Wendee has been in the beauty industry since 1992. She has trained under Bumble and Bumble, Rusk, Goldwell, Tony and Guy, Redken, Pureology and she continues to train regularly throughout the year. She has built 2 salons from the ground up — Maleka Hair and Nail on NW 23rd Ave. and Bella Tocca Salon and Spa on NW 21st Ave., both in Portland — transforming them into two of the top salons in the Northwest.