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 edit
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 edit
In 1989, Dickey moved to New York and worked for revered salons as Oribe,[5] John Frieda, and Louis Lacari. In 1995, he was booked for Sports Illustrated, marking the beginning of a successful editorial career.[5] Since then his work has been featured in L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue, Essence, Vanity Fair, Glamour, and Harper’s Bazaar, gaining a reputation for “unmanageable” textures.[5]
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 The New York Times,[6] Dickey has styled such celebrities as Sarah Jessica Parker, Minnie Driver,[6] Rihanna, Solange,[2] Michelle Obama,[7] and Jill Scott.[8] Presently, he is a contributor for Huffington Post[9] and host of the show “Ask Dickey!” on YouTube.
References edit
- ^ 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.