Episode 339: How Adir Abergel Became a Celebrity Hair Icon

Описание: Celebrity hairdresser and Virtue Labs Creative Director Adir Abergel sits down with guest host Jacob Khan for an unfiltered, inspiring deep-dive into his journey from childhood protests in Israel to becoming one of the most influential artists in modern hair.

In this episode, Adir shares:
✨ How he went from touring with Michael Jackson to assisting legendary stylists in Beverly Hills
✨ Why he calls himself an “emotional cutter”—and how intuition can be more powerful than technique
✨ The importance of hair history (Joan Jett, Cleopatra, Dolly Parton, Fawcett layers + more)
✨ His approach to mentoring 150+ assistants around the world
✨ A look inside his work with icons like Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway
✨ The groundbreaking science of Virtue’s Alpha Keratin 60ku® and how it transforms hair
✨ How he balances celebrity work, editorial shoots, fashion shows, product development, and team leadership
✨ Why hair is identity, power, culture, rebellion, and art — all at once

If you’re a hairstylist, creative, or beauty pro looking for inspiration, mentorship, or a peek behind the curtain of the Hollywood hair world… this episode is for you.

CHAPTERS (Suggested for YouTube SEO)

00:00 Intro
01:30 Growing up in Israel & early creativity
06:45 Touring with Michael Jackson
10:20 Discovering dance, art & emotional intelligence
14:50 The power of reference + hair history
20:20 Assisting Arthur Johns in Beverly Hills
28:05 Working with iconic women & redefining “celebrity”
33:40 Why hair is emotional, cultural, and powerful
41:00 Emotional cutting vs. technical cutting
48:50 Building a global assistant team
53:30 Life inside Virtue Labs + Alpha Keratin 60ku®
01:02:00 The future of Virtue
01:06:00 Mentorship & how to join Adir’s team

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