CHICAGO / LAS VEGAS / LONG BEACH
JUST A FEW OF THE PLACES THEY HAVE TRAINED
MARIBEL RAYA-GARCIA
OWNER / MASTER STYLIST
Maribel Raya is the proud owner, founder and Stylist of Divine Xpressions for 7 years, with over 14 years of experience in the cosmetology world. As a former Cosmetology Instructor for 5 years Maribel believes in the importance of continuing education for herself and her staff and strives to stay at the forefront of the Beauty industry. She specializes in cutting edge coloring techniques advanced cutting, color correction and considered a master at special occasion styling. Maribel places high value on building relationships with her clients, understanding how to best meet their needs. Believes everyone is beautiful inside and out, and hopes that it shines through with every client experience at DX salon.
KOKO ZENDEJAS
Stylist / SALON Manager / Makeup Artist
Koko graduated Austin Kade Academy in 2013 with a license in cosmetology along with certification in beauty makeup with Robert Jones Beauty Academy as well as a certification in Opulence hair extensions. Since then she has been working at Divin expressions Salon as a makeup artist and hair stylist, where she found her passion for hair color, Koko is a balyage specialist known for her love of blondes! She has been fortunate to attend educational hair shows from Las Vegas Nevada, to Chicago Illinois where she has had classes with top stylists like Sam Villa, Phillip Wilson, Kris Sorbe, Philip Wolff, & Luis Alvarez. When asked what her favorite part about her job is? “The power a change in your appearance has on you emotionally! I love seeing the look on my clients faces when they get a makeover! Their smile, the selfies, It's something that will never get old to me!”.
JENN HERNANDEZ
STYLIST
Jennifer is an Austin Kade graduate. She has been a part of the Divine Xpressions Salon Team for four years. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, watching movies and she especially loves doing
hair. Her favorite thing about the hair industry is formal styling, from what we have seen there isn't a braid she can't do, and she loves a challenge. Jenn is a very creative person and loves the artistic aspect of hair styling. It is fun for her to change someone’s hair and overall look to boost their confidence!
Iris was born and raised in Idaho. She's also the oldest out of her three brothers. Iris has always loved the beauty industry and has always loved to play hair and makeup but has never considered it a career path until an Austin Kade Academy recruiter helped her realize it was an actual passion she wanted to pursue. After graduating from Rigby High School, she went to Austin Kade for a year, graduated, and began working at Divine Xpressions December of 2016. When not at the salon she's traveling, spending time with friends and family or doing whatever else makes her happy.
IRIS SANDOVAL
Stylist
LORENA GARCIA
Stylist / Makeup Artist
Always loved doing hair and makeup since she can remember. At seven year of age Lorena was already doing her own hair, as well as her little sisters getting them ready to start the day. Experimenting new styles or even new looks, started dyeing and highlighting her own hair at 15 years old she new the beauty industry was her calling. Lorena has 13 years of experience, graduate from Vogue beauty College in Idaho Falls. Lore Loves extreme makeovers specially if it involves blond hair and make up is her passion.
EVONIE TORRES
Nail Technician
As we all call her Bunny, who artistic ability came naturally, is self taught started by doing her own nails then friends and family. Later on going to Vogue Beauty college to start her career as a professional. She joined our DX team in 2015. She is very creative, artistic and willing to try any new challenge,design and up coming trends. She continues to educate herself by attending advance educational classes.
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DIVINE XPRESSIONS SALON
1775 E 17th St, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
PHONE: (208) 206-2850