Kelly Jo Kern: Leaning Leader Full-time
Cosmetology License #KK460093
Kelly Jo graduated in 2005 with her cosmetology license.Her biggest accomplish includes being nominated and awarded for Best Makeup Up for the film The Cure.Working behind the chair for the past 11 years she has become professional in multiple color lines, has ventured into the wedding business providing hair and makeup services.We are lucky to have Kelly Jo on board with us at Paul Mitchell with her well rounded talents.
Elizabeth Lopez - Learning Leader
Cosmetology License #KK516687
Licensed since 2010, worked for Carlton Hair(corporate salon) from 2011 to 2019 during that time work her way up from stylist to mentor stylist , managed 3 locations and became part of their education team.Currently owns a studio in Tustin, Ca.Focusing on the latest trends but really enjoys educating the future professionals.
Giselle Lopez- Learning Leader Full-time
Cosmetology License #KK535151
Giselle Lopez is a Learning Leader at Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa.She is a homegrown of the school and has never left since she started in 2009.She has previously had positions as state board specialist and theory leader, making her a well-rounded young stylist.Giselle now leads Core in the night school program and hopes to stay in that position for a long, long time as being in the classroom is her passion.When not creating magic at the school, she enjoys listening to music, going to music festivals, concerts, and shows, and knitting or crocheting cozy scarves.
Brandy Ruiz- Learning Leader Full -time
Cosmetology License #KK539543
Brandy started her journey as a cosmetologist in 2010.She graduated from Paul Mitchell The School in Costa Mesa.She worked as a makeup artist at Sephora for 3 years.She now works as an educator for Paul Mitchell sharing her knowledge about hair and make up and also freelances for Dollhouse hair and makeup design.She does has done anything from bridal, glam to editorial make up looks.Brandy has done some of the largest shows for Mitchell doing creative looks for all model cast.
Caitlin Rynearson: Leaning Leader Full-time
Cosmetology License #KK537344
Caitlin decided to pursue hair styling at the age of 19, graduating after dedicating herself to 9 months full time in school.After graduating, going and passing state board made all the hours and hard work that much more rewarding.Started off in a salon right away as a stylist assistant and worked her way up to apprentice stylist and front desk manager over a Span of 3 years.Next she decided it was time to make a Salon change for further personal growth and moved to her now Salon home in Costa Mesa.There she continued to apprentice with the owner of the Salon and grew her own clientele and is now the salons, platinum blonde and extensions specialist.She then decided she still desired more self growth and pursued hair education at Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa.She now is part time in the Salon and part time educating as a learning leader at the school and loves them both passionately.
Ashley Dubrock- Learning Leader Full-time
Cosmetology License # KK528667
Ashley is a Learning Leader and Design Team Leader at Paul Mitchell the School Costa Mesa.Born and raised in Orange County, she started her journey in the hair business by attending Paul Mitchell the School in 2010.Going above and beyond, she entered NAHA, Beacon, and graduated on the Dean’s List.After becoming a California licensed cosmetologist, she moved to Burbank to further her education and study at Makeup Designery where she learned Beauty and Special Effects Makeup techniques.Ashley’s passion for education sparked as a Future Professional, and led her to come back and be part of the team.
Erica Perez - Learning Leader
Cosmetology License KK508186
I have been in the hair industry for 11 years.I started my career as a stylist for Carlton Hair International.There I became a Master hair stylist and Master Educator.As a Master educator, I prepared our new assistants for the company and taught hands on classes.I was a manager for 2 years of a salon.I now rent a station, as well as do weddings and events on weekends.As well as continuing to educate our future hair professionals.
Coral Juver - Learning Leader
Cosmetology License KK612385
Coral attended school at Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa from 2018-2019.A few weeks later they started working at the front desk while assisting in a salon in Claremont.In July 2021, they became a mentor and in October 2021 they became the night core specialist.
Danielle Taylor - Learning Leader
Cosmetology License KK590851
Danielle knew ever since she went to school here in 2015-16 that she wanted to become a teacher to help others like her learn about an exciting career.She loves teaching new students and watching their light bulb go off when they finally understand something that's been difficult.She gets to learn new things every day, and what's fun about this career is it's always creating new ways of learning.Danielle has been licensed since 2016 and working behind the chair at a salon for about 3 years.They have been working at Paul Mitchell for about 3 years.Starting the certification process, become a mentor and now a core learning leader.
Edan Dodson - Learning Leader
Cosmetology License KK570838
Edan has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2015.She has been in the industry for 15 years.Hair and education have both always been a few things that they have been passionate about.She has always wanted to go in the education route and still continue to work behind the chair as well.She is so happy to be apart of Paul Mitchell and get to have this amazing opportunity as a Learning Leader.
Chris Secor - Learning Leader / Theory Specialist Full-time
Cosmetology License #KK415640
Chris Secor graduated from Paul Mitchell The School – Costa Mesa in 2002.He has been a successful stylist and is an excellent craftsman and educator.Chris loves being in the professional beauty industry because it allows him to build relationships with people and to give back.Chris says that being at Paul Mitchell The School gives him the opportunity to help people learn and feel great about themselves.“Being a part of this process is very fulfilling, because people who feel beautiful are beautiful, and people who feel beautiful are more likely to be beautiful to themselves and to others,” Chris says.Chris currently serves in Phase Two on the clinic floor.He maintains a current California cosmetology license.
Chasity Dawes - Learning Leader Full-time
Cosmetology License #KK546636
Journey began 10 years ago.Through out her career she was a stylist , also managing two high volume salons at South Coast Plaza and Marina Del Rey.As well as spent a majority of her career as a master educator.Chasity enjoys specializing in color, and curly hair.She teaching guests how to work with what they’re given naturally.
Natalie Batton - Learning Leader Part-time
Cosmetology License #KK567158
Natalie Batton has been working in the hair and beauty industry for 8 years.She specialize in Vivid's, Blonding and color corrections.Natalie fell in love with this industry by watching movies growing up, and always wanted to be apart of this Industry.Working in a salon for the last 6 years, and it’s been a beautiful journey.Natalie won hair awards, became sponsored artists for major brands throughout her career.She’s worked as a platform artists for various brands and that passion has brought her into a new career as being an educator.Honestly when she looks back at her career, Natalie is proud of her drive for this industry and her path to keep creating beautiful hair and share her passion and knowledge with this industry.