MEET OUR HAIRSTYLISTS
“Never be afraid to try something new with your hair.”
ALEX
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
Since childhood, I have been involved in art, and as I grew older, I began to see hair as an extension of that world. The color, the styles, and the meaning behind each choice began pulling more and more of my interest and attention, so after graduating high school, I enrolled in a cosmetology program. Since that day, I have never looked back!
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
Along with the ever-evolving trends that keep me learning day-to-day, I’ve come to cherish the connections I’ve made with my clients through providing a service that makes them feel confident and beautiful.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
The most frequent tip I give my clients is to always have a good shampoo, conditioner, and heat protectant at home. This will save the health of your scalp and hair, preserve color, and allow for ease of styling. It’s your crown, so we need to treat it as such. Second, never be afraid to try something new with your hair. You’ll never know if you like something unless you try it. Have fun with it!
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
I have been hairstyling for 9 years.
What are some of your favorite products?
I am sensitive to many products, so when I find something that works, I hold on tight. Here are some of my top favorites. Shampoo & Conditioner: Nuema, New Wash by Hairstory, Rahua and Virtue Labs, Redken and Lanza. Styling Products: Redken, R+Co, IGK, Design Me, Ouai, Victory Barber & Brand and Crew
“The creativity, the people, the business...all inspired me.”
AZELLE
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
No one in particular inspired me, the whole beauty industry inspired me. The creativity, the people, the business...all inspired me.
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
My favorite part is being able to create everyday and also connecting people with their outer & inner beauty.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
To share with clients, always have multiple photos and consultations are a must!
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
I have been a hairstylist since 2003.
What are some of your favorite products?
All Kenra products: silkening mist for a finish shine that’s lightweight and Kenra 25 hairspray for the ultimate hold with out the flakes.
“I treasure every opportunity to lift hair AND hearts.”
DANI
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
Following 4 generations of hairdressers, the art of beauty runs in my blood and is the one thing I am most passionate about. I felt a spark of joy inside the first time I saw my masterpieces come to life on the runway at my first fashion show, just as I feel now every time I transform someones look! I still feel that same excitement every time I see my bride coming down the aisle on the most important day of every her life. Weddings are my favorite events because I feel honored and blessed to be a part of such a special and intimate time in my client's life.
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
EVERYTHING! Everyone who knows me knows I am a complete and total HAIR NERD. I love the geometry of cutting, the art of styling, the coaching of healthy hair care and most of all helping people bring out the beauty they hold inside. I treasure every opportunity to lift hair AND hearts. It's what I live for!
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
Healthy hair is the BEST hair! The most important thing you can invest in, after an amazing haircut, is a great nutrient rich shampoo and conditioner! Once you find a great hairdresser to cut a beautiful shape into your hair, keeping your hair healthy will make your style and color look better and last longer and allow styling products to work perfectly!
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
I have been a hairstylist for 13 years.
What are some of your favorite products?
Matrix Biolage R.A.W. Shampoo and conditioner, Electric London Prep Stay, Design Me- Puff Me Texture Powder, R+Co Trophy Shine + Texture Spray and Sexy Hair- Vibrant Sexy Hair Rose Elixir
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I wanted a career that I didn't need to escape from.”
JENNA
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
Self inspired - I always loved doing hair and knew I was skilled in this area. I wanted a career that I didn't need to escape from.
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
The smile and expression on my client's face when I turn them toward the mirror to look at their finished look. It gives me the warmest feeling of happiness.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
Always Add A Cool Rinse To Close Up Your Cuticle For Healthy Ends. Always Apply A Protective Product Prior To Any Blow-dry.
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
9 Years.
What are some of your favorite products?
IT'S A 10 Potion 10 Miracle Styling Potion, Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Medium & Amika Un.Done Volume & Matte Texture Spray.
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Growing up my friends and family would always come to me for styling their hair styling needs.”
LINDSEY
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
Growing up my friends and family would always come to me for styling their hair styling needs, which pushed me to turn my passion into a career!
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
Getting to be part of my client and their families’ life events throughout the years.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
Two hair tips: Shampoo only at the roots and apply conditioner from the ponytail down. Always make sure the nozzle is pointed down the hair stand to smooth the cuticle and avoid flyaways!
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
I’ve been a hairstylist for 10 years.
What are some of your favorite products?
Neuma Smoothing Cream and Neuma gelee. R+Co Trophy shine and texture spray, Vicious Stong hold hairspray and Dart pomade stick.
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From classic, to effortless or edgy, I love them all!
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MARISSA
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
My Aunt was a Hairstylist and she was my inspiration. We would attend hair shows together when I was younger and that’s when I fell in love with hair. The art of creating chic and effortless up-dos, as well as doing blowouts and formal hairstyles intrigued me. From classic, to effortless or edgy, I love them all!
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
The satisfaction of creating something that makes our clients feel beautiful on their special day and the milestone celebrations of their lives.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
When you are going to have your hair styled, have clean hair. I always like to add my own product that works best with the style that I am going to create for the client. Also, it’s always safe to say not to do any drastic changes to your hair before any big event.
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
I have been a hairstylist for 21 years.
What are some of your favorite products?
Products by Kenra because the quality + smell of their products are amazing and they don’t get too hard or crunchy. I also love multiple products from Ouai and Olaplex.
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I always take the approach that less is more.”
NICOLE
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
I was inspired by the beauty of women from a very young age. I was obsessed with fashion and beauty magazines in my early teens and twenties and always tried to replicate the looks on myself and friends.
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
My favorite part about being a hairstylist is that everyday is something new and different. Each job takes me to a new location and the inspiration around each job is always changing.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
I always take the approach that less is more. That goes from product to styles-- I don’t like things to look overdone or like anyone tried too hard. If you have curly hair, I think you should rock it, instead of fighting with a blowdryer everyday. Or, if your hair is on the finer side, find a hair cut that can flatters that. It’s all about embracing what you have. On that note, it’s always fun to change up your look on special occasions.
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
I have been a hairstylist for 19 years.
What are some of your favorite products?
It’s easy to become a product junkie in this business. I do like to try all different products but I always make sure to have staples in my kit: Bumble and Bumble thickening spray, tonic, thick mousse, and curl cream are definitely my go tos. I also use a lot of Oribe’s finishing sprays, the Dry Texture, Beach Wave and Thick Spray are all favorites.
“Making people happy makes my day and you can’t buy that!”
STEPHANIE
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
I was self-inspired when my very first client revealed how happy she was with her hair. Making people happy makes my day and you can’t buy that!
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
The connection through communication to execute exactly what the client wants. Seeing them happy makes me happy!
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
Always apply heat protectant and leave in conditioner on wet hair to help seal cuticles and prevent frizz. Always give your hair a cool rinse because it will always help seal cuticles and add shine.
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
Professionally 11 years.
What are some of your favorite products?
Kenra- Working spray, Kenra - Silkening mist, Kevin- Murphy powder puff, Ouai - Memory mist, Kerastase - V.I.P, Kerastase - Forme Fatale, Drybar- Hott Toddy.
“It brings me so much joy to see clients gain confidence after a service.”
VANESSA
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
I was inspired to join the beauty industry from a young age. I have a passion for people, art and beauty.
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
It brings me so much joy to see clients gain confidence after a service.
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
A cool tip I like to always use is to prolong a blowout or style is wash just your bangs let’s say on day 3/4 if you find your root being a little overly oily and sometimes dry shampoo isn’t cutting it. Blow dry the bangs and dry shampoo the rest and it looks like a fresh voluminous style.
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
I have been in a hairdresser now for 9 years. I enjoy every bit of it!!
What are some of your favorite products?
Some of my favorite products are design me, Amika, oribe, big and sexy and bio ionic tools.
“I love all the different places my work allows me to go, and all the wonderful people I get to work with.”
ZALEY
Who or what inspired you to become a Hairstylist?
Both of my parents are chiropractors. When I was touring chiropractic colleges with my mom, she asked me what I thought. I said, “I keep thinking of how I would do every ones hair”. She responded with, “Well, I think we are in the wrong place”. She found the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, and two months later I moved across the country and became a student! Vidal Sassoon, the creative team and teachers were the real inspiring figures to me becoming a hairstylist. I continue to be inspired by other creatives around me.
What is your favorite part about being a Hairstylist?
I love all the different places my work allows me to go, and all the wonderful people I get to work with. I love being on set one day, to working at a house call the next. I enjoy working at events and charities, and being a part of someone’s special day!
From your expertise and experience, please share 1-2 helpful tips you think are most important to share with clients.
I tell clients who want to grow their hair to have a dry trim every 4 months to keep their ends healthy and growing.
I encourage my clients to work with, or lightly enhance their natural hair color and texture. Be realistic with your hair goals, have someone amazing execute them, and be patient. Sometimes hair goals are a journey.
How long have you been a Hairstylist?
I have been in the industry for 13 years!
What are some of your favorite products?
Some of my favorite products include Oribe Dry Texture, Kevin Murphy Super GOO, Shu Uemura Polishing Milk, Redkin Wax Blast, and TIGI Queen for a Day.