Valerie's career began in Florida in 1982 where she worked for the first 2 years. She moved onto Houston Texas where she worked for the Hair Club for Men learning all about men & woman's hair replacement. She traveled to Dallas Texas, Memphis TN and Spokane WA training others in the field of hair replacement.

She opened her own salon in 1989 in Spokane WA, and then in 1998 opened another salon in Jackson NJ. Valerie has 27 years experience in the hair replacement industry. Valerie's Barber & Beauty offers top notch professional services in a laid back very private environment. Valerie is also an expert in color, cuts, barber cuts, razor cuts, foils, and extensions.