About Heather

With 1600 hours of professional cosmetology training to boot, Heather has acquired profound and extensive knowledge regarding various facets of hair and skincare chemistry and theory. Heather constantly strives to bring something new to the table while working within the foundational tenets of cosmetology. She has no qualms in experimenting with hair grooming and make up techniques to give the standard fare an innovative spin, and is confident and convincing enough to pull even the most radical looks off.

Currently working as a cosmetologist for Walt Disney World, she does anything and everything needed to make the show go on. From busting airbrush makeup chops to giving touch-up support to various character artists, from putting wigs on equity and hourly actors to punching hair into the silicone of Chewbacca, Heather’s got it all covered. She has even been part of cherished stage productions such as the Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, and the High School Musical and has helped some of your favorite characters come to life through state-of-the-art cosmetology skills.

Professional Highlights  

• Cosmetologist (Full time to Seasonal) at Walt Disney World – Orlando, FL (November 2015-Current)
• Hairstylist, Great Clips Inc. – Orlando, FL (June 2015-October 2016)
• Retail Coordinator, Majestic Beauty Supply – San Francisco Bay Area, CA (February 2015-May 2015)
• Boutique Stylist, Gavilan Cosmetology (September 2014-April 2015)
• Assistant Training Muriska’s Beauty Lounge – Aptos, CA (January 2014-Feburary 2015)
• Makeup Artist/ Beauty Ambassador Bare Minerals (August 2012 to January 2014)
• Salon Coordinator / Front Desk Receptionist Muriska’s Beauty Lounge – Aptos, CA (August 2011 – June 2012)
• Personal MUA for Jazmine Parra (Pageant Contestant) Airbrush Makeup Artist (August 2011 – May 2012)
• Non-Profit Makeup Artist, Volunteer Free – Lance Makeup (January 2009 – May 2012)
• Extension Installer, Salon Boutiques (August 2011 – January 2012)

Education

• Completed a 1600-hour training program in Cosmetology as 1 of top 4 stylist’s in class and making the Dean’s list in all the semesters, Gavilan College – Gilroy, CA (2015)
• High School Diploma San Benito High School – Hollister, CA (2012)
• Hollywood Studio Makeup Academy Scholarship

Specialty Cosmetology Courses

• Dinair Airbrush – 07/2011
• Bella Hair Co. (Feather and extension installation) – 2011
• Dream Catchers Extension and Co. (Hair extensions installation) – 2011
• Mica Bella Cosmetics – 2012
• Hollywood Studio Makeup Academy – 2012
• Bare Minerals Boot Camp – 2012
• Bare Minerals Spring Style Show Prep – 2013
• Bare Minerals Skin Care Seminar – 2013
• Babyliss (Clipper Long-Layered Cuts) – 2014
• Aero Razor (Razor Cutting) – 2014
• Joico (Color Correction) – 04/2015
• Paul Mitchell (Color) – 2015
• Big Sexy Hair Co. (Cutting) – 2015