With more than 18 years of experience, John C. Simpson is a self-proclaimed beauty industry junkie. He loves his craft and continues to show that passion in his work and in his life. John’s mantra to always remember that “life is not a dress rehearsal, live it, love it and create it” is spreading across the globe as he wows audiences with his live presentations.

This past year, many new fans discovered the charismatic Mr. Simpson after he entered the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) for the first time in his career and captured the top prize in the Color category. He won-over top industry judges with his trend setting icy blonde, pistachio brunette and rich red beauties.

This year John was again a finalist for NAHA in both the color and makeup categories. He was also voted as one of the favorite platform artists of the year for the 2009 Stylists Choice Awards. John truly believes and continues to prove that hair color should be as unique and individual as the canvas that wears it.

As an international platform artist for Goldwell and salon partner at Lewis Hair Salon in Pittsburgh (Shadyside), Pennsylvania, Simpson educates stylists in all salon concepts and full beauty imagery, conveying the message of inspiration and discipline through technique. His motivational and creative teaching style encourages his audiences to reclaim their passion for their craft and conquer new design fundamentals of hair color, cutting and finishing techniques.

Wherever he goes, John Simpson leaves his audiences craving for more! No worries — this bright industry icon has plenty more to show us.

Some of John’s accomplishments:

• 2009 Stylist Choice Award Finalist for favorite platform artist/educator
• NAHA 20 Finalist in Color and Makeup categories
• NAHA 19 North American Hair Colorist of the Year
• 2008 Goldwell North American Trend Zoom Team
• 2006 Goldwell International Trend Zoom Creative Team
• Editorial Photo Stylist
• Top 10 most influential men of Pittsburgh
• Pittsburgh Hall of Fame Inductee

Featured in the books 50 Hairstylists and 131 Formulas from the World’s Top Colorists, John also contributes regularly to top industry publications including Modern Salon, Beauty Launchpad, The Colorist, American Salon and Behind the Chair as an industry expert.