STEFANIE TERZO The Art of Hair : Salon to the Screen
WORDS BY BEC DOYLE @BECDOYLE_
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or many creatives in the hair and makeup industry, wanting to further their career working in the illustrious film and TV industry, can seem impossible. You train, land a job in a salon and wonder how to achieve that next step, styling the actors and celebrities you admire on the screen. For professional Hairstylist Stefanie Terzo her story began not unlike many budding stylists. She went to Cosmetology school and worked in a salon in her hometown of Toronto, Canada. After a chance encounter working on a music video, the Director encouraged her to pursue a career in film and TV. Once establishing herself in Toronto, Stefanie took the leap, relocating to L.A., the entertainment capital of the world. She packed up her car, traveled across the continent, and hasn’t looked back! Although she admits, it’s not always glamorous, it requires had work, long hours and the ability to withstand some extreme working conditions. But if you ask Stefanie, it is totally worth it! Working as a freelance Hairstylist, her professional journey has led her to the most exciting sets, working in both the US and Canada. Holding positions as Key Stylist and Head of Department on numerous productions including Orphan Black, Shadow Hunters, V Wars, In The Dark and Locke & Key. Stefanie has worked with some of the most accomplished and respected actors in the industry today, and she’s just getting started. I asked Stefanie all about her start in the industry, career highlights, what’s ahead in 2022 and more…
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