Red carpet muse? “Oof,  hard to pick just one, but let’s go with Margot Robbie. I’d keep it effortless and elevated: soft bronde, clean highlights through the ends, and extensions placed just for fullness, not length.

For styling, I would do a  barely-there wave with a brushed-out finish, polished but not ‘done.’”

Desert island must-have? “A heat protectant. I don’t care if there’s no power – we’re protecting this hairline from UV and salt.”

Best advice received? “‘Don’t just focus on the hair — focus on the person in the chair.”

That shifted everything for me. Technique is important, but the real magic happens when you actually listen, connect, and create something that feels true to them!’”

Kirby Lago’s story is one of passion, precision and authenticity — and her advice is as grounded as her work is elevated:

“If you stay committed and back yourself — it shows in everything you do.”