About Carol Paluska

A highly respected educator and platform artist, Carol Paluska has been a hair designer for over 40 years. She's a forty year member of the National Cosmetology Association, a member of Hair America for over 25 years and a member of Hair Illinois since 1979. In addition to being a leader in the industry, Carol is an area trainer for the American Cancer Society's "Look Good... Feel Better" program, a volunteer organization helping women in cancer treatment experiencing appearance-related side effects. She helps to organize her local St. Jude's Children's Hospital telethon and she's a trainer for Cut It Out Illinois, a program of the Salons Against Domestic Abuse fund. An inspiring and passionate artist, Carol Paluska leads with her desire and commitment to help others, motivate industry professionals and give back to her community.


"I love to see a person's lights turn on when I'm teaching.”

- Carol Paluska
Owner, CP Directions Studio

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