Since 1999, Hair Artist, Darlene Smith has been using her gift to enhance the images & lives of many people. Her love for hair began as a child in Jacksonville, FL, leading to Vocational School during High School & professional Cosmetology licensing as a teen. Currently, she is licensed as a Cosmetologist in Texas and Florida and based in Houston, TX.

Darlene believes that continued education in hair & business, passion, experience and a strong work ethic, is vital in for client satisfaction and career advancement. Her education includes such companies as Kevin Murphy (Certified as a Gold Key Educator), Kerastase, Loreal Professionnel, Goldwell, Redken, Brazilian Blowout, Pivot Point, Hattori Hanzo, Scruples, SoCap USA, Dreamcatchers, Great Lengths, Platinum Seamless, Design Essentials, plus training through educators such as Beth Mindardi, Patric Bradley, Martin Parsons etc. As a Philanthropist, Darlene has been involved with charity/non-profit hair styling for such organizations/charitable events as Locks of Love, Look Good Feel Better (American Cancer Society), Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Daniel Foundation, Hubbard House, & Wish Upon a Wedding. She has styled for Alfred Angelo at Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show, April 2011, First Coast Fashion Week 2012, Eco Latino Conservation Zone Fashion Show 2012 & 2014, B.E.A.M Charity Fashion Show 2014, “Into the Future” music video by Mark E.Walker f/ Freedom Williams, and 2013 Kilt Girl Calendar for Tilted Kilt & NAPW Dress For Success Fashion Show 2013. Also, she can be seen in Salon Digest’s Fabulous Magazine 2010, 2012, Beauty Max’s Max Style, Certa Magazine (Nov & Dec 2012), & Sophisticate’s Hair.

Darlene’s passion for hair crosses all texture lines. With the sole focus of merging healthy hair care, current trends and client education. She offers services such as: several methods of hair extensions, color, cutting, bridal/special occasion styles, relaxers, & “natural” hair. All clients are serviced using high quality products, without long wait times. Her main goal is to maintain healthy hair care in a professional salon environment. Hair care can be a priority in your schedule. Her motto is “Have comb, Will Travel”; She will even travel to your Wedding, Photo Shoot, set or event location to take care of your hair styling needs. Don’t delay, begin your experience with Darlene today!

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