Conversations with Julio Romano

Today we’d like to introduce you to Julio Romano

Hi Julio, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I started in the 90s in west Hollywood working with Alt Rock Bands and living the Rock n Roll life style working 7days a week it never began or ended it was and endless haze of salon/studio calls /photo shoots and videos .and television LA never stops moving I am a workaholic it feeds constantly, 12 years ago I opened an Alt Rock salon with deep punk queer and ethnic roots most of our stylists are Natives as am I so we are properly interpreting the region and properly serving the neighborhood we also do community events House Less and gender affirming haircuts for people who need help , giving back to the community is a big part of who we are and what we do

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I have reinvented my self so many times to get better and healthier as a person as well as getting clean from substance abuse from working in Hollywood with bands and in fashion , with yoga meditation and a heathy lifestyle I am able to be relevant and above all helpful and happy and

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
We are a collective of punk metal and alternative hairstylist that grew up in the scene and are inspired by the city we grew up in we are known for our image and the work we do is inspired by 80s 90s and technology we are lock on focused and authenticity funny is what sets us apart and our Salon is known as an alt/queer hang out that has high quality service and a warm happy welcoming vibe

What matters most to you? Why?
Listening to people they need to be heard Helping people they need help Love care understanding .people remember how you treat them and we really work hard to be in the right place and space to help and let people know we care we listen and we want to make them comfortable so they can try new things .people want an authentic experience that suits them not one that is for celebrities we are truly for the people and everyone is welcome as long as they respect that we are a safe space for punk queer trans ethnic

Pricing:

• Haircuts 100 to 200
• Color 150 500
• Styling 100 150
• Photoshoot 1000
• House call 500

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @shampoolio_the_salon