Anthony Dickey
Anthony Dickey, known professionally as Dickey, is an American hairstylist known for his expertise on all hair textures, especially wavy, curly and kinky.[1] He is the co-founder of Hair Rules New York, the first and only multi-textural salon in the U.S. [2][1]
Early life
Born biracial in Seattle, Washington, Dickey moved to Arizona out of high school.[3][4] While working at a gas station, his aunt sent him to beauty school in San Francisco.[5]
Career
In 1989, Dickey moved to New York and worked for revered salons as
In 2003, he wrote the book “Hair Rules! The Ultimate Hair Care Guide for Women with Kinky, Curly, or Wavy Hair” (Random House, 2003).[3] Five years later, in 2008, he established the Hair Rules product line, and the following year, the Hair Rules New York salon in New York's Hell’s Kitchen.[1]
Dubbed a "style Svengali" by .
References
- ^ a b c Howard, Hilary (19 August 2009). "Taming Frizzy Hair at Hair Rules in New York" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ a b "15 of the Best Curly Hair Stylists in the World - NaturallyCurly.com". www.naturallycurly.com.
- ^ a b CULP, MILDRED L. "An author must have a marketing plan". nydailynews.com.
- ^ Tharps, Lori (29 August 2018). "The Colorism Chronicles Episode #2: Anthony Dickey on the True "Color of Beauty"". My American Meltingpot.
- ^ a b c d "Anthony Dickey Hates Shampoo". The Cut.
- ^ a b "OFF OFF FIFTH; Hairmaster Casts Out Beast in Wild Dos". 20 May 2001 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "An author must have a marketing plan - NY Daily News".
- ^ "Jill Scott Sports Afro on 2017 ESSENCE Fest Stage".
- ^ "Black-Owned and Why I Matters". 2017-04-30.