hairtique color & design
servicing Roxborough area in Philadelphia
(267) 335-5049 - Info@HairtiqueColorDesign.com
(267) 335-5049 - Info@HairtiqueColorDesign.com
Creatively inspired, self-expression derived but healthy hair motivated; are the words best to describe James "Jamez" Smith. With endless studying and practice, he moved through ranks of from a junior stylist to postions of Director of Color Education. Jamez is now the owner and Creative Director of Hairtique Color and Design located in Philadelphia, Roxborough section.
From precision and free form hair cutting to fashion forward hair coloring, and a natural talent for taking hair to the next level he landed positions with Lakme Haircare at Depasquale Salon Systems, Patric Bradley Team Hollywood, and Farouk Systems Creative Artistic Team. He worked as a Brand Educator and Platform Artist for the listed Hair Color and styling brands. Jamez is a Member of the elite hair color organization The American Board of Certified Hair colorists. Jamez is now operating under is own education curriculum. Providing advance Coloring Cutting, Styling Techniques ,Business Building, and Motivational Speaking
Jamez has been highlighted in magazines such as Modern Salon, Behind The Chair, Launchpad, Salon Sense, Sophisticates Hair, Hype Hair, Passions Hair and a host of other publications. He has graced the cover of two issues with Coiffure Magazine. His professionalism has allow him to create looks for celebrities such as House music Legend Crystal Waters, Gospel Recording Artist Y’Anna Crawley, Actresses Rosario Dawson, and Cheryl Lee Ralph.
In believing you can never learn enough, Jamez has continued education across the U.S. and Abroad with brands such as Matrix, Wella, Joico, HairBrained, Aquage, Mizani, Goldwell, Paul Mitchell Systems, Bernaes Academy just to name a few. Studying philosophies of hair Icon’s Beth Minardi, Juan of JBeverly Hills, Patric Bradley of Patric Bradley Concepts, Farouk Shami of Farouk Systems USA.
Sterling is a world-renowned celebrity and editorial hair artist based in New York City, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. With over 20 years experience in the beauty and fashion industries, she travels the world educating on the latest trends in runway and editorial hair, creative wig making and design, and luxury extension techniques. She has quickly become one one the most sought after hairstylist and educators world wide, and a driving force in fashion and beauty. Her trendsetting style (that she describes as “rock and refined”) has been featured in major fashion publications such as Cosmopolitan, Zink, Allure,
Kia was handpicked by multi-NAHA winner Charlie Price, of Bravo’s hit show Shear Genius to join forces and be an artist on his acclaimed artistic team The Beauty Underground. Kia is also a platform artist and educator for Indique Hair, the top luxury extension hair brands in the industry. Kia is represented by The Gleam Project.
As a fashion and beauty expert Kia has been invited to be guest editor & featured artist in many publications, where her views, tips, and expertise are often quoted. Kia has extensive salon experience from boutique to high fashion. Her experience extends from precision cutting, custom coloring, flawless extension work, wig making and design, luxury hair care, couture styling, and texture specialist and enthusiast. Kia believes in healthy hair first and education is key in her growth as a stylist, which she shares with her fabulous clients at Hairtique Color & Design in Philadelphia.
Kia believes she is living the best of both worlds, as a session and salon hair artist. This affords her the opportunity to share her passion to the fullest in creating beauty for people of all walks of life who enjoy living the #KiaSterlingHair
She lives for her motto: evolve, inspire, create and share as she is a strong believer in giving back and embraces her philanthropy work.