Brooke is a proud USAF Veteran, serving during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. After serving in the USAF from 1988-1992 Brooke used her GI Bill to go to Cosmetology School where she was licensed after her graduation and State Board Exam. Brooke went to Virginia School of Hair Design in Hampton, VA. Upon her return to N.J. in 1998, Brooke took the N.J. Barbering Exam and then received her N.J. Cosmetology and Barbering License. She holds licenses in both VA and NJ. Brooke’s love of hair and all things beauty started at a very young age where she would braid anyone’s hair and apply makeup to anything with a face. Brooke has used her skill in more than just the salon, she works in theater on hair, wigs, wardrobe, and makeup. She’s been known to run a few spotlights in her time as a stagehand. She toured with the 2nd National tour of Hairspray! the Musical where she was the wig supervisor. She frequently works for the theater department at CCC. Brooke loves a challenge in the chair, her favorite service is color, a close second is formal hair and makeup. She loves continuing education in all aspects of the cosmetology field and loves to try out new products. Brooke is married to Bill and they have 4 children, Nicola, Adina, Trey, and Leonardo. She is the “Nonnini” to her sweet Annabel Lee. Brooke is a dog-mom to her rescue German Shepherd Daisy. She loves spending time with her family, going to concerts, photography, reading, and traveling.