EDUCATION

Vera is a Certified Coach and founding member with Rich Stylist Academy, a proud Mentor to apprentices, Owner of the beautiful downtown Austin, Texas Luxury Hair Extensions + Color Salon: VERA SALON, and a master in hair extensions and color, having applied over 800 sets of extensions in the last 9+ years between Seattle and Austin. Her impressive client list travels from Seattle, California, and all over Texas for her signature Luxury Hair Enhancement Experience. She is a platinum Great Lengths Artist and ICE Extensions Artist. She holds a BA in Psychology from University of Washington. View Vera’s MEET VERA page to learn more about her, her experience, and certifications.

1:1 private Virtual COACHING

“I believe we can reach our biggest and scariest goals with the support of those who have already done them successfully, better and faster than on our own. Private coaching from my long term coaches has helped me quadruple my business behind the chair into multiple six figures within a few years, while simultaneously moving to Austin from Seattle, and build a dream luxury hair extensions and color clientele within 9 months (during covid!). Another coach of mine helped me open my salon seamlessly in Austin within 2 years of moving here. Avoiding all the trials and errors of navigating new salon ownership was worth every bit of my investment with her. My coaches are some of the most well known and recognizable names in the hair world, who have made millions in our ever evolving, beloved beauty industry. As a Certified Coach, and after 9+ years of applying luxury hair extensions and color, successfully training apprentices, opening my dream salon, traveling 3 months out of the year, and only working 3-4 days behind the chair, I’m here to support you and your biggest career- and life goals and dreams. My favorite thing to do is daydream, and make dreams become my reality. If you’re struggling with your mindset, confidence, building your dream clientele, would like to train an apprentice to help ease your work load, would love to earn more and work only 3-4 days behind the chair, or open your dream space, and feel like you don’t know where to start, or you keep trying and it’s not enough, I’m here to support you!” Love, Vera

before applying:

This coaching is best suited for stylists who are already making $5,000 or more per month in their business. This is only for those who are truly committed to growing personally and professionally. I am very selective with who I choose to coach and work with, as I am truly committed to your growth.

Coaching packages start at $1,800/mo for a minimum of 3 months.

Apply for private coaching by clicking the link below:

hands on luxury hair EXTENSIONS EDUCATION:

2025 Group class Dates: coming soon!

Classes Include:

  • Full kit: including ICE or Keratin supplies and applicator tools, practice hair, and a mannequin head.

  • Recommended price sheet, client maintenance sheet, and client service agreement.

  • Demo, and 2 days of hands on training.

  • 1 complimentary shadowing day & 3 months of group virtual support, once per month, via zoom ($1900 value)

  • You will receive access to the most luxurious hair attainable: Slavic hair!

ICE Invisible Cold Extensions is a revolutionary new extension method out of Europe that creates tiny, invisible hair extension bonds. They are safe to apply on fine hair, require no salon maintenance for 3-5 months, and are re-applicable. When you learn how to apply ICE bonds correctly, they are very gentle on the clients hair, as well as your body for long term career longevity. This technique is technically advanced, and will require your dedication to practicing the craft of ICE bonds for a minimum of 3 months to be successful in creating ICE bonds. This class will equip you with the highly technical skills and tools to create ICE bonds AND offer ongoing support for 3 months to ensure that you fine tune your skills, your confidence to offer the ICE method to clients, and successfully become the only artist in your area to offer this incredible method. Time to set yourself apart as an extensions expert and have clients coming back to you over and over. All posted classes are in person at Vera Salon in Austin, TX.

Fill out the form below to be the first to receive group class dates:



ONE-ON-ONE 2 DAY luxury EXTENSIONS HANDS ON education WITH VERA:

This course is dedicated to just you and your personal education. This individually dedicated course gives you the opportunity to jump start your luxury hair extensions career with Vera’s guidance.

Click one of the buttons below to reserve your 2 day, in person ICE or Keratin Extensions Education. Once we receive your request and payment, we will reach out to book your personal class within the next 6 months. Vera has over 9 years of experience applying keratin extensions, and is an expert in both the thermal and cold fusion bonds, having applied over 800 sets of extensions on your loyal clientele.

ONE-ON-ONE 2 method/ 4 DAy hands on luxury extensions education with vera:

This individually dedicated course gives you the opportunity to create a luxury hair extensions career with Vera’s guidance, and learn both the ICE and Keratin extension methods in 4 days. This course is best for experienced hair stylists, salon owners, or suite owners who want to dedicate their career to hair extensions and learn the top two hair extension methods. Click the link below to reserve your 4 day, in person education. This course includes everything included in the group course including both ICE and Keratin (thermal or cold fusion) extension tool kits, 2 shadowing days, and 3 months of virtual support via zoom (once monthly) ($2900 value). Once we receive your request and payment, we will reach out to book your personal class on a Sunday - Wednesday within the next 6 months .

SHADOWING DAY WITH VERA:

RESERVE YOUR DAY TO SHADOW VERA WHILE SHE GIVES HER CLIENTS HER SIGNATURE LUXURY HAIR ENHANCEMENT EXPERIENCE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW. Shadow days are booked Tuesday - Friday, within the next 6 months.

TEACH YOUR SALON ON LOCATION: PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INQUIRY WITH YOUR REQUEST FOR SALON EDUCATION. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALON SIZE AND LOCATION.

WORK WITH VERA: PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL WITH YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND SOCIAL HANDLES IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH VERA AS AN APPRENTICE OR AS AN EXTENSIONS/ COLOR ARTIST.

TESTIMONIALS:

“Vera is an amazing teacher! She was incredibly hands-on, making sure we fully understood the techniques and felt confident in applying them. Her attention to detail and willingness to help each student individually made the class so valuable.” -Katy Bill, Co-Owner of Billy Mae Salon, Seattle, WA.

“Vera is an incredible teacher! I took her ICE 2-day extension class and left feeling truly inspired and ready to dive into this exciting, well-kept secret of a technique. I’ve followed Vera on Instagram for years, learning so much about coloring and extensions, and I’m thrilled she’s now offering this top-tier method. Her salon is so cozy and welcoming, making the learning experience even more enjoyable. The program was perfect for my learning style—very hands-on, with Vera guiding me step by step whenever I needed extra clarification. She’s efficient, supportive, and genuinely invested in her students’ success. I also love that even after the course, she remains available to answer questions, troubleshoot, and share her expertise. I highly recommend her class!!” -Jenny Apker, Co-Owner of Billy Mae Salon, Seattle, WA.

“I recently took Vera’s ICE Extensions class in Austin, Texas, and I can’t recommend it enough! I flew in from Washington because Vera is one of the top ICE Extensions artists in the country, and I just had to learn from the best. This class is perfect for advanced extension artists who want to take their skills to the next level and master the newest, healthiest method of hair extensions available today. The two-day class is packed with everything you need to confidently offer this technique to your clients. Vera covers the ICE method in detail, along with the essential tools needed, pricing, ordering, and proper hand & body placement. What really sets Vera’s class apart is the focus on more than just the technique. She goes above and beyond by teaching you how to market the service, identify your dream client, and even works on boosting your mindset—so you leave feeling confident and ready to implement everything right away. The class is incredibly hands-on, and I truly appreciate Vera’s attention to detail. You can tell she genuinely cares about her students' success. She’s a wealth of knowledge, and even after the class ends, she offers continued support to ensure all your questions are answered. This class was a game-changer for my extension business!” -Joanne St. Onge, Owner of St. Onge Salon, Seattle & Moses Lake, WA.