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I have been in the beauty industry for over 10 years, but my interests in hair and make-up began as a little girl. I enrolled in beauty school with a scholarship to Pittsburgh Beauty Academy to pursue my passion in cosmetology, even after earning my Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. I worked in Pittsburgh for 3.5 years behind the chair, cutting hair as well as styling and updo work for weddings. At the same time, I attended professional courses to pursue my interest in make-up. Mostly self-taught, I began doing make-up for special events, in addition to hair. With extensive experience and a true passion for event and special occasion hair and make-up, I earned the reputation as "the updo queen," now having done over 200 brides. When I relocated to San Francisco, I began working on fashion shows and even donating my time to charity events benefitting breast cancer and AIDS, as I continued to be sought after for weddings and special occasions. In the 9 years that I spent in San Francisco, I was involved in numerous press junkets, editorial shoots, television and film projects for Sony Pictures Classics, concerts and fashion runway shows, including Macy's Passport, a fundraiser to benefit HIV/ AIDS research and awareness, all the while building and maintaining a thriving and diverse salon clientele. After having relocated to Chicago with my husband and two children, I currently divide my time between Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Diann Van Der Put
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