Mentors in Ireland and Edmonton have influenced the detailed and deeply personal approach she takes with each individual who sits in her chair.Personality and precision are paramount. “Here in Edmonton, Marie Mclellan, former owner of Esthetic Hair, taught me the importance of precision and creating a unique look for every client. I still find it incredibly important to ensure that my clients’ haircuts are all tailored to them as individuals.”

At her new studio “SHORT by Moe”, the consultation process is just as important as any tool or product.It’s a learning process for both client and stylist, and an opportunity to foster trust. Face shape, head shape, body type, personal aesthetic, hair growth patterns as well as hair goals all are taken into account. These all play a part in educating the client and setting up clear lines of communication so that the cut can be executed with extreme precision, ensuring that it will look good even after it’s left her care. “Establishing that trust is what affords me the ability to determine the direction of my clients’ hair for their future visits. Most of my long-term clients don’t tell me what they want anymore, they just tell me to do my thing.”