Women of Beauty: Emily WeltonFirst job in beauty: Assistant, ImageOne Salon, Springfield, MO, 2006

Licensed: Academy of Hair Design, 2006

Three highlights of your career:

  1. I was given the privilege to work under Redken Platform Artist Tim Cowan, straight out of beauty school.
  2. Have worked on set with celebrities such as Gavin Rossdale and styled for Paul Rubens (Pee Wee Hermann).
  3. Personal stylist to The Indecent (Warner Bros Records)

Beauty legend you respect: Dolly Parton is my personal beauty legend. Like myself, Dolly was raised on the farm and as she would say it "dirt poor". Starting at childhood in 1957, Dolly sang her heart out for anyone listening. She is still doing it today, big hair and all. How could you not respect that!

Choose beauty because:.As a hairdresser you are able to create art that can be worn daily to make people feel beautiful and confident.

Quote or mantra: "It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll."—AC/DC

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