FRANQUEE FLORES

29, HAIRSTYLIST

At 29, hairstylist Franquee Flores has what so many people crave: a job he loves. “It doesn’t even feel like work,” he says. “I just get to go in every day and play with people’s hair.” That doesn’t mean the hours are forgiving, though; he works six days a week, but in his spare time Franquee loves to draw and do crafts, which may be an extension of the creative expression he gets to have at work. And of course he’s showering his dog, an Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua mix named Nessie, with all of his love. Franquee always has tequila on hand, but it was a different story eight years ago. “Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey was my favorite thing to drink when I first became legal to drink, but I just drank it too much,” he says, laughing. So will he touch any sweet drinks now? The answer is yes: Franquee will admit that, at last call, he’s probably the only one at the bar ordering a strawberry watermelon margarita.

WHAT COCKTAIL WOULD YOU ORDER FROM THE COPPER MENU? The Italian Stallion. I’m Italian and there’s an ongoing horse joke with my friends, matches me perfectly! WORST PICKUP LINE YOU’VE GOTTEN OR EVER USED I was once told, “Unattractive people don’t get shots with me, but today’s your lucky day!” KEYS TO A GOOD PARTNER They have to be funny! And be able to take a joke. FIRST LEGAL DRINK A twisted margarita from Buffalo Wild Wings. GO-TO PREGAME SONG “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus! WHAT’S YOUR IDEA OF A FLAWLESS DATE NIGHT? No awkward pauses and a whole lot of laughing. PERFECT NETFLIX ‘N CHILL MOVIE Anything horror! I’m a horror movie fanatic. CELEBRITY HALL PASS Joe Jonas.. always Joe Jonas. HANGOVER ADVICE I’m fortunate I never get hangovers (because) I drink my bodyweight in water the night before so that always helps. Life tips! IF YOU WERE A NEW MEXICAN DISH, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY? Green Chile, because everyone loves me, and you can never get enough.