Los Angeles Firm Inc. Magazine July/Aug 2016 | Page 16

How many pieces are in your
hair kit?
Too many! I like carrying
different products on me.
I have several tools and
irons, you never know what
will happen on set. Ive been
on set and they want curls
and big hair and then the
photographer will get an
idea and next thing you know
I’m putting a wig on the
model. I always try to come
prepared to the set. I carry
hair extensions, wigs, scissors, wire, several different types of Bobby pins and
clips.
What is your favorite natural hair color?
Blonde, Brunette or Red
head? Love red heads! Never
see enough natural red heads
and there hair is beautiful!
What would you say to aspiring hair stylist?
Education! Educate yourself and work hard. Learn
new techniques and practice those techniques over
and over again. Never stop
learning. Education is so
important and I feel that
our profession is sadly
overlooked. We are creative
individuals who transform
people into walking works of
art.
How does it feel to be honored as such a elite hair
stylist?
Thank you! Feels unreal,
every day I thank my lucky
stars for all of the amazing opportunities that have
come my way. I never would
have imagined 14 years ago
when I graduated beauty college that I would be with
an agency or have my work in
a magazine. Thank you for
choosing me as one of the
elite hairstylists.

So tell all of the hair stylist
out there what your secret is?
How do you create such magical
art?
It starts with passion and hard
work. I absolutely love doing
hair and creating works of art.
I have been doing hair for 14
years. It’s not easy and it has
its challenges, with practice
and patience every hairstylist develops their own style
and art. Good products, tools,
model and a team that allows
you to be creative would be my
secret. I have to be inspired
and what inspires me is the
clothes, the shoes, the model
and makeup. When I’m inspired
and allowed creative freedom
who knows what will happen.
With the help of a great team,
the magic comes to life.
*What is your favorite and most
used hair product? I have tried
and used so many different
products over the years and I
have some that are my favorites
that will always be in my kit.
I would say the one I use the
most currently and is a personal favorite is Oribe Texturizing Spray. It gives the hair
texture and separation without
weighing the hair down or making it feel like you have a ton
of product in your hair.
How does it feel each time you
transform someone into a total
different look?
Amazing! Whether it is editorial or salon work it feels
amazing. Transforming someone
from their everyday look or a
model into an editorial look.
You’re making that client feel
better about themselves and you
boost their confidence; with
editorials it’s exciting to see
a model transform into a character or put a wig on her and
change their whole look.

What is the most amazing
project you could imagen
working on as a hair stylist ? Model, Photographer,
Wardrobe and location?
There’s so many projects I
would love to do! I have
always wanted to do a shoot
in Brazil. I have family
in Brazil and try to visit
often. I love the people and
the atmosphere. Brazil is
breathtaking and there are
so many locations to shoot.
I would love my dream team
by my side Photographer
Catherine Asanov, Makeup
Artist Phoebe Dawson and
stylists Alan Montes & Diego
Quintero. Model Gisele of
course!
Who did you look up to when
you first started or even to
this day?
Christophe Galliett, his
work is flawless and inspiring. He shapes hair into
beautiful works of art. I
admire his vision and the
risks he takes. He thinks
out of the box and makes
styling hair look so easy.
Who’s your favorite model?
I don’t have a favorite
model. I’ve worked on so
many different models and
honestly as long as they
have hair to work with and
they can pose I’m a happy
camper. I find that so many
models don’t take good care
of their hair. They show up
to the set with dry hair and
damaged ends. It’s always a
blessing when I get a model
with beautiful long hair.