Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Lourdes is a sassy chica who brings her laid back attitude to the hustle and bustle of NYC. Her career began as a student of famed colorist, Brad Johns, before joining the Arrojo training program to complete her well-rounded apprenticeship. Lourdes has unbridled commitment to the intricate nature of the color craft, which has hastened her development into a truly fabulous color artist. She blends a modern and innovative approach with great technique to create wearable, fashion-forward color for her clients. A warm, friendly and fun people person, Lourdes loves making great hair color for great people.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Topher grew up in a family owned salon, which fuelled his passion for making people look and feel fabulous. He joined Arrojo straight after completing beauty school at the Aveda Institute, New York, and has since proved a star of the team. He's a phenomenal hair cutter and an expert in finding the right product for the right person. His career credits already include traveling with the Arrojo show and seminar team, hair styling for a host of burlesque superstars, a calendar for iheartbrooklyngirls.com, and editorials for iconic magazines gonyc, velvet park, cosmopolitan, and curve. Most of all Topher loves servicing his loyal clientele at the studio.

Born and raised in Texas, Lee's career started as a stylist in Fort Worth. Her innate abilities and dedication meant she quickly strengthened her skills as a stylist, and as a teacher: She began to travel with Sebastian as a regional product educator; it was here that she was first introduced to ARROJO, and became fascinated with our teaching techniques, styling, and commitment to the hairdressing craft. And so, Lee moved to New York to join our team. Now she has completed our training program, traveled with us to nationwide Trend Vision shows, produced some terrific editorial work, and educated others in our hairdressing method. Lee is a fantastic hair cutter, committed to shaping modern, wearable looks for each client.

Ashley is a magical colorist and a great person. She was born in Michigan, but grew up on the Florida coast. While attending the Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School she found her true passion was in the art of hair color. To further her career she then moved to NYC, joining the ARROJO apprentice team in 2007. Ashley has now graduated from our advanced training program, worked at educational shows and seminars, and produced some killer hair styling on the ARROJO underground event in '07 and '08. Inspired by fashion and music, Ashley is a young colorist with incredible talent and technique, while her charming and bubbly personality makes her a favorite with clients and colleagues alike.

A New Orleans Native, Tatum attended the famed North Carolina University. But with a rich family heritage in the industry, it was his desire to master the art and craft of hairdressing that stood out. He moved to New York in 2006; soon after he joined the Arrojo Studio team where his passion and dedication made him an instant hit. A gifted stylist, Tatum features in Seventeen Magazine as “Best Bargain” in New York, and, with luminaries like Aveda and G-star, his work features on the runways of Milan and Berlin. His well-rounded training includes working with award-winning stylists, Antoinette Beenders and Allen Ruiz. Tatum gives our clients a unique experience with his warm personality, technical ability, and refined aesthetic.

Katie was born outside of Boston with a paintbrush in her hand (not literally, but almost!), And keeping the creative juices flowing has been a central theme and passion of her life. From traveling abroad to study art in Italy to arriving at ARROJO in 2007 excited to explore yet another creative medium, she is happiest when she is using her artistic gifts to serve others. In the salon, this translates into an ability to listen and connect with clients, and work with them to realize the haircuts that best let their own individuality shine through. A terrific hair cutter, katie has worked on many photo shoots, shows and seminars with the arrojo team, and values all opportunities that help her grow as a person and stylist.

Esther, a native New Yorker, studied sculpture and installation at nearby Sarah Lawrence College. She had always cut hair for fun and, after spending some time on the West Coast, decided to study the hairdressing craft at the famed, flagship Aveda Institute, Minneapolis. A fabulous talent, she joined our team in 2008, and graduated from our in-house apprentice-training program with great distinction. Now an ARROJO studio stylist, Esther has worked main-stage shows across America with ARROJO education, and became a key member of our Fashion Week 2009 team. She loves the art and craft of hairstyling, and relishes the chance to interact with clients, and help shape their personal style. She is especially gifted at educating clients on the best ways to style their hair at home.

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.

Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, Emily is a shining star of our team. She attended the Paul Mitchell School, and then, inspired by the ARROJO image and the desire to share her own vision, she made a beeline to our studio. Emily, a graduate of our 22-month advanced training program, is a technically precise and creatively gifted hair cutter. She’s been part of the ARROJO show and seminar team at IBS Orlando and New York, worked alongside emerging design stars at New York Fashion Week, and collaborated with fellow studio stylists on the fantastic neoplasticism collection. Emily has passion for precise haircuts and making people look and feel beautiful.

Heather is a young colorist, already with great experience and expertise. Originally from Orange County, she worked is L.A. for three years, as assistant to Sebastian International Creative Director, which led to opportunities including the 7 Deadly Sins Show at the Kodak Theater, Hollywood, editorials, and a trip to Italy for the prestigious Cosmoprof. Her great love, however, is continued education and expertise in the craft of hair color and, inspired by the ARROJO vision and commitment to world-class education, she joined our team in 2008. Heather is a skillful, creative colorist who aced our in-house training program; she loves sharing her knowledge of color with each client.

Born and raised in St Louis, Missouri, Jason had already moved to New York and made himself a successful chef when he decided to switch to hair. As a student, the first demo he saw was from ARROJO. Jason noticed our commitment to the craft, and then a trip to IBS, where he took in the ARROJO main stage show, sealed his wish to join our team. As a student he won the prestigious Edward J. Neal contest; and since joining our team he has produced stellar work for Fashion Week, and for the ARROJO show and seminar team. Jason loves the personal, immediate satisfaction of making people feel good, and seeing a smile at the end of an appointment.