Tara Hooper is a certified Image Consultant, Hairstylist and Makeup Artist and Owner of ‘The Style Signature’. She has worked for over 20 years as a hairstylist and makeup artist is a recent graduate of the world-renowned London Image Institute. After working most of her career on the shores of the Pacific in San Diego, California in 2011 she moved to the Gulf Shores of Alabama upon which she pursued two of her favorite pastimes, photography and pageantry. In 2013 she was crowned Mrs. Alabama United States, and represented the state in the national title. Tara enjoys the art of pageantry and has also held other titles over the years; from her first as Miss Fallbrook, CA to Mrs. USA Petite, and Mrs. Southern California. In addition to running a business, and competing in beauty pageants, Tara loves to give back to society. She is a consultant and coach in the ‘Look Good Feel Better Program’, which assists cancer patients with their appearance and personal self esteem during the difficult times of treatment and post operation recovery. Currently Tara is a regular contributor to the on line magazine Living the Dream and pageantry blog, Changing Crowns and recently assisted as the lead hairstylist/makeup artist with nationally known photographer Craig La Mere, at his Dallas workshop. She currently resides in North Dallas with her husband, two kids and dogs, and is learning first hand what being in the Heart of Texas is all about! Tara and her family love to travel, and experience different cultures. Her travels over the years are extensive from S.E. Asia to Europe. She loves the diversity that the Dallas area offers and is always welcoming and excited in meeting new people.