Ellin LaVar
She travels the globe transforming the locks of glamour icons needing no mention of last names: Whitney, Donatella, Iman, Naomi. Her inventive approach to hair design and style have landed her a coveted place on Oprah, countless movie sets, and even scored her an Emmy award nomination.
LaVar's achievements and recognition reflect the profound passion and devotion she exhibits for her craft. Her commitment and drive to always advance and improve led to her invention of the Invisible Braid - a technique that revolutionized the hair extension and weaving category - changing the lives and looks of everyone from celebrities to chemotherapy patients.
It was this signature innovation that established Ellin as the authority in this arena, but she continues to extend her mastery to a variety of venues. Aside from running her own salon - Lavar Hair Designs - on Manhattan's Upper Westside, where they specialize in textured hair and extensions, Ellin has expertly manned the manes of Whitney Houston in the Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale and The Preachers Wife. She has created transformative looks for everyone from Mary J. Blige and Iman to Oprah and Naomi Campbell.
Her latest enterprise is Ellin Lavar TexturesTM, the introduction of a premium, performance-based haircare line developed by Ellin. The TexturesTM collection reflects a culmination of LaVar's decades of experience working with all manner of textured or "challenging" hair types. Each of the twelve products - from Liquid Motion to the Reconstruct Masque - directly addresses the special needs of curly, thick, frizzy, kinky or dry hair. Having proven herself as the definitive authority on textured hair, LaVar's new line of style and treatment products delivers the highest quality ingredients and professional results.
After more than 30 years in the business, LaVar has proven it's a personalized approach that sets her contributions in the hair world apart. "The industry - with new styles, trends and products is ever-changing, but the ultimate reward is transforming a client with a custom-tailored look they love." says Ellin. "Positively impacting how someone sees themselves is very powerful."
As a survivor of child abuse, Ellin has used her experience to help advise and support women and men. She also has delivered authentic speeches about how she struggled to overcome shame and depression associated abuse. Ellin frequently speaks about the challenges of being a Black female in business.
She travels the globe transforming the locks of glamour icons needing no mention of last names: Whitney, Donatella, Iman, Naomi. Her inventive approach to hair design and style have landed her a coveted place on Oprah, countless movie sets, and even scored her an Emmy award nomination.
LaVar's achievements and recognition reflect the profound passion and devotion she exhibits for her craft. Her commitment and drive to always advance and improve led to her invention of the Invisible Braid - a technique that revolutionized the hair extension and weaving category - changing the lives and looks of everyone from celebrities to chemotherapy patients.
It was this signature innovation that established Ellin as the authority in this arena, but she continues to extend her mastery to a variety of venues. Aside from running her own salon - Lavar Hair Designs - on Manhattan's Upper Westside, where they specialize in textured hair and extensions, Ellin has expertly manned the manes of Whitney Houston in the Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale and The Preachers Wife. She has created transformative looks for everyone from Mary J. Blige and Iman to Oprah and Naomi Campbell.
Her latest enterprise is Ellin Lavar TexturesTM, the introduction of a premium, performance-based haircare line developed by Ellin. The TexturesTM collection reflects a culmination of LaVar's decades of experience working with all manner of textured or "challenging" hair types. Each of the twelve products - from Liquid Motion to the Reconstruct Masque - directly addresses the special needs of curly, thick, frizzy, kinky or dry hair. Having proven herself as the definitive authority on textured hair, LaVar's new line of style and treatment products delivers the highest quality ingredients and professional results.
After more than 30 years in the business, LaVar has proven it's a personalized approach that sets her contributions in the hair world apart. "The industry - with new styles, trends and products is ever-changing, but the ultimate reward is transforming a client with a custom-tailored look they love." says Ellin. "Positively impacting how someone sees themselves is very powerful."
As a survivor of child abuse, Ellin has used her experience to help advise and support women and men. She also has delivered authentic speeches about how she struggled to overcome shame and depression associated abuse. Ellin frequently speaks about the challenges of being a Black female in business.
