Jennifer was born and raised in Connecticut, where she began her career in 1997 at Ricci's Advanced Academy of Cosmetology. At Ricci's, she was trained extensively in the Toni & Guy methodology of color and cutting. Jennifer soon realized her passion for education and she quickly advanced her career by becoming a Color Educator for Ricci's. She also participated as a stylist backstage for fashion shows in New York. Over the years Jennifer has continued to add to her already extensive color and cuttting knowledge by attending and participation in advanced classes , some of which included Vidal Sassoon in New York, Redken Symposiums in New York as well as Las Vegas as well as many classes from Farouk, CHI & Graham Webb.