Johnny Ramirez (@johnnyramirez) is synonymous with lived-in color. Dare we say he can be...
Johnny Ramirez (@johnnyramirez) is synonymous with lived-in color. Dare we say he can be credited for making rooty, grown-out looking, lightened hair cool?

Johnny Ramirez (@johnnyramirez) is synonymous with lived-in color. Dare we say he can be credited for making rooty, grown-out looking, lightened hair cool? Read more about the color guru here. 

Salon: Ramirez Tran Salon, Los Angeles

Specialty: Lived-in color, California beach hair

Followers: 167K

Most viral post: 12 years ago, I flooded the internet with photos that went viral from my blog, Boxn216.com. These post went viral because at the time I was the only hair dresser doing current hair, and every client brought in those photos to their hairdressers as inspiration.

Favorite apps: Facetune for smoothing our blemishes and fine lines on my clients skin—I never edit anything on the hair; Diptic is also another app I use to split before-and-after photos.

Favorite hashtags: #blonds #brunettes #redheads

I follow: @cwoodhair @harryjoshhair @davidvoncannon @hairbyadir @jenatkinhair

Pro tips: Shoot with a white background and use natural light.

Hidden talent: I hike eight miles four days a week, and I box.

How social media changed my life: Because of social media, I was able to flood the internet and showcase my brand 10 years ago with my blog boxn216.com.

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Jamie Newman

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