Toni graduated from Ippolito’s Beauty School in 1994. In 1995 she joined the team at Heidi’s salon where she started off as an assistant and trained as a stylist. Her training included techniques of Vidal Sassoon and she was able to demonstrate these techniques to students of various beauty schools. Toni was featured on the Jenny Jones show for a make-over episode in which she was the stylist. In 2002 she embarked on a new journey with friend and coworker Virginia by opening Arte Salon. Together they created a salon where their talents could shine. Toni continues her education by attending classes and trade shows, such as the Midwest Beauty Show, where the newest trends are displayed and taught. Additionally Toni’s expertise allows her to educate and train new stylists to become proficient in cutting and styling techniques.