Mary Louise received her cosmetology license in 1961 beginning her career at Vern’s Beauty Bizarre in Washington, D.C.
She has met nearly every major industry legend including; the late Paul Mitchell (co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems), John Paul Dijoria (co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems), Geno Stampora, Irvine Rusk(co-founder of Rusk), Horst Rechelbacher (founder of Aveda), Arnold Miller (founder of Matrix), and Anthony Mascolo (founder of TIGI).
Mary Louise has a devoted passion to restore and maintain antiques including two properties in Frederick she has rehabilitated.
Her favorite non-work activity to spend time with her two grandsons, Bailey and Gavin and her four siblings.