(813) 972-0404 | 2832 East Bearss Ave. Tampa FL
Tina Cancio
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Tina founded the salon independently in 2008 and is the behind-the-scenes business partner of Carlos Cancio. As the owners of balance salon spa, they pride themselves on being a local, American owned and operated small business, since 2008. The salon was created after meeting one another in 2007. Tina spent years with her mother, a cosmetologist in the family salon, and grew up being loyal to the AVEDA brand. She has been surrounded by the culture for the past 40+ years.
She received dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees, in Macro Sociology and Psychology from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois 1992. After 25+ years of working as an executive in the food and beverage industry with global brands, she retired, due to her chronic cancer and medical conditions. Tina manages all financial and support aspects of the business (behind-the-scenes) from home, volunteers her time online, as an LGL Leukemia Community Leader at the Rare Genomics Institute, and on the LLS Advocacy Committee at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Carlos Cancio
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Carlos has been with balance salon spa (formerly level salon) for the past 25 years. He has over 28 years of career experience in the hair care industry being a native of Cuba, where he began in barbering. Upon literally coming to America, he continued to further his creative God-given talent. In 1994, he became an Apprentice, assisting shampoos and cleaning up the salon, not speaking a word of English. In 1996, he began learning English and styling hair, as a Junior Stylist. In 1997, he became a Main Stylist, for 5 years. In 2002, he became a Master Stylist. Now, he is a successful business co-owner/salon manager, along with his (behind-the-scenes) business partner, Tina Cancio. Carlos handles all of the in-salon daily operations and guest/employee relations.
Carlos has successfully completed numerous business and technical training programs; including those at the Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy in San Francisco, CA, Tony and Guy, Tampa, FL, and the AVEDA Institute Training in Miami, FL, and St. Petersburg, FL. Although he is no longer able to accept new guests, we have an incredible array of talented, creative Hair Artist Stylists to choose from.
His son Christian, graduated from high school, May 2020. The Cancio family lives in the Tampa Bay Area.
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I owned my own salon in Manchester UK for 10+ years. I enjoy most sports, and life on the water. I love traveling home to visit my family and fabulous friends.
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My name is Clarissa and I’m a new Mommy to the most precious little girl. She joins two Pugs who absolutely adore her and make my heart burst! I’m a bit of an astrology junkie and enjoy all things art…live music, movie theaters, museums and appreciating local food culture!
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Enjoys weight training, traveling, and socializing with friends!
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I am a cat and dog mom of 6! I’m very passionate about animal rights and have been Vegan for 7+ years. In my free time, I enjoy painting and drawing with digital and traditional mediums.
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I am a proud dog mom of a Basset hound named, Rosie. I love gaming and spending time with my friends and family, when I am not behind the chair!
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I graduated cosmetology school in 2020 and love being behind the chair. I enjoy meeting and connecting with new people. I’m a Pisces who loves astrology!
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I moved to Tampa from Chicago August of 2021, and that was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’ve always been so passionate about making people feel happy and confident in themselves, and I’m so grateful to have a career where I can do that on a daily basis. Outside of the salon, I love trying out new things and going on different adventures with friends and family.
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After moving to Tampa in 2019 from the south suburbs of Chicago, I decided to pursue my passions in the Art of Cosmetology. I have always had a love for Art and making people feel their best. I also am a mother of two boys. I love spending time outdoors, attending concerts and going on adventures with my family.
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I am a student at Aveda in Brandon. I absolutely love talking to new people and learning new things. And in my free time I love spending time hanging out with my friends, playing video games, or doing my nails.
I am the I’m an artist who enjoys painting, crafting and creating beautiful projects with hair. Music and singing is also a love of mine. In my free time, I’m spending time with my beautiful daughter or practicing my tattooing skills. Any opportunity I get to create art, I take it with passion.
I’ve been in customer service for 5+ years and my top priority is making sure all guests feel welcome and excited for their appointment! I’m currently going to school for Character Animation at PHSC, I’m a huge advocate for fighting animal cruelty and I’ve been vegetarian/vegan for over a year so it’s very fulfilling working for Aveda as they are a vegan and cruelty free company! In my free time I love to study Japanese and other subjects as well as take care of my pets.
I am currently a sophomore at USF studying health sciences concentrating on medical IT. I like to workout, socialize with friends, and I like trying new things out.
Tina founded the salon independently in 2008 and is the behind-the-scenes business partner of Carlos Cancio. As the owners of balance salon spa, they pride themselves on being a local, American owned and operated small business, since 2008. The salon was created after meeting one another in 2007. Tina spent years with her mother, a cosmetologist in the family salon, and grew up being loyal to the AVEDA brand. She has been surrounded by the culture for the past 40+ years.
She received dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees, in Macro Sociology and Psychology from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois 1992. After 25+ years of working as an executive in the food and beverage industry with global brands, she retired, due to her chronic cancer and medical conditions. Tina manages all financial and support aspects of the business (behind-the-scenes) from home, volunteers her time online, as an LGL Leukemia Community Leader at the Rare Genomics Institute, and on the LLS Advocacy Committee at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Carlos has been with balance salon spa (formerly level salon) for the past 25 years. He has over 28 years of career experience in the hair care industry being a native of Cuba, where he began in barbering. Upon literally coming to America, he continued to further his creative God-given talent. In 1994, he became an Apprentice, assisting shampoos and cleaning up the salon, not speaking a word of English. In 1996, he began learning English and styling hair, as a Junior Stylist. In 1997, he became a Main Stylist, for 5 years. In 2002, he became a Master Stylist. Now, he is a successful business co-owner/salon manager, along with his (behind-the-scenes) business partner, Tina Cancio. Carlos handles all of the in-salon daily operations and guest/employee relations.
Carlos has successfully completed numerous business and technical training programs; including those at the Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy in San Francisco, CA, Tony and Guy, Tampa, FL, and the AVEDA Institute Training in Miami, FL, and St. Petersburg, FL. Although he is no longer able to accept new guests, we have an incredible array of talented, creative Hair Artist Stylists to choose from.
His son Christian, graduated from high school, May 2020. The Cancio family lives in the Tampa Bay Area.