HAIR BY DARICO JACKSON

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Wor over three it was no surprise when he decades, celeb- detoured from traditional rity stylist, DaR- educational avenues—leavico Jackson’s ing Dillard University behind commitment to the culture to attend The Academy of and creativity in the hair care Scientific Hair Design. He industry has allowed him then went on to attend The endless opportunities for ad- National Academy of Beauty vancement in his professional Arts with special studies unportfolio. der the scientific educational system of Redken.

With the support of his When DaRico opened the mother, DaRico identified ultra lavish, Fusion Salon in an interest in styling hair; so his home town, St. Louis, Missouri—after venturing away from hair care for a short stint—he created a cult of clients who filled his books with standing appointments for months in advance, and secured a waiting list of people eagerly awaiting the chance to enjoy the electrifying experience known as DaRico Magic.

DaRico continued cultivating his craft, building his brand,

and networking with other professionals for over a decade when he secured a chance to serve as Shaquille O’Neal’s personal and commercial stylist in Los Angeles. He’d fly back and forth between assignments with Shaq, while keeping his standing schedule with his high-profile clients at Fusion Salon. Eventually his gifted abilities were commissioned in California, and DaRico forced himself out on faith with a focus on not only bettering his brand, but also Upon landing in LA, with nothing but a plan to prosper in this new territory, DaRico quickly became a top stylist at the iconic Elgin Charles Salon in Beverly Hills, where he grew his clientele while training other stylists and simultaneously securing editorial bookings through his agent at The Crystal Agency.

During this time, he was booked to ensure editorial excellence for publishing powerhouses including: Italian Vogue, Harper’s BAZAAR, Foam, Zink, People Magazine, XXL, Sophisticate’s Black Hair. But it wasn’t until

he was booked to create a style to fit charac-

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ter, Angela (played by Tasha Smith), in “Why Did I Get Married?” that his career as a celebrity stylist catapulted.

From there, DaRico was behind the most brilliant styles in Hollywood, sprinkling DaRico Magic all through the most important moments of the careers of Hollywood’s brightest stars including: Nia Long, Vivica Fox, Angela Bassett, Wendy Davis, Paula Abdul, Rochelle Aytes, Michael Ealy, Tia Mowery, Tisha Campbell, Tischina Arnold, Naturi Naughton, Victoria Summer, Lynn Whitfield, Meagan Good, Angela Simmons, Tamara Bass, Cassandra Freeman, Valarie Pettiford, Telma Hopkins, Draya Michelle, Kyla Pratt, Elise Neal, Keyshia Cole, and Niecy Nash.

Teyonah Parris’s 2015 Emmy hairstyle swept the press and landed a DaRico original on the Vogue.com website. His ever-expanding portfolio, experience, and education opened his eyes to endless options, so he immersed himself in the education, art, science, and secrets of the

hair care industry. Before and during his status as a celebrity stylist, DaRico began working with various brands to educate and empower other stylists to stay ahead in the hair care industry. After DaRico was honored to have the role of Regional Designer for Sebastian International’s Advanced Education Program, his work was reviewed on a global level. Throughout his exceptional career, brands such as Johnson Hair by: Darico Jackson Products: Sensitive By Nature; AFAM Concept: Vital Product Line; Luster Product: Essentials; Elgin Charles Products; and L’Oreal: Mizani offered him elp him professionally prosper while masterfully maneuvering himself

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into a prominent position with industry executives.

In his role at L’Oreal: Mizani, DaRico quickly became the educational lead for his team, and within two years he landed the role of haircut designer for the complete L’Oreal family where he would create and design five unique styles, facilitate the education for the haircuts which included everything from diagramming to demonstrating for the core team who would then instruct the educational team. The team would then teach his styles to the world.

He continued that position until he was offered the opportunity to serve as the Brand Ambassador for ORS, where he worked for a year before joining the Clairol family where his work is currently featured for the brand’s Textures and Tones collection nationwide.

Today, DaRico Jackson is a creative artist with a comprehensive collection of styles in his prominent portfolio. Still striving to better his craft, he’s preparing to captivate hair-enthusiasts on a global level, sprinkling DaRico Magic on the industry, one head at a time.

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