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Founder ,Educator & Master Stylist at Beleza Couture Studio Express Hair Salon in Durham, NC

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Trixie Matthews has been providing healthy, fabulous hair to women for more than 25 years. Trixie believes that all hair should be bouncy, radiant, and healthy; and with re-texturization, conditioning, and expert care, women of all ethnicity can have the effortlessly manageable, Hollywood hair they see on the silver screen.

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Education

A graduate of Dudley’s Beauty College, Trixie obtained her Cosmetology License and an Instructor’s License.  Then she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration followed by a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Management. Trixie is also an A+ Certified Computer Specialist, an Image and Business Relationship Consultant, licensed Real Estate Broker, Medical Billing Specialist, Wedding & Event Planning, and has completed her degree in Clinical Research with a focus on skin care and hair loss in women and hair replacement.

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Educator

After receiving her Business degrees, she has assisted more than 1,000 cosmetology students in pursuing their goal of having a career in the beauty industry by offering training classes, continuing education courses, and workshops in design principles, business and marketing.

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Expertise

• Haircutting and styling

• Hair color

• Hair extensions

• Eyelash extensions

• Make up Artistry

She is also a master hair extension/replacement specialist and a certified specialist in both Liscio and Lavish Lash extensions. Her desire to offer couture hair design in a chic, inviting atmosphere was the basis for Beleza Couture Studio Express, and since opening the doors, Trixie has maintained a reputation for setting the bar on beauty and has become one of the Triangle’s leading go-to stylists and makeup artist.

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Continued Education

Trixie believes in providing the ultimate beauty experience for her clients, and diligently attends seminars and classes offered by the industry’s most respected and well known figures to remain abreast of the latest techniques and trends. She has completed various training courses and received certifications in hair, make up, skin care and editorial. Some of these certifications include Damone Roberts’ Master Class in eyebrow waxing and sculpting, GK Hair, Brazilian blowout, and Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin.

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At Beleza Couture Studio Express, we are aware of the ever- changing beauty trends and the ever-evolving science of beauty, so we remain in vogue with the latest industry techniques by engaging in ongoing education courses and learning programs to remain at the top of our class.

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Trixie Matthews