Vernon François Joins Ulta Beauty Pro Team of Industry-Leading Artists & Educators

Award-Winning Celebrity Stylist Vernon François Joins Prestige Ulta Beauty Pro Team

Ulta Beauty, a leading beauty retailer and premier destination for beauty services, has announced that hair and beauty expert Vernon François (@vernonfrancois) has joined their Pro Team: A collaborative group of industry leaders who bring the vision and experience of The Salon at Ulta Beauty to life.

One of the world’s most sought-after hair stylists and educators, the British-born, Los Angeles-based talent is an expert across all hair types and textures. Vernon also serves as Global Consultant, Celebrity Hairstylist and Educator for Redken, a leading hair care brand at Ulta Beauty and key hair color services partner to The Salon at Ulta Beauty.

A creator of many A-list celebrity hairstyles, Vernon’s clients include Lupita Nyong’o, Solange Knowles, Serena Williams, Iman, Willow Smith, Natasha Lyonne, Ava DuVernay, Cynthia Erivo, Kerry Washington, Jaden Smith, Angela Bassett, Janelle Monae, Lil Nas X and many more.

Press play (or click here!) to see Vernon’s intricate braid work for British model Adwoa Aboah: 

 

 

 

 

 

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Obsessed with hair since childhood, Vernon works with all hair textures with a keen sense of championing the versatility of Afro hair. He helps individuals worldwide erase all fears of managing their hair at home by encouraging and showing them how to embrace its shape, volume and personality.

Press play (or click here!) to see Vernon’s artistic red carpet creation for Lupita Nyong’o:

 

 

 

 

 

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His new role with the Ulta Beauty Pro Team will amplify the hair care education and advocacy messages he presents on behalf of himself and Redken. He will also customize visuals and content via the Pro Team specifically for the Ulta Beauty community, platforms and presentations.

Vernon will work closely with Nick Stenson (@nickstenson) Nick Stenson Beauty Founder and Ulta Beauty Senior Vice President, Store and Services Operations, Anna Manukyan (@amanukyan) Senior Director, Creative and Education and other members of the Pro Team to drive trend and services development.

“I’ve respected Vernon and his work for years, and I am excited to see this Pro Team collaboration come to life,” said Nick. “He is an inspiring, iconic talent, and we look forward to the perspective he will bring as we create and deliver the best beauty education to our stylists.”

“Vernon’s work is always top-level, and his voice is a valuable addition to our Pro Team and to ongoing conversation around texture and inclusion,” added Anna. “His insights will complement the education we are building for and with our 9,000 stylists working across more than 1,350 Ulta Beauty locations throughout the country.”

Vernon’s background in hair and accolades are extensive. Raised in a Rastafarian household, Vernon taught himself to braid, loc and twist hair at just eight years old. At 14, he worked at a salon on London’s Oxford Street, won Newcomer of the Year at Black Beauty Hair Awards at age 16, Black Hair Junior Stylist of the Year at 19 and was featured on the list of Top 20 Influential Black People Under 40.

Vernon’s work with Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o is featured in the Top 25 Beauty Moments of the Year:

 

 

 

 

 

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Now based in Los Angeles, Vernon is the winner of a 2023 Hollywood Beauty Award for Hairstyling, and he was named one of Hollywood’s most influential hairstylists four years running by The Hollywood Reporter. His presence is highly visible at red carpet events including The Academy Awards, Met Gala, SAG Awards, Golden Globes and Hollywood film premieres.

Watch for Vernon François’ presence and visual influence on upcoming collaborations from the Ulta Beauty Pro Team.

About The Ulta Beauty Pro Team:

The Ulta Beauty Pro Team was established in May 2017 as a pioneering group of artists and educators from the industry’s top level of beauty brands and market relationships. Drawing on extensive expertise, the Pro Team collaborates to support the company’s community of stylists, makeup artists and skin therapists with education, trend spotting and industry-wide, leadership-level representation.

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For information on career possibilities at Ulta Beauty, visit the Beauty Services area of careers.ulta.com.

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