Biography
Fady was born and raised in Paris, growing up in a hair salon that was owned by her parents. She began her incredible journey with hair at a young age when she was first inspired by her father. Fady knew it was her calling from the very offset relishing in the creative atmosphere and yearning for more. She decided to enroll at the Darboy academy in Paris where she learned the insides and out of the business. But it was more than cutting hair, it was a spiritual fulfillment as she found one of the very first hair salons she worked at was all Buddhist. There they taught her to think beyond superficiality to the creation of art. She connected with people on a deeper level and was able to see their beauty inside & out. From there, her mentor at the salon sent her to numerous top training programs under such names as Leonor Greyl, Frank Rush academy, Sophie Gatto, Kerastase, L’oreal... First worked at Jean Claude Biguine in Champs Elysees, became age 19 years old assistant manager. From there worked for Daniel Harlow ( known for his clipper and razor haircut technic.) As well as Dora Salon, a woman well known in the Entertainment business at the time was the only Afro hair that had perfected new international technic. Eventually, Fady desired more, so she decided to move to London to work for the prestigious Tony & Guy salon. This is where her love story with hair began, she developed more confidence and freedom to be creative and started working on photo shoots with photographers. Then she had an opportunity to move to Miami where she met a Model Agency owner who trusted her and her skills by giving her models a to relooks them apparences from there she developed a great relationship with photographers and became who she is today. About 10 years ago the industry changed and was demanding for artists to be able to do hair and makeup but for Fady that was one other skill she has in her and since most of her bookings is include makeup and hair.
Today, Fady resides in New York City has 25+ years of experience she still working as a hair and makeup artist, it will always be more than just a surface-level profession, it was a way to bring the inner beauty out of an individual. Through it all, Fady is still down to earth and enjoys whatever work that is in front of her. She is a passionate, true artist, she is also into wellness, certificate nutritionist, Reiki Healer, and more to come since Fady enjoys learning new skills.