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Corina

Owner

Before founding Bubbles & Blowouts in Tampa, Corina spent over a decade building a successful Medical Sales Company is Sarasota. In 2018 her entrepreneurial spirit nudged her to pursue a new career that allows her to embrace her passion for ‘fashion & beauty’. Bubbles and Blowouts is the successful offspring of that career decision. Wife and mother of two boys, Corina continues to stay true to her care-giving roots with her family at home and her salon family. Bubbles and Blowouts warm embrace to clients and their children, paired with its unrivaled high standards for service is noted by the continuous recognition it receives from the Tampa community. Her enduring belief in accomplishment and enterprising spirit drives her success and sets her apart from the rest. Corina is an avid supporter of woman owned businesses and many local charities: Mommy and Me, Wee Macree, Redefining Refuge, Children’s Dream Fund, Feeding Tampa Bay, Children’s Cancer Center, The Give Back-ular Spectacular, Reach St. Pete, For Henry, Humane Society Pinellas, Youth Football League for Underprivileged Athletes and Wine, Women & Shoes Sponsor.

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Kelsey

Manager

Kelsey is the first person you are likely to see when you visit Bubbles and Blowouts. She works the front desk and manages the salon. Her goal is to make sure the Bubbles and Blowouts team and their clients are comfortable and well taken care of while visiting Bubbles and Blowouts. Before moving to Tampa, Kelsey lived on her parents’ farm in her hometown Lakeland, Florida. She loves going to the beach, boating with her dad, and horseback riding with her mom on the family farm. Kelsey’s outgoing, larger than life personality will make you feel welcome when you arrive at Bubbles and Blowouts. Her passion is being involved with anything salon related, and watching the smiles on Bubbles and Blowouts clients faces when they realize their perfect beauty transformation. On her days off Kelsey enjoys shopping for the latest fashion, dressing up for a chic dinner out, or embarking on a mission trip with her church. Kelsey embraces being involved with off-site beauty events and is always up to try whatever new beauty trend she encounters.

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Chanel

Stylist

Chanel graduated from the Aveda Institute in 2016 and has been with Bubbles and Blowouts since day one. She’s a great listener with a calm demeanor. “It’s about achieving your goals and finding your personal style. I love that I make a difference in the way a person feels about themselves!” Chanel defines beauty as being the best version of yourself. At the age of 15 Chanel began shampooing at her mom’s salon, needless to say she gives a great scalp massage. Working at Tampa’s BEST blowout salon, and doing braid-bars for local charity organizations gives her a great sense of community. Her super power is making your hair look and feel fabulous. Chanel is from Baltimore, Maryland, but truly loves her new home in Florida. Her down to earth personality makes her easy to talk to and successful at making sure you’re comfortable and that your beauty goals are achieved. She pays close attention to the details, and stays on top of industry trends and her continued education. Outside the salon Chanel loves to go to local markets, soak up the sun, bowl, play TopGolf and make homemade meals with her husband.

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Victoria

Stylist

You’re in capable hands with Victoria. A Puerto Rican that hales from Pompano Beach Florida, Victoria is a savvy fifteen year cosmetology veteran. She graduated from Empire Beauty, went on to work for Lancôme, and has now set down roots with Bubbles and Blowouts. Knowing that her clients are comfortable and can unwind when they’re sitting in her chair inspires her to make them look and feel their very best. This along with her passion for beauty is what truly influences Victoria as a stylist. Working with a wide range of clientele keeps her on her toes. She has worked with housewives, business professionals, news and TV hosts and celebrities including Miss Venezuela. Proud to be the mother of 3 beautiful children, Victoria is passionate, loves to sing, and a lot of fun. Crazy to think this talented character once entertained the idea of becoming a nun. We’re happy she decided that Bubbles and Blowouts was her true calling and we appreciate her relentless passion for making her clients feel special and beautiful. When she’s not styling, Victoria enjoys making new memories with her family and friends.

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Dali

Stylist

Dali is a licensed Esthetician and Cosmetologist from the Bronx, NY. She’s an up-do specialist and curly hair enthusiast. Dali graduated from Paul Mitchell School in 2016, is Matrix So Color certified, Keratin Complex Certified, Barbicide Certified, Glo Minerals Certified, and is affiliated with Amika styling products. Dali is an outgoing person who loves life and has set-up braid-bars at Sunset and Gasparilla Music Festivals. She loves applying make-up and seeing the happy expressions after people see their beautiful transformation. Dali is detail oriented and has an extensive knowledge of beauty products – she’s constantly learning about the latest beauty trends and secrets. Her specialties include a variety of styles, from long thick locks, to short bobs. She’s skilled with curls, volume, and extensions. Dali is waiting to listen to your beauty goals, and looks forward to building a relationship with you. When not at work, you’ll find her reading the bible, writing poetry, shopping, spending time with her friends and family, or volunteering for Reach St. Pete, to help fight homelessness.

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Dayalis

Makeup Artist & Stylist

Dayalis is a talented Makeup Artist and Stylist whose goal in life is to make everyone feel their most authentic self through the world of beauty and natural care. She is of Cuban decent, is fluent in Spanish and loves to call Tampa her home. Dayalis is dedicated to providing personalized “upscale” service to her clients, spending time to get to know what you like, ensuring she achieves your desired look. Dayalis has perfected the art of makeup for an everyday natural look and taking the look to the next level for special occassions glam. A perfectionist by nature, means she will take her time while styling making sure you are 100% satisfied with your final look. Dayalis embraces learning new trends and techniques, and is always up for whatever styling challenge she encounters. When outside of the salon, she can be found cuddling and playing with her two Chihuahua fur babies. She also loves getting dressed up and trying out new local restaurants.

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Jessica

Stylist & Makeup Artist

Jessica is an accomplished stylist and make-up artist from Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from the prestigious Aveda institute and her super power is working her magic with thick and curly hair. Jessica’s journey into the beauty industry has lead her to providing the makeup for magazine covers and stylings for local personalities. Jessica takes pride in her appearance and realizes the importance and impact that walking the walk makes in the beauty industry. Professionally, she’s happiest when surrounded by passionate artists that share the same love to create. She applies beauty to everything she does, and enjoys helping others find their way to a beautiful new look. Jessica’s zest for life becomes obvious the second you sit down in her chair, she’s all about having fun and making sure those around her do too. When she’s not creating something beautiful, Jessica can be found spoiling her kids and making sure they have a wonderful time on her days off.

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Vincent

Stylist

A fourth generation Tampa native, Vincent is an Aveda Institute graduate, Aveda Color Specialist, Redken Color Certified, K18 certified stylist and a color master. He loves the art of ‘Transformation’– from a trendy haircut to balayage, reverse balayage, to creating a beauty enhancing color that compliments your natural features. He prides himself on his intuitive techniques that help enhance natural beauty. His super power is ‘The shampooing head massages. He’s actually been known to transport clients to another dimension. His accolades include; Best of the Bay 2020, Project Unleashed Winner 2022, and he’s been published in magazines throughout the US and Canada.  He will enthusiastically share his knowledge of new products, routines and maintenance. He continually takes classes to further his education, and has great product knowledge. Outside the salon, Vincent enjoys riding his bike on Bayshore Riverwalk, and exploring the mangroves on his kayak or paddleboard. He’s big on fashion and using his wardrobe to express himself. Vincent is always down for a good margarita, a quick trip to Puerto Rico, or a local thrifting adventure for clothes and furniture. Vincent has a fur-child named Chuchi that he says is the sweetest thing you’ll ever meet.