Jay Palaniuk Stylist Where are you from? Canada What year did you become a part of the RARE team? 2010 What made you choose hairdressing as a career? A 6th Grade class vote: "What do you think Jay will be when he grows up?" What inspires you? Love. Who would you class as your mentor? Grandmother What is your greatest achievement to date? Laughing daily Who is your favorite celebrity? Daniel Day-Lewis What is your favorite movie? Scarface What is your favorite book? Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? Extreme sports and studying history. What is your favorite travel destination? City of Petra, Jordan What is your sign? Scorpio What do you see as the best part of being a RARE team member? Hanging with awesome Hairdressers! Name six things you cannot live without. 1. Hair 2. People 3. Creativity 4. sense of humor 5. Shawarma 6. Steak		Salon Services Cutting Styling Blow outs Personal Website jaypalaniuk.com Representation contactnyc.com
	Jay brings a new luxury to the professional salon industry. Over the last 14 yrs his dedication has taken him to different parts of the world. Being in New York just 3 yrs he is succeeding to establish himself as one to look too for new and up coming trends and fashions. Called on by ‘Behind the Chair’s’ Emmy Hair Revealed and other industry trade magazine’s, he is being looked to more and more for his eye and expertise. Editorial stylist, platform artist and educator, Jay’s work has appeared in magazines such as Teen Vogue, Lucky, O, British Elle, Zink, Fashion, VIV, Infashion, Redbook, Lucky and Dazed and Confused to name a few. Represented by Jim Indorato at contactnyc Jay maintains a healthy freelance career. His celebrities/clients include Lee Ann Womack, Georgia Jagger, Brooke Burns, Paris Hilton, Jemma Kid, Michael Feinstein, Heather Marks, Kelly Bensimon, Issac Mizarahi, Estee Lauder, Tressumee, L’Oreal Professional, Pureology and others. Jay has done campaigns for Make-Up Forever, Ali, Sebastian and Redken. He also works Fashion week with a range of designer’s such as Rebecca Minkoff, Project Runway, Betsey Johnson, Cerutti, Cynthia Rowley, John Bartlet and Jared Gold, Tracy Reese, Chado by Ralph Rucci and Charlotte Ronson. His passion for hair and creative growth allows Jay the ability to connect with his client and share his vision for design.