Press Archives - Carleen Sanchez

Thank you for voting me Curly Hair Artistry “International Curly Hair Artist of the Year”

January 15, 2015 by Carleen Sanchez

On January 15, 2015 I was voted “International Curly Hair Artist of the Year” by some of the worlds best curl specialists!

WOW! Insert a vision of me screaming and jumping up and down because that’s what I was doing!

319772_4699460002459_2028494665_n — I am sooo thrilled and honored to have won this award!

What an incredible honor for this small town girl in Reno, Nevada. Curly hair Artistry is a 100+ plus group of the most knowledgeable and dedicated Curl Artists around the globe. I do hair to live. I eat, sleep, and breathe hair. Working with my guests fills me with joy. Did I think I was going to win something like this? Absolutely not! I had no idea that I was even a contender in the “best of” Curly Hair Artistry contest. I was beyond honored just to be asked to be apart of the group and interact with this creative pool of amazing Curl craftsmen and Craftswomen, let alone be voted by them as the “Curl artist of 2014”!

Since joining the group, I have learned so many things about everything Curl and Wave related. I have always focused and loved on my curly guests, but not until joining Curly Hair Artistry did I learn real solutions. I have learned about the desires and trials and tribulations of the curly\wavy community.I know how to solve the eternal problem of frizz and how to have epic second and third day hair, how to help out a curly who was butchered by thinning shears or a razor haircut among a thousand other little things that make life easier for the curly girl or boy.

The struggle for the curly is real. Most hair salons and stylists want to use chemicals or high heat appliances to erase curls and waves. This is a CRIME in my eyes. I love to show my curly\wavy guests to celebrate and embrace that beautiful texture they were born with. Truly Beautiful “Wash and wear” hair has always been an elusive unicorn I was hunting until the members of Curly Hair Artistry shared from their deep wells of knowledge. Curly hair Artistry Members share passion and joy about serving our guests and inspire and teach each other our techniques and share our challenges.

Scott Musgrave is the Driving Force behind Curly Hair Artistry collective group of people who are leading the curl movement.He is an inspiration and truly cares about educating the world so more curl artists will be trained and will help change the world one curl at a time. Curly Hair artistry is all about empowerment to the worlds curly and wavy people to have amazing hair days and not only accept but celebrate what is naturally theirs. “Curly hair artistry” artists are in almost every state and in many country’s. We are all unique in our approach to curls and the curl types we specialize in and have something to learn and share with each other.THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for nominating and collectively deciding to make me the International Curly Hair Artist of the Year!

Carleen Sanchez Curl & Color Expert

1002 Broadway Blvd, Reno, NV 89502

775-721-2969

TV interview Q&A with Carleen Sanchez

December 1, 2014 by Carleen Sanchez

Q&A with Carleen Sanchez by Gianna Giorgia of Fox 11 News regarding the opening of her Reno, NV curly hair salon:

Background

Reporter: When did you begin working in the hair industry?

Carleen: In 2004, my uncle Steve Bebee was my mentor and the driving force in my success. I worked many years as a salon consultant, educating and learning from local and celebrity hair designers.

Reporter: How many years have you focused on curly hair cutting and styling?

Carleen: I fell in love with curly hair after cutting and coloring Whitney Myers 6 years ago. I immediately started seeking out curl education, which is actually quite hard to come by. Most companies and hair designers want to comb, brush, and cut curly hair wet, which results in torn curls, uneven shelf like haircuts, or the dreaded triangle shape. I found wonderful guidance when I found and read the brilliant book “the curly girl handbook” by Lorraine Massey. When I was asked to join Curly Hair Artistry International a whole new world of curl education opened up to me. I will be teaching some of my color and cutting and business practives at the Washington Dc Curly Hair Artistry Symposium in May 2015.

Reporter: What do you love about your job?

Carleen: The opportunity to be around wonderful people, doing what I love, all while making a living out of it.

Reporter: Why open a salon solely for clients with curly hair?

Carleen: Nevada needs people who want to care for and focus on the needs of 68% of its population.

Reporter: What different types of training and education have you completed to prepare you to open this salon?

Carleen: Over $70,000 in advanced education and daily studying with the top Curly Hair artists across the world make me the hair artist I am today. Curly Hair artistry training and camaraderie inspire me daily.

10203707945237137 — One of Carleen’s celebrity guests. Lily was a Pro GLOW Wrestler (Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling).

Salon

Reporter: When did you open this salon?

Carleen: June 2014 I needed to create a Haven for color and curly guests to flock to. I wanted to share my little slice of heaven with them. Without the busy bustle of a large salon my guests can relax and enjoy some beauty time. Since I own the salon property I could do what I want with the interior design.

Reporter: How far in advance do you book appointments?

Carleen: After passing a pre-consultation conversation, new guests wait on a VIP list for when an established guest reschedules. Once they have made it in from the VIP list they can rebook future reservations.

Reporter: Do you accept straight haired clients?

Carleen: I have established guests that love my hair color and dry cutting techniques. You’d be surprised at how many people think they have straight hair, when in fact it has a ton of natural wave and movement.

Reporter: What do you get at this salon that is different from other salons in Reno?

Carleen: No combs, brushes or products with silicone’s, sulfates or parabens will touch your curly or wavy hair. Special microfiber towels and t-shirts will be used to care for your fragile curls and waves. You will have a hands on lesson to learn how to style and do home care for your curls. My team and I focus on the needs of the heart of the guest as well as the specialized curl education for each guest. I also have a fully stocked Color-bar, Snack bar and delicious refreshments. Hot aromatherapy towel treatment and scalp, hand and arm massage on every guest. I also give gifts to my guests at every visit .I also have a high tech Deva 360 dryer and infrared color processing machine.

Reporter: Explain some of the techniques you perform?

Carleen: my Signature Carleen Sanchez Yoga cut, Balayage, multi-dimensional coloring techniques, frizz eradication, dry haircutting techniques, curl by curl custom coloring, curl by curl haircut, curl type discovery, guest education on care for and enhancement of their unique wave or curl.

Reporter: How many people work in your salon?

Carleen: I have three licensed stylists going thru my Residency Mentor-ship program who choose their hours and assist me with caring for my guests.

1509883_10204763692390156_8295113295191261686_n — Carleen with two of her rising star stylists

Mentor-ship Program

Reporter: You have consulted many celebrity hair stylists and salons, now with your own salon, how are you giving people the opportunity to learn your techniques?

Carleen: I mentor three fully licensed passionate and kind people to work, learn and earn with me. I teach my guests and assistants how I color, cut and care for wavy to curly hair. Teaching them how to instruct the guests and know the unique needs of each curl type is furthering our curl craft.

Reporter: If someone wants to be mentored by you what can they do, are you always accepting students?

Carleen: They can submit a resume and if they seem passionate about life and the craft, I will interview them. I only take on three rising stars each year, so I can really focus on their growth.

Reporter: Why do you mentor? What about educating others makes you continue?

Carleen: My greatest personal achievement is being able to inspire and lift others up on a day to day basis. Mentoring rising stars in this industry is an enjoyable way to give back to my community, and I enjoy the fresh eyes and ideas they bring into my life.

10152626_770947626258331_6603302861204852970_n — Carleen with her most recent graduate of her mentorship program.

We hope you enjoyed this Q&A with Carleen Sanchez!

Carleen Sanchez Curl & Color Expert
1002 Broadway Blvd, Reno, NV 89502
775-721-2969

Styling Curly Hair for a Music Video

November 1, 2014 by Carleen Sanchez

Styling curly hair for a music video was SO much fun!

I recently had the opportunity to style curly hair for the Whitney Myer music video “Locura” as the lead wig and curly hair stylist. I jumped at the chance to be part of such a talented group of artists that signed on to work on the video.

We filmed it at Studio Inspire in Reno Nevada with Johnny Hicks and Anicia Beckwith behind cameras and Ladida supplying the beautiful makeup looks assisted by House of blackbirds Andrea Hansen. One of the stylists in my Mentorship program, Loni Jean Lafinear, assisted me with hair.

Having a dream team work together to make something beautiful was inspiring and so much FUN!

Whitney Myer was on Season 2 of the Voice and all four judges turned around and wanted her on their team. Whitney has been a favorite long time guest of mine and was my original ‘Curly girl’. I have been cheering her on over the years and watching her career blossom. Needless to say, Whitney Myer is an amazing powerhouse and I wanted to help make her music video beautiful.

I prepared her wigs for the video beforehand and styled them with dry setting techniques, leaving the rollers in until right before showtime, so they would hold their shape throughout shooting. For Whitney’s natural hair look, I wanted it to have a ton of volume and have a strong shape, so I went with a textured naturally curly Mohawk pinned up using large Roller pins. Dry shampoo, shine spray and different strengths of curly girl approved Hairsprays are my go to on photo shoots with beautiful naturally curly hair like Whitney Myer’s.

It was really interesting to see how a music video is shot. I hope you enjoy the video and Whitney’s beautiful voice and original song. Thank you to Bellissima Wig Salon for wig guidance and props. I really enjoyed styling curly hair for this music video; watch it below!