Name: Corey “Styles By Him” Ford
Title: Celebrity stylist and owner
Company: Salon 1409
How did you get your start as a celebrity stylist?
I originally started doing hair on my own, but decided to go to school and become a licensed stylist. While I was finalizing my certification, I was told by my instructor at Franklin Beauty School that they were looking for students to help make up the cast of their new reality show that was being pitched to the OWN network. The show “Houston Beauty” aired in the fall of 2013 and I became one of the breakout stylists and cast members which helped launch my career as a celebrity stylist and build my brand “Styles By Him.”
Describe your reality show experience.
It was fun because, of course, you get the notoriety and it helps to grow your brand and your business but with the positivity comes the negativity. I enjoyed my time on the show but I wish they would have focused more on the art of doing hair and not so much of the drama.
Tell us about Styles by Him and the Salon 1409 brands.
I opened the doors of my salon and spa Salon 1409 this spring and we have been turning out some of the best styles in Houston. I got my start doing hair out of my home and I noticed that my clients were always so relaxed and comfortable. When I started working for other stylist everything was aesthetically beautiful and professional but it was boring and uncomfortable. I decided to combine both of my backgrounds and create the Salon 1409 experience where we pride ourselves in providing three flat-screen televisions strategically placed so that you can watch your favorite cable and local network channels in the waiting area, the wash bowl, the stylist chair or while sitting under the dryer. We also have a nail tech on-site and individual massage chair pedicure stations. When you come to Salon 1409, not only do you get a fun, upbeat environment, but you also get to be personally styled by “Him.”
What are the hot summer 2015 trends that your clients are requesting and how can our readers get the look?
This year the summer trend is blonde. The blonde styles that I have seen a lot are the blonde swing bobs and the long blonde deep wave curls. The key to going blonde is deciding on the right shade of blonde for you. Everyone can’t be a platinum blonde and everyone can’t be a strawberry blonde, but there are lots of different options for you to choose from. You can also try buying your hair extensions and having your stylist customize your dye job to fit your look.
What’s next for Corey Ford and Salon 1409?
Of course I want to continue to grow my brand and take my company to the next level. I’m looking to one day have my own hair line and styling products and maybe even a Salon 1409 hair school. I’m in my early 20’s so I am excited to see what the future holds. Skies aren’t even the limit for me right now.
For more information, visit https://iamstylesbyhim.com/
