What a year!! Throughout this past summer and fall, I commuted to the Vineyard a few days a week and did hair at Panache Studio for Tracy Briggs, while simultaneously working at a salon on cape. MVYouth has been life changing in regards to my continued education, beyond my barbering license. This year alone, I attended a total of four workshops and classes, two of which that were taught by the Picassos of the industry: Linh Phan & Linson. I have soaked up so much knowledge and so many new & intricate techniques that have lead me to my current specialty, dimensional brunettes. This has completely elevated not only my clientele, but also my passion as I have found my niche in such an expansive industry. I’ve also been working hard to perfect my career skills and expand my business on social media platforms. Hopefully, I will take more classes this coming year to focus on the business aspect of the cosmetology field. This will help me to continue working towards my ultimate goal of owning a hair salon on the Island. Overall, I think that the last few months have really paved the way, professionally-speaking, for me. I’m excited to see what comes next and I'm eternally grateful for MVYouth’s continued support every step of the journey so far. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!