Meghan is another success story of the Arrojo apprentice-training program. She wanted to join a top NYC salon; a place where her personality could shine, and where the trends and excitement of the city would be a constant inspiration. Naturally, then, she joined our team. A passionate and creative colorist, Meghan has worked with the Arrojo editorial team at the IBS and ISSE beauty shows, and created some sensational looks for the Arrojo Underground event. Now part of our Academy team, Meghan takes inspiration from the music, culture, and personalities of NYC.

Jenna started her career at the age of 19 in Florida. She worked in a small local salon and gained a loyal clientele before moving to New York and Arrojo for a more substantial education. Jenna, a graduate of our training program, already has an impressive list of editorial work to her name including the J Mendel, Cloak, and Naum runway shows, as well as an outstanding contribution to the Arrojo Underground event. Inspired by music and fashion, Jenna is a fantastic colorist who loves working with each client to find the perfect hair color for them.

Kelly's love for the fashion industry grew out of make-up and fashion retail work in New Orleans and L.A. She moved to New York and attended the Aveda Institute where her love of hair color blossomed. After graduation, she joined Arrojo, citing the opportunities for advanced education and the freedom to bring ones own personality into a highly professional environment as key to her choice. Kelly completed our advanced training program in 2008 and has already proved to be an integral part of our on-the-road show and seminar team. Kelly is a remarkable colorist who loves interacting with her clients and the creative and fashion-related elements of her work.

Growing up just outside NYC, Rea followed her dreams to the city to pursue her passions for all things visually creative. After studying photography, she moved into hairstyling so she could be more technically hands on and socially involved with people, while still being artistic. Rea joined the Arrojo team in 2005 and has been growing in her technique, skill, and creativity ever since. She has traveled with the Arrojo team to hair shows and seminars nationwide, as well as producing some inspirational editorial and fashion show related work. Taking inspiration from music, art, fashion, and the great people surrounding her, she creates styles that imply an effortless, simplistic cool, and that are tailored to each individual in her chair.

After completing cosmetology school at the Carsten Institute, Jessica joined the Arrojo Apprentice team. With great success, she's now completed our in-house advanced training program and continues to build her clientele as a leading member of our Academy. Jessica's brilliant work is inspired by music and culture, and true to the Arrojo tradition she loves making people look great and feel fabulous. She enjoys editorial work and has traveled internationally with the Arrojo Education Team.

Born in Philadelphia, raised in Texas, Nicole was a hair stylist of four years before moving to New York and Arrojo. Citing the chance to reach her full potential in an education-focused, inspirational, and challenging environment as her reason for joining us, Nicole completed our training program and has emerged as a gifted hair cutter with sassy creative flair. She placed third in the 2005 National Trend Vision awards, second in 2007, and first in 2008. A distinction that means she will represent the USA at Trend Vision International. Furthermore, Nicole placed second runner-up on Bravo TV's Shear Genius, season two. Nicole retains her down-to-earth ways and loves nothing more than using her great skills to make each and every client look and feel terrific.

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.

After four years as a stylist in Atlanta, David moved to New York and accepted a position with the Arrojo team in 2007. He joined us for a more rounded and complete education, and his passion for honing his skills and his positive attitude meant he completed our rigorous 22-month training program seven months early. David's passion is working behind the chair to make clients look and feel fantastic, but his talent has also led editorial work with design luminaries, Y-3, Adidas, and Betsey Johnson. He is also trained in Great Lengths hair extensions, the only member of our team with such schooling. David is a charming, affable person who delights in providing great hair cutting and great service to all 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.