Nick Arrojo began his career in beauty at Vidal Sassoon in his hometown of Manchester, England, and, after completing the company’s training program at 21, was appointed their youngest-ever assistant creative director. Soon after, Arrojo became a household name as he graced the nation’s TV screens as the much-adored hair stylist and makeover mastermind on TLC’s What Not to Wear. He continues to cut, style, educate and share his passion for the industry through his Arrojo Studio in Manhattan, his product line and educational team. “The key to success is to have strong focus, plenty of ambition and strive to be better and better every day,” he says.

1966
Nick Arrojo is born in Manchester, England—and England wins the World Cup for the first and only time.

1983
As a teenager, joins Vidal Sassoon in Manchester as an apprentice stylist.

1985
Wins Vidal Sassoon’s Assistant of the Year and a trip to Germany to work on his first international hair show.

1987
At 21, named Vidal Sassoon Assistant Creative Director, the youngest stylist to gain the honor in the history of the company.

1994
Moves to New York as Director of Education for Bumble & bumble. Begins to practice razor cutting, which will become his signature technique.

2001
Opens Arrojo Studio, an independent six-chair hair salon in SoHo, Manhattan, with four staff members.

2002
Approached to audition for TLC’s What Not to Wear. Gets the gig and starts a seven-year stint as the show’s hairdressing host.

2003
Moves his salon into a bigger space and adds Arrojo Education to Arrojo Studio. Begins teaching pros his renowned method of modern and creative, precision-based hairdressing.

2007
Fulfills a lifelong ambition with the creation of Arrojo product. The products are praised for bringing innovation into the market and later are professionally employed at salons.

2008
Expands studio space from 4,500 square feet to 13,000. Wins Salon Entrepreneur of the Year from Global Salon Business Awards, releases first book: Great Hair.

2010
Arrojo continues to work behind the chair at this salon, his products continue to gain praise, and he continues to headline shows and support education in the industry.

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