




NYC hairstylist Ben Thigpen was the lead groomer at Number Lab for NYFW!
Benjamin started his career in a small salon in Savannah, Georgia in 2000. There, he attended Savannah College of Art and Design receiving a BFA in Photography and a minor in writing and advertising. Upon graduating, he landed a photo assisting job in New York City with renowned photographer Arthur Elgort. While working with Arthur he attended and was certified by the Aveda Institute. During the duration of his studies and work, he befriended long time best friend of Authur's, Christiaan Houtenbous. Furthering his knowledge under Christiaan led him to drop photography and focus solely on hair, landing himself multiple television shows such as, America's Next Top Model, One Tree Hill, ABC's Thin Ice Figure Stating, E's Bank of Hollywood, The City, amongst other hits. Editorial work has also placed a significant part of his career, having the opportunity to work on publications such as Tatler Magazine, PAPER Magazine, L'Officiel, W, Japanese Vogue, TAR, Brazilian Vogue, etc... Working very early on with some of the most iconic figures in the field has prepared him to keep growing in today's competitive fashion world.

Hairstylist Ben Thigpen was interviewed by Lookbooks.com on his Top Five looks from the red-carpet to products!

Hairstylist Ben Thigpen told us his Holiday tips to try, tis' the season!
- I always tell people to switch up their looks for the Holidays. Example if you normally wear your hair up, wear it down this year, soft waves or pin straight, its different and shows another side to you. I love straight hair for the Holidays, its fast and easy. If you dont want it to look too flat, spray Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray 10-12 inches from head towards the roots and a touch towards the middle of your hair just too rough up that done look!
- Another look I love is a clean slick ponytail. Add a side part if you prefer and a touch of shine all over. The top can look wet if need be as the pony should look dry. If you have the time section your hair thoroughly and with a large barrel curling iron wrap each small section of your hair throughout your whole head and hold for about 3-6 seconds depending if your hair holds curl. At the end spray some Oribe Texturizing spray 10-12 inches from the head to make it more piece-y and to add some texture. Add a little POP and throw a sparkly hair pin to finish your look!
Do you have oily hair and have questions? Ben Thigpen, Stephanie Pohl, Julie Ferrante and Bradley Irion are here to help - http://bit.ly/vXd4Bg
NYC hairstylist Ben Thigpen worked with Toni Busker for Social Hollywood Magazine, to view the whole story click here!
We all love a quick, easy fun ponytail! Ben Thigpen gave us the steps to create this look in no time on hollywoodlife.com!
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