Meet Mariah Diaz

Hi, I’m Mariah Diaz! I grew up in the foster care system in ten different foster homes. Graduated high school, I was the first and only person in my family who went to college. Soon after I began, I realized I didn’t want to be a dental hygienist. I worked and worked till I decided. It was time to go back to school for what I love to do which is hair.! I got my cosmetology certificate amidst a global pandemic. I decided I needed to choose very wisely about how I begin my career. I needed more education and got a part-time job. This company helped me gain my license to work in an actual salon, Shortly after I decided I wanted more from my career- more than just haircuts. So I started my own hair path renting a chair in the salon of my dreams!! Westside Haircare in Saint Paul. . I found my love for cosmetology in my first visit to this salon. I have been a long-time client of 16 years. It made sense to see if I could rent. I was hired and got a station. I’m set up for every Friday open to close. Renting one day to start and slowly working my way into a hybrid stylist. Two jobs. One business I am building. It’s my dream job and running my own business from behind the chair.