Elaine Zel

Beauty – Miami

My name is Elaine and I\'m 27 years old. I\'ve been passionate about hair since I was 13 years old. I knew I wouldn\'t be into any other career the same way hair fascinates me. I finally decided to start my career June of 2012. Little did I know, my very first class was hair styling. Being in that class I always kept in mind \"Do it as if it was your last chance\". Even if I had to start all over or if it took me hours to do, quitting wasn\'t an option. After getting the practice, confidence and velocity I decided to start on my portfolio. February 2013 was my very first photo shoot and from then on my passion for hair grew even more. I\'ve had the opportunity to work with amazing people throughout this journey. I was then contacted to be part of RAW August 2013. I didn\'t know what I was getting myself into with only 1 year 2 months of experience and still in school. I was very excited to be chosen for such a big event. In October 2013 I was announced Miami hairstylist of the year. My heart filled with joy and still does till this very day. Few days before the announcement my finger was fractured. It slowed me down for 4 entire months. As soon as I was healed I got back to work. I\'m participating in RAW Orlando August 2014 and launching my video August 30th.