Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Courtney is a color artist with creative verve, strong technique, and infectious passion. A graduate of our famed in-house training program, she studied cosmetology at the Redken Academy in Florida State. Soon after, she met Nick Arrojo and the team at Orlando Premiere. Inspired by the energy of the show, and the education and career opportunity’s our studio offered, she applied for a job, and followed a lifelong dream to move to New York. Now Courtney is one of most talented young colorists. Warm, friendly, and fun, she loves meeting new people, the variety and creativity of her craft, and working with each client to find their perfect hue.

Flores’ roots are in a sleepy Californian surf town and––as a third generation stylist whose Grandpa is a barber––her roots are also in the art and craft of hairstyling. In 2007 she fell in love with the energy and inspiration of New York, and moved to the City to study cosmetology. Now she is a graduate of our famed, in-house training program, has worked New York Fashion Week, traveled with the ARROJO artistic team to nationwide beauty shows, and facilitated advanced education seminars. Most of all Flores is an exceptional young colorist, talented, technically precise, creative, and trend-conscious. With a fun-loving personality she loves to help each client discover a range of great looks by enhancing color and texture.

In 1997, aged 19, Barton was drawn to New York by the city’s artistic energy, and his own desire for creative endeavor. Acting and painting and writing fulfilled Barton’s inventive spirit, until, after years of styling friends’ hair, he attended NYC’s Aveda Institute and discovered that his career ambition and creative passion could be realized by coloring hair. A unique talent, Barton has flown through our famed in-house training program, and was a key contributor to ARROJO Underground 2009, an editorial event looking at the future of fashion, trend, and style. He is outgoing, full of life, and a dynamic and creative colorist. Barton's approach balances artistry and functionality to achieve an inspired, personalized look for all those who sit in his chair.

Originally from Manchester, New Hampshire, Zeph is a hair cutter with rare talent and skill – just one month after graduating beauty school, his styling for a men’s photo-shoot featured in the Boston Globe. Since then he has fulfilled his dream to move to NYC, joining ARROJO after a studio visit proved proof positive that this was the best salon for continued education. Zeph flew through our advanced training program, with credits including IBS Chicago and NYC, hairstyling for the ‘Your 33 Black Angels’ album cover, New York Fashion Week show styling, and the Keith Haring by the House of Field Paradise Garage Collection. Closely connected to the music, art, and fashion scene, Zeph is always on the pulse of latest trends and loves working with clients to shape the perfect look for their personal taste and style.

Originally from Santa Cruz, Caroline is a California girl who came to New York to be the best hairdresser that she could be. A precise and creative cutter, she has exceptionally good taste, is charming, diligent, and considerate, and loves to make each client look and feel terrific. Caroline joined our team as an apprentice, passed our in-house training program with gold stars, and can boast credits like working with the ARROJO artistic team at international beauty shows, IBS New York and Premiere Orlando – where her skills on the show booth proved a beacon of inspiration. From a family tree of hairdressers, Caroline has the innate ability to find the perfect style, create a great experience, for every client.

Lauren is another of the talent-rich army of stylists who have graduated from our in-house training program. She joined our team in 2008, and has excelled as a technical and creative cutter, with a trend-conscious eye. Lauren’s passion and commitment to the craft, and her love of fashion, means she already has the credits of a veteran, including: New York Fashion Week show styling for Katie Gallagher and Araks, as well as editorial assisting for Italian Vogue, Nylon, and Nylon Japan. Originally from Melbourne Beach, Florida, Lauren loves to create looks from inspirational eras, combining an individual’s lifestyle with modern hairstyles that define personality.

Inva joined us as an apprentice with rare artistry and skill. Today she is a graduate of our in-house training program, and a colorist who blends talent and technique with a strong creative vision. Exceptionally versatile, she can move effortlessly between pretty girl hair and rock and roll attitude, and always looks to customize colors to individual taste and style. She also has an exceptional list of credits, including: IBS, New York Fashion Week show styling for Binetti and Custo Barcalona, and a standout collection for ARROJO Underground ’09. Originally from southern Europe, Inva has a Mediterranean heart, a New York City soul, and cites the commitment to in-house education and the fashion-forward New York vibe of the studio as the key to joining our team.

An intuitive, creative hair cutter Gardner moved from Colorado to New York to join our team in 2009. By adding precise technique to artistic flair, he is now a graduate of our in-house training program. A great addition to our team, Gardner styled hair for Katie Gallagher and Araks at NY fashion week spring ‘11, assisted on the iconic Keith Haring by House of Field Paradise Garage Collection, and his work is featured in Razor Red Magazine. He has also supported ARROJO at IBS Orlando and New York, as well producing a galvanizing, graffiti-inspired look for ARROJO underground ’10. In salon, Gardner is a first-rate client communicator who listens to the needs of the individual. He loves to shape wearable, fashion-forward hairstyles that bring out the best features of each person.

Hailing from Huntington Beach, Tim brings 10 years experience as a stylist and educator. Seeing NY as the epicenter of fashion and creative energy, Tim left California for New York with a vision to improve his knowledge and skills. It led him to ARROJO, where he takes inspiration from a cast of world-renowned stylists, and has the freedom to push the artistic envelope. With vibrant, imaginative work, seen at fashion week and ARROJO underground ’10, Tim’s mark on NY and ARROJO is already made. His passion for the craft shines through the quality of his work, and through his dedication to making every client feel newfound confidence with looks that put a smile on their face, and a swagger in their step.

A southern California girl, Rachel will always have a special place in our hearts. She is the first ARROJO cosmetology school graduate to pass our salon-training program and become one of our stylists. She cites the creative energy of the studio as the reason why she is so proud to be part of the team, and considers it her life’s work to give her clients their greatest haircut. As Rachel has studied our techniques at school and in the salon, she has an innate understanding of our modern and creative, precision-based hairdressing method, and strives to make a positive contribution to the future of a craft where all her artistic abilities can be realized.

Mary was in our first-ever ARROJO cosmetology class and now she is the first school graduate to graduate our salon-training program and become a color specialist. It gives her a distinct appreciation of our modern and creative, precision-based method, and her talent and education have paved the way to some standout credits. She’s worked New York Fashion Week for Katie Gallagher and Araks, been part of the ARROJO artistic team at ABS Chicago and IBS New York, and supported ARROJO at educational seminars and shows. She enjoys meeting new people, and working with them to create wearable and trendy looks. Originally from Morristown, New Jersey, Mary boasts a simple philosophy: “I love making people look pretty,” she says.

Originally from Orange County, Tabitha boasts seven years experience as an expert hair colorist at a prestigious Californian salon. While pursuing further education, she met the ARROJO team and felt a like-minded commitment to excellence. Inspired, she joined us in the summer of 2010. Tabitha is an accomplished color educator, has advanced color theory training from Makeup Designory, and her career credits include New York Fashion Week. As a salon colorist, Tabitha loves to see the clients’ process of transformation; she feels the emotional power of color, its potential to uplift and revitalize. Tabitha has a special talent for color corrections, creates healthy, shiny, beautiful colors, and is always careful to match the tone of the hair to the tone of the eyes and skin.

Born in South Korea, raised in Indianapolis, and a European and Asian traveler, Huich is a hair cutter with an international eye for style. And as she is a graduate of the first-ever ARROJO cosmetology class, she will always have a special place in our hearts. After school, Huich joined our team for the commitment to artistry and education in the hairdressing craft. Now, after acing the apprentice-training program, she is a technically precise and creatively gifted hair cutter. Her credits already include stunning styles for Custo Barcelona and Katie Gallagher at NY Fashion Week. Personable and charming, Huich believes in the power of giving back, and sees hairdressing, and making people look and feel their best, as her way of doing so.

Martina’s hairdressing journey has taken her across the globe. Originally from Bulgaria, her career began 15 years ago. She moved to Italy –– where she worked Milan Fashion Week and many international Trade Shows –– and Abu Dhabi, before heading to Florida. Soon after, she met the ARROJO team and knew it was where she wanted to be. She followed her heart. Now she is a prominent member of our team, traveling with us to events in Las Vegas, Florida, and in hometown New York. Passionate about education and growth, Martina sees hairdressing as a lifestyle, and is especially attuned to making her clients happy: “It’s important clients can recreate their look the next morning. I am most content when I see my clients smile, and tell me they love their new style,” she says.

John is an outstanding talent. Working for Aveda in hometown Detroit, he was appointed "New Talent Mentor,” with responsibility to train fellow educators. Three years later, John took one step back to take several steps forward. He came to New York to join our team, citing the “best training program in the world,” and a desire to obtain the best foundations. He completed our 24-month apprentice-training program in half that time, while gaining credits for ARROJO underground, Expo, IBS New York, and ABS Chicago. Passionate about the craft, John appreciates the beauty and control of precise technique, but understands what makes success: “What matters most is your ability to connect with another person and use your skills to make them look great and feel their best,” he says.

Carrie’s passion for haircutting began as a student at Aveda Institute, Chicago. Presently, she became a stylist at the renowned Planet Salon, Beverly Hills. It was the beginning a career that goes from strength to strength. With advanced training at Vidal Sassoon, London, as well completing a fast-track through our own intensive training program, Carrie boasts fierce technical precision, which blends beautifully with her innate creativity. Her credits include Aveda’s Miami Jam, 2008, FIDM’s fashion exhibition, lead stylist at LA Fashion Week, and Launchpad magazine. Carrie’s commitment to detail and client suitability ensures her clients are always stylish. “Proper client communication is essential. Knowing what the person in your chair wants is the way to craft an individual look that makes the client happy,” she says.

Originally from Albany, New York, Olivia was studying finance when she decided to take a new, creative direction. She moved to New York City to attend ARROJO Cosmetology School and she has not looked back. After school graduation, she joined our salon team, completing the salon training program with great distinction. It means Olivia has a complete understanding of ARROJO color techniques and this knowledge shines in her outstanding work. Her credits already include Wella Trend Vision and teaching fellow professionals at ARROJO shows and seminars. A youthful and vibrant personality, Olivia helps people look and feel their best: “I love seeing the transformation in look and personality when someone looks at their new hair color for the first time. It’s so exiting!” she says.

With an innate sense of style, Dylan is a native New Yorker. A background in theater cements an outgoing and confident personality, while an aptitude for hairstyling that began in college, put her on a new career path. Presently, she made a beeline for ARROJO cosmetology school. As an A-star graduate, she joined our salon team and, with an intrinsic understanding of ARROJO techniques, aced the apprentice-training program. Dylan featured at ARROJO Underground and ARROJO Expo, and she is building a large and loyal client base. “I love having a strong relationship with my clientele,” she says. “I like to work with clients on new colors, season to season, to help them stand out and feel great about themselves.”

Shawnee is a young stylist with a big heart, and big ambitions. Originally from Ohio, her talent shone while working at a top local salon. She placed first in the Ohio Skills USA Competition and took educational classes with renowned stylist, Martin Parsons. Soon, Shawnee found ARROJO and joined our team because of the challenging educational program for young stylists, and her desire to be the best. A growing credit list includes New York Fashion Week, photo-shoots for Ann Klein, and assisting session stylists Dennis DeVoy and Dennis Lanni. “Subtle or strong, I enjoy the transformation of a client’s image,” she says. “It’s uplifting to see a happy, satisfied client looking their best. It’s why I love what I do.”

After attending beauty school in Boston, Matthew moved to New York and trained for two years at Vidal Sassoon. A Florida native, he relocated to Miami, gaining experience as a stylist at Snip, a renowned South Beach Salon. But ARROJO’s reputation for education, and a creative, precision-based approach to hairdressing brought Matthew back to NYC. As technical and creative cutter with a trend-conscious eye, he has an intuitive understanding of what works for each client. Laid back, yet professional, Matthew has that special ability to make each client feel comfortable in his chair, and creates looks tailored to the individual. Well-rounded and sharp-witted, Matthew is a talented guitarist and finds inspiration in Dada Artists and French New Wave Cinema.