Wonderland - AliceWonderland is one of my favorite concept shoots to date. Every part of this project worked together so seamlessly, and I love how the images tell the story. About Alice:Alice's color is a dimensional global color of two related shades, with violet undertones. Her hairstyle is inspired by 1960's fashion. I wanted her to look innocent yet refined.Photo by Michael Pearce
Wonderland - Queen of HeartsWonderland is one of my favorite concept shoots to date. Every part of this project worked together so seamlessly, and I love how the images tell the story. About the Queen:The Queen's color is a true black base with a bright red accent. Her crown is made of hair which was colored to match her accent color. Her hair was styled up using classic styling techniques. I wanted the Queen to look regal and intimidating.Photo by Michael Pearce
Wonderland - White RabbitWonderland is one of my favorite concept shoots to date. Every part of this project worked together so seamlessly, and I love how the images tell the story. About the White Rabbit:The Rabbit's color is a bright blonde balayage highlight, with a few pieces of warm brown to create depth. Her haircut is disconnected, and styled to accent the texture of the haircut. I wanted the Rabbit to look fun and a bit mischievous. Photo by Michael :Pearce
Wonderland - Cheshire CatWonderland is one of my favorite concept shoots to date. Every part of this project worked together so seamlessly, and I love how the images tell the story. About the Cheshire Cat:The Cheshire Cat's color is a mix of warm and cool blondes, with accents of jewel tones. Her hair is styled up, wrapped around a form. Wefts were added for both color and added density. I wanted her to look magical and whimsical.Photo by Michael Pearce
Old's Cool - KamilaKamila's haircolor is a very light champagne blonde global color. Her styling was inspired by the idea of Vaudeville and circus performers.Photo by Marcie Cobbaert
Old's Cool - Katie Sometimes the best hair moments just happen... One tendril fell out of Katie's top knot as I was styling it, and it was just perfect, so I left it there. Photo by Marcie Cobbaert
DrowningThe inspiration behind this picture was invoking the feeling of someone who has accepted her fate. One of my favorite pieces I've ever worked on.Photo by Marcie Cobbaert
CindyCindy's color is an violet base with bright pure-tone red highlights. Her haircut is a disconnected shag. Her styling was done to accentuate the movement of her haircut.Photo by Charles Barnes
FurMindy's hair was styled into a sleek beehive for this look.Photo by Sara Swaty Roger
Cat WomanThe story we are telling in this picture is that of an eclectic woman who dresses in elegance but never leaves her house or her cats. Her hair was styled with 1950's fashion in mind.Photo by Sara Swaty Roger
HaleyHaley's haircolor is a dimensional global application, a rich chocolate on top with a black accent underneath to create depth and movement.Photo by Michael Pearce
American TrashThis was a promotional photo for the American Trash Fashion Show. Our model's hair was styled with the 1980s in mind.Photo by Charles Barnes
PeacockThis look was entirely inspired by the peacock feather seen in Haley's hair. Wefts were added to create extra fullness.Photo by Charles Barnes
Toilet Paper Roll DressThis dress was the winner of the Eco-Friendly Fashion Show, and we wanted to recreate the look in the studio. Our model's hair was styled with inspiration from the 1940's, but with an edgy modern twist.Photo by Charles Barnes
Faeries in the ParkThese are a few looks from our Faeries in the Park photoshoot. We were inspired by the seasons. Here you see Winter and Spring. Winter's haircolor includes accents blue and platinum blonde. Spring's haircolor includes accents of purples, reds, and blues. Photos by Jacob Torbeck
EvanaEvana approached me to create a multi-color look for her. Her hair was prelightened, and then fashion colors were used using a block color technique. The results were stunning.Photo by Charles Barnes.
SUKTVMy client Camille is an actress, and this is a scene from one of her roles. Her haircolor looks great here, and also I just figured I'd include this photo for comedic value. ;)
BalayageThis is a photo of my client who had balayage highlights done for the first time. Photo by Bethany Laska
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Beauty Battle - Winner, People's ChoiceThis was a competition where we were given 15 minutes each to create three looks on the same model. I progressed from a simple down style to an elegant updo, and finished with an Avant Garde look. I was honored to take home the People's Choice award.Photos by Michael Pearce
Parisian House of HairdressingThis was a color I did for L'Oreal Professionnel for our Parisian House of Hairdressing show. Her color is a copper-red base with bright copper accents.Photo by Bethany Laska
VIDEO: Candyland - RAW Artists Hairstylist of the Year St. LouisIn 2013, I was honored to be named Hairstylist of the Year for RAW St. Louis. This video is a record of the live hairstyling I did for my exhibit.Video by Michael Pearce