Meet Katalina “Kat,” a passionate beauty professional with a lifelong love for hair, beauty, and transformation. As a valued member of the expert team at Shortino’s Salon & Spa, Kat brings decades of experience, creativity, and a genuine dedication to helping every client look and feel their best. Fluent in Spanish, Kat is proud to provide a welcoming and comfortable experience for both English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
Kat first earned her cosmetology license in 1991 through Wilfred Beauty Academy, gaining valuable hands-on experience soon afterward while working in a busy salon in Jackson Heights, Queens. For many years, she continued sharing her talents with friends and family through personalized hair services, keeping her skills polished and her creativity inspired.
In July 2022, Kat renewed her professional training by graduating from Empire Beauty School and earning her current Pennsylvania cosmetology license. Since joining Shortino’s, she has continued to refine her techniques in a professional, client-focused environment while staying current with today’s beauty trends and services.
Kat offers a wide range of services, including precision haircuts, creative and corrective color, vibrant balayage and highlights, classic perms, smooth blowouts, relaxing keratin treatments, and professional body and facial waxing.