Celebrity Hairstylist Jen Atkin's Story & Career Evolution
Jen Atkin's Rise From Small-Town Dreamer to Most Sought-After Hairstylist in the World
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The moments of self-reflection have been key: "Right now, I am sitting in my office, and I can see the Chase Bank that was near the Estilo Salon that I used to rush to when I was a receptionist to make sure I didn't get overdraft fees," she said. "It's so surreal because it feels like it was just yesterday, but also it feels like it was a hundred years ago. So much growth has happened."
More than anything, though, Atkin says her greatest success thus far has been paying it forward to other up-and-coming women hairstylists in the field. To becoming her own Dave Matthews for the next generation.
"Out of everything I've done — of all my accomplishments, all the glitzy, glamorous moments working in Hollywood — the moments that really stand out the most are the times that I've been able to give back and be in service of others," she said. "I would hope that I'm inspiring people to be the best that they can be, but also to keep in mind their community and serving others while they are bettering themselves. I want the artists that I've worked with at Mane Addicts, and my former assistants, to continue to send the lift back down for more women so that we continue to create opportunity in the hair and beauty space."