Jessica Irvin
Master Stylist
Currently only accepting new clients by referral
So many hairdressers’ stories begin when they were children. I was never interested in styling doll hair, but my dolls had some deep relationships! They listened to each other, gave fashion advice, and went out together in their Barbie Corvette. I guess you could say I was all about the big picture from the beginning.
I contemplated working toward a career in nursing or mental health, or both, but when it came down to it I was the most happy working retail. The schedule was flexible, I got to meet new people every day, and there was enough responsibility to keep me interested. My ability to problem solve quickly earned me management opportunities. From there it didn’t take long for me to find a genuine interest in helping people find their strengths, growing teams and training other managers to do the same. I had worked my way up and at the end of my retail career I was training managers for Sephora.
I felt like I had been in the retail arena for long enough but had no idea what to do next. I asked my professional mentor what I should be and she told me I’d make a good hairdresser! I asked my hairdresser and he agreed!
Having spent my entire life living between D.C. and Baltimore I was shocked when my husband said he wanted to move to Portland. How could I say no? Portlandia had just launched and the Dream of the 90’s sounded good to me! So in 2011 I ditched the over populated city life for a place where I count no less than six Bald Eagle’s nests on my commute! My family and I are happy to call Oregon home.
I’ve trained with Beth Minardi, a leading colorist in the hair industry. I’ve trained as a Vidal Sassoon cutter and worked with Paul Mitchell as a student and instructor. I have worked with DevaCurl since 2010 and am a seasoned curly stylist, confident with all curl types. I work with you to support your curls.
You can expect honesty and integrity from me at all times. I’m a straight shooter with the ability to find your styling goal and work together toward a plan to achieve it. I am a strong communicator and use my hair psychic ability mixed with my vision to create a personalized experience every time. I believe in people taking care of each other. I am proud and humbled that anyone chooses to allow me into their personal space to support them with their hair goals.
