About Us

ROLLAND DAY

Day grew up in a family that appreciated the beauty of hair. His father, Rolland Day Sr., owned the original Rolland's Salon of River Oaks as well as seven other salons in Houston. Before moving to Florida, Day gained experience under some of the greatest names in the world of hair care. The native Texan first apprenticed in London under mentor Vidal Sassoon, who tremendously shaped his vision. Then, during the early 1970's, Rolland worked at the original Paul Mitchell Salon on New York's Madison Avenue.

After this impressive training, Day returned to his Houston roots as a Vidal Sassoon artistic director at the Galmeche Salon. The Italian Tony & Guy artistic team, Irvin Rusk and Britain's Anthony Mascolo and family all furthered his European influences during this time. Day then traveled with world-renowned colorist and chemist Renato Brunas before returning again to Houston to open his first salon under his father's guidance. There he trained numerous staffs and worked with London colorist Allen Murphy, to whom he eventually entrusted his salon after moving to work for Hollywood hair designer Allen Edwards on Rodeo Drive. While there, he was a styling assistant at the "La Bamba" premier at the Hollywood Palace.

Day's next move took him to San Francisco, where he was the stylist for photo shoots and runway show for such renowned designers as Gucci and Armani. During his 35 years, he tamed the manes of an extensive list of celebrity clientele including ZZ Top's Frank Beard and Billy Gibbins, the Runaways' Lita Ford and the family of Carol Burnett.

After visiting northwest Florida, Day found himself enchanted with the area and ready for amore relaxed pace. Now spending half of his time at the salon in Seagrove Beach, he can devote the rest of his time to his other passion, art.

SHANNON DAY

Shannon Day is licensed through the Florida Board of Esthetics as a Master Esthetician and has over nine years of experience in the field of medi-clinical aesthetics. Shannon has over 10 years of experience in the makeup industry, during that time she traveled for Estee Lauder and Lancôme with other leading makeup artists for special makeup events throughout the tri-state. Shannon has recently launched Ferrara Esthetic Medica, her own clinical skin and body care products (comeceuticals) which contain the highest concentration of active ingredients available without prescriptions. Ferrara Esthetic Medica offers over 40 personalized skin and body care products. These products are designed to treat premature aging, hyperpigmentation, acne, sensitive, pre and post surgery clients. Shannon is currently working on her makeup line to launch spring of 2007.

JILL VAN OTTEN

Makeup artist Jill Van Otten relocated from New York City to the beaches of South Walton to start a family. She has worked and trained with celebrity makeup artists Frank Toscan, founder of MAC cosmetics, Laura Mercier and Bobby Brown to name a few. Jill has developed her own line of makeup, Jill Van Otten Cosmetics, which is currently being sold at Rolland's Beauty Bar in Seaside, Florida. Jill developed a passion for the art of makeup when she began a modelling career in New York City at the age of 14. She travelled the world working as a Los Angeles based model spending years with photographers, stylist and makeup artists, developing a keen eye for the perfect photo. This experience has proven to be the most valuable of all giving her the talent to excell in her career whether in editorial work, ad campaigns or fashion shows.

CRYSTAL LEITZ

Nail Esthetician - Massage Therapist

CHRISTINA BRACKINS

Makeup, Bridal Hair Design, Hair Color, and Design Cut Specialist

My passion for hair started at an early age. Ever since I was a little girl I knew that this is what I wanted to do. Some of my earliest memories are of me brushing my Grandfather's hair, or sitting for hours teaching myself how to braid. Hair has always been a fascination to me. I love the fact that I can make a difference in someone else's life just by enhancing their look. I feel that hair says a lot about a person, being a part of this gives me great fulfillment.

Panama City Beach is where I grew up, and still live to this day. I enjoy spending time with friends and family doing everything under the sun, from lounging by the pool and beach, to kayaking or canoeing through the springs. The beach is what I like to consider "home sweet home". When I'm not working I try to keep myself busy by staying active and being involved in the community.

Once I graduated High School I moved to Tallahassee to study my passion. After researching many schools, I chose the Aveda Institute. This school was appealing to me because they took the art of hair seriously. Aveda is also a world renowned environmentally friendly respected company. They have a tough, well structured curriculum which included more floor time. I knew that I would have a great future ahead of me if I chose this path. I have also taken advanced courses with Aveda. I learned many different cutting and coloring techniques from respected educators as well as many admired stylists from around the world. The skills that I received from this additional training will also help me educate other stylists. I love to learn and share my knowledge with my mentors and open minds.