On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Tippi Shorter, A-list celebrity hairstylist and owner of the new Hair Love salon in Kansas City, MO.
Tippi has styled the tresses of celebrities such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, and more. Her work has graced the covers Elle, Essence, InStyle, & Vanity Fair to name a few as she is known for her innovative and trend-setting hairstyles.
Tippi became the first African-American beauty professional spokesperson for Pantene, & the first Global Artistic Director for Textured Hair for Aveda. In 2019 she joined Mizani as Global Artistic Director and is the newest member of the L’oreal Professionnel Color Artist Team. She has over two decades of experience in the industry and has become a trusted source for hair styling tips and trends.
In this interview Tippi shares all about:
-What is was like opening her new salon Hair Love after 15yrs of closing up shop in NYC & the salon culture that she is building
-Spring/Summer hair trends to look out for & hair trends she’d like to see put to rest
-The upcoming Textured Hair Elevated Summit
-If stylists still need a portfolio in 2023
-Her work over the years advocating for diversity & inclusion in the industry
-Which celebrity gave her the most creative freedom with their look
-Mindset shifts that she’s had to make to reach her goals
-And so much more
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