Valecia Lahr, Stylist/associate trainer - Staff Bios

My mother always told me I should do hair, and 14 years ago, I actually listened to her!   I began in the salon industry at the bottom and proceeded to work my way up through the various positions of a salon.  I have a better understanding and appreciation for each and every aspect that makes a salon whole.  I am one of those "creative"  types. I thoroughly love what I do each and everyday.  The gift of sharing details of a a persons' life from school dances to college, from marriage to the birth of their children, and many other life changes is so rewarding.
Location weddings, runway shows, charity benefits, educational seminares all the way down to a complete make-over, I love it all! I am continually striving to better myself and my skill level to offer my clients the best. Last year, I was offered the opportunity to become a shareholder for Magnolias and I jumped at the chance.  I love where I work and believe in our staff.  This also gave the chance to become the salon's associate trainer.  I train all of our new stylist.  Our program not only gives them the technical skills needed to succeed but the business and life skills as well.  I have had the wonderful experience of working for some of the best colorist in the business and am loving the oppurtunity to return the favor. 

Magnolias Salon and Spa - Assiociate training director/ co owner -2007-pr
                                                   Stylist/ advanced colorist-                      2000-pr
Shear fusion (stylist education seminars) owner/ educator             2003-2004
Champu Salon - stylist                                                                             1998-2000
Moriah Brandons Salon- receptionists/ assistant/ stylist                  1994-1998

                 Education:

Redken Symposium Las Vegas 2009
Redken Exchange N.Y- advanced color
Redken EchangeN.Y.: Color out of your Mind/ design and color
Hair Color USA Miami, fl
Redken Focus Orlando,Fl
Orlando Premiere Show (past 12 yrs)
Summit Business program, KRS consulting
Michael Cole seminars Summit College
Martin Parsins class for Formal Hairstyling
Redken Exchange N.Y.-Haircutting and coloring
Product Knowledge training in Redken, Pureology, Phytologie, Matrix, Nioxin and Wella
Tim Cowen cutting class- Redken platform artist
Omar Sassis color class- Redken platform artist
Dawn Wells color class- Redken educator
             Industry experience:
Stylist for Nicole Miller Fashion Show, Orlando, CityWalk
Stylist for Nicole Miller Fashion Show, Winter Park
Stylist for several local fashions shows:  Timacuan, Winter Park, Tuskawilla Country Club
Tabu Hair Peace Fashion show - Art director, hair and make-up artist, director and model