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My name is Olive and my pronouns are they/them. I am a hairstylist located in the heart of Fort Wayne, IN. I am a haircut specialist and educator as well as a salon suite owner!
I am incredibly grateful that I get to be creative, help people feel more confident, and spread happiness through my art everyday.
Doing hair is truly my passion and I'm proud that my journey has led me to be the person and stylist that I am today.
I went to cosmetology school from 2013-2015 in my junior and senior years of high school through a career tech program.
I’m grateful for my school experience. I had the BEST instructors who cared and pushed me to reach for the stars.
In 2015, I graduated at the top of my class in cosmetology school with my cosmetology license, an amazing job at one of the most prestigious salons in the area and no education debt because of the career tech opportunity! This allowed me the freedom to explore and invest, not only additional tuition but also my time in perfecting the most artistic and modern techniques and styles in the industry today.
Having gained acclaim in nation-wide competitions and trade conferences, I have collected a very eclectic and loyal clientele from all over the Midwest and beyond.
Whether it's a razor cut shag, a modern take on a vintage mullet, or a classical cut, if you have been searching for a style that is uniquely yours and the highest level of artistry.
I AM YOUR PAL!
Fort Wayne is one of my favorite places in the world! The energy is upbeat and contagious, but the community is really the cherry on top.
Since then I’ve expanded my talents with extensive training focused on the latest cuts.
From specialized training in Razor Cuts, Curly Cutting, Shaping, and Precision Cuts, I've learned techniques from stylists and instructors from all around the United States.
My diverse clientele includes everyone from nationally known celebrities and influencers, recording artists, local musicians, as well as hundreds of your Fort Wayne neighbors who wanted a style that is just as unique and as they are!
HAIR WITH
OLIVE
EDUCATION WITH OLIVE
The history of hair hasn’t been inclusive. Haircuts in the past have been gendered “women's” or “men's”.
This isn’t right. Any gender can have any length or style of hair and look rockin'.
I want you to feel the most confident and the most "you" that you've ever felt before.
When scheduling with me you will simply pay for the amount of time your haircut takes. Taking gender out of the salon.
taking the gender out of hair
let's get to know each other a bit:
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my first One shot hair Award nomination
2022 Top 100 in Cut Transformaations from the Behind The Chair One Shot Hair Awards. This is the largest global hair award ceremony, it's considered by many "The Emmy's" of the hair world.
top 3 in the modern salon indie pro awards
I made top 3 as a finalist in the Modern Salon Indie Pro Awards in the non-traditional cuts category!
COmpeted on Season one of the Content contest
My reality competition show era! It was such a highlight of my career to compete in Season One of the Destroy The Hairdresser Content Contest. Interested in watching? Click the button below!
Watch ep. 1
REad my feature in input Fort wayne with queer fort wayne
"One of the first businesses to be featured by Queer Fort Wayne was Olive The Hairapist. Olive Huffman is a non-binary hairstylist who is dedicated to making their salon an inclusive space for all and taking gender out of hair."
"A haircut can be a powerful moment, especially for queer people, but it can also be stressful and intimidating." says Huffman. "I aim to exist as a safer space, so people of all genders and sexualities can come and be relaxed and validated."
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