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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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Jin11/22/0910101010Thank you VERY much. Very helpful and .....
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Jana11/19/0910101010Thanks Dana, I'll check out those web .....
Van11/18/0910101010thanks for all your help :)
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Recent Answers from Dana Sear

2009-11-20 question..:

Hiya Jin, Thank you for your service. I hope you know there are many more who appreciate the job you are doing than you hear about. :-) No worries about keeping your hair up. Use good ties and not

2009-11-19 Hair Color:

Hiya Sarah, I never recommend doing highlights at home. If you want to tint back, that should be easy enough. I would recommend using the same brand and it would be a great idea to call the helpline

2009-11-19 Curly Hair:

Hiya Kim, Ask your hairdresser what she uses as styling products. She's probably using a leave in conditioner, straightening balm and some kind of finishing product that is humidity resistant. Thin

2009-11-19 hair colouring:

Hiya Marian, It depends on what line of color you use as to proportions. Tell me what brand you will be using and I can give you that. Redken, when using the high lifts mixed = parts, but the doubles

2009-11-19 Sun In:

Hiya Kristen, Sun In. I'm not going to lecture you on that. Just consider yourself lectured. :-) it depends on if the Sun In was overlapped, the condition of your hair, etc. I highly recommend doing

 

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