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One-on-One Mentorship and Coaching with Sonya Dove
Here's your opportunity for 1:1 mentorship with global creative ambassador for Wella Professionals Sonya Dove to develop your full potential as a stylist, colorist, and beyond.
by Staff
July 26, 2023
Sonya Dove, global creative ambassador for Wella Professionals.
Photo: Roberto Ligresti
2 min to read
Sonya Dove is one of the most-awarded hairdressers in professional beauty. As Wella Professional's Global Creative Ambassador for over 35 years, Dove has influenced the careers of thousands of salon professionals, sharing her aquired knowledge of of color and style via a warm and generous teaching style.
Representing Wella Professionals on the Ulta Beauty Pro Team, Dove collaborates with educators from a range of professional haircare brands creating editorial/competition shoots, as well as education and trend development designed to inspire and educate Ulta Beauty stylists across the country. Even when she has her audience at the edge of their seats and receiving standing ovations, it is her humble, down-to-earth nature and ability to educate and inspire hairdressers to achieve excellence that is a testament to her continued success in the beauty industry, now, and years to come.
Recently, Dove announced an opportunity for everyone to receive her expert industry guidance through her Mentorship with Sonya Dove, a personalized, high-touch, all-inclusive type of coaching experience that will illuminate, empower, and simplify your professional journey.
One-on-One with Sonya Dove
Working with Dove will help you develop your full potential as a stylist, colorist, and more. As a salon owner, an educator, an editorial stylist and a brand ambassador, Dove can touch on many different topics, tailored for you, including:
Being a platform artist
Stage performance
Collection launches
Manufacturer relationships
Building a clientele
Photography and photo shoots
Salon ownership
Actual techniques
Space is limited for this exclusive opportunity to learn from an industry icon. Find out more and sign up online at sonyadove.com/mentorship to get started.
"The Legendary Sonya Dove is hands down my hair hero! Brilliant, Innovative, and incredibly Artistic. Sonya lights up any room she enters not only with her breathtaking work but also with her inspiring words and humble nature. Sonya is truly one of our industry's greatest treasures.”
— Candy Shaw, founder of Sunlights Balayage
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