Jessica Russo
Jessica began her career in 2004, working as an assistant at a bustling Bumble and Bumble salon in downtown San Jose and eventually moving on to work 3 years at a beautiful Aveda concept salon taking classes every few weeks in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Within that time she moved quickly up the food chain, blossoming from an assistant to a senior stylist position by the end of year 3-specializing in creative cuts and coloring techniques, color correction, bridal and special event do’s.
She participated as both a stylist and a model in many avant-garde productions and fashion shows throughout the years (and continues to do so to this day). She has worked on an extensive clientele with a wide range of hair type and texture.
Creative longing and the desire to expand her knowledge led her to Southern California where she worked closely with extremely talented Vidal Sassoon-trained stylists. There, she delved into new experience with training from Davines, freelanced as a hair and makeup artist and even styled hair for the 2007 Academy Awards (Exciting!)
Upon returning to the Bay Area, she accepted a position as a Regional Educator of sales for Phyto Haircare (right in the vein of the botanical and natural products she had always loved.)
Over the last year and a half she traveled several times to New York to train under world renowned colorists such as Beth Minardi, as well as some of France’s top colorists and stylists. She has taken and taught classes for Subtil- one of France’s most coveted hair color lines. She has traveled all the Pacific Northwest, teaching stylists not only how to use Phyto’s incredible botanical formulas, but also how to create the ultimate relaxing experience for their client. She demonstrated and conducted deep treatments with the use of Phyto’s masques and essential oils to provide ultimate health to hair and scalp (“I am a healthy hair junkie!”- Jessica Russo) She has presented as a speaker at trend shows across the country from Honolulu, Hawaii to Portland, Oregon, all the while, continuing to maintain a clientele (many of them the very first she worked on as a junior stylist at Aveda!)
Her commitment to continued education has covered Bumble and Bumble, Aveda, Redken, Goldwell, Davines, Subtil and, of course, Phyto!
She prides herself on her ability to tune in to clients needs and create the look that not only meets their desires but suits their features. Her down-to-earth nature allows clients to open up and truly express themselves.
“I love this industry! I love creating! I love learning and teaching! I absolutely love my clients! I couldn’t be happier to be making more time to dedicate to my craft and I’m thrilled to join your team!” – Jessica Russo
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