years. I have been a salon consultant for Redken, affiliate trainer for ABBA Pure and Natural and am currently a member of the design team and trainer for my company. I specialize in corrective color, perming and style support, and image updates (make overs)

Education/Credentials

I have been actively licensed for 26 years. I have a college degree in another field, and actively participate in and teach cutting, perming, coloring, and business building classes. I am a certified Redken Consultant and certified to perform and teach Chi Transformation.

What do you like about this subject?

I walk, talk, eat, breathe and sleep HAIR. I consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to say that after 26 years, I am still excited and passionate about my career. I can't wait to get to work every day.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

There is always something new to learn. I teach for my company and still attend classes, shows and hands on training. I love the learning process and strive to stay on top of latest trends, changes in technology. I am still growing and building my skills.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

It's a great way to make a living and a slow economy does not affect my business.

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Recent Answers from Dana Sear

2009-11-06 No lye:

Hiya Cassie, It is highly recommended that you not relax bleached hair, regardless of what kind of relaxer you use. The best information you will get will be to call the manufacturer of the relaxer

2009-11-05 Goldwell Hair developer:

Hiya Colleen, Regardless of the color line 3% is 10 volume and 6% is 20 volume. 10 volume developer is designed to deposit color and in some cases give one level of lift. 20 volume developer will give

2009-11-04 haircolor:

You got it. Timing is going to be as per manufacturer's instructions on the color and with the lightener and toner, you'll just have to watch it and rinse when it's done. The actual formula for the toner

2009-11-04 haircoloring:

Hiya Lucy, If you are thinning, hair actually falling out at the root, it is unlikely that it is the hair color. If it is breakage, it's the stylist. There are many excellent color lines and even

2009-11-04 corrective color:

Hiya Simi, If you went to a salon for the original service, go back to the salon to have it fixed. You are correct, 10 vol should be deposit but you can get a wee bit of lift even with 10, which would

 

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