Holly Dear began her career at Toni and Guy in 1996. After completing their instructor program in 1999, she joined the prestigious art team. She served as an International Art Director from 2000-2004. Teaching at shows, seminars, and the academy, as well as managing their Sherry Lane location became part of her daily routine. In 2004 at the Toni and Guy photographic competition Holly took home both the “Editor’s Choice” and “Texture” awards.

In April of 2005 Holly ventured out to start her own business working in the prestigious “Uptown” area. While maintaining a full clientele, she became involved with the elite Italian hair care brand Actyva. Her time with them included several trips to Italy to work side by side with their chemists developing professional products for hairdressers worldwide. Holly was also the company’s key educator and session stylist. She traveled through Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and London teaching hairdressers advanced cutting techniques and product solutions for their clientele. In 2006 Holly had the honor of creating the images for the famous “Umbria Jazz Festival” in Italy.

In addition to working on the salon opening, Holly has teamed up with the Showtime network to work on a project scheduled to film in Austin. In 2007 she was able to attend the network’s Emmy party and meet several Showtime celebrities she will have the opportunity to work with.