I always answer this question with, "My story is my mom’s story!" Judith Atang is the reason I not only chose this industry, but also the reason I’ve completely fallen in love with it. A prolific hairstylist since the '80s (and no, I’m not biased at all), she built an incredible career, started her own salon company, and did it all while raising and supporting her amazing family. I honestly wish more people knew how remarkable her journey was, and selfishly, I want to keep her legacy alive by sharing her story. I’ve been a salon baby from the beginning and officially became a salon professional in 2010!

On my days off, I’m not sure if this counts as a “hobby,” but I love being a dad — it’s honestly my favorite thing. Outside of that, my undiagnosed ADHD has me constantly jumping into all kinds of things: I’m obsessed with branding and marketing, always exploring the latest in tech (especially crypto and AI), rummaging through garage sales, and collecting trading cards — mainly basketball cards and VeeFriends.

My favorite part about working at CZ is hands down how tight-knit the team is. It’s such a family-oriented, supportive environment, and I’ve felt that love from day one.

When it comes to services, HAIR is my passion. It’s what I love to do and where I feel most in my element.

And if we’re talking guilty pleasures... French fries, sushi, and pretty much anything chocolate. No judgment, right?

Favorite Product: Redken Frizz Dismiss & Mizani Miracle Milk