Asya

I am the founder of Hair Apparent and have been a hairdresser for 30 years. At the beginning of my career, I started looking for ways to learn about the latest trends in haircuts and coloring. Around that time, my collaboration with the L’Oréal Academy for Bulgaria began. Over all these years, I have never needed to look elsewhere for inspiration and knowledge—I’m still part of that community, still driven by the desire to grow, and I will continue without interruption.

My creative perspective has been shaped by several influential mentors:

• Letitia Guenaou
  Changed my perception of the hairdressing profession. Through her, I discovered the depth of our craft, the importance of details, and the passion behind it all.

• Emiliana Ilieva
  Gave me the words. She taught me how to talk about hairdressing, discuss products, and make something tangible come to life.

• Angelique Mercier
  Taught me to seek the essence of new knowledge and to pass that inspiration on to other hairdressers.

• Veneta Ignatova
  Two words sum up everything I learned from Veneta about hairdressing: grace and precision.

I have also honed my technical skills and innovative techniques through specialized training:

• Christophe Gaillet
  Taught me how to create elegant updos.

• Saks Academy
  Taught me to work smart.

• Claude Juillard
  Introduced me to 3D makeup and showed me how to apply it to enhance a person’s personality.

• Boris Boris
  Demonstrated how a small detail—like a fringe—can shape an entire hairstyle.

Beyond technique and creativity, my professional attitude has been influenced by those who taught me about the importance of commitment and learning from every experience:

• Bertram K. Velik
  A fellow hairdresser who taught me that our clients are our teachers.

• Andrew Shefering
  Showed me that people notice when I work hard.