Amanda S. (also known as @YourFavoriteHairstylist) is an internationally published, award-winning stylist who has been making waves in the beauty industry since 2004. Her passion for hair began early—at just 14, she was dual-enrolled in high school and cosmetology school, paving the way for an extraordinary career.

 

In 2006, Amanda became one of the youngest employees at Paul Mitchell The School, where she eventually completed her cosmetology license. She then spent two years at Lunatic Fringe Salon in Orlando, excelling as both a stylist and customer service manager.

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Amanda’s talent and dedication have earned her global recognition. In 2012, she placed twice in the Top 10 for Sebastian’s International What’s Next Awards and was flown to Berlin, Germany, where she took 1st place among top stylists from around the world. This win led to her debut at New York Fashion Week for Mara Koffman.

 

Later that year, Amanda won Pravana’s “Show Us Your Vivid’s” Contest and was flown to Los Angeles for an exclusive photoshoot with Shear Genius Winner Brig Van Osteen and Modern Salon. Her momentum continued with a North American Colorist of the Year nomination by Behind The Chair Magazine in 2015 and multiple national styling contest wins for Kenra Professional, Matrix, and Pravana.

 

She also secured a prestigious North American Hairstylist Awards (NAHA) nomination and was named one of the Top 25 Hairstylists Under 25 internationally.

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Beyond her accolades, Amanda has always been passionate about giving back. She was the 2004 recipient of Walt Disney World’s “Dreamer & Doer” Award for her commitment to her community, participating in initiatives such as Disability Outreach, Habitat for Humanity, Children’s Miracle Network, and more.

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In 2016, Amanda opened Your Favorite Salon, where she has cultivated a luxury experience specializing in hair extensions and color transformations. She later launched her own product and hair extension line, “Your Favorite,” a premium brand designed to cater specifically to blondes and extension clients. Her exceptional work has been published over 80X and caught the eye of Major Companys like Pepsi, WWE and AEW superstars, and since 2020, her signature styles have been showcased weekly on RAW, SMACKDOWN, NXT, AEW Pay-Per-Views, and  WrestleMania.

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Amanda’s journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication, creativity, and expertise. Whether behind the chair, backstage at major events, or developing high-quality products, she continues to redefine excellence in the beauty industry.