UK based stylist Eugene Davis has over two decades of experience in the hair industry. His work has been seen on top fashion runways and fashion editorial magazines. A lot of his beautiful, creative work is achieved through his specialty of customizing wigs and head pieces with which he is able to achieve bold, eye catching looks. Learn more about Eugene Davis’ career and inspirations in our interview!

BANGSTYLE: Can you give us a bit of background on your career?

Eugene Davis: I’ve been a hairstylist for 25 years. During my career I’ve worked as a celebrity hairstylist, session hairstylist, platform artist and Creative Director of hair for fashion show teams in Miami, New York and London.

BANGSTYLE: How did you get your start in the hair industry and how did you know you wanted to make a career out of it?

Eugene Davis: My start in this industry was purely by accident. I was working as a display trimmer for a large department store in New York and used to watch the main dresser of the window mannequins and say to myself the hair wasn’t quite right. So I took it upon myself to change the hair when no one was around. One day my supervisor came into the room where I was busy cutting away at the wigs. He told me the department couldn’t afford for me to cut up all the wigs, although what I was doing was excellent. He told me maybe to look into hairdressing as I had a natural talent for it and I haven’t looked back since.

BANGSTYLE: What are some of your career highlights?

Eugene Davis: Being asked to be a judge for the L’Oreal colour trophy, to share the judging panel and stage as a recognized professional among some of the greats in the hair industry. That was such a honour and great moment.

BANGSTYLE: Any advice for aspiring stylists?

Eugene Davis: Always strive to perfect and build your skill set. Continue to learn and educate yourself.

BANGSTYLE: Who or what inspires the looks you create?

Eugene Davis: Everything around me inspires me, but I mostly love how nature produces textures and colours and I always incorporate nature’s aesthetic into how I interpret the fabric of hair.

BANGSTYLE: How would you describe your aesthetic?

Eugene Davis: Pure, Clean, Organic and Classic.

BANGSTYLE: Do you specialize in certain looks or cuts?

Eugene Davis: I’m an all around hairstylist, but what I enjoy the most is incorporating my custom made wigs and hair pieces into my work for extra drama. So creating extra big sculpted shapes, or bold colour in classic cuts are my favorite.

BANGSTYLE: How did you get into wig work? How do you develop skills in that aspect of the industry?

Eugene Davis: I’ve always had an interest in making wigs more realistic and somewhere along the way the wig designing kind of came naturally. I did a lot of weaving and extension work, so working with commercial hair just organically translated itself to wig and hair piece design. At some point I realized it worked well in fashion and photoshoots as I could create looks on models that looked natural and fit the brief without the commitment of cut or colour on the model, and it worked.

BANGSTYLE: What kind of job do you prefer and why?

Eugene Davis: I love them all, and each one demands a different kind of research and approach.

I find all of it exciting even 25 years later, because I love what each member brings to the team, and I strongly believe in team work. So when I see the finished project it gives me a sense of accomplishment after all the hard work and time put in.

BANGSTYLE: Any future goals or plans for your career?

Eugene Davis: I really focused on creating a wig and bespoke piece service for women going through Cancer treatments or living with Alopecia. I believe if you feel good and like yourself during such a trying time, it helps in the healing process. So training a team that is passionate about the cause, but also talented and creative to give all to help another in need. Then I would feel that I have contributed to this industry and have left a legacy for others to follow.

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