June 1, 2016

Meet West Hollywood Hairstylist: Philippe Polo

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Philippe Polo.

Philippe launched his hairstyling career in Lyon, France. Straight out of beauty school his talent attracted some of the most famous names in French hair salons. Jean Louis David and Jacques Dessanges International. His reputation continued to grow, and soon Jean Louis Deforges recruited him to manage his biggest salon in Paris, St. Germain Des Pres. For five years Philippe taught the latest haircutting techniques to aspiring artists.

Seeking wider experience and new inspiration, he brought his skills to New York. He worked with Jose Eber and Privé salon and building up a celebrity clientele. Lured by yet another top-notch French hairdresser, Frédéric Fekkai, he continued to move west, landing in Beverly Hills where he soon built a diverse celebrity following that includes Chris Botti, Gustavo Dudamel, Christina Cox, The Beatles Paul McCartney, Heather Mills McCartney, Entertainer Bleona Qereti, Sigourney Weaver, Claire Danes, Jonah Hill, TV producer Darren Star, Wayne Gretzky, Actress Dianne Lane, Singer Virginia Da Cunha, Mischa Barton, and Nicky Hilton. Since he’s been in Los Angeles, he is spreading his talent at some of industries best salons. Sally Hershberger, Frederic Fekkai and Prive to name a few. He’s joined fellow Prive stylist, Nicole Hartmann, Co-Owner of the new Harper Salon on Melrose and remains one of LA’s beloved talented stylists.

Philippe’s career has been incredibly successful, fast-paced and glamorous; naturally we wondered what he considered the defining moment. He shared that moving to the USA and continuing [his] career in the beauty industry in the states and working with Paul McCartney for 4 years were what he considers some of the major highlight of his career. We’re so glad he moved to the US and choose our lovely city of LA to build his career.

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