A Celebrity Stylist Swears By This Cult-Loved Brand for Every Hair Type
Art takes on many forms, and here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , we aim to shine a light on the ingenuity within the fashion-and-beauty industry. Its most creative faces, who sometimes fly under the radar, are the hairstylists and makeup artists behind every fashion week show, brand campaign, and editorial shoot.
A hairstylist I constantly look to for inspiration is Joey George. IMO, George is the industry's best-kept secret. His talent for working with a variety of hair textures and ability to create visually stunning hair art makes him a force to be reckoned with. He's a master at his craft, impeccably styling the likes of Chloë Sevigny, Taylor Russell, and Nara Smith, but his work on the runway is equally as eye-catching.
"Throughout my entire youth I studied performing arts, theater, and contemporary art," George told me. "Character development was what inspired me to get into hairdressing. My work is a combination of both classical hairdressing and contemporary art. My personal work is a documentation of both the art of hair dressing and the diverse identities that encompass them. I love connecting with people, and each day is an unique experience."
At the beginning of his career, George graduated from the Aveda Institute in SoHo and began assisting iconic hairstylist Oribe Canales. To this day, he still loves and swears by Oribe products for all hair types.
Above all else, George celebrates individuality and the best styling tip he can give anyone is to get a solid haircut that suits you. "[One] that has personality and individuality," he says. "I [also] always recommend haircare products that nourish and enrich the scalp for the healthiest promotion of hair growth."
George gave me a peak into what's in his styling kit and what he loves using at any shoot, runway show, or event. Ahead, you'll find all his favorites, which include the cult-loved brand he swears by for every hair type.
George's go-to heat-styling spray is, of course, Oribe's next-level formula. It gives the hair shine, softness, and polish while protecting it from thermal damage. Standout ingredients include rose-hip fruit oil and Oribe's signature complex known to defend hair from environmental damage.
"I bought Crown Affair's Texturizing Air Dry Mousse and loved its application and finish for natural curls that shouldn't look overly styled or 'too product heavy.' This works for contemporary fashion brands that want casted talent to look authentically natural." — George
Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.
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