deana dager
stylist / extension specialist / keratin treatment certified (brazilian relaxer)

Prior to setting out on her own, she spent the majority of her career working in sales and marketing. It is here that Deana developed her enthusiasm for customer service and making sure each and every client was pleased with the final result. As founder and owner of Dolce Vita Salon, Deana prides herself on being a friendly, enthusiastic and creative hair stylist who focuses on providing each and every customer with exceptional service. She is committed to her profession and is a true artist that is compelled to give you that look you’ve always wanted! At Dolce Vita Salon, she provides full service styling to a diverse range of clientele, always focusing on her client’s satisfaction. Although she loves cuts and color she specializes in keratin treatments (brazilian relaxer)and extensions to create the ultimate transformation of your hair.

Can’t wait to see you soon…

crystal curran
stylist / natural hair care specialist

Known for her special attention to detail, Crystal is passionate about hairdressing because “It enables me to create synergy between personality, lifestyle, hair texture and physical attributes, resulting in a unique design suited to the individual that addresses each of his/her particular needs.”

Specializing in natural hair care through the use of Phyto products, she has been empowered to create and to help each person maintain beautiful, healthy hair while supporting a sustainable vision of respecting nature.

A well-rounded hairstylist, she keeps up with the latest trends and techniques, loves working with curly hair as well as shorter styles, and gives a killer blow-dry.

In 2008 Crystal worked with several local magazines styling hair for photo shoots. In 2009 she was part of the styling team for The 2009 Florida Film Festival including Cat Cora, celebrity chef.

peter o’toole
stylist

Peter comes from Newcastle, England where he attended the College of Arts for 4 years. He has worked around the globe perfecting his craft. Peter has worked with top stylists Toni and Guy, Trevor Sorbie, Ruth Anne Roche and many more. His loves are creative coloring and cutting while creating a look for you that is both personal and easy to manage. In his spare time Peter enjoys playing and coaching soccer as well as photography. Peter joined the team at Dolce Vita for the sole reason to learn and grow. Peter has worked at some of the top salons in the world, on land and at sea, but says, “What Deana has created is far the best, months away from being the best in Orlando and then the state.”

kristen bergman
stylist / colorist / extension specialist

Kristen has been in the beauty industry for over 6 years and prides herself on doing what is best for the client. She has trained at the Redken Academy in New York as well as here in Orlando. She continually updates her education by going to various training to ensure she gives you the latest trends.

Kristen is certified in Hotheads Extensions, which are her specialty. Hotheads Extensions are the thinnest, most comfortable undetectable extensions available today. They are made with 100% Indian Remi human hair, designed with NO returns so there's no malting, frizzing or tangling! It feels more like your own natural hair!!!!! They are reusable, quick & affordable extensions that can be used to add highlights, length and volume. All extension services come with wash, cut, blow-dry, extensions application and style. Kristen is honored to be a part of the Hotheads education team. With this team she travel to hair shows and helps educate other stylists on the extensions. You can check out her website to see before and after pictures at http://www.myspace.com/hotheadsextensionkristen or come in for a free consultation.

danielle watkins
stylist / extension specialist / keratin treatment certified (brazilian relaxer)

Danielle has been in the industry for 5 years, and has a great natural talent. She has a desire to create styles that make you feel great about you. She’s a good listener who likes to make sure the client gets exactly what they are looking for. With a passion to step outside the box, she is always trying new things from, tie-dyed hair, coon tails, to peacock feathers and anything you can challenge her to do. She is great with cuts, color, highlights, extensions, and Brazilian Treatments. Danielle came to Dolce Vita Salon for a place to learn and grow. She is always looking for the next step in hair care in hopes of making herself a better stylist to anyone who sits in her chair.

marcus dublin
hair and make up visionary

I can truly say I am living the American Dream! I moved here from South America British Guyana to live my dream of being the best that i can be in this industry. As a creative and successful Hair and Makeup visionary I'm grateful for every opportunity. I've traveled all over the world doing what i do best. I love helping my clients look and feel good about them self. Im a graduate of the Woody's Hair Styling Institute and have also trained with the Rusk Creative Team, Alterna Professional Hair Care and Aquage cutting team. By continuing my education, thru attending conventions and seminars, I have all the tools to serve my clients better. Visit Marcus' personal website at: www.justmarcus.net.

mary burkhardt
stylist / wedding specialist
colorist and precision cuts

Mary has always had a passion for beauty.. Creating a new and improved sense of self in others has always come easy for Mary. Making people look and feel amazing is her specialty! In the business for 10 years, Mary has been fortunate enough to have her work shown in various magazines, Winter Park Fashion Week and extensive work with musicians/ actors/ actresses. From classic to contemporary, Mary goes above and beyond all of your expectations. Specializing in weddings, color, precision cutting and making YOU a better version of yourself!

elizabeth burkhardt
stylist / extension specialist /
keratin treatment certified
(brazilian relaxer)

Elizabeth has been a stylist for eleven years. "My first memory was asking my parents if I could do HAIR when I grow up!" - Elizabeth. She is continually changing her look! She received her cutting, coloring and styling techniques from Vidal Sassoon, Bumble & Bumble and Wella. Elizabeth loves color and especially BLONDES! "It is important to listen and also help my clients create the same look at home."

heather quinn
stylist / JPMS senior color educator

As a stylist Heather strives to go above and beyond for her guest. She loves to teach artistry to her guests so they can do their hair at home as well as educating them on how to budget for their hair care services. With 23 years in the beauty industry, Heather has stayed current in her education by taking classes with Toni & Guy, Yamaguchi Advanced Academy and color & cutting with Scott Cole and Linda Yodice.

Heather is a senior color educator for John Paul Mitchell color systems. As a part of this elite team she continues to work with the most sought after leaders in the professional hair industry.

angel cardona
stylist / colorist

In just five years behind the chair, Angel Cardona has let his passion and talent for hair take him to great heights. A young start in the beauty industry has given this northern New Jersey native the advantage of being in tune with trends, while his natural aptitude for fashion helps to translate artistic styles into livable, practical cuts and fashionable color. Angel has an eye for balance and facial symmetry that, when combined with his technical abilities, allow him to create stunning, flattering cuts. Whither for photo shoots, music videos, or fashion shows Angel is up to the task of bringing you the hottest trends. Mixing his skill and technique with incredible creativity, a true down-to-earth personality, and exceptional presentation skills is why Angel is one of Orlando’s most sought after hair stylists.

danielle mcclellan
stylist / extension specialist /
keratin treatment certified
(brazilian relaxer)

Welcome to dolce vita salon. I have been in this industry for 13 years and still have an absolute passion for what I do. I feel so fortunate to be doing what I love everyday!!! I believe when you have passion for something you put your everything into it. I knew in first grade what I wanted to do and never looked back! I love having a client in my chair who has fine and or thin hair, to me that's a challenge I have always had with my own hair so feel I do very well with that hair type. I also have always said that I wanted to be a good listener as a stylist and really listen to my clients wants and needs. I moved here from South Florida 10 years ago and feel very honored that I still have the majority of the same clients. I believe that you are always learning and I love new challenges. Your hair is a part of your wardrobe, something you wear everyday so why not have it be like that one favorite piece you never want to take off. Your hair is also an expression of how your feeling and is also the first thing someone sees. So come in and let me make you look as fabulous as possible!! I am trained in keratin treatments and hotheads extensions!! Hope to see you soon!

dante giura
color correction specialist

As the son of a seamstress raised just outside of Manhattan, dante developed a sense for fashion, color, texture and proportion at an early age. Spurred by the frustration of several terrible haircuts during high school, he decided to take matters into his own hands and shortly after graduating he enrolled in barber school so as to learn the basics of cutting hair. Upon completing his hours, and passing his boards he was hired by a globally known hairdressing company as an apprentice, where under their wing he learned the art of precision hair cutting and personalizing shapes to suit the individual. During this time he realized that though he had the gift to be a great stylist, his passion lay in the colour arena and even more so as a colour correction specialist.

During his 20 years as a stylist, he has kept himself in the know by continuously continuing his education. He was accepted as an ambassador to TIGI and was promoted to their art team as an Art Director. He has traveled around the country as a platform artist for several years, has worked on photo shoots, and has been invited to salons as a guest artist so as to motivate, inspire and share his knowledge. During the span of his career he spent his first 5 years in Miami, another 8 years New York City, and has spent the past 7 years in Orlando.

Conscious of the importance of what a good haircut can mean to someone on a day to day basis, he prides himself in taking his time so as to detail the style to suit your face and head shape, working with your hair texture so as to make it versatile for you on a daily basis. So when you are ready for a new look or if you are new in town, bored with your current stylist or perhaps are in need of color or color correction*, book with dante @ 407-782-9609. Taking clients by apt only.

*any and all first time clients are required to come in for a color consultation prior to booking an apt

david pender
stylist / colorist

Hello, my name is David Pender. If you are the kind of person that is searching for an educated, skilled and talented hairstylist to assist in finding the hairstyle that exudes quality and best showcases your personality and style, then I'm your man.

My career began in Downtown Orlando in 2001. I have trained at the world-renowned Toni&Guy Academy in Long Beach, California, and was also privileged to train under some of Orlando’s most talented hairstylists, which gave me the ability to excel in many areas of this industry. Over the years, I have attended many classes ranging from advanced cutting and coloring techniques to courses in teacher training, which enables me to perform the most pleasurable task of training others to partake in their highest potential level of hairstyling. I specialize in haircutting and hair coloring and use the Wella Professional Hair Color line. Striving to educate each and every client on the best possible home care is an absolute must. As a rule, quality hair deserves quality products. I feel its necessary to pass along as much knowledge as I can in order to keep everyone on the cutting edge of style and beauty. My goal as a stylist is to give people healthy, luxurious hair that always looks as if they just left Orlando’s best salon.

As a life-long Central Florida resident, I have seen trends come and go, but the one thing that is always in style is quality. I have been blessed with the opportunity to provide a superb level of quality to many people over the years. I also supremely enjoy the diversity of clients I have attracted, and some of them drive from as far as Fort Myers and Gainesville just to get a haircut. Being based out of downtown Orlando makes hair maintenance easy for residents from Kissimmee to Sanford and all points in between, since all clients deserve to get an amazing hairstyle without having to succumb to the dreaded ’quick cuts’ alternative.

Feel free to come in and have a consultation with me (they are always free!). I promise that you will not be disappointed. The only thing you have to lose is the embarrassment of a bad hairstyle! I sincerely hope to see you soon, and thank you for taking the time to explore my story on DolceVitaOrlando.com.

karen beth sweat
stylist

Karen loves meeting new people and her passion is to have you in her chair and lavish you with attention. She enjoys listening to your needs and pairing them with her knowledge to come up with a perfect look for you. Karen specializes in creating hair designs to fit the total body image based on build, facial structure and skin color and will prescribe the best and purest products for you as well as techniques for you to continue your look at home. Her specialties include hair cutting for all ages, sex and backgrounds, all types of color techniques, formal occasion up-do’s, period styles, photography styling, make-up and she is a certified So.Cap® extensionist.

Karen has been in the beauty industry for over 25 years. She is a retired platform artist and educator, has been published in Salon and Beauty news and Salon Magazine and has provided years of Hair Design education and motivational seminars for IBS New York, Premiere Orlando, Chicago Midwest and the New England Beauty Expo.

carrie brown
wedding specialist /
make-up artist

Carrie Brown was born in Cocoa Beach, FL. She attended grade school and high school in Winter Park, before going on to complete an AA degree at Valencia Community College and Cosmetology school at Artistic School of Nails and Cosmetology in Orlando. Carrie has been working in the salon industry for over 7 years. She trained as an assistant as well as under study to Peter O'Toole prior to setting out on her own. She loves to keep up to date on all of the latest trends by going tradeshows and training classes. She has worked with numerous local magazines as well as the Florida Film Festival 2009 for various photo shoots. She was honored to be a part of the Redken Symposium 2009 platform show team. Carrie specializing in Hair Design and Micro-Bead Hair Extensions. She is also a MAC certified makeup artist and is one of our exclusive wedding makeup stylists here at Dolce Vita Salon. Carrie looks forward to meeting new clients and helping them stay beautiful!