Catherine Harris
Owner. Artistic Designer. Extensionist. Colorist
Catherine has been in the beauty industry since 1989. She began her schooling at Don Estes Institute of Cosmetology in Visalia, CA under one of Hollywood's favorite stylists, Don Estes. Ms. Harris transferred to Norfolk Technical Vocational College in Norfolk, VA where she completed her training and graduated with the second highest honors in her class. She has spent most of her career attending hair shows, technical training classes, and business seminars.
Currently, Ms. Harris is certified as a Paul Mitchell® Associate in Training to be a National Educator with Vanguard Business Systems (VBS) and John Paul Mitchell® Systems (JPMS). She has trained and certified in Atlanta, GA with Prostyles/ProHair Fiber Extensions and holds training in Fusion Prebonded human hair extensions. As well as being an accomplished hair designer, Ms. Harris is certified as a National Makeup Artist for Ultimate Face Cosmetics, a sister company to JPMS.
Because of Ms. Harris' passion for excellence in customer services and management, she continually attends business courses at Pensacola Junior College and University of West Florida. She is extremely active with JPMS and VBS in Forward Focus Salon Management. Ms. Harris is also active within the community, with fundraisers and volunteer services to the less fortunate in the Pensacola area.
Catherine's extensive background, love of her craft, and passion for people set her vision to open her own full service Paul Mitchell Focus Salon in the summer of 2004; called The Garden Street Salon located in downtown Pensacola, FL. Her specialties include: razor cuts, dimensional color, corrective color, highlights, men's color and grooming, hair extensions, makeovers, and more!