What was your first cool haircut? In the summer of Grade 8, I went from my already cool angled bob to a short pixie cut. I felt regret while it was happening but fabulous at the end!

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? There’s absolutely nothing better than fresh hair, but beauty needs to start from inside.

What is your secret talent? I was once called ‘the Houdini of hair’! Whether it’s colour or cut, my secret talent is fixing hair so that it requires less maintenance and looks beautiful.

What do you love most about being a hairstylist? Sharing what I know and learning from my clients warms my heart. I love creating the perfect look while hearing all their interesting stories and life advice. Plus, I get to work around so many talented stylists. Every day is a new day!

Bob or paige? Both!!!

What is your most treasured hair product? This is a tough one, but I would have to say Goldwell Colorance. Most know this as a toner for colored hair, but it’s so much more. It’s something I use after every color-to-color balance or just to make the hair feel smooth and look shiny.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? A group of my favourite friends with music, yoga mats, beautiful sunsets, and maybe some tequila!

What was your first cool haircut? A Mullet (I thought it was cool!)

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Superman or Batman. I could never really decide.

Who makes you laugh the hardest? My daughters.

What makes you feel hopeful? Gen Z

What is your favourite hairstyle or hair colour? Anything that is low maintenance and really suits the client's features and skin tone.

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? Owning your look and finding the right hairstylist to help you do it.

If I weren't so darn good cutting hair, I'd probably be...designing stuff.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is...my wonderful clients.

What is your secret talent? Reading the room.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Listening to music. All genres, I just can't get enough.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...watching movies.

What do you love most about being a hairstylist? Coming to work every day and being able to make people feel great.

What is your most treasured possession? My home.

What is your most treasured hair product? Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? My family.

Bob or Paige? I will never tell.

What was the first cool haircut you had as a kid? A skater cut –a shaved head with a long fringe.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A soccer star.

Who or what makes you laugh the hardest? Practical jokes, sarcasm, dark humour, and my wife.

What makes you feel hopeful? My children.

What is your favourite hairstyle/hair colour? Proportional, balanced, clean shapes and silhouettes with suitable hair colour for the wearer (I have a lot of favourites!)

What is the secret to feeling beautiful? Being grateful and confident, having clear values and goals, being helpful to others, having acceptance, and laughter.

If I weren't so darn good at cutting hair, I'd probably be... in another service industry, chef/restaurant or mind/physical health.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is… I never stop learning, the relationship building, and making others feel good.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...at home with my kids moving leisurely.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is… the people and the clients.

Bob or Paige? Paige, because not everyone can wear it and it's a tough haircut to do.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Hanging out with my wife and kids and not worrying too much.

What is your most treasured hair product? Crème for Style by Oribe.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? Lip balm. There's nothing worse than chapped lips!

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? An architect.

Who makes you laugh the hardest? My girlfriend.

What makes you feel hopeful? Being alive.

If I weren't so darn good cutting hair, I'd probably be...renting beach chairs and umbrellas on an island.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is... teaching!!! Being able to pass on knowledge and actually see someone grasp what you’re trying to teach them is a great feeling.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me... teaching a hair cutting class or watching F1.

Bob or Paige? Bob.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Travelling the world to teach hair.

What is your most treasured hair product? Schwarzkopf Osis+ Magic Anti-Frizz Shine Serum.

What was the first cool haircut you got? A Faux hawk. I wore it for a week and then shaved my head.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A professional skateboarder.

What makes you laugh the hardest? Super dry humour and my friends.

What makes you feel hopeful? Listening to people who are passionate about what they love doing.

What is your favourite hairstyle? Contemporary haircutting and the blending of geometry and texture.

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? Wear what makes you feel happiest all the time.

If I weren't so darn good cutting hair, I'd probably be... writing a book.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is... the industry and all the passionate people.

What is your secret talent? Identifying people who look like someone famous.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me... having coffee at the kitchen island reading the news or a book.

What do you love most about being a hairstylist? Flexibility. You can take the rule book and throw it out the window if you know what you’re doing and can explain it.

Bob or Paige? Bob.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Relaxing at home reading a book or watching a good movie with my wife.

What is your greatest weakness? Perfectionism.

What is your most treasured possession? My wedding ring.

What is your most treasured hair product? My Oribe shampoo.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? Books.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A professional dancer or anything in entertainment.

What makes you feel hopeful? My spirituality and my kids.

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? Feeling beautiful comes from having a healthy mind, body, and soul. Once these align, the beauty of hair is the crown we never take off. 

If I weren't so darn good cutting hair, I'd probably be... a nurse or a therapist. Helping people is my purpose in life. 

The best thing about being a hairstylist is... the beautiful people you get to meet and learn from. Everyone has a story about their hair and themselves. It feels good to provide a service that not only makes someone beautiful on the outside, but on the inside as well.  

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me... jamming out to my music, making a big breakfast for my twin boys, and enjoying the fun, love, and laughter.

What was the first cool haircut you got as a kid? The original Money piece in the front like the Spice Girls. My mom was a hairstylist, and she did it for me.

What makes you laugh the hardest? Pulling pranks on people, especially my husband, Alan. He falls for them every time!

What makes you feel hopeful? The love and care I have for my son. 

What is your favourite hairstyle or hair colour? I love a timeless bob but also love long, effortless hair. Also, something low maintenance colour-wise like lived-in highlights. 

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? Feeling grateful for the body, mind, and soul. 

If I weren't so darn good cutting hair, I'd probably be... either working in interior pr architectural design.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is... caring for people and helping them feel their best. They’re like family.

What is your secret talent? My love of learning. 

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me... snuggled up with my family, drinking coffee, and enjoying brunch. 

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Being with family.

What is your greatest weakness? Stubbornness for sure!

What is your most treasured possession? Quilts handmade by my Oma (grandmother).

What is your favourite hair product? That’s tough but I’d have to go with Oribe Balm d'Or Heat Styling Shield.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? Food!

What was the first cool haircut you had as a kid? One of my friends gave me an asymmetrical bob in her basement when I was 17. It turned out awesome!

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? An obstetrician.

What makes you laugh the hardest? Myself, honestly…

What makes you feel hopeful? Counting my blessings every day and seeing my loved ones happy.

What is your favourite hairstyle/hair colour? Right now, I love to create a good shag… verging on a mullet. As for hair colour, it’s between a long, lived-in balayage or big chunks of thoughtfully placed platinum.

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? Creating beautiful thoughts.

If I weren't so darn good cutting hair, I'd probably be... doing something to help animals.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is... I get to have fun every day and encounter all these wonderful people, each with their own world and ideas.

What is your secret talent? ADHD! And I hope that anyone who is diagnosed feels the same!

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me... walking my doggo!

What do you love most about being a hairstylist? So many things. Top of the list is that I am constantly growing, achieving learning, and honing my craft… and I get to see it in my work.

Bob or Paige? Bob.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Just having a day that is well rounded with exercise, good sleep, good food, a good book, and a snuggle.

What is your greatest weakness? I could go on a long psychological tangent but to put it simply, I’m too nice.

What is your most treasured possession? Right now it’s my new engagement ring!

What is your favourite hair product? How am I supposed to choose just one?! To tame frizz, I like Goldwell Kerasilk Reconstruct Restorative Balm. I also love Goldwell Stylesign Just Smooth Control Smoothing Blow Dry Spray, Oribe's Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray, and Free.Hold Styling Paste by Kevin.Murphy.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? My dog, my fiancé, tools to build shelter, that chemical you bring on canoe trips that makes water drinkable.

What do you love about being a hairstylist? I’m a very social person and I enjoy connecting with my clients, earning their trust, and creating hairstyles that they love!

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I was very artistic growing up. I enjoyed painting and drawing. My passion for art and interest in the beauty industry lead me right into hairstyling. After working at bob + paige in high school, I decided to study hair at the Aveda Institute in Toronto.

What is your most treasured hair product Goldwell StyleSign Just Smooth Sleek Perfection Thermal Spray Serum. This is the best heat product I’ve used on dry hair. It protects, leaves hair feeling silky, and creates an amazing shine.

What was the first cool haircut you got as a kid? A pageboy.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A stable hand, owning horses.

What makes you laugh the hardest? My friends.

What makes you feel hopeful? Being surrounded by positivity.

What is your favourite hairstyle/hair colour? A textured bob and soft copper.

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? Taking care of yourself, self-love.

If I weren't so darn good cutting hair, I'd probably be... a massage therapist.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is... making people feel beautiful. It’s not a job, it’s something I love and enjoy. There is always something new and exciting.

What is your secret talent? Braiding hair.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me... having a coffee and going for a long walk.

What do you love most about being a hairstylist?

Bob or Paige? Team Bob.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Taking long walks with my dogs and baby; being outside the city.

What is your greatest weakness? Too much attention to detail!

What is your most treasured possession? My daughter.

What is your favourite hair product? StyleSign Just Smooth Flat Marvel by Goldwell.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? Sunblock and a hammock.

What was the first cool haircut you got? When I was a child, I always wore my hair long. But when I grew up, I experimented a lot! After the birth of my daughter, I took a hair clipper and removed my hair at the root. I've never felt so cool - it was much more than a hairstyle.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A traveler.

What makes you laugh the hardest? When I do something new and unusual, I get a lot of emotions!

What makes you feel hopeful? When there is faith and love, there will always be hope.

What is your favourite hairstyle and hair colour? I love short hairstyles in all kinds of colour variations.

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

If I weren't so darn good cutting hair, I'd probably be... A film director.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is... Knowing people’s secrets.

What is your secret talent? I keep looking for it!

Finish this sentence: On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me... Out for a walk.

What do you love most about being a hairstylist? The opportunity to be creative.

Bob or paige? Bob.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working Searching for inspiration.

What is your greatest weakness? Laziness.

What was the first cool haircut you got? I was thirteen and wanted it short like Drew Barrymore & Kelly Taylor from the show 90210. I loved having a pixie!

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? Being confident and not caring what others think of you. 

What do you love most about being a hairstylist? I love creating new looks.

Bob or paige? Bob!

What is your most treasured hair product? Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray. My favourite service to do is our Kerasilk smoothing system. I just love how it transforms your hair to be healthier and seeing the instant result it gives.

What was the first cool haircut you had as a kid? A classic Bob.

What did you want to be when you grew up? As a kid, I liked watching my mom do her makeup and hair. But I was also drawn by the marvellous meals that my dad would concoct in the kitchen, so I decided I wanted to be a chef. Growing up in Panama, the beauty industry is not as well-known as it is in North America, so I went to school for culinary arts which I did for 7 years. I needed another creative outlet that would fulfill my mind, so I went back to school for hairstyling.

What makes you laugh the hardest? Hearing other people laugh with joy. And the sound of squeezing an almost-empty hair product!

What is your favourite hairstyle or hair colour? The classic Bob. There’s something about how sophisticated yet playful it is. Working with fashion colours is my favourite thing to do.

What is the best thing about being a hairstylist? Besides the connection that I’ve created with clients and doing beautiful hair, the best thing is how far this career keeps pushing me to expand my creativity and polish my skills.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me... sipping tea and relaxing.

What do you love most about being a hairstylist? The connection that you create with clients and the amazing stories but foremost how it’s shaped me into the human that I am today.

Bob or Paige? Bob Bob Bob.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? Renting a car and going for adventures outside of Toronto.

What is your most treasured possession? My culinary art diploma, my hairstylist diploma, and my abuelita’s (grandmother) bible.

What is your most treasured hair product? Crystal.Angel treatment by Kevin Murphy.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? My collection of spices! If I have to catch my own food, I’m set.

What was the first cool haircut you got? A gradual bob was the first hair cut I thought was pretty cool.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I always thought I would be a car racer.

What or who makes you laugh the hardest? Stand-up comedy shows.

What makes you feel hopeful? My husband and the fact that the sun will always rise tomorrow.

What is your favourite hair colour? I love doing layers on long hair with a balayage.

What's the secret to feeling beautiful? A fresh hair style and cut always make me feel better and beautiful. 

If I weren't so darn good at cutting hair, I'd probably be…a makeup artist.

The best thing about being a hairstylist is…the reaction of the client when they see the final look. Also, at bob + paige,
everybody is so nice and always helpful.

Finish this sentence: On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…sleeping in with the alarm off then catching up with friends. I can also spend hours on my phone learning new hair tricks and techniques.

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working Painting or travelling the world.

What is your most treasured hair product? A haircomb.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you want to have with you? Sunscreen!