HILARY MOVED TO NEW YORK TO PURSUE HER CHILDHOOD DREAM OF BECOMING A HAIRSTYLIST. SHE ATTENDED THE AVEDA INSTITUTE, WHICH LED TO WORK WITH THE DELUX BEAUTY LINE AND CONTINUED MODELING OPPORTUNITIES. HILARY'S WORK AS A HAIR MODEL LED HER TO ARROJO STUDIO AND BACK TO HER FIRST LOVE, HAIRDRESSING. SHE JOINED OUR TEAM IN 2003. SINCE THEN, SHE'S DONE AN AWESOME JOB, ABSORBING ALL EDUCATION TO BECOME A TRULY GREAT HAIRDRESSER. SHE'S WORKED WITH THE ARROJO TEAM AT HAIR SHOWS ACROSS THE US AND IS NOW AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE STYLIST TEAM. HILARY HAS UNBELIEVABLE ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM, COUPLED WITH A GIFT FOR BRINGING CONFIDENCE OUT OF ALL HER CLIENTS.

Reinvention and discovery is a theme central to Stacey Whitmire's life. Raised in Santa Monica, California, with five years in Texas, four in Ohio and six in Washington, DC, Stacey came to New York City to expand her creativity. She is an actor who has studied at Yale, performs in theatre and film, and writes her own material. Most of all, Stacey is a dedicated hairstylist who brings her passion and conviction to technique and craft, and her interest in change to clients. Educated through the Arrojo program, Stacey's work has been showcased at Arrojo Underground 07, Arrojo Underground 08, and on the Arrojo trade show booth stage. Her clients include industry experts who make regular appearances on CNN and the Today Show, actors, young designers, and regular people who appreciate modern, easy-to-style cuts. Stacey has done make-up and styling for MCC Theatre's promotional images in conjunction with CARRIE, THE SUBMISSION, THE BREAK OF NOON starring David Duchovny, and WILD ANIMALS YOU SHOULD KNOW.

Originally from the coast of New Hampshire, Amy moved to New York eight years ago to pursue a career in theater.  After working in public relations and special events, she decided to leave her desk jobs behind to find a career that was much more creative.  She attended the Aveda Institute New York and realized her passion for hair color. After hearing Nick Arrojo speak during a seminar at school, she knew that his salon would be a perfect match for her artistic eye and desire to learn.  Amy has become a great asset to our Academy Team and was part of Arrojo's first young talent hair show at the Wella Studio.  She looks forward to helping you look your best.

When Chris left Detroit to begin a photographic internship in New York, so began her love affair with the city's energy and unique visual culture. Her passion for hair flourished at the Aveda Institute, where she combined her love for art, design, and fashion with her love for connecting with people. Chris joined Arrojo in 2005. Since then she's won the 2006 in-house Arrojo Trend Vision Contest, she's traveled with the Arrojo editorial team to hair shows across the country, and she's building a great clientele in the salon. Chris loves to create looks that balance classic and edgy styling, emphasizing natural texture, and easy-to-manage effortless style.

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.

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.

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.