Monique Herbin-Smith
Hello Friends!
My name is Monique. I want to help you care for your hair and help you learn the way it moves whether that’s embracing its natural texture or forming your specific look. I am dedicated to using only the highest quality products and I take the time to listen to my clients’ individual needs to create a customized game plan for achieving their hair goals. If you’re searching for a stylist, I would be delighted to discuss your hair care concerns and collaborate with you to create your perfect look.
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My Journey
I was born in San Diego, California. I attended the Palomar Institute of Cosmetology located in San Marcos, California. I graduated in 2010 and I'm a professionally licensed hair artist. My passion lies in providing my clients with beautiful, natural-looking hair, or specially contoured abstract looks that complements their unique style and personality.
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After graduating and passing state boards, I assisted the owner of "Gracy Element Spa" where I picked up my love and skills for the round brush blowout. This really aided me when I went on to my next adventure at a blow-dry bar called “BlowPop”. BlowPop was located in the now shutdown iconic Horton Plaza mall in the heart of downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp District.
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My next hair opportunity lead me up to Los Angeles where I started working at “The Cottage” on Robertson blvd, which is now called "Asher Morgan Salon". There, I assisted Chris Bailey, one of the coolest past bosses I have had. My salon family there was filled with some of the most wonderful, incredibly talented stylist and amazing clients. I will never forget where some life long lasting bonds and friendship were made!
When I first moved back to San Diego, I started assisting at a salon located in Rancho Santa Fe called "Studio Savvy".
A very short time after I started, the roller coaster called Covid 19 happened. That was hard on everyone with the shutdowns.
Now, in San Diego, I am doing hair at "Final Cuts Studio" on Balboa Avenue in the Kearny Mesa area and when I am in Los Angeles taking care of clients, you can find me at my home salon "Frankies Salon" on Charleville Avenue.
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I can’t wait and look forward to what’s next!?!