Lena Ott

From: Allentown, PA

Resides in: New York, NY

IG: @lenaott

About

master of playlists, lover of contemporary art, go-to for the French hair-painting technique, called Balayage, Lena opened the doors to her own SoHo beauty hideaway, Suite Caroline, named for her mother, in late 2013.

Since then, Lena has worked on runway shows in New York, Milan, and Paris such as Saint Laurent, Rick Owens, Dolce & Gabbana, and Coach to name a few, earning her a reputation as a leading influence in setting worldwide trends and establishing a taste for the avant-garde that transcends language and culture across the globe.

Services

Full Highlight: $600

Partial Highlight: $500

Face-Frame: $300

Single Process or Base-Break: $210

Single & Highlight: $700

Double Process Touch-Up: $425

Gloss: $125

Q&A

Influences: Laurie Foley, who in one word embodies 'seamlessness,' and is akin to watching a classical, master artist at work. I apprenticed with Laurie when I moved to New York in 2001. She introduced me to the balayage technique -- just one small example of her varied skill set -- and I haven't touched a foil since. I also learned from French colorist, Stephan Pous, who traveled to Bumble and Bumble to teach his style of balayage. Laurie and Stephan are pioneers of the technique, with two distinct and completely different approaches in their texture and placement. I took what I loved from each and developed my own individual style.

Motivation: It's hard to describe. Hair--color in particular--is such an emotional thing. When you hit that right combination of colors (hair, skin, eyes, clothing, etc.) it's such a special effect... I love when this happens!

Motto: "If you're gonna do it, do it right." -my dad.

Mauricio Bermudez

From: Miami, Florida

Resides in: New York City

IG: @bermudezcolour

Services

Full Highlight: $450

Partial Highlight: $375

Face-Frame: $275

Single Process or Base-Break: $210

Single & Highlight: $580

Double Process Touch-Up: $400

Gloss: $125

Q&A

Influences: Orlando Pita, Laurie Foley, my father

Inspiration: I draw inspiration from art (museums, and especially street art.) I'm inspired when I travel to exotic destinations--specifically beach destinations and when I'm on the beach and the sun is setting. Music inspires me, rhythmic patterns, beautiful voices, and clever lyrics. My teammates inspire me.

Favorite Quote: "As you think, so shall you become." -Bruce Lee

Dream Client: Marylyn Monroe - to me, she is the ultimate platinum blonde. Jessica Rabbit - she is the most amazing redhead. Mila Kunis - she always has the smokiest hues of brown.

Cara Craig

From: Richmond, Virginia

Resides in: Jersey City, New Jersey

IG: @caralangcraig

Services

Full Highlight: $400

Partial Highlight: $325

Face-Frame: $220

Single Process or Base-Break: $190

Single & Highlight: $495

Double Process Touch-Up: $360

Gloss: $110

Q&A

Inspiration: The big picture, the small, small details, and everything about the process in between. Once connections are made conceptually, most anything can inspire me. I love geeking out about how people do things. There is so much value that can come from either being extremely specific, or going rogue with your process. Also inspiring – plants, flowers, and the ocean. And people who are passionate about what they do— they always give me energy.

Motivation: My family history and their work ethic keeps me motivated. My life has been full of supportive people and I'm determined to make them proud. I can get very meditative about doing my job. I believe there is power in acting with intention, from the smallest to the largest gesture. One painted highlight, when done with love and intention, is beyond beautiful.

Motto: Take care of business!

Travis Speck

From: California

Resides in: New York City

IG: @tjspeck

Services

Haircut: $200

Blowout: $100

Event Styling: $350

Karly Cerrone

From: Buffalo, NY

Resides in: New York, NY

IG: @karlycerrone

Services

Full Highlight: $330

Partial Highlight: $255

Face-Frame: $180

Single Process or Base-Break: $155

Single & Highlight: $425

Double Process Touch-Up: $305

Gloss: $100

Jordan M

From: California

Resides in: Brooklyn, NY

IG: @hairjordan

Services

Haircut: $200

Blowout: $100

Event Styling: $300

Mariah Joseph

From: Iowa City, Iowa

Resides in: LES

IG: @mariahjocolor

Services

Full Highlight: $375

Partial Highlight: $300

Face-Frame: $250

Single Process or Base-Break: $190

Single & Highlight: $450

Double Process Touch-Up: $400

Gloss: $100

Aura Friedman

From: Miami, Fl

Resides in: Los Angeles, CA

IG: @auracolorist

Services

Full Highlight: $600

Partial Highlight: $500

Single Process: $200

Single & Highlight: $700

Double Process Touch-Up: $500

Gloss: $100