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Dara Gentile

She/HerprofessionalOpen to Opportunity
Location2101 Southwest 26th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, USA

To always be my authentic self. To never stop learning. Knowledge is one thing someone can't take away from you!

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About me

About Me!

I am currently living in Calabash, NC. I am hardworking, very diligent, and I am always open to learning and growing as a whole. When you learn, and invest in your knowledge every aspect of your life is impacted. Starting my own salon in an unknown area was a task. But with alot of hardwork and determination I made it happen. I am the type of person that it I want something bad enough, I will do whatever is neccessary to succeed. 

I have been married for 25 years to a very supportive, loving husband. We have a beautiful 21 year old daughter who currently lives in Charlotte, NC who opened her own salon at 19. 

 I started my career in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia, where I worked in a large Redken salon. I was an assistant for 5 years, putting my time in, working hard, continuing the in-house Redken training, and then I received my own chair. I worked there for many years, and learned alot. Then my husband received a job offering in North Carolina. So we decided to make the move.

 We moved to North Carolina and I opened my own salon, Bella Capelli Salon. I am still currently the owner of the salon. I am a single-stylist salon. I like the one on one time I have with my clients and they enjoy it too! I like to give my client 100% of my attention. I create a safe place where my clients can be themselves, have a great experience, earn their trust, and build a repertoire with them. I also love having my own salon which gives me the opportunity to control my own schedule which allows me more time to pursue my future dreams.

Education

Education Background
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute - 315A Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Jean Madeline
Graduation Date: 06/1999
The Redken Exchange Specialist Virtual
Redken Specialist - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 05/2024
Bellami Hair Extension Certification
Bellami Hair Extension Certification - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 08/2022
The Redken Exchange Shades EQ Specialist
Redken Shades EQ Specialist
Graduation Date: 09/2024
Salon Centric Redken Shades EQ Gloss
Redken Special Shades EQ Gloss - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 03/2024
Salon Centric Redken Color Gels Lacquers 10 Minute Color
Redken Color Gels Lacquers 10 Minute Color - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 03/2024
Salon Centric Redken Haircare
Redken Haircare - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 03/2024
Brandywine School of Nails
Brandywine School of Nails - 100% Attendance - 100 GPA
Graduation Date: 06/1996
Jean Madeline Aveda Institute - 315A Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Esthetician - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 07/1998
Adrienne Dara Education
Adrienne Dara Lowlighting and Shades EQ Formulations - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 04/2024
Canvas Me
Canvas Me Redken Safe Place - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 04/2024
Redken Haircolor Authority
Redken HaircolorAuthority
Graduation Date: 08/2024
Redken Symposium
The Redken Symposium - 100% Attendance
Graduation Date: 06/2024
The Redken Exchange
Redken Shades EQ Specialist
Graduation Date: 09/2024
The Redken Exchange
Redken Artist Induction- Uncontracted
Graduation Date: 11/2024
Years of Experience
25

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Why I'm here

What is my WHY? 

I am looking to expand my career to the next level. I have been working as a stylist for 25 years and want to work to become a Educator/Artist. I am continuously furthering my education, knowledge of current trends, new products, and new techniques. I would love to share my passion of teaching to others. I love to do hair. When I go to work I don't think of it as a job because what I do is my passion! I would love to educate others or be in a position where I can grow with a brand and evenually be an artist someday. 

Key Performance Indicators

91%
Repeat Client Retention
934
Frequency of Visit

Additional Information

Preferred Brands
Redken
Pureology
L'Oréal Professionnel
Pulp Riot
Matrix
Specialties
Color
Bridal
Cutting and styling
Extensions
Hair Painting
Balayage
Men's cuts
Women's cuts
Vivids
Hair and scalp therapies
Textured hair
Keratin treatments
Corrective Color
Blonding Services
vegan products
Payment Preference
Other
Employment Information
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Stylist/OwnerBella Capelli Salon and Extension Bar (01/2010 – Present)I opened my salon and began my journey learning, making mistakes, and growing!
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Assistant/StylistCurrie (11/1998 – 08/2008)Assisted stylists until they moved me up to stylist
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Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor The Studio (12/2019 – 05/2022)I taught a variety of different fitness classes.

Awards and Achievements

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2021 - Nextdoor Top Salon
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2023 - Nextdoor Top Salon
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Redken Safe Space Educated
2024 - Redken
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Certification
2022 - Bellami Hair Extensions
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Redken Specialist
2024 - Redken 5th Avenue
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Redken Haircolor Authority
2024 - Redken
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Nextdoor Favorite Salon
2024 - Nextdoor
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Neighborhood FAV
2024 - Neighborhood Favorite
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Redken Artist-Uncontracted
2024 - Redken
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