Étienne Sekola redefines the world of hairdressing by merging technique and emotion. Through his Parisian salon-gallery, he transforms each cut into a work of art and celebrates individual identity.
“What matters to me is that my clients leave feeling like themselves, but better. »
Hair as a mirror of identity
Located at 5 rue Aubriot, Paris 4eÉtienne Sekola's living room is designed as a living gallery. This space embodies his artistic and human vision of hairdressing. “When we open the gallery doors, people open up, even free themselves. »
Under her scissors, hair takes on a new dimension. They become a means of expression, a mirror of identity. “Hair is not just an ornament. They translate who we are”he explains. This introspective approach seduces us like the celebrities who entrust him with their manes. Among them? Marina Foïs, Julien Doré, Léa Seydoux, Alice Isaaz or Pierre Niney. Despite his tremendous success, Étienne Sekola made himself available. Its warm lounge is open to all. “It is important for me to have a space to receive everyone, without exception. Simply people who want to reveal their identity through their hair”.
An inspiration nourished by travel
By observing how hair is perceived, Étienne Sekola has developed a universal and deeply human approach. This openness to the world has allowed him to perfect a plural technique, where every detail counts. Hairstyle then becomes a quest for meaning and expression. He draws his inspiration from his travels around the world, where he explores different hair cultures. “It’s fascinating to see how much beauty revolves around hair. Everyone pays attention to it, but culturally, we don't have the same way of treating the subject in the four corners of the world. It pushes you to reinvent yourself every day. »
A precise technique for ideal naturalness
His method, forged by fifteen years of experience and his insatiable curiosity, transforms each cut into living art. “I imagine each cut as a sculpture that I work on strand by strand”he confides with passion. In a world where standardization is gaining ground, Étienne's work celebrates difference and beauty. He moves away from ephemeral trends to favor a timeless aesthetic.
His approach: the quest for naturalness. “I try to work the hair in its most natural fall, whether it is straight or curly. » Thus, he allows his clients to restyle their hair at home, without difficulty: the result of a true artist.
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