I have been wanting to do exclusive interviews for a long time now but somehow due to my tight schedule I could not include them in my blog posts. This is my first personal interview with one of the most talented hairstylist Jonathan Bodici. I met him through one of the many fashion groups on Facebook and we instantly swapped our social links, it has been extremely kind of him to have included me in his featured blog links on his blog page Jonathan's Studio.
My dear friend is the owner of Jonathan's Studios a hair and beauty salon in the beautiful Romania. Ambitious that he is his plans include to create a global hair and beauty brand with best-selling products as well as win over clients from all over the world with his colossal talent.
1. Tell us about your journey, where it all began?
My journey in the
hairdressing career started 6 years ago when I was 21. Back then I was
still trying to figure it out what I wanna do with my life, and honestly, I had
no idea that I would like this job so much. I never was that type of person
that dreamt about becoming hairstylist since I was a kid. So, when I went to beauty
school it was just another thing to check on my list. But everything started to
change when I got to learn the insights of this job, and the more I learned,
the more I felt in love with it. It wasn't too long until it went from
"another thing to try" to a passion and a dream career. Right after I
graduate from beauty school, I opened my first salon with the help of a friend
and everything that came after that was all an adventure.
2. What was your greatest moment as a hairdresser?
As a hairdresser, there isn't just one great moment. Every
day, when I work with my clients and see how much value they put on my work, is
a great moment. The true great moments are when you can really make a
difference and through your work you help another person change his/her
life. But if I have to choose a moment
that my career had a turning point, I think it will be the moment that I won my
first national contest for hairdressers and appeared for the first time in a very known fashion magazine!
3. Would you extend your passion into creating a worldwide
brand and what are your plans?
Yes, I would extend my passion into creating a brand, and I
already started to work on it. My plans are to have my own beauty school and,
of course, my own line of products.
4. What challenges have you faced through your career?
I think the biggest challenge was to build my business while
I was still trying to grow as a hairdresser. I was a beginner at both, running
a business and being a hairdresser so I went through some very tough times
because it was very hard to keep both under control. But I did it, and finally,
after 6 years I can say and I am not only a successful hairdresser but also a
successful businessman.
5. What are the trending hairstyles at the moment and which
is that one classic style that will never fade?
The latest trends in hairstyles are "messy" hair.
Everything went from sleek looks to styles that look like you didn't put too
much work in it, like messy buns or messy curls, nothing has to be too perfect.
As for color, Ombre and Balayage are the latest trends and I think it's for the
long run. Also, from the classics, I think that soft layers cuts and angled bob
will never go out of style.
6. What is your #1 hair care tip and which product would you
recommend?
My #1 hair care tip
(trust me, it really is the most important) is to always go for the
professional products and not the store bought. Also, don't choose a product
just because a friend told you it's great, but search a professional advice.
Many products are awesome, but not all suit your hair needs. So no, I will not recommend
a product because I would have to know your hair for that, but, as a brand,
Matrix is my favorite. Their products are just amazing!
7. Which celebrity would you love to style?
Beyonce! I just love her courage to play with her hair and
go for different styles.
8. Do you believe in the DIY hairstyles trend? Any easy DIY
style that you would love to share?
It depends on the skills that you have. Doing your own hair
is very hard and requires a lot of skills. I admire those who can. An easy DIY
style that anyone can do is the messy updo. And it's super fun and goes well
with any outfit. You just have to curl your hair with a curling iron, mess it
up (maybe even punch it up with a volume hairspray or powder) and just pin it
up with a few bobby pins at your back. And remember, it doesn't have to be
perfect! That's the fun of it!
9. What tips and advice do you have for aspiring hair
stylists just starting out?
Study... and practice! A lot! Watch out for other
hairdressers and try to learn from them as much as you can. But don't copy
(really, don't)! Develop your own style and you can attract more clients like
that. Being a hairdresser is a never ending learning experience, and the best
way to learn is practice.
10. Finish this sentence for me:
Jonathan is… a young, ambitious person, with high goals, and
doesn't quit until that goals are reached. Even when all the odds are against
him.
Thank you for this wonderful interview. I hope you all enjoy
reading it as much as I did answering these questions.
Here's Johnny B who's creations I feel are an amalgamation of classic meets high-fashion and street sexy! It was fun knowing him and I thank him for providing us with his valuable inputs.
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