I took my original training at Vidal Sassoon and Paul Mitchell is the mid-1970's [Eek!] have worked platform, done ton's pf photo work and competed very successfully in hairstyling and cutting competitions during the 90's and the aught's. I own a 50 person full-service salon in Palo Alto, Ca, and continue to work in this industry, which I consider a great gift. Hairdressing has been a real vocation - what could be better than fashion, creativity and customers?