My journey into clean beauty began over a decade ago with one powerful realization: the ingredients I was using every day in my salon weren’t safe for me or my family. That lightbulb moment changed everything.

I started at home, diving deep into research and slowly replacing harmful products with safer, cleaner alternatives. As I felt better in my home environment, I couldn’t ignore how the fumes, fragrances, and harsh chemicals in my salon were still making me feel sick. Headaches, respiratory issues, constant discomfort... I knew something had to change.

Back then, clean beauty in the salon space was almost unheard of. But I refused to settle. I spent years testing and researching, determined to find high-performance products that aligned with my values. What I discovered was more than just cleaner ingredients. I found a whole new way to run a business with intention, sustainability, and integrity.

That journey led to the transformation of my salon, Enlightened Styles, into a clean, safe, and sustainable space for both my team and our guests. But it didn’t stop there. I realized that so many other salon owners were facing the same challenges I once had without support, guidance, or resources.

That’s why I founded the Holistic Salon Academy and co-founded the Green Beauty Community, a nonprofit devoted to sustainable education for beauty professionals.

Fifteen years ago, there were no mentors doing this work. Now I've become the one I needed. Today, while my salon continues to thrive, I’m helping other salon and spa owners create profit, freedom, and aligned success through holistic business coaching.

It’s time to break the industry norms and build something cleaner, smarter, and more soul-driven.