LENA OTT

Lena is a New York–based colorist and founder of Suite Caroline, known for creating nuanced, opulent color that reads beautifully on camera and in real life. Her work spans editorial, runway, and celebrity, with a career rooted in fashion and defined by dimensional, highly personalized results.

Owner + Creative Director | @lenaott

Mauricio Bermúdez

Mauricio has over 20 years of experience in both cut and color. Inspired by a lifelong connection to hairdressing that began with his father, he is known for precision, warmth, and versatility, delivering refined results across blondes and brunettes alike with an approachable, grounded presence.

Senior Colorist | @bermudezcolour

Aura Friedman

Aura is a celebrity colorist with over two decades of experience, working between Los Angeles, New York City, and Miami. Known for highly customized, intuitive color, her work balances editorial vision with effortless wearability and an attention to tone and impact.

Guest Artist, Colorist - LA, NY, MIA | @auracolorist

Bronwen Robinson

Bronwen is a senior stylist working between Savannah, GA and New York City. With decades of experience behind the chair, backstage, and on set, her work is shaped by a deep commitment to education, mentorship, and editorial craftsmanship.

Guest Artist, Senior Stylist | @bronwenrobins

Christina Cipro

Christina is a colorist with over 20 years of experience in New York City, originally from Hawaii. Her work centers on enhancing what is naturally there, creating seamless, evolving color that grows beautifully over time. Known for rich brunettes and shimmering reds, she brings a warm, sun-informed approach to tone, balance, and longevity.

Colorist

Ian McCabe

Ian is a color specialist with over 20 years of experience, known for a meticulous, detail-driven approach. Recognized as one of Washington, DC’s leading colorists, his work attracts clients from across the country. He is also dedicated to education, mentoring the next generation of colorists.

Guest Artist, Colorist | @ianmatthewcolor

Hitomi Yamano

Hitomi is a New York–based hairstylist originally from Japan, with over 20 years of experience. She is known for clean, structured cuts that emphasize natural movement, balance, and quietly refined modern shape.

Stylist | @hetoldmehitomi

Julia O'Leary

Julia is a colorist specializing in soft, hand-painted highlights designed to grow out beautifully between appointments. Inspired by her upbringing in Rio de Janeiro and California, her work ranges from sun-kissed, beachy blondes to bold, expressive color with a playful edge.

Colorist | @juliaolearycolor

Karly Cerrone

Karly specializes in natural, effortless color and softly nostalgic blondes. Influenced by extensive editorial and runway experience and trusted by a deeply loyal clientele, her work is defined by precision, detail, and a thoughtful approach that enhances each client’s natural beauty.

Colorist | @karlycerrone

Kirsten Stuke

Kirsten specializing in double processes, transformative blonding, and creative color. Her work is bold yet refined, focused on creating authentic, elevated looks with a quietly celebrity-worthy finish, informed by an extensive editorial background in fashion and beauty.

Colorist | @kirstenstukecolor

Samantha Draper

Sam known for effortless, personalized cuts and show-stopping blowouts. Her approach centers on listening first, working with each client’s natural texture and individuality to create looks that feel cool, confident, and lived-in.

Stylist | @samanthabdraper

Shin

Shin is a hairstylist whose career spans Tokyo and New York, bringing over 20 years of experience to the chair. Known for refined layered cutting that adapts seamlessly across hair types and ages, his work is trusted by musicians, artists, and creative professionals for its balance, ease, and wearability.

Guest Artist, Stylist | @cosmic_ted

Travis Speck

Travis is a senior stylist with over 25 years of experience, known for romantic, softly tailored hair with an editorial sensibility. His background spans fashion weeks in New York and Paris, runway work for leading designers, and a long-standing commitment to education and mentorship.

Senior Stylist | @tjspeck