In the Mix: Lifestyle Coloring
David Stanko, a classic NYC Midtown mover, shares the rewards of catering to more than just like-minded color clientele.
by Karie L. Frost
“Have I got an earful for you,” gushes David Stanko, in response to our query about his new education platform and DVD, Lifestyle Coloring. “The concept came to me after I realized that I was attracting a horde of people who were too similar to me: intensely motivated and extremely career-centric.” Stanko, who’s an independent colorist in NYC, plus an educator, a Redken spokesperson and an executive board member on the Intercoiffure America/Canada Haircolor Council, then proceeds to passionately relate how he resolved his ennui, stabilized his business and transformed his appointment book.
View a pdf of the complete Lifestyle Coloring article.
In the Mix, past article
Colorist Marie Ferro turns a seriously faded coloration with multiple tonal disasters to a fabulously faux-natural look in this article.



