Within the realm of glamour and magnificence, up to date hairstylists stand as indispensable architects of magnificence. Hollywood entrusts these maestros to conjure enchanting kinds, giving polished perfection balanced with that easy “I wakened like this” grace, time and time once more. From high-fashion journal spreads, advert campaigns, pink carpets, motion pictures and past, their artistry transcends conventional boundaries, elevating locks to the standing of fascinating masterpieces that epitomize hairstyling excellence. These are the expert artisans that make up this 12 months’s Faby Awards Hairstylist of the 12 months nominees:
Boastful Tae
Its not daily the Drake identify drops a prime celeb hairstylist in his newest hit single – or any rapper for that matter! That’s just one purpose why we all know that Boastful Tae is the true deal in the case of hair styling. Identified for his seamless wig installs, it’s no marvel that Tae boasts Nicki Minaj, LaLa Anthony, Dream Doll and extra as a few of his regulars.
With earlier Faby Awards wins already below his belt, this mane slayer is again, again, again once more for an additional spherical!
Ray Christopher
Our subsequent nominee is a two time Emmy award and three time Guild award successful hairstylist to the celebrities. Extra generally identified below his Instagram deal with @hair4kicks, Ray Christopher has been within the sport for greater than 14 years and has coiffed the likes of daytime discuss present host Adrienne from “The Actual”, Lori Harvey and Tiffany Haddish in addition to Letoya Luckett, Mindy Kaling and the record goes on!
Family names comparable to Prince, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey are only a handful of the legends which have sat in his chair.
Neal Farinah
Having served as Beyoncé’s hairstylist for an in depth interval, Neal Farinah has breathed life into quite a few hairstyles for the long-lasting Queen Bey, spanning excursions, albums, and numerous eras, culminating on this 12 months’s Renaissance rebirth. Farinah’s experience extends past Beyoncé, as he has showcased his expertise on notable figures comparable to Nicki Minaj, Solange Knowles, Tina Knowles, Uzo Aduba, and Mary J. Blige. His affect reverberates via the trade, leaving an indelible mark on every canvas he touches.
Whether or not delving into hair care or executing flawless sew-in installs, Neal Farinah emerges as a flexible stylist who excels throughout the spectrum of hairstyling.
Kellon Derryck
Atlanta’s very personal Kellon Deryck is the artistic drive behind the Flawless Phantasm model. He’s additionally the one masterfully working his magic on the ever-stylish Megan Thee Stallion as an integral member of her glam workforce for pink carpets, performances and extra.
Past Megan Thee Stallion, Deryck boasts a powerful clientele, together with the likes of Metropolis Women and the legendary Missy Elliott. Whatever the chosen model, Kellon Deryck constantly delivers a mix of artistry and magic, making certain every shopper is ready to command consideration together with his simple contact.
Tym Wallace
While you’ve been “Tossed by Tym”, Tym Wallace was current and greatness was made. From “go huge or go house” pure kinds to waves filled with physique, Tym Wallace all the time makes certain his purchasers are “the” second wherever they go.
His patrons embody main girls comparable to MJ Rodriguez, Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, and Brandy to call a number of.
Tokyo Stylez
In 2021, Tokyo Stylez was topped the Faby Awards Hairstylist of the 12 months for all of the seems she helped deliver to life on our favourite celebrities. After gaining large reputation via Cardi B as her foremost hairstylist, Tokyo has gone on to work the manes of Victoria Monet, Flo Milli, Coi Leray, Kylie Jenner, GloRilla and so many extra.
Tokyo an OG within the trade, and he or she’s identified to make any hair idea, irrespective of how lengthy, colourful, advanced or out of this world, occur!
Sean Christopher Fears
Sean Christopher Fears is making a reputation for himself within the Hollywood hair sport. With a young 6 years within the trade, this New York native has already amassed excessive profile consideration for his simple reward in hairstyling. Among the names he’s labored with embody Cardi B, Kendall Jenner, Lil Kim, Alicia Keys, Tokyo Stylez, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Ashley Graham and extra!
Sean has even contributed to Vogue Bomb Every day unique editorials. His reward is aware of no bounds!
Janel Smith
Janel Smith is a top-tier hair styling guru for New York and Atlanta’s elite! She splits her time between the 2 areas catering to excessive profile personalities and celebrities in leisure and tv such because the forged from the Actual Housewives franchise and Bravo’s Married to Drugs.
She’s greater than 30 plus years versed in hairstyling and filled with contemporary concepts like interuppted ponytails and rhinestone additions!
Theo Barrett
The adept hairstylist Theo Barrett stands as a go-to skilled for conserving your favourite actuality stars and socialites impeccably styled. His increasing roster of purchasers boasts distinguished names comparable to Cynthia Bailey, Nene Leakes, Angela Simmons, and the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Bomb Every day, Claire Sulmers. Barrett’s installations are veritable glam spectacles that introduce sudden attract, constantly infusing hairstyles with an ideal mix of bounce, physique, and sleekness.
From indulgent, luscious physique waves to impeccably straight seems, Barrett’s stylistic versatility ensures that each second is a fascinating expression of glamour you didn’t even know you have been lacking.
Derickus Crawford
Hailing from Charlotte, NC, grasp hairstylist Derickus Crawford has turn out to be a distinguished determine on the planet of hairstyling. Greatest often known as the go-to stylist for the acclaimed singer and actress Fantasia, Crawford’s artistry shines via in each fascinating look he creates. Past his position as Fantasia’s trusted stylist, Crawford is a salon proprietor, the place his artistic experience and keenness for hair take heart stage.
With an innate skill to remodel and elevate, Derickus Crawford continues to go away an indelible mark on the wonder trade, one gorgeous coiffure at a time.
Yusef Hair
Whereas this A-list hairstylist goes by Yusef, some name him “Yuslay”! With the world of couture as his playground throughout his earliest years as a celeb hairstylist, Yusef has labored the reveals of Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Gucci and extra with tremendous fashions like Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Bella and Gigi Hadid, Jourdon Dunn, Joan Smalls, Duckie Thot, Slick Woods, and Anok.
That’s when Rihanna reached out in want of some excessive trend hair magic for her debut look at Paris trend week, and the remainder is historical past!
James Catalano
James Catalano may simply be London’s greatest stored secret! Primarily based out of the UK, the hairstylist boasts a distinguished clientele that includes celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Jodie Turner-Smith and Janelle Monae. His editorial contributions have graced the pages of famend publications like Vogue Italia, Elle UK, Puss Puss, Vainness Honest, The New York Instances, and GQ.
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