Last week TM was invited to visit the Stephen Knoll Salon in New York for a cut & color. The salon is located at 625 Madison Ave # 2. So we’ve sent over our New York City writer Loren Kosashvili which also happens to be my lovely sister. Loren reported: “I’m very happy with my hair cut and new blonde highlights and got the results I expected.” We also got to interview the man behind this salon Mr Stephen Knoll.  Here it is:)

Loren, TM’s New York City writer with a Stephen Knoll Salon Cut and Color. Cut by Hikaru Kuroki. Color by Nicolay Loor. BTW the beautiful necklace Loren is wearing is by Banana Republic.

Stephen Knoll Interviews with TM

Marta Walsh: Where do you call home?
Stephen Knoll: New York City

MW: When did your love for hair styling begin?
SK: As a child by age 11 i was cutting and styling my mother’s hair.

MW: Who were some of your most memorable celebrities you have worked with?
SK: Would have to say Kim Basinger, Cindy Crawford, Queen Rania, Mick Jagger,

MW: What is your biggest philosophy about hair and beauty?
SK: Most importantly healthy and shiny hair that capture’s one’s individual style will take you through life no matter your age! keeping an objective eye on your look and when and if its time for a change.

MW: How would you describe the Stephen Knoll Salon experience?
SK: Warm and friendly with the ultimate professional individual care.

MW: What are some of your favorite celebrity hairstyles past and present?
SK: Elizabeth Taylor in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Tina Turner in Mad Max, Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast At Tiffany’s

MW: What and who inspires you?
SK: Architecture, Maria Shriver and Zelda

MW: What’s your favorite city in the world? drink? restaurant? film? tv show? thing to wear?
SK: New York and Tokyo, margarita with corazon tequilla, Robata in Roppingi, Japan, all old Clint Eastwood films, Downton Abbey , love to wear nothing!

MW: What advise can you give anyone trying to succeed in the fashion and beauty industry, what does it take?
SK: I say hard work, determination and being focused and passionate in your craft.

MW: What’s next for Stephen Knoll?
SK: Several exciting ventures, but nothing i can talk about right now…stay tuned!

***Loren’s cut & color was paid for by Stephen Knoll Salon New York***