James Corbett

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About James Corbett

Known for his extraordinary skill and stylish vision, it’s no wonder that James Corbett has been touted by Allure Magazine as one of the country’s top colorists, or that ELLE Magazine honored him with The Beauty Genius Award – The Gloss Boss. James has lightened the locks and tinged the tresses of Manhattan’s fashion elite, Hollywood’s hottest and the beauty industry’s most knowledgeable. Celebrities, such as Christina Hendricks, Lindsey Vonn, Padma Laskhmi, Kendall Jenner, Daphne Oz, and Suze Orman have patronized his namesake studio. As a sought-after hair expert by the country’s leading beauty magazines, James frequents the pages of ELLE, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Self and Fitness. But it’s the colorist’s reputation with the beauty editors that set the magazine world abuzz. It’s common knowledge that when beauty insiders need a great quote or a colorist that cares they call upon James Corbett – recognized as “the secret weapon” of the beauty editor circle. Besides amassing an impressive list of celebrity and industry clients, James has trained with the best in the business. At Salon A.K.S. he trained with top colorists from Frederick Fekkai and Louis Licari, honed his skills with industry legend Jose Eber and worked at Warren-Tricomi. Through these experiences, Corbett shaped his own unique identity in the world of hair color. After a decade of perfecting his craft, it was time for James to break out on his own. Celebrating its 14th year, The James Corbett Studio is regarded as a luxurious, serene beauty oasis in the midst of bustling midtown Manhattan and was named one of the Top 100 Hair Salons in America by ELLE Magazine. In addition to his work at his salon, Corbett teaches color classes and has shared his expertise, tips and tricks across media platforms having appeared on national and regional and Internet television segments. For James, beauty is synonymous with inspiration and tranquility.