James Mucker

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JAMES MUCKER HAIR STYLIST CO-FOUNDER OF FASHION WEST RUNWAY SHOW

Interview & Photography by Charlie Price

You have been a hairdresser in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood for over 3 decades. That is a long time dealing with challenging clients. What is the secret to your success?

The perfect combination of listening, being loving while learning to be patient is part of it. In addition, perseverance, being tolerant, kind, making people feel good and discussing hot topics makes for success.

You have a very flamboyant personal look. Who are the style icons that inspire you?

Gucci, as well as the icons of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s inspire me. As well as Michael Jackson, Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Elton John, Alexander McQueen, GFF and Valentino.

"Gucci, as well as the icons of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s inspire me."

You are now a salon owner after many years of working in other people’s salons. What has changed about your workdays since making this shift?

Absolutely nothing! I still work hard; teaching, mentoring and inspiring others to do better and be all they can be. I do travel more, though.

You are extremely upbeat and known to break into dance at a moment’s notice. What is your favorite music to dance to?

I like 80’s and 90’s EDM. The reason I can break into a dance is because I exercise, eat right and take my Geritol.

Over the last few years you have travelled a lot for work, photos of your work have been seen worldwide and you won some major international salon industry awards. How has this affected your life behind the chair?

It has not changed much as I still work hard…I still grind. I am very humble, grateful and kind. I will hustle until I cannot…as a matter of fact; I added an eighth day to my workweek.

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