Bryan Foster Cummins

Bryan Foster Cummins began his unofficial career as a hair artist in his teens, and is now a bi-coastal. Jet setting between LA and NYC he keeps residence in both cities with a growing clientel and presense in both.  He started out cutting and coloring irreverant and creative styles in a self-proclaimed “chop shop,” located in the garage of his parents house in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Experimenting with different styles, cuts and colors on friends always proved to be “interesting” at the very least.  Continually changing his look was a means of exploration and self expression that would set the stage for later on in life.  Flash foward several years  and geographical locations later to the metroplolis of Los Angeles, Bryan began an apprenticeship under a mentor stylist to kick start his career.  Trained in extensive cutting and color techniques in the tradition of Vidal Sasoon, he is a precision cutter with an eye for color and a decade of expericence behind the chair.  Picking up on even the most subtle shades and tones, he can tailor a look made exclusively for you.  He is very expercienced in corrective color and working with all different types of hair textures. Having come a long way from the days of punk inspired circus chic, Bryan now specializes in blonds and natural looking color palettes.  No one needs to know you weren’t born with those highlights!  His talent and skills have built him a clientele of studio executives, models, students, business professionals, housewives and entertainers.  In Los Angeles you can visit him at Sterling Salon located in the heart of Studio City. In New York City he works mostly with a private clientel on location or doing private out/in calls.  Whatever coast you are on he is always looking for new clients and inspiration to connect and grow his experience and passion.

Bryan believes that continuing education is key when it comes to staying inspired and changing with the times.  Having a beginners mind keeps things fresh and open to creative strokes of genius.  He has been an educator for Schwarzkopf as well as several salons and companies. He has mentored dozens of apprentices and assistants in their post graduate studies.  It is his philosophy that success is acheived through listening, a solid consultation, and clear vision of where you are headed.  Having a solid foundation, maping out your journey, and methodically implementing your technique, with an attention to detail leaves almost any style within reach.

Naturally concerned with wholeness and well being, Bryan is always looking out for ways to become more green and sustainable in the salon.  He is pleased to offer organic alternatives to conventional coloring which are better for you and the environment.