Tatiana is from Waukegan, Illinois on the outskirts of the Windy City: Chicago! Tatiana completed Cosmetology School at Virginia College of Jacksonville in 2013. At 23 she was nominated in Beauty Launchpad's “30 under 30” contest for 2019, and was selected as number 10 in the top 30 colorists in the nation under 30 years old. Her specialties include coloring, precision cutting, and styling curly hair,  eyebrow threading and shaping, hair extensions, and lash extensions. She is also certified as a Color Design national educator. Her favorite styling product is Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Styling Gel. It’s her go to for any style! This gel liquid gold is key for any frizz mishaps! Climate Control Gel paired with a rake & shake gives the most frizz-free, defined, shiny, and controlled curls ever! The best thing about the gel is that you can use it before a blow out for a sleek everlasting shiny frizz-free style as well. When she is not behind the chair, she enjoys spending quality time with her close friends and family. She loves a wide variety of music and dancing! She wants her guest to first and foremost to feel comfortable when they sit in her chair and makes it her mission to create an experience for them from the moment they walk in. Her main goal during a consultation is to listen to the needs of her clients to help collaborate on a tailored style. Her guest tend to become like family and her favorite part of any session is for her guest to feel pampered and relaxed.  Her passion of being a cosmetologist has allowed her to serve and create an experience for her guest that allows them to not only feel physically, but emotionally euphoric. The feeling of joy and empowerment is far more rewarding than anything else. Tati is also fluent in both English and Spanish, making her an even bigger asset to our team!

What beauty tool or product can you not live without?
Lashes…without them people ask me if I’m sick!

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What is your favorite local hangout?
Hawkers

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What is your spirit animal?
Beyoncé

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What is your greatest accomplishment?
My greatest accomplishment is being selected for 30 Under 30! 

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Toilet Paper: Over or Under?
I never pay attention, but apparently, I do it under every time!

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If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why?
Wonder Woman because of the light she shines on women empowerment & she has amazing shields!

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Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Wouldn’t have it any other way! Maybe add lots of bacon!