As a high schooler, Dawn became her friends’ go-to expert for hair color. When she bleached her own locks platinum blond, however, her mother took her to the local salon, asking her stylist to “fix” what she had done. But she’d done such a phenomenal job that the stylist instead asked if she’d like a job.

A year later, she started assisting him— marking the launch of a highly successful career, with beginnings working for the likes of Chris McMillan and Jonathan Antin, two of the most recognizable names in the industry. Today, Dawn (who has garnered accolades from Allure Magazine, as well attracted clients like Camilla Belle) has no problem filling her coveted chair at Mèche Salon.

Clients from all waves of life seek out her abilities to create elegant, effortless color. A lover of a great natural look, Dawn favors soft, sun-kissed color that looks believably gorgeous—and she’s got an innate knack for the intricate work that it takes to achieve it.