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Artist/Educator

George Papanikolas

@georgepapanikolas

Matrix

Celebrity Colorist

George Papanikolas is one of the hottest and most sought after Colorists in Hollywood.  Instyle, Allure, The Hollywood Reporter and People Magazine have all recognized George as one of the country's top Colorists.  His signature highlighting style has caught the attention of Southern California's, and New York City's most discerning clientele.  Using the French, freehand technique called Balayage, he creates natural looking, sun-kissed color that looks, as George says "like you spent a summer at the beach, not 3 hours at the salon."

He is a favorite among young Hollywood Celebrities.  His work has been featured in numerous national magazine photo assignments, film projects, music tours, music videos and fashion shows, resulting in a vast and sophisticated portfolio.  The in-demand Colorist is available to an international clientele, and divides his time between Los Angeles, at the Andy Lecompte Salon; New York City, at the Rita Hazan Salon; and Dubai at the Belle Femme Salon.  George is the Celebrity Stylist for Matrix, makers of the finest professional haircolor, hair care and styling products, and is represented for Editorial/Fashion and private direct bookings through The Wall Group.

Reviews are submitted by students enrolled in courses where George Papanikolas serves as an educator on BTC University — they reflect the teaching and educational experience, not salon services.

4.9
43 reviews

Student Reviews

BTC University · Feb 2026
Liza Formilan
BTC University · Mar 2025
Claudia Mureșan
BTC University · Dec 2024

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Davida Trujillo
BTC University · Jul 2024
Manny Mora
BTC University · Jun 2024

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Perry Steele Patton
BTC University · Mar 2020
Scott Mumper
BTC University · May 2020

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Brianna Varnadore
BTC University · Mar 2020
NINA TEHRANI
BTC University · Mar 2020

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Stephanie Soto
BTC University · Mar 2020
Stephanie Soto
BTC University · Mar 2020

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Nicole Simmons
BTC University · Mar 2020

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Jackie Schepen
BTC University · May 2020

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Joanna O. Rivas
BTC University · Apr 2020

I drove 2 hours to see her and it was completely worth it. She's an artist.

Sandra Morris
BTC University · Mar 2020
Olivia Megee
BTC University · Mar 2020
Dannielle Medema
BTC University · Mar 2020
Vivienne Mcilvain
BTC University · Mar 2020
Donna Martin
BTC University · Mar 2020
Donna Maly
BTC University · Mar 2020
Justine Lutomski

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