Mariana started her career at the age of 14 assisting in a local beauty salon while she attended Rockland Boces, a career technical high school for cosmetology ,and completing her high school regents diploma at the age of 17, she was licsensed in both the state of New York and New Jersey.

She then furthered her career by leaving behind her clientel and salon to attend a six month post graduate program at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London England. There she achieved special recognition in teacher training, technical cutting, coloring, and was recognized for achieving a high level of retail customer service. 

After additional apprenticeships in New York City where she worked with celebrity stylists, on locations, as well as behind the scenes of numerous NYC Fashion Weeks .She started her Master Colorist Journey and completed it in 2015 following joining the Academy team in New York City. Besides educating she currently works behind the chair dedicated to insuring that her audiences, career, & clientele are always first and foremost.  She believes, " hair is about the artistic, creativity and architecture of one's physical appearance!"

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