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Lauren Shofner

Three Rivers

Summary

Dynamic and highly motivated hairstylist with extensive experience at Vicara, specializing in precision cuts and advanced color techniques like balayage. Proven ability to cultivate a loyal clientele and enhance salon revenue through exceptional client consultations and retail sales strategies. Skilled in event hairstyling and extensions and committed to extremely loyal client retention.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hairstylist

Vicara
03.2013 - 02.2025

Performed precision haircuts for both women and men.

Specialized in color correction, blonding, and balayage techniques.

Completed training in industry-leading brands: Redken, Schwarzkopf, Aveda, Wella, Paul Mitchell, and L'Oréal.

Applied fashion colors using products from Pulp Riot, Joico, and Pravana.

Cultivated regular clientele for special occasion styles such as bridal hair and updos.

Executed high-quality pinned blow-dry services for formal events.

Conducted tailored consultations to achieve desired hairstyling results.

  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Increased salon revenue by upselling products and additional treatments during appointments.
  • Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.

Hairstylist

Montecito Village Salon
2023 - 2024
  • Performed regular special occasion Blo Dry's and Up Do's including Extension install and removal.
  • Providing precision cutting and color services including Blonding, Blayage and Color Corrections.
  • Collaborated with fellow stylists to create a positive work environment and share best practices.
  • Conducted thorough consultations with clients before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication regarding desired outcomes.
  • Successfully managed a high volume of clients.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits and sales.
  • Ability to manage and maintain a high end clientele very quickly.

Hairstylist

Chug Salon
02.2011 - 02.2012

Booth Rental salon where I learned to grow independently and schedule time efficiently to maximize profits.

Performed precision Women and Mens cuts. Specialized in Blonding and Balayage and Grey coverage and Blow Drys.

Hairstylist

Antoines Hair Creations (Aveda)
02.2011 - 02.2012

Applied the knowledge of Aveda and Wella color lines for the first time while building a clientele in a new city and maintaining my previous clientele from my old salon. Provided precision cutting and color on both men and women.

Education

Cosmetology -

Paul Mitchell The School
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Client consultation
  • Appointment and scheduling
  • Hair styling techniques
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • State licensed cosmetologist
  • Hair extension install cutting and styling
  • Men and women's precision haircuts
  • Retail sales strategies
  • Clipper cutting
  • Event hairstyling
  • Safety compliance
  • Olaplex trained
  • Updo styling
  • Balayage and Blonding
  • Outstanding client retention

Certification

Brazilian Blowout Treatment certified 2 times

Coppola Keratin Complex treatment certified

Master 2 Aveda Stylist at Vicara Aveda

Timeline

Hairstylist

Vicara
03.2013 - 02.2025

Hairstylist

Chug Salon
02.2011 - 02.2012

Hairstylist

Antoines Hair Creations (Aveda)
02.2011 - 02.2012

Hairstylist

Montecito Village Salon
2023 - 2024

Cosmetology -

Paul Mitchell The School
Lauren Shofner