Amber Joe
level 2 stylist
Salon Manager
Any nicknames you go by?
Amber Joe
What are your favorite things to do outside of the salon?
Cook all origins of food.
What's your favorite food that you thought you would NEVER try?
Squid!
What's on your
playlist?
Salt and Pepper/ TLC
Any body piercings or
tattoos?
Nose and two tattoos.
If you could have any superpower what would it be &
why?
To see peoples imagination to know what color they are describing.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A nurse
Where did you grow up and what was it like?
Grew up in Ennis, Tx, A small country town moved to Knoxvillle TN from 13 to 16. Back to Ennis from 16 to 33. Officially moved to Dallas when i was 33 and met the love of my life.
What are some of the crazy fads you and your friends went through?
The tootsie roll dance and bell bottoms
Tell me a time in your life that was a time you'll never forget.
What is something you're really proud of and why?
I am proud of the hard work and determination I have put into my career it"s a forever altering life journey.
What are some goals you're still trying to accomplish?
MCE thru Wella and Establish my brand
What are you scared of?
The new
Generation and the future of our world in their hands..
Ever been in
love?
AHHH Yeah!
BEHIND THE CHAIR
How long have you been in the Hair industry & how did you get started?
! year licensed. 20 years experimenting on myself and friends around me..
What Sebastian product can you NOT live without?
Whipped crème because i love it as my cutting creme and it is a hydrating moisturizing product for my curlies.
What is your favorite service to do on a client?
Total Transformation from color to cut to style. The facial expression on their face at the end warms my heart.
Why do you love your career?
Because i feel like it is my passion and my calling to make other look and feel beautiful
Any Fashion pet peeves?
Tennis don't go with skirts.work boots don't go with short on men.
What smell reminds you of hair school?
burnt Hair from tools being set to high.
Tell us about your first haircut.
I got lucky and my first cut was a blunt straight cut.
Training &
Certifications:
Ogle school of cosmetology Alumni
Awards:
JUST BECAUSE
Dr. Pepper or Coke?
Pepper
PC or MAC?
MAC
Beards or Mustaches?
Full man face!
Right Twix or Left Twix?
Both because I got big girl problems
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Vanilla
Boot camp certified
Cut\ color specialist
Braid expert
Hairskeen certified
Keratherapy certified
Onstage hair extension certified
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Priscilla Escobedo
level 1 stylist
Any nicknames you go by?
Cilla
What are your favorite things to do outside of the salon?
Mom life. Go out for food and drinks.
What's your favorite food that you thought you would NEVER try?
Bone marrow spread
What's on your
playlist?
A lil' bit of everything
Any body piercings or
tattoos?
Tattoos
If you could have any superpower what would it be &
why?
I'd fly that way I could have a over view perspective on things/people.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A nurse
Where did you grow up and what was it like?
I grew up in Dallas, TX. Oak Cliff to be exact. There was some difficult times but it was always fun!
What are some of the crazy fads you and your friends went through?
Ripped jeans was the thing for us in high school
Tell me a time in your life that was a time you'll never forget.
What is something you're really proud of and why?
I am really proud of the strengh I've been given to be able to endure so much pain and still be able to surpass in life.
What are some goals you're still trying to accomplish?
Some goals I'm still trying to accomplish is to have more knowledge about hair and the way color chemicals work.
What are you scared of?
I'm scared of what the world will be like
for the younger generation.
Ever been in
love?
Yes! I love to LOVE.
BEHIND THE CHAIR
How long have you been in the Hair industry & how did you get started?
I've been in the hair industry officially licensed a year. I got started hands on about 5 years ago.
What Sebastian product can you NOT live without?
Trilliant is my favorite Sebastian product.
What is your favorite service to do on a client?
A total transformation from color to cut to style. The facial expression on their face at the end warms my heart.
Why do you love your career?
I love my career because I feel like it is my calling to make others look and feel beautiful.
Any Fashion pet peeves?
No. To each it's own!
What smell reminds you of hair school?
Perm smell reminds me of hair school
Tell us about your first haircut.
A bald fade was my 1st haircut. It was easy!
Training &
Certifications:
Bale Beauty Academy 6 Corp.
Kalon Lash Artistry - Level 1 and Advanced.
Awards:
JUST BECAUSE
Dr. Pepper or Coke?
Pepper
PC or MAC?
MAC
Beards or Mustaches?
Both
Right Twix or Left Twix?
Both
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate
Boot camp certified
Cut/color specialist
Braid expert
Hairskeen certified
Keratherapy certified
Onstage hair extension certified
book now
Nekesa Mohler level 5 Master Stylist
FRIDAY'S ONLY IN DALLAS
7+ years with Esoterica
MCE (Master color expert with Wella)
NYC global studio trained
Next Level Stylist educator & platform artists
Boot camp approved with the Hair Ninja
Toni & Guy Academy Alumni
Hairskeen certified
Keratherapy certified
Onstage hair extension educator
click pic to Facebook Stalk
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND:
FRIDAYS ONLY IN DALLAS
level 6 master stylist
Name: Alejandro Rey Bonilla
Any nicknames you go by?
Ale or Hair Ninja
What are your favorite things to do outside of the salon?
Cinema, photography, model hunt, travel, people watch, dining, kick it with the family, workout, & watch Tosh.0
What's your favorite food that you thought you would NEVER try?
Eel
& rabbit sausage.
What's on your
playlist?
Yelawolf, Girl talk, Portugal the man
Any body piercings or
tattoos?
Used to
have my nipples, belly button & eyebrow pierced, ink-free zone.
If you could have any superpower what would it be &
why?
Teleportation because I hate traffic & planes.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Astronaut or a Ninja Turtle
Where did you grow up and what was it like?
Fort Worth & it was amazing. Little Ale had the best childhood & was groomed to be a successful leader & entrepreneur by his parents. Thanks, guys!
What are some of the crazy fads you and your friends went through?
Jnco's when we all Broke Dance, channel 45 local cable dance show, & Lowriders of course.
What things do you find yourself doing that you said you'd never do?
Flying on planes & taking days off work.
Tell me a time in your life that was a time you'll never forget.
Mowing yards as a kid. I would spend hours alone thinking of ways to make more money & it was so therapeutic.
The Dallas night scene in my early 20's as a club promoter & the ideas it spawned for business.
What is something you're really proud of and why?
When my parents say they are proud of me. "When I grow up I'm going to be just like Alejandro" - Chris Bonilla (father)
What are some goals you're still trying to accomplish?
Inspire the world through my craft, education, cinema, & photography (capturing souls one at a time)
What are you scared of?
Drowning
& having my phone die.
Ever been in
love?
One too many times but it feels great to feel. Maybe little ninja soon!
BEHIND THE CHAIR
How long have you been in the Hair industry & how did you get started?
23 years & I had a neighbor kid ask me to fade him up. I did a good job & craved more. I haven't gone more than one week without doing hair since I was 13 years old.
What Sebastian product can you NOT live without?
Whipped crème is to die for! I use it on everyone & myself when I want to show off my mane.
Favorite client quote?
“You go tell Ale that he used to cut my hair in his garage!”- Patrick Ramos
What is your favorite service to do on a client?
Full makeover. I like it when someone trusts me so much to make them look good & feel good.
Why do you love your career?
Making clients cry. The feeling you changed someone's life with self-esteem & beauty so much that they cry tears of joy! So rewarding.
Any Fashion pet peeves?
Ladies, hide your damn bobby pins & at least use the right color for your hair.
What smell reminds you of hair school?
Rotten eggs & smoke. (Perms & lil old ladies who only shampooed their hair weekly)
Tell us about your first haircut.
My first clipper cut was at the tender age of 13, it went well. My first woman's haircut was at the age of 15. The consultation went like this: “How many layers do you want? 2 or 3? LOL!
Training &
Certifications:
Ogle school of cosmetology Alumni, Video education for the state, Employer of the year, Advisory board
Toni & Guy classic, advanced, DFW educator for 3 years, advisory board DFW
Additional advisory boards: Duvall's, Paul Mitchell, ITS Academy, Avenue 5, Rusk shows, classes, & host for 5 years
Wella color, wet line, & world studio training with essentials in NYC
Sebastian color, wet line, & National Design team
Nioxin wet line & scalp expert
Delilah Damage free extension expert (Cold Fusion & Tape methods)
Creator of Next Level Stylist video training, producer, director, director of photography, & talent
Co-Creator of Next Level Photo editorial workshops
Esoterica Studios Cinema Producer, director, & director of photography, premiere editor
Esoterica Studios Model Agency casting director
Esoterica Studios Photographer, design, photoshop editor
Four Day Weekend Improv Level 5 graduate, Hollywood Improv workshop, Dallas Comedy House Improv free play
MEDIA
As seen on TV: Ogle Commercials, Texas Women season 1 & 2, Operation Rock the Troops TV episode 1, WFAA Ch8 Family 1st, CBS Ch11 Fashion forecast, InStyle magazine Sebastian spread, Blackbook magazine.
NYFW: Charlotte Ronson, Christian Siriano
Awards:
Sebastian Whats Next Awards Finalist (twice)
Ogle employer of the year
Ogle Alumni of the year
Voted by your mom best hairdresser ever.
JUST BECAUSE
Dr. Pepper or Coke?
No sugar for me
PC or MAC?
MAC for all my design work, PC for business
Beards or Mustaches?
Full man face, exquisite mustache, and beard!
Right Twix or Left Twix?
I always eat the right one first as I am right handed
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate dipped everything, please!
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