Krista Abad,
World Class Artist, Owner of 2 Successful Salons

Krista's passion for hair comes from its power to restore self-confidence and beauty in women of all ages. She enjoys the time gets to spend with each and every guest in her chair.  She celebrates the unique beauty in every guest.
Krista Abad is a renowned Hair Extension Specialist with over 12 years of experience in the industry. Her passion and dedication for the industry is reflected in the undivided one on one treatment she gives to each of her clients. Her goal is simple… to make women beautiful so they can feel good about themselves. As owner and founder of Monaco Salon, she has enjoyed working with models and celebrities, brides and image-conscious women through the Tampa, Clearwater/St.Petersburg area.

Master Stylist for Hair Extensions

Krista is world class artist specializing in hair extensions and hair replacement with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Her passion and dedication for the industry is reflected in the undivided attention she gives to her guests. Her goal is simple… to make women beautiful so they can feel good about themselves. This is the ultimate gratification. Her breadth of experience, forward-thinking attitude, creative talents and approachability make her a true cosmopolitan professional in the world of hair extensions and hair replacement.

• Member of the American Hair Loss Counsel
• Certified in Great Lengths Hair Extensions
• Certified in Monaco Hand Tied Hair Extensions
• Certified in Seamless Tape In Hair Extensions
• Certified in HairDreams
• Certified in HairTalk
• Cinderella Hair, Short to Long and more
• Toppers, top of head extensions

Educator & Mentor

Education is a core value at Monaco Salon. In an industry that rapidly evolves with technology as well as trends, Monaco Salon is committed to training and educating its stylists and staying on top of the latest looks. Krista is the top trainer at Monaco Salon, and offers hair extensions training and shadowing opportunities for hair stylists all over the United States.