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 Celebrity Hairstylist Ursula Stephen is the hairstylist responsible for the beautiful hairstyles worn by superstar Rhianna. Ursula has shared her expert tips and personal trade secrets with popular fashion and beauty publications such as People Magazine, Essence and US Weekly. Her impeccable product and styling knowledge is why she is repeatedly requested to perform hair makeovers on today's high profile celebrities. Ursula Stephen is the Global Ambassador for Motions.
(NY Mag interviewed Ursula Stephen here's some of what she had to say)
Ursula was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She began doing hair in junior high school. She was never satisfied with the way stylists did her hair. Ursula would leave the salon unhappy, go home and "make it prettier." This prompted Ursula's mom to let her set up shop in their basement. Where she styled her friends' hair, Ursula knew then that she only wanted to do hair. Her mom's hairstylist advised her mom to enroll Ursula in the Sarah J Hale Vocational School, which "changed her life." Here she learned there is "no difference" in Black and White hair. Ursula says; "hair is hair, a cut is a cut. I don't look at hair in terms of race, I look at it as textures."
The Ursula Stephen Salon star studded Grand Opening was May 8, 2013. The salon is located in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn at 66 Lafayette Ave. Ursula wants the salon to be "versatile, I dreamed of an atmosphere where it was mixed together. A place where you will see a White girl getting a blowout and a Black girl getting a weave."
"I have to make this career and salon stick. I can't type. I'm not waking up for someone else at 9 am anymore."
 
Images courtesy UrsulaStephen/Facebook
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Ted Gibson is one of the most successful celebrity, runway and editorial stylists ever. His work has appeared in Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Rolling Stone just to name a few. You can find Ted backstage at runway shows for Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Chanel. Some of his famous clients include Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Gabrielle Union, Zoe Saldana, Diane Sawyer, Emma Watson and Demi Moore the list goes on and on. Ted has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and is a regular contributor to the Today Show. Ted is the resident hairstylist on TLC's What Not To Wear. His hair makeovers are literally life changing to the lucky recipients.
Ted Gibson Salons are located in New York, NY and the W Fort Lauderdale Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL. His innovative product line quickly developed a loyal following and is honored with industry accolades and awards. It's no surprise that his incredibly successful salon is frequented by models, actresses and influential people who love it's "chic yet unpretentious vibe." Ted's time is split between creating new products, managing the salons and working with clients.
Born in Texas to a military family, Ted lived in Germany, Hawaii and Japan. This experience taught Ted at an early age to appreciate the beauty of different cultures. When he returned to Texas Ted pursued his passion. His career as a runway, editorial and celebrity stylists continues to take Ted around the world. The beauty of different culture still inspires him and challenging projects fulfill him.
Ted believes that education can change your career, environment and your life style. For the hair professionals that wish to improve their technique and take their careers to the next level, there's the Ted Gibson Advanced Academy. Each class is a pathway for hairdressers to sharpen their skills and create the looks that discerning clients want now. There's a class in June, REGISTER NOW!
All images and info courtesy of TedGibson.com
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 Celebrated "Crown" Creator Hadiiya Barbel has created detachable manes for countless celebs including Erykah Badu, Angela Bassett, Star Jones and Ashanti. One of her most popular clients is the "Queen of All Media" Ms Wendy Williams.
"The high priestess of self-esteem" Hadiiya is the mother of three children. Juggling the rigors of managing a brand and single motherhood forced Hadiiya to push harder. "Failure is not an option. I had to be an example for them."
As a teenager living in her mom's Bronx apartment, Hadiiya started creating unique hairstyles for friends and neighbors. Her meteoric rise was profiled in the New York Times in 2011. From neighborhood salons to high profile magazine shoots to two years on the Wendy Williams Show, winning a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling.
On her rise to the top Hadiiya gained her fair share of accolades. Long hours and bi-coastal living began to devastate her personal, spiritual and family life. Hadiiya chose to leave Wendy's Show and launch her line of Crowns, The Hadiiya Barbel Collection.
Today Hadiiya is overjoyed to work with those she deems "the new celebrity." Women suffering hair loss from chemotherapy, lupus, alopecia and any other health issues. Hadiiya has moved from styling to retail with the Grand Opening of her Crowns and accessories boutique May 9, 2013 in the West Village. To focus her unique brand of self-esteem boosting on the "new celebrities" who need a Crown.
"Purpose and Passion" Hadiiya is living a life of passion with a purpose. "My job is to make women feel better." Some women just want to wear a fabulous Crown. "I don't care whatever the reason is. It totally changes the persona of the person. It makes you feel awesome. It's about happiness."
 
All images and info courtesy of HadiiyaBarbel.com
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