Stylists & Colorists

Brandon Shin

STYLIST

 From a young age Brandon Shin knew he would become a stylist. After moving to New York City at age 19 he began to work with photographers and quickly learned to train his eyes to see the right style and cut for each client. Brandon was then brought on to Frederic Fekkai's team and became his right hand man working as one of the original assistant to Fekkai himself. After working with Fekkai for several years Brandon became a top senior stylist at the 5th Avenue Frederic Fekkai Salon. Creating a name for himself he became a stylist, working with top designers such as Valentino, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, DVF, Alice and Olivia, Rag and Bone, Proenza, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Missoni. Brandon also worked on editorials with Vogue magazine and was the lead on the Oprah Show.   Aside from working with famous designers, Brandon also became a mentor to aspiring stylists throughout the United States. He traveled in place of Frederic to teach junior stylists about what it means to become a top stylist. His expertise in client relations and styling hair has brought him to the top of Frederic Fekkai's empire. Brandon's recognition from the Fekkai organization made him a super star within and outside of the company.   With years of experience in the fashion world, Brandon has been approached by many celebrity clientele to become their styling eye. He has worked with Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr, Anne Hathaway, Molly Sims, Julie Chang, Lang Lang, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Rachel Ray, and Britney Spears.

Follow Brandon on Instagram @brandonshinnyc 

Matthew Mellott

Matthew grew up in picturesque New England. Since his youth he has loved to work in fiber arts with specializations in quilting, crochet and screen printing. This led him to a career in hair that has spanned the last fifteen years. He started working in salons in Philadelphia after attending The Jean Madeline Aveda Institute. Matthew styled hair at New York Fashion Week under industry titans, Jon Reyman, Michelle Marslow, Christine Thompson, Frank Rizzieri, Liz Rhodes and Cass Peńa. Matthew moved to New York in 2016 and worked as a stylist and educator at Spoke & Weal Salon. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the FORMYHAIR team and is excited to share it with his guests and team members. Matthew specializes in Dry Haircutting, Keratin Smoothing treatments, special occasion/up-styling, and creating a queer friendly space in his chair.

Follow Matthew on Instagram: @mattmellotthair

STYLIST

Jimin Kim

STYLIST

Born in Korea and raised in Japan, Jimin moved to NYC 7 years ago to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a hair stylist. Jimin quickly jump started his career in New York, working with Japanese techniques and has expanded his education in Korean and American styling. Currently with 7 years of hands on experience, Jimin continues to further his education in the industry, working closely with his mentor, Brandon Shin and ongoing training classes.

Jimin specializes in men’s perm and men’s barber cuts.

Follow Jimin on Instagram: @jimintrimmin

ZIYU bAE

STYLIST

Ziyu was born and raised in Seoul where she got her first experience working with hair styling. In 2023 she came to New York City to explore a new field for her career. She has since been working at Formyhair under Top stylist Brandon Shin. Her passion for the work gets extra strong when she sees the positive effect a beautiful transformation can have on an individual.

Follow Ziyu on Instagram: @Ziyu.zu

Athena Alexander

COLORIST

Athena entered the beauty industry at 22. Starting as a lighting assistant on photoshoots, she honed her eye for detail and an understanding of how light enhances beauty. Intrigued by the color dynamics, it was then she realized that rather than focusing on photography, her aim was to create the initial foundation.

In 2017 she began attending Arrojo Cosmetology School in NYC, blending her passion for precision and creativity to transform individuals through vibrant, personalized hues.

In 2018, Athena began her career in the prestigious Sally Hershberger Salon working alongside industry-leading celebrity colorists and creative directors. Here, she received training in French hair-painting and color formulation. She also continued to refine her attention to detail by considering her clients' eye color, skin tone, and lifestyle. This expertise now shapes her ability to curate a personalized, one-of-a-kind color experience.

Follow Athena on Instagram: @athenapaintshair

Joyce Lee

COLORIST

Born and raised in New York City, Queens Joyce from a young age knew she always wanted to be in the hair industry, she started off her career at a young age and trained with top artists in New York City, from working on sets work, fashion work, wedding work, to salon works. In the salon Joyce has worked and trained with some of the greatest top salons in New York City such as Bumble and Bumble, Rossano Ferretti, and continues to work with the top artists at For My Hair now. Joyce quickly learned to see and train her eyes for what’s best for her clients and delivers only the best to her clients. Being 6 years+ in the industry Joyce is always finding better ways to give the best to her clients, on her free time she continues to further her education in color working with O L’Oréal & Wella, She continues to master her coloring skills and giving her best to her clients.

She specializes in Lighting services light or dark bases, all over colors, blondes, brunettes, reds, and custom colors. She also specializes in wet and dry haircuts.

Follow Joyce on Instagram: @joycexhair

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