FEATURED STYLIST – ALICIA KIRBY
09. Sep, 2010 
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In 1995 Alicia Kirby was set to take the banking world by storm. An up-and-comer in the mortgage department, her future held visions of three-piece suits, 9-5 days, and an office with her name on the door. Then a potential relocation from her hometown in Wilmington, NC made her re-think her entire career path.
Her father, a stylist who made a similar career change midstream, influenced her to pursue her interest in doing hair. After establishing herself as a stylist and building up a loyal clientele, advanced education became Alicia’s next priority. Enter L’ANZA Educator Troy Dupler. One workshop with him, and Alicia was smitten with healing. Two years later, she joined the L’ANZA Education team.
Since then, Alicia has received nothing but raves. L’ANZA Business Development Manager Andey Messin calls Alicia “energetic, optimistic, and edutainment at its finest!” Creative Director Wendy Bond says “Alicia is exactly the kind of person you want on your team. She is observant, always supportive, and a great artist!”
L’ANZA LifeStyle caught up with Alicia to talk about her exciting journey to becoming one of L’ANZA’s most revered new educators.
What made you want to educate for L’ANZA? L’ANZA has given me so much success financially and I wanted to show the world the benefits of such a fantastic line.
What is your absolute favorite L’ANZA product? L’ANZA Healing Color – hands-down! True to its tag lines, Healing Color doesn’t just make the hair look like it’s healthy, they make it healthy – it’s beyond anything I’ve ever seen. I love the vibrancy and that I don’t have to second guess myself and its added benefits!
What products do you most frequently recommend to your clients? Trauma Treatment for supreme conditioning and color longevity! And for styling, Polyester is the perfect support tool for touchable movement and shine. It works fabulously on EVERY hair type.
What hair tools can you perform MacGyver-esque miracles with? A blow dryer and a Denman brush. Hot air and a tool to manipulate it correctly can give you a beautiful finished product in a pinch.
Do you have a favorite look? A favorite Hair-era? So many looks – so many different people. Flowing, coppery Botticelli curls and platinum pixie cuts don’t look good on everyone. So truly, my favorite look is what makes my client look best. Sleek, outrageous or classic, I want to create the best looks for them!
Who is your favorite client? The one who trusts me. Not necessarily the one that lets me do whatever I want, but the one who sits in my chair and believes that I care.
What inspires you? There are so many avenues that truly inspire me. When I’m assisting at a show, out in the field detailing – I meet so many exceptional stylists and individuals – they are my inspiration!
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “Do what you love, and love what you do.” My Dad always believed that if you love something enough, you can make a living at it – and we’re both proof of that! Also, be humble. The people that have come to me – I thank and appreciate every single one. They can always go someplace else, and without them, where would I be?
So what’s next for the great Alicia Kirby? I want to do it all! My goal is to become the best I can be in every capacity of this industry. I love working with L’ANZA and plan on learning anything and everything I can. I hope to eventually become the ultimate L’ANZA go-to person!
Alicia is the best of the best. She is a professional in every area of the business!
Not only professional but super fun to have a round. One of the Funniest people I know! Love you girl!!!
go Alicia, had a great time being in your presence in ohio. Can’t wait to see you again! So glad to see you featured!
Good Job Alicia! We met at a recent training in Columbus OH and I was very impressed with her personality and her enthusiasm. I look forward to working with her in the future! –Gina Rodriguez
Hi Alicia – Great interview! I’m glad your career path changed and that we’ve been fortunate enough to have you as an educator. Hands down, L’ANZA has been an awesome retail and color line and you are a fantastic educator!!
Alicia! I love this woman! I worked with her for two years in Wilmington, NC and she really inspired me. She’s a great stylist and an even better person. I also love L’anza’s products they actually do what they say they will. Alicia if you read this it’s Lauren from Blonde Salon (the girl from NY). I’m so thrilled to hear you are doing so well.
Alicia is an amazing stylist and an amazing educator! I am so excited that L’ANZA has such a talented and creative artist, Alicia, on their team for everyone to learn from and enjoy while doing it. Definitely a match made in heaven!
What a fanastic interview! We met for a brief moment of time, and what an inspiration! Congrats on all your success! – emily manco
Alicia is my stylist and i love the way she cuts my hair. She also has the most wonderful personality… she is funny, caring and just good to be around. Way to go Alicia
BEST OF LUCK & LANZA IS HANDS DOWN AMAZING!