How did you get in to what you do?

My first career: an apparel designer. That was the foundation for my pattern making, cutting, dyeing, colour theory, finishing and working with natural fibers.

Got any pet peeves?

Pajamas in public.

What is your signature accessory?

My Nikes.

Specializes in:

Dry cutting; razor shaping; contoured cutting to personalize and enhance curly hair; signature colour formulation and techniques for discriminating clientele. Strong foundation for short hairstyles and contemporary trends. Formidable with Asian hair and modern men’s collections.

Career highlights:

Bumble & Bumble Network Educator Level 2. Studied dry cutting with Mike Karg of Switzerland, yearly design courses with Bumble & Bumble of New York. Keune Academy trend updates for cutting and colour in Atlanta. Studied colour with Christopher and Sonya Dove, Creative Directors for Wella; Worked as a traveling Technical Artist and Instructor for Sebastian International. Advanced training at Aveda Toronto; Bumble & Bumble New York and Certified Aveda colourist.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCT AT CHAKRAS?

The always-innovative Bumble & Bumble…

HOW DID YOU GET IN TO WHAT YOU DO?

My parents both love and have been involved with theater and shared this passion with me. I was drawn to what went on behind the curtain, because that is where the real action is. I began studying hair for the stage. The rest is history. So, thanks Mom and Dad!

Specializes in:

Inspiring change and educating clients. Creating effortless style and colour to all hair types. Exceptional in corrective cutting and colour services. Strong focus on precision workmanship with scissor and razor, on wet or dry hair. Custom colour formulation and technique. Working together and taking time to create high style with low maintenance.

Career highlights:

Initial training: Aveda Institute (Philadelphia). Advanced training: Studied and worked aside former Jingles International (London and NYC based) team educators, Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy London, Toni & Guy London, Trev Sorbie London, Patrick Cameron London (special event styling), Alex Ioannou- Trilogy Salon Chicago (former creative art director Sassoon London), Kiehl’s NYC, Bumble & Bumble. Advanced colour training with Goldwell, Redken, Wella, Aveda, Keune Academy (Amsterdam), Davines, Roy Peters, and Daniel Doud. Voted best hair designer Philadelphia Magazine.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO WHAT YOU DO?

I started with photojournalism…I ended up getting really burned out. Being that I wanted to stay on a creative path, I turned to my interest in hair styling along with fashion. Not only is it a creative, fun, and challenging field—I love being able to help people feel good about themselves and give them confidence.

WHAT IS YOUR SIGNATURE ACCESSORY?

Shoes—any and all of my shoes…

Specializes in:

I’m a gifted colourist who develops designs for all hair types, creating colour and cutting design to fit my clients’ features and lifestyle. Great with curly and textured hair, dimensional natural colour, as well as high fashion colours—ranging from vibrant reds to platinum blondes.

Career highlights:

Advanced colour and cut training with Toni & Guy. Trained at Bumble & Bumble New York. Advanced colour training with Keune, Aveda, Redken, and Davines.

HOW DID YOU GET IN TO WHAT YOU DO?

Shortly after moving back to North Carolina from New York City, I picked up a comb and a pair of shears. Ten years have passed, and I’ve never looked back.

WHO IS YOUR MUSE?

Garance Dore

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCT AT CHAKRAS?

Bumble & Bumble Tonic or Bumble & Bumble Thickening Hairspray

Specializes in:

I have extensive knowledge of scissor and razor cutting techniques, with an emphasis on fine hair, modern men’s grooming, and sublime long looks. My colour philosophy is that it should be radiant, lovely, and always customized.

Career highlights:

Network Educator with Bumble & Bumble. Yearly styling, cutting, and leadership courses at Bumble & Bumble NYC. Acting mentor, and instructor of cutting and communication, to the apprentices in our in-house training program. Advanced colour classes including Aveda, Davines, Kuene and Wella. Cutting and style training including Bumble & Bumble, Toni and Guy, Paul Mitchell, and Rusk.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCT AT CHAKRAS?

Davines Oi Oil and Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo/Conditioner

HOW DID YOU GET IN TO WHAT YOU DO?

I have been everything from a nanny to an office manager. While I enjoyed almost every job I had through out the years, I realized what they were….Jobs. I wanted more for myself and I knew a career in which I could make people happy everyday and allow myself to be creative would be a dream come true.

Specializes in:

Natural and textured hair care and cutting techniques. Specialty styling for all hair types for everyday or that very special occasion. Creating an effortless style to suit each individual client making them feel beautiful inside and out. Certified in hair extensions application.

Career highlights:

Graduate of the Aveda Institute Chapel Hill. Advanced training in classic cutting techniques from Toni & Guy. Advanced colour education from Aveda and Keune, as well as additional training in Davines hair color and products.

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HOW DID YOU GET IN TO WHAT YOU DO?

One day while collecting data for a term paper on subcultures—specifically, hair stylists—I became instantly fascinated and began my journey into the world of cosmetology…

GOT ANY PET PEEVES?

When people don’t use turn signals.

Specializes in:

I have extensive knowledge of Aveda hair colour and how to achieve natural, long lasting results. Skilled at dry cutting and creating styles that are current and easy to maintain while working with a guests’ natural hair texture. I believe thorough consultations are the key to consistent results.

Career highlights:

Aveda Institute New York. Completed extensive 18-month apprenticeship at Aveda’s flagship salon in Soho and worked as a stylist there for many years. Selected Stylist for New York Fashion Week every spring and fall season, has done editorial work for magazines and television; Instructor for both the Aveda Institute in New York and at Aveda’s Advanced Academy.

BEST BARGAIN FIND:

At a garage sale I found a vintage glass kidney shaped coffee table & at a thrift store I found a vintage chartreuse ballerina costume that happened to fit me perfectly!

GOT ANY PET PEEVES?

Socks with sandals. Overwhelming cologne and perfume. Chewing food while mouth is still open. The smell of gasoline. Strangers who feel compelled to touch my tattoos.

Specializes in:

Creating cuts and complimentary colour for all hair types, while maintaining the individuality of my clients’ experience, lifestyle, and personality. Styles include classic/conservative, modern/stylish or edgy/avant garde and everywhere in between. I also specialize in up-dos and styles to suit any occasion. Brilliance with ease.

Career highlights:

Advanced Cutting and Razoring at Bumble & Bumble New York. Dry Cutting with Mike Karg. Advanced Cutting and colour techniques with Toni & Guy. Advanced colour education and techniques with Aveda, Kuene, Roy Peters/Redken, and Davines. Hair Styling for Wedding, Editorial and Runway events.

Specializes in:

I’d like to think I masterfully listen to clients’ unique needs and use professional knowledge and talent to deliver a cut, colour or style for each individual. I give precise attention to detail enables hair to look effortless and natural. I truly enjoy specialty styling and up-dos for any occasion.

Career highlights:

Product training with Bumble & Bumble, Aveda, and Ojon. Advanced cut training with Toni and Guy. Cutting and styling education through Bumble & Bumble. Advanced colour training with Keune and Aveda.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCT AT CHAKRAS?

I love B&b Brilliantine! I love to finish off a long or short style with it for a sexy “second-day” look or just to add extra polish and sheen to anyone.

HOW DID YOU GET IN TO WHAT YOU DO?

Hair styling was something I always had an interest in but decided to go to college directly after high school. After completing my B.A. in Communication Studies at UNCG I began working as a receptionist at a local salon. After a year there, I started beauty school at Leon’s.

Specializes in:

Creating natural long-lasting color to suit personality and hair style. Designing flattering shapes for styles both long and short. Certified in hair extension applications. Skilled in men’s hair cutting techniques. I believe consultation is the most important part of any cut or color. This allows us to be on the same page before we begin any service.

Career highlights:

Advanced training in classic cutting techniques from Toni & Guy. Yearly education on the latest Aveda haircolor trends. Progressive training in the art of hair design from Keune as well as color education from Keune/Redken haircolor expert and educator, Roy Peters. Trend hair cutting from Paul Mitchell.