I have some news to share!!! After having space to sit and sort and dream (I had the time, 6 months to be exact!) I have decided to make a career change. And while this can be a scarey time to do this, I am also confident it's going to be a positive and inspiring one. After being at diPietro Todd Salon for 14yrs I am making the move to Pony Studios in Oakland!
I have done hair for 25 years now and have only worked in two salons. It’s actually something I’m pretty proud of, and not a lot of hairdressers can say that. I think it’s two fold. 1. I have worked for companies that have place importance on growth, education and the value of their staff and 2. I am a dedicated loyal person, and I invest in where I work.
Vidal Sassoon taught me how to cut hair and gave me the disciple in my craft. I went there with stars in my eyes, eager to learn and just be around the genius of everyone. I feel like I grew up there, they were my hair parents if you will. diPietro Todd Salon and specifically the owners, I will be forever grateful for. They gave me the freedom to explore and the gift of seeing my value and abilities. They really let me in and treating me like a partner, from designing the cutting program, hiring future staff, to running their social media, all the while still cutting hair. I felt like there was never a dull moment and I was always learning.
With these changing times of COVID and the uncertainty it brought in the last 6 months, I have reexamined my life (like a lot of others I am sure). And while I loved this last season, I have craved a change and have enjoyed being closer to my family. Joining Pony Studios is very exciting!! A beautiful salon, a school and an advanced educational app!! Along with an owner that is super talented and enthusiastic, and a tight community that I can share ideas and continue to grow with. AND it’s in Oakland and 10 minutes from my house!! It’s so perfect I kinda can’t believe it. This next chapter is full of lightness and inspiration I can feel it!!
