Hair stylist and make-up expert, Sherri Jessee is a veteran in the line. She has collected several internationally renowned awards and is deftly climbing the ladder of success. Salon India brings you her journey so far.
How did you enter the line of hairdressing?
I started cutting hair when I was 11 years old! I love hair and makeup and it was a great career choice for me as the saying goes, “Get a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” I attended Virginia Academy of Hairstyling and have made it a life long goal to continue learning.
Where was your first job and at what age?
While attending the cosmetology school I worked as ‘shampoo girl’ at a salon called The Hair Zoo. I worked there for several years before starting my own salon.
Tell us about the opportunities you have realised so far?
I have worked as a salon owner and stylist for 28 years. I spent 20 years on the sets as a platform artist. Such opportunities offered me to travel to the five continents. I also worked as editorial stylist for almost four years and my work has been featured in more than hundred publications. I have also taught cutting, colouring, styling, and make-up.
What are your favourite tools and products to work with?
I can always be seen on the sets with a can of light holding hairspray. I use this as a heat protectant for thermal styling and for light control during styling. I love to create the texture in hair and frequently incorporate various types of crimped hair in my photo shoots.
What is your favourite hair colour?
I love natural looking hair colour with shine that range only two levels of lightness and darkness from the natural color in a gentle ombre. For say, rich chocolate blending to delicate caramel.
What are your future plans?
I have been working diligently to launch my own cosmetic line, Elegant, Organized Beauty which is a system of organizing beauty tools that can be purchased on my website: www.sherrijessee.com. I am available for shows, seminars and classes on bridal and editorial hair and make-up, cutting, colouring, and media marketing.
