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SEARCHSan Francisco native Christian Ceja-Compin has been with the Oribe team for 11 years, styling some of the biggest fashion week shows on the runways.
Behind every great hairstyle on the runway is a great artist.
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Christian Ceja-Compin is #OribeObsessed.
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Christian Ceja-Compin is a San Francisco native who has been with Oribe for 11 years, with over 25 years of styling experience. Known for his prowess in achieving edgy yet effortlessly chic hair, publications like Harper’s Bazaar have turned to Ceja-Compin for styling tips to share with their readers.
For the past several seasons, Ceja-Compin has worked backstage at high-profile international shows such as Hermes, Chanel, Chloe, Thom Browne, Michael Kors and Gabriela Hearst. As an integral part of the Oribe Education team, he has keyed shows for brands like Timo Weiland, Descendant of Thieves, Bristol, David Naman, and Ernest Alexander during Men’s Fashion Week.
Ceja-Compin also uses his editorial experience while on set, having worked with a number of industry icons, including Elizabeth Taylor and Sharon Stone.
ABOUT CHRISTIAN CEJA-COMPIN
My professional mentors: Oribe Canales, Kien Hoang, Ramona Eschbach
My guilty pleasures: Traveling , New Wave music
My first beauty job: DIOR counter manager
My current beauty job: ORIBE Global Artist
My favorite hair product I can’t live without: Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray ( Supermodel in a bottle)
Ceja-Compin putting the finishing touches on a model.
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If I hadn't become a hairdresser I would have been: Public Relations ( I am obsessed with a great connection)
Every beauty professional should: Passion and intergrity
Most people would be surprised to learn: I'm obsessed with football.
Person whose hair I would love to cut/style/color: Christy Turlington. She exudes grace, beauty, and elegance!
The best advice I ever received: Learn the rules before you can break the rules and Patience is a virtue!
Favorite streaming service: Apple TV
Favorite social app: Instagram
In an anniversary year for the Arrojo NYC brand, on an early Monday morning, Nick Arrojo used a razor on my hair. And I liked it.
Join us in congratulating this year's list of hardworking, game-changing individuals.
With more than four decades in the industry, hairdresser and MODE Education founder Stan Newton has built a career around the art and discipline of cutting hair, learning the rules so he can break them.
Ashley Leoncini believes success in beauty is built through genuine connection, resourcefulness and the willingness to evolve. A bridal specialist with 17 years in the industry, Leoncini has created a career by making clients feel valued, investing in hands-on education and redefining success to include a healthier work-life balance.
Able to create a shag with gorgeous texture on anyone, Stephanie Carrillo has found her calling within the beauty industry. Now she teaches shag cutting techniques herself, inspiring countless other stylists to fall in love with creating the popular look.
When you think of Stephanie Geib, think bold color. Think beautiful dimension. Think...your hairstylist best friend. As a 2017 Honoree of the MODERN SALON 100, Geib is the perfect example of being a positive force in the beauty industry, advising that being kind to others and sharing your knowledge is the real success.
Hannah Mejia believes lasting success comes from mastering your craft, embracing lifelong education and trusting that the career you dream about is within reach. A stylist, educator and content creator, Mejia has spent 15 years building a business rooted in creativity, communication and continuous growth.
Katy Samuels has spent 14 years proving that creativity thrives when you stop searching for the "right" way and start trusting your own instincts. Known for her creative color work and signature Headband Prism technique, Samuels encourages beauty professionals to embrace mistakes, refine their craft and develop a style that's uniquely their own.
Erin Munoz has spent 17 years building a thriving business behind the chair while proving that success doesn't have to come at the expense of life outside the salon. A color specialist, content creator and salon owner, Munoz believes beauty professionals should treat their careers like businesses, embrace change and make room for both financial growth and personal fulfillment.
North Carolina-based hairstylist Tyler Plemmons wants you to know one thing: Positivity and perseverance will get you everywhere. This MODERN SALON Artist Connective Member and 2018 MODERN SALON 100 Honoree is known for beautiful balayage, gorgeous vivids, and soft pastel hair color.
For Angelica Tanta, success has always come down to one thing: practice. Originally from Romania, Tanta credits an online mentor from Ukraine—despite never meeting in person and communicating through Google Translate—with inspiring her to perfect her bridal artistry through relentless repetition.
Angela Orozco believes long-term success in the beauty industry is built on trust, consistency and genuine human connection. A stylist at The Nest Salon in Brea, California, Orozco has spent 14 years cultivating a reputation for dimensional brunettes, precision haircutting and authentic relationships that have fueled her career.
Erin Mills believes beauty professionals deserve more than a successful career. A hairstylist turned multi-salon owner, Mills has spent 17 years growing her business while helping her team create lasting impact.
For Mish Jolie (@meltedbymish), success isn't measured by how busy you are, it's measured by how fulfilled you feel. The Connecticut-based stylist, educator and MODERN SALON 100 honoree has built a career around balayage, lived-in brunettes and razor cutting.
Amanda Harsche has built her career on two simple beliefs: never stop learning and never stop connecting.
Whether it's social media, fashion, film, art, or culture, Chaz Dean advises stylists to stay aware of what's inspiring people. Take the elements that make sense for you in these five lessons learned through a life in beauty.
For Jessica Domoney, building a successful career isn't about saying yes to every opportunity, it's about protecting your time, investing in yourself and creating an experience clients won't forget.
