Life & Work with Giancarlo Burgos

Today we’d like to introduce you to Giancarlo Burgos. 

Hi Giancarlo, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
As a multi-faceted Creative, I feel like it’s very important to develop multiple skill sets to become successful in an industry. I started doing hair in high school and as my passion for creating grew I started branching out into other fields. Began my design journey in 2020 during COVID & during that time I realized there was a gap between hair, art, and fashion. Altr The Ppl was created, an image development company focused on blurring the lines between hair, art & fashion. 

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road has had a lot of ups and downs, the biggest battle I faced was with myself. At times going into a new industry and trying to learn a new skill set is very scary. For me, it was a case of imposter syndrome where I almost felt like I wasn’t in the right place, or I didn’t belong there: Being my own biggest supporter in the worst times as well as the best times has allowed me to grow past those barriers. 

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
As an artist and business owner, I believe it’s important to see the things you create as an artistic medium. Whether it’s hair, clothing, or paint on canvas it’s an expression of oneself.

I am excited to blur the lines between hair, art, and fashion although they play such a big role collectively, they are not all seen the same. Altr The Ppl is born from an ideology that they all can coexist and thrive together and that one is not more influential than the other.

Getting to this point an artist was not easy and for those that are creatives can relate when I say this life isn’t for everyone. Overcoming challenges as a creative requires grit and determination. Leaning into my passion and working on my craft as much as I could to tone out the negative voices helped me focus on what was really important. Altr the ppl will be the first image development brand to blend multiple industries and bring positive change to the interpretation of a “hair artist”.

Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
One of my favorite childhood memories was entering those drawing competitions that I always use to see on TV and getting a callback. At the time it was a clarification that I could be artistic and also successful in this world. Looking back now it has really molded the life I live now. 

Contact Info:

• Website: Altrtheppl.co
• Instagram: By.giancarlo