Expert Details
Expert in Cosmetology Beauty Salon and SPA Products, Services, Processes, Procedures, Policies, and Standards
Expert ID: 730374
Illinois, USA
The spectrum of her knowledge and experience encompasses salon and spa products, service standards, protocols, processes, and procedures, as well as service techniques and salon/spa technologies. These include: cosmetology standards of care and practice, state cosmetology regulations, salon sanitation, salon safety, hair cutting and styling, hair bleaching, hair lightening, foil hi-lighting, dimensional hair color/party colors, hair coloring, corrective hair coloring, hair dyeing, permanent waving, hair straightening, relaxing, keratin treatments and hair smoothing treatments, manicuring and pedicuring, facials, hair removal (waxing and depilatory treatments).
Her participation in legal matters spans 35 years and includes personal injury, product liability, professional liability, and investigative reports.
Clairol Professional Division - Product Testing and Development
Clairol Professional Division - Clariol Famous Haircolorist SchoolHelene Curtis International - Product Test and DevelopmentNancy Flynn Marketing Resources - Product TestingGlemby International - Product Testing, Haircolor Expert Witness
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Chicago, Illinois - Rockford, Illinois - Aurora, Illinois - Naperville, Illinois - Joliet, Illinois - Elgin, Illinois - South Bend, Indiana - Gary, Indiana - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Kenosha, Wisconsin
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1964 | Degree: Cosmetology | Subject: Cosmetology | Institution: Virginia Farrell Cosmetology School |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1993 to 2018 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: President | Department: Cosmetologist | Responsibilities: Expert Witness Cosmetologist |
| Years: 1985 to 1993 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: President | Department: Cosmetologist | Responsibilities: Cosmetologist |
| Years: 1979 to 1985 | Employer: (Undisclosed) | Title: Cosmetologist, Educator, Manager | Department: Salon Division | Responsibilities: Salon Manager/ Cosmetologist |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1974 to 1979 | Country / Region: New Zealand, Australia | Summary: Professional Cosmetology Educator; Haircolor and Perming workshops; Launched MQ Products |
| Years: 1978 to 1980 | Country / Region: South Africa | Summary: Professional Cosmetology Educator; Launched Helene Curtis Products |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| FEWA- Forensic Expert Witness Assc. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| CFLC - Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant Lodgics - Expert Cosmetology - Brazilian Keratin Hair Smoothing Expert |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Clairol Presidential Haircolorists' Council |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Clairol Hair Fashion Award,American Longevity Research Institute, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Today's Chicago Woman Readers Choice Award |
| Medical / Professional |
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| n/a |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications:Down the Shampoo Bowl; Clairol Haircolorist Success Guide; Article Can Your Salon Stand the Test? Videos: Salon Success Series 1-5; Pivot Point Video Education Series: Hair color |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert's knowledge and experience provides valuable insight for cases involving consumer and employee personal injury, product liability, professional liability and allegations of discrimination in the salon and spa. The strength of her foundation in the field allows her to participate in legal matters and support litigation as an integral member of the legal team. She is qualified to provide: Expert witness deposition and testimony Technical support in preparation for litigation Technical expert analysis and reports Review of salon policies and procedures Review of cosmetology standards, processes, procedures, timeline and workflow protocols Review of salon/spa incidents and injuries Salon/spa incident investigation and re-creation of events including chemical formulations and usage Review of salon contractual agreements: employment, rental, salon rental/sale, and independent contractor/booth rental Review of opposing witness statements and testimony To date, 2015 she has been retained by the defendant in approximately 30% of her engagements and by the plaintiff in 70%. In 2011 her investigative work and expert opinions were instrumental in obtaining dismissals with prejudice in two actions, one civil and one federal. She combines an extensive background and foundation of knowledge in cosmetology and salon business and operations with critical and analytical thinking to provide solid, informed support for litigation. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Clairol Famous Haircolorist School; Clairol Science of HairColor; Clariol Summer Workshop Northwestern University; Pivot Teachers' Symposium. Expert your new Career (FEWA) Forensic Expert Witness Association |
Fields of Expertise
hair, hair color product, hair dye, hair relaxer, hair straightening, hairstyling, keratin, permanent hair-wave product, permanent wave, bleach, hair bleach product, color additive, cosmetic product, cosmetology, curl, discoloration, hair product development, hair product testing, hair analysis, ethnic hair product, depilation, depilatory, hairspray, hair conditioner, make-up, hair-care product formulation, hair-care product, cutting, autoclaving, shampoo