Erika has found a love and passion for extensions in the industry. Sewn-in extensions is her specialty and she travels and certifies students alongside Tasha . As she continues to study and perfect her methods and techniques for extensions she is also a mentor and has found a love for teaching and educating as well. Erika is not only making sure every guest in her chair has an elevated and relaxing experience while receiving the hair of their dreams, she is also working alongside newer stylists and helping them build their confidence and knowledge along the way. Erika is also apart of Portfolio.’s education team and certifies other professionals in the industry as well with sewn-in extensions.

Alongside with that she has also attended trainings and classes for her lived in color techniques to be able to create that perfect low maintenance luxury look for her guests. Erika has participated in trainings in Park City Utah, has attended in depth color theory presented by Matrix, has had continuous education from world renowned Oribe certified educators, attended a class taught by Beverly Hills finest Blonding specialist, attended famously known Jacob Kahn’s personal in depth hair cutting class, and has participated in a color shifting and prisms coarse taught by Pulp Riot Educator Shailee Manning and Emerald Salon Owner Breanna Jane.

Erika has Traveled to Taylor Andrews and Paul Mitchell Hair school to educate students in the Portfolio Hair Co. She has also hosted multiple certification courses at Emerald Beauty Lounge and Portfolio Hair Salon.

Erika is constantly finding ways to enhance her knowledge in the industry and it shows! She’s always finding inspiration through fashion, current trends, and a great transformation.