Leia discovered her path into the beauty industry at the age of 15 when she worked reception at her cousin’s hair salon. Immediately, she saw how transformative the client’s experience could be and made a life altering decision. After getting her degree in Mass Media Communications from the University of Missouri, she joined the Aveda Institute where she remained one of the top in her class. Leia plans on expanding her education to include modern coloring techniques, cuts, and cutting edge styles.