David Kinigson is an award-winning hairdresser, departmentalized haircutter, national educator, editorial stylist, inspirational speaker, and the author of two renowned books. The Haircutter’s Handbook – his critically acclaimed education manual – includes a preface by Vidal Sassoon and thoughtful comments from your favorite industry icons, leaders, and legends. Among them: Stephen Moody, Nick Arrojo, Charlie Price, Tabatha Coffey, Howard McLaren, Vivienne Mackinder, Winn Claybaugh, Dwight Miller, Van Council, and Gerard Scarpaci. His new book The Power of Asking What? Overcoming Challenges and Fears – A Conversation for Mindset In Action has a preface by Richard Condon and includes praise from Mary Wilson, Geno Stampora, Jay Williams, Joe Santy, and Maria Fontana.

As an independent educator, David’s passion is mentoring hairdressers to overcome their challenges and fears associated with haircutting and life. In every Haircutting Think & Learn WorkSpace, David shares “Secrets of Wet & Dry Haircutting” because there are benefits to both.

Throughout his 49-year career, David’s editorial work has appeared in magazines such as: Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, Elle, Glamour, Marie Claire, Self, Seventeen, Esquire, GQ, and Interview. His original haircutting concepts and styles have been featured in Modern Salon, American Salon, Beauty Launchpad, Independent Beauty Professional, and Estetica magazines.

Contact David directly to schedule One-on-One Coaching, a live in-salon haircutting class, or to book David as a keynote speaker at your conference.