John Amico’s School of Hair Design Alumni Class of 2014 Samantha Davidson
I had the pleasure of enrolling Samantha Davidson into our Cosmetology Program in 2013 right after she graduated from Lincolnway Central High School. She successfully completed our program in 2014. After she graduated she started working with our Salon Owner and Educator Lynn Villaros at her salon “ Top Reviews Salon” where she perfected her craft and built up her clientele. Samantha said that Lynn was a great mentor to her and she was so honored to work under her direction at the salon. Sam was offered a position at a salon in Orlando Florida and although she was nervous about relocated to a different state at such a young age, she was able to live with her Father while she got on her feet. She left all her family and friends in Chicago and headed to Orlando not an easy thing to do. She moved in with her Father and started working at a very high end salon “In Style Hair Salon” in Orlando, Florida. She loved being in Florida and enjoyed the beautiful climate, canoeing and bike riding. However, she did not have much free time as she worked long hours in the salon building up her clientele and attending advanced training classes that were paid for by her salon owner. She eventually became a Master Colorist. When I asked Sam what she liked best about being a stylist she said EVERYTHING! She compared it to the love a Mother has for her children. They are all unique in their own way, but you love them all the same! Sam was just recently chosen by her Salon Team to be the “Stylists Mentor” she was very humbled and looks forward to sharing her knowledge to the new stylists in the salon. Sam also attending make up classes and received her Make up certification. She free-lances Bridal Makeup and is booked every month doing special occasion hair and make up for Brides and their brides maids. After living with her Father for a year, he sold their home and relocated. Sam loved her new career and living in Orlando so she decided to stay! Within one year she had obtained her very own residence and just bought her first brand new car! We are very proud of Sam’s accomplishments she truly is a JA Star! She is only 22 years old and within a short period of time she has achieved so much success! This proves that with passion, hard work and dedication you’re dreams too CAN come true!