Kim has worked in the hair industry since 1999. Starting off as a receptionist in a hair salon solidified her decision to be a hairstylist. Heading to Arthur Angelo School of Cosmetology in 2001, at the age of 18, was where her journey began. Graduating in October 2002, she began working full-time the very next day. Kim's favorite aspect of her career is making people feel good inside and out and having them enjoy their guest experience.

 

"If I can finish my day knowing I made someone not only look better, but feel better, my day is complete. Getting them to get a good laugh in is an added bonus. I know how hard life can be and I can help them through that in any way, I want to be there for them. A 'hairapist' is a real thing!"

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Mentoring and empowering her employees is also something that Kim is truly passionate about. "Teamwork really does make the dream work."

 

Behind the chair, Kim loves creating dimensional hair color, working with reds, upstyling, and a good makeover haircut. 

Education is also something her and co-owner, Kelly, vowed to maintain and thrive on from the day Affinity opened its doors in 2009. As young stylists beginning their journey, they were never encouraged with further learning, but they have definitely made up for it since. Multiple classes a year keep even a seasoned stylist motivated and passionate.

 

In Kim's spare time, she loves to spend time with her longtime boyfriend, Jon, and their son, Leon, at their home in the mountains of Vermont, sipping an IPA or going for a hike, vacationing, and hanging out with their family and friends.