meet Marta Baran/senior colorist

Originally from Tarrytown, NY, Marta made the leap into the hair industry after studying Visual Arts in New Orleans. Combining a love for color theory and human connection, she transitioned into cosmetology and spent years training at Mizu Salon in NYC under renowned colorists from Bumble and Bumble, Vidal Sassoon, and Arrojo. Always inspired by her peers and clients, Marta strives to continually refine her craft. Passionate about the transformative power of color, she draws inspiration from the rich cultural history of 1970s and 1980s New York and love working with clients who embrace their authentic selves. Whether it’s perfecting balayage, platinum blondes, or creating bold, creative color, Marta thrives on bringing artistic visions to life.

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Where are you from?

Tarrytown, NY

Where are you living now?

Westchester, NY

Who, and what, has influenced you?

I started in the hair industry after attending college in New Orleans. I was a Visual Arts major with a concentration in drawing and painting, though I quickly realized that college was not for me. I wanted to do something that could utilize my knowledge of color theory, while having a more personal connection with people. After dropping out and waitressing for a few years I decided to enroll in Cosmetology School. I always loved playing around with hair and makeup, even before college, so it seemed like the perfect career change. It married my love of human connection with the Arts.

I started working in a salon on the weekends while I put myself through Cosmetology school and just absorbed as much as I could until I made the move to NYC. I trained for three and half years at Mizu salon on the Upper East Side under master colorists from Bumble and bumble, Vidal Sassoon and Arrojo. I have always been inspired by my peers at work as well as my clients. I am always looking to learn.

I feel that as an artist I should always want to improve my craft, so I bring that attitude everywhere I go. I have been very lucky to be surrounded by so many talented people over the years that have all contributed to my personal growth as a colorist, and as a professional behind the chair.

Where do you find inspiration?

I think New York is such an amazing, multi-faceted place. Inspiration is all around me every day. I am fascinated with 1970’s and 1980’s New York: the culture, the fashion, the music. I love that it was such a radical time in history, women’s empowerment and a time of expression and breaking boundaries. I think we are going through another political revolution now, so it’s definitely influenced our industry in a similar fashion. It makes my job so much more fun when my clients are unapologetically who they are.

Who is your dream client?

I absolutely LOVE any form of blonde, balayage, platinum and everywhere in between. Give me a cutie with a shag and I’ll make it look like they just came back from a three month vacation on the beach. Having a painting and drawing background has also made doing creative colors so much fun for me. I would love to get complete free rein on a blank white canvas; I have an endless list of color combinations that I would love to bring to life!