George Papanikolas

Celebrity Stylist

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George Papanikolas is fast becoming one of the hottest and most sought after colorists in Hollywood. Papanikolas' signature highlighting style has caught the attention of Southern California's most discerning clientele, with young, hot Hollywood turning to this man to change their look. Stars like Britney Spears, Hayden Panettiere, Megan Fox, Mila Kunis, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Minka Kelly are already fans. Using the French, freehand technique called "balayage," he creates natural-looking, sun-kissed color that looks, as George says, "like you've spent a summer at the beach, not three hours in the salon."

High fashion blondes love the "rooty," high contrast designs which were inspired by the likes of Gisele Bundchen and Sarah Jessica Parker. Brunettes clamor for his progressive color designs characterized by rich color at the roots with luscious caramel-toned tips. And his copper-gold, vibrant redheads are the new standard for this head-turning hue. As a result, his chair is the first stop for many of the models being launched by L.A.'s hottest agencies, including Ford and L.A. Models.

George's color work has resulted in numerous national magazine photo assignments, film projects, music videos and fashion shows - resulting in a vast and sophisticated portfolio. George has had amazing success creating his signature hair color, and has recently seen his career expand from color to include freelance styling work to expand his budding portfolio. Most recently, he set the look on Britney Spears Circus Tour where he was the key hairstylist, as well as being the key stylist to some on New York Fashion Weeks most esteemed runway shows.

After gaining incredible work experience at some of Beverly Hills' top salons, including the renowned Sally Hershberger at John Frieda Salon and the Chris McMillan Salon, in-demand color specialist George Papanikolas has a new home in West Hollywood at the Andy Lecompte Salon, where owner Lecompte tends to the tresses of Madonna, Lindsey Lohan, and Penelope Cruz, just to name a few of the A-listers that can be found there on any given day.

One of the most important ingredients in George's color blends is a foundation of healthy, shiny hair. To keep strands in optimum condition, he often turns to Joico's K-PAK Deep Penetrating Reconstructor. This award-winning hair fixer is packed with Joico's unique Quadramine Complex, which transforms strands instantly, leaving hair stronger, glossier and easier to manage. He's also an ardent fan of Joico's new Design Collection for styling and finishing, citing the Dry Spray Wax and Texture Spray as ideal aids for his signature, day-at-the-beach looks.