ABOUT ME
OLIVIA THOMPSON
JOICO BLONDE SPECIALIST & BRAND
STORYTELLER
Olivia Thompson is an internationally recognized Global Blonding and Healthy Hair Specialist for Joico, leading the conversation around modern blonding and hair wellness across the professional beauty industry. With a signature approach that blends high-impact results with uncompromising hair integrity, Olivia educates thousands of stylists worldwide through global stage appearances, hands-on trainings, and digital education. Her innovative techniques and trend forecasting have made her a go-to expert for beauty brands, editorial media, and salons looking to elevate their blonde game—proving that healthy hair and bold blondes can absolutely coexist.
FORT LAUDERDALE,
FLORIDA
HOW WOULD YOU BEST DESCRIBE THE TECHNIQUES OR SERVICES THAT YOU SPECIALIZE IN AND ARE BEST KNOWN FOR?
High-performance blonding that protects the integrity of the hair— specializing in soft-focus foiling, seamless balayage, strategic tone-on- tone lifting, and customized glossing that enhances both dimension and shine. Olivia is recognized for delivering that “expensive blonde” look: healthy, camera-ready color that grows out gracefully and feels just as luxe as it looks.
HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY AWARDS, ACCOLADES, OR SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY? IF SO, LIST THEM HERE.
- Featured Artist & Educator on the Joico Global Education Team
- Main Stage Educator at Premiere Orlando, Behind The Chair (BTC)
- Cosmoprof Bologna Recognized as a Top Creator in Blonding Education
- Stylist to Watch” by industry insiders for her innovative, healthy blonding approach
ONE PRO TIP EVERY STYLIST SHOULD KNOW
The health of the hair should guide every decision behind the chair— because long-term results and client loyalty come from trust, not shortcuts.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT OR PROUDEST MOMENT
Getting my own tv show. It was called the OMG Beauty Show on Roku!
IF YOU WEREN’T A HAIRSTYLIST, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?
I would be doing injections, filler, and lasers!
ONE PLACE IN THE WORLD YOU’D LOVE TO DO HAIR FOR A DAY
In Monaco!
MY
WORK
PERSONALITY
YOUR SPECIALTY?
Healthy Blonding + Extension Specialist
WHAT’S YOUR HAIR PHILOSOPHY?
Blonding should never come at the cost of hair health—my mission is to create luminous, lived-in color that looks and feels just as good as it photographs
WHAT'S YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE OR GO-TO TECHNIQUE
Effortless, soft-focus blondes with tonal dimension and lived-in glow— created using strategic, low-contrast placement and glossing techniques that protect and enhance hair health every step of the way
WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST WHILE YOU WORK?
House music
YOUR DREAM CLIENT (PAST OR PRESENT)
Someone who’s ready to invest in their hair’s long-term health, trusts the process, and wants that effortless, expensive-looking blonde that turns heads in real life and on camera.
IF YOUR CAREER HAD A TAGLINE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Blondes, balance, and the beauty of doing it right.
JOICO PRODUCTS YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
Heat hero + KBond20
YOUR GO-TO COFFEE (OR COCKTAIL/MOCKTAIL) ORDER
Moscow Mule!
