STEPHANIE FRAUSTO
Owner / Colorist
Stephanie Frausto, originally from Santa Clara, California, developed a passion for color at the age of 16 while balancing high school and part-time beauty school studies. In 1992, she joined the Vidal Sassoon apprentice program, and within just four years, she was honored with the prestigious North American Colorist of the Year award. Over her ten years with Vidal Sassoon, Stephanie achieved her goals of becoming the Head of the Color Department and Director of Color Education at the Vidal Sassoon San Francisco Academy.
Throughout her career, Stephanie has traveled extensively as a Color Educator, with notable visits to Berlin, London, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and the Republic of China. She believes that mastering color is an ongoing journey, not a destination, and encourages colorists to embrace pushing boundaries to achieve beauty and success.
Dennis Burke
Colorist
Dennis Burke is a seasoned hairstylist with over a decade of experience in the beauty industry. He trained under Stephanie Frausto, Head of the Color Department and Director of Color Education at Vidal Sassoon in San Francisco, where he specialized in creative color techniques, natural blonde highlights, corrective color, and natural reds. Dennis has also trained under numerous master cutters and colorists, gaining a comprehensive understanding of various hair textures. This diverse training has allowed him to develop a unique approach to his craft, drawing from multiple schools of thought. He believes that mastering color is an ongoing journey and encourages pushing boundaries to achieve beauty and success. In addition to his successful career as a colorist, Dennis has operated a thriving gardening business in San Francisco for over seven years, further showcasing his passion for color and creativity.