About
Work
Kendall's work has been described as a three dimensional, wearable piece of art. In turn, making her clients hair something of a cherished accessory. Having always felt that way about her own hair, she now holds that same regard for each one of her clients.
Bio
Phoenix native, Kendall Shira has spent 12 years working behind the chair but has become best known for her Editorial and Bridal hairstyling. "Historically driven movies have always stemmed the most inspiration for me." "When the hair in a film as well as in photography perfectly matches the era or timeframe, a major feeling is achieved." It's the thing I've focused on most when it came to mentoring my assistants- do your research when it comes to the correct technique and practice it until its second nature.
Her ability to invoke those same standards for everyday wearable hair color and cutting styles has emphasizes the importance for her to spend time on location and within the salon.
Kendall's work includes styling for Vice President Kamala Harris, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and Martha Wainwright. Keying hair for the Academy of Art Fashion show in 2019 and styling backstage for House of Herrera, Carolina Herrera Spring 2017 .
Working as a stylist and a lead educator at Cinta Salon for 11 years prepared her for the organized chaos of what a multiple city schedule in addition to locational editorial jobs entail.
Currently she works limited days each month under the ownership of friend and mentor Stacy MacFarland at Cameron James Salon in the Marina District of San Francisco, California. When she's in Arizona, you can find her at The Firefly Collective in Phoenix and on rare occasion- taking clients at the retro chic brain child of style icon Mischa G at the Treehouse Social Club in the East Village of Manhattan. "Future focus- editorial work via a clientele in Los Angeles." Kendall is convinced the education she has received from Bumble & bumble over the first decade of her career has no doubt, shaped her into the flexible stylist she is today.
Inspo
"Michael Gordons' Original House of Bumble was my first taste of what great power it held to be a Hairdresser". The products that were created there and the people he cultivated for us to learn from were legendary. Most of them on their own strong paths now, I appreciate the social media tools we have in order to keep us all connected and inspired. In this world of vastly shared images and esthetics, I feel the importance of paying homage to my mentors and the institutions who have helped shape the stylist I have become.