About therese
My Philosophy
Hello Friend!
I am passionate about helping others on their beauty journey, and enjoy being on creative teams. My creative style is collaborative, helpful, and joyful. I'm eager to support my teams and clients to beauty success by utilizing my creative skills. It is truly an honor to be invited into clients personal space and make magic!
Early Years
I fell in love with the industry as a child working backstage in my family's dance studio, school theater, and design businesses. My family, students, and neighbors were my first clients. Little did I know where it would take me!
Professionally, I was recruited out of Santa Monica City College beauty school by Saks 5th Avenue, Beverly Hills. I enjoyed working with celebrity clients, runway fashion shows, modeling agencies, ad campaigns, and VIPs. Later, I worked in salons with clients and brides, which allowed me to raise my daughter.
What's Happening Now
I excitedly joined the Hairstylists and Makeup Guild after working at Disney to expand my wig styling skills. I was honored to work on many fabulous projects, most notably, Frozen, Star Wars, and as a member of the Magic Happens building team. Since leaving Disney, I have enjoyed working in local theaters, designing shows, and running background for TV. Currently, I am the Hair & Makeup Supervisor for The Mark Taper Forum.