Meet Sydney Lopez of @sydneyannlopezhair in Denton

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sydney Lopez.

Sydney, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Their profiles were reflected in the mirrors surrounding me, as I watched their faces sparkle with delight. Each gaze matured into a smile, as their hair transformed from the typical ponytail, into an extravagant style complete with braids, bobby pins, and bows. Each strand glistened, as the gold glitter hair spray created the finishing touch to my very own headband braid. I anxiously grabbed the hand mirror, excited to see my stunning new style. Around the corner, my friends began selecting a variety of pink and purple polishes for their manicures and pedicures. A handful of amazed girls surrounded the beautifully displayed makeup counter; each excitedly awaiting their turn to dust their cheeks and lids with a pale pink, and pucker up with shimmering gloss. It was at that moment, in the midst of my 6th birthday party, at my mother’s salon, that I realized I wanted to do this “when I grew up.”

Upon graduation from college, I quickly fell head over heels (especially Miu Miu’s) in love with the fashion industry while working for Saks Fifth Avenue. It was my first trip to Fashion Week in New York City, where my dream of combining my experience in the fashion and beauty industry, with my passion to join the hair industry came to fruition. Inspired, I analyzed the way each model’s hair and makeup echoed the fashion designer’s look. With one deep breath, in the middle of the Carolina Herrera Runway Show, I realized, that I could continue to grow in the beauty and fashion industry, by fulfilling my dream of graduating from cosmetology school. My respect for the Redken company, familiarity with Redken products (thanks to hours of discussing color with my mom), and Redken’s reputation as a leader in the industry, made enrollment at The Salon Professional Academy an effortless decision.

Sitting in, what would soon be my salon chair, I took a moment to reflect back on the years I spent sitting in one such chair, at my mom’s salon. Birthday parties, prom nights, and my wedding day would be spent getting dazzling makeovers, laughing with friends, and falling in love with the beauty profession, time and time again. In my wildest dreams, I never knew that I could love a profession as much as I do. At the start of each day, I look forward to the unending creativity that goes into each color, cut, style, and makeup application. One of the main questions my clients constantly ask is, “what is your favorite thing to do.” I can honestly say, I love all of it. I love color; any kind of color. I love cuts, whether its long-layers, pixie, or a men’s cut; I love creating a customized look based on each individual client. I love designing hair and makeup looks for brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, engagements, maternity, prom, graduation… the list goes on.

I am beyond blessed by my clients, for giving me the incredible opportunity to do what I love every day. Thanks to each and every one of you. I am so thankful for my husband who has supported and encouraged me throughout this wonderful journey. We have been blessed with the immense responsibility to raise our son, who is… well, just the greatest little man! Thank you so much for visiting my site, and taking the time to see why I love what I do.

Has it been a smooth road?
In 2014, I was encouraged by @laurenapelphoto to create an Instagram page for my clients, to serve as a portfolio of my work. I posted less than 15 pictures that year. In 2015, I started to use Instagram as inspiration for my own work. It wasn’t until 2016 that I truly understood the value of content creation, and portfolio building through Instagram. I believe I had posted over 700 posts before I had ever been re-posted on a major page on Instagram. It was #PlayingWithBlue Day on Modern Salon’s Instagram. I had entered every contest Modern Salon held faithfully, for months and was waiting and hoping for my turn to see my work on their incredible page. I remember thinking, all I need is just one repost… just one. On April 5, 2017 at almost midnight, it happened. It was not only a repost, but I WON the Playing with Blue contest! Three days later, a sugar cookie balayage of mine was reposted again by Modern Salon Editor in Chief, Alison Alhamed. That was it; I was hooked. Instagram has given me the opportunity to learn, and has been my catalyst for new creations.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
In 1979, my mom Jean Barker opened the original Headlines Hair Design in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nearly 40 years later, in 2017 my mom and I opened Headlines Hair Design LLC, in Denton Texas. It has been my greatest honor to own a business with my mom, work next to her, and learn from her. Our salon specializes in all things hair. We are known for everything from vibrant fashion colors, to boho braids, to natural balayages, to textured cuts. Most importantly to us, are people. Our small, boutique (open) salon has created an environment where clients know one another, conversation flows between rooms, and stylists know and love one another’s clients.

Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Absolutely! The Dallas-Fort Worth area is so incredibly supportive of local business. Denton has embraced local businesses for years. Many of our clients are local business owners, who have collaborated and supported one another as well. There’s an immense amount of support amongst our community.

Contact Info:

• Address: Headlines Hair Design
  523 Bryan St
  Denton, TX 76201
• Website: Hairandmakeupbysyd.com
• Phone: 2104647577
• Email: sydney@hairandmakeupbysyd.com
• Instagram: Sydneyannlopezhair
• Facebook: Hair and Makeup By Sydney

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