Initially trained as a fine artist, Shannon has been able to transfer her artistic skills to her hairstyling. What she learned as a painter and sculptor translates into her color and cuts. She began her career in Los Feliz, a hip neighborhood of Los Angeles, where she trained in extensions. Since then, Shannon has worked with many different types of extensions, testing out nearly all the different methods out there. Working in Hollywood, avant-garde styles came naturally to her. While in L.A., she did hair and make-up for television commercials, photo shoots, theatrical performances, and Miss Sixty fashion shows.

With her move to San Francisco, she decided she wanted to master softer, more natural hairstyles. She comes to Descend from Madusalon, where she specialized in curly hair. She consistently attends hair shows and advanced training classes not only to continue her education but also to keep up on current trends.

Most recently, Shannon has cofounded a system of extensions that she both blends into a clients' natural hair and teaches to other stylists. This is an amazing method of strand by strand, micro-link extensions that do not damage the integrity of the hair. These extensions are easy to maintain and have minimal up keep, which involves regular tightening (as opposed to completely redoing the entire process). The quality of the hair is exceptional and can easily last for a year, if cared for correctly. The hair blends perfectly, chosen to match both color and texture. Extensions are great to add volume, length, or both.

Unlike most traditional stylists, Shannon utilizes a "dry cut" method, enabling her to take into consideration the particularities of each client's hair, resulting in a more personalized cut. With the dry cut method she can actually carve out the shape and style of the cut while seeing how it moves with your hair. Not only is she a versatile stylist, but her clients say, her biggest talent lies in her ability to really listen and give them exactly what they want: a fabulous hairstyle that is manageable and practical for their lifestyle