Biography

Greg Cooper Spencer

As a profoundly talented hair and wig stylist withsignificant experience as a men’s groomer, Greg Spencer has had the privilegeof working with some of the entertainment industry’s most notable film and stageperformers including Robert Dinero, Adam Sandler, Alicia Silverstone and AudraMcDonald, responsible for designing and effecting memorable aestheticstatements and continuity.

Born and raised in Ohio, Greg studied at the Cincinnati School of Hair Design and The Paul Mitchell School, then continued his education with Design Essentials. His career began as a men’s groomer in the upscale unisex salon, TheStudio.  There, he mastered men’s grooming while managing operations of the business and creating a name for himself, building a clientele to include Olympic Silver Medalist David Payne, Spectrum One News Anchor Curtis Jackson, NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals playersJermaine Gresham, and Jason Allen.  As Greg’s education and experience grew, so did his enthusiasm for hair and beauty.  With an increasing number of high-profile male clients, some of whom he introduced to color services, Greg garnered the attention of a number of female celebrities and entertainers who admired his attention to detail, precision cutting skills, and hair coloring methods.  In 2014, Greg decided to take his skill set, along with an unwavering commitment to innovation in the Film, Television & Broadway hair and make-up industry, and relocate to New York City.


Work

Greg wasted no time transitioning to the Broadway arena, where his period styling with women’s wigs has become the subject of admiration.   A select list of Greg’s hairstyling and men’s grooming credits for Broadway productions includes:Alicia Keys’ musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Days of Wine and Roses,” “Shucked,”“Kiss Me Kate” (Tony nominated Broadway production), “American Son” (bothBroadway and Netflix production), Lead Joshua Jackson and the entire ensemble cast of “Children of a Lesser God” (Tony nominated Broadway production), “A Soldier’s Play” (Critic’s Choice Award, 2 Drama Desk Awards, and earned him aNomination for “Best Hair & Wig Design”), “Waitress” (Tony Award winningBroadway production), “Summer,” The Donna Summer Musical (Tony Award winningBroadway production), “The Color Purple” (Tony Award winning Broadway production), “Dear Evan Hanson” (Multiple Tony Award winning Broadway production), “Aladdin” (Golden Globe & Emmy Award), and “Book of Mormon”(Multiple Tony Award winning Broadway production).


Extremely knowledgeable styling professional with highly creative flairand extensive technical skill in designing and executing unique images forperformers in Broadway, Film and TV productions that are true to contemporaryor historical periods.  Committed to theprocess of being innovative, while honoring the clients’ wishes in customizingthe design.  Aware of the importance ofon-going training to stay abreast of major trends in the hair and make-upindustry, as well as keeping in tune with evolving cultural trends and relevantsocial media indicators.

•  Exceptionallycommunicative across all organizational levels, exercising tactful yet firmlypersuasive interpersonal skills and effective leadership.  Solicit feedback to ensure satisfaction andimprove support operations.

•  Affable andaccommodating with empathetic interpersonal skills.

•  A quick studywith a keen eye for detail, anomaly and anachronism.

•  Effective timemanagement, multitasking and prioritizing; comfortable working in high stakes,fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

•  Technicalskills include an extensive repertoire of cutting styles and creative stylingof all types of multi-racial and synthetic hair textures, aestheticallymatching complexion tones and balancing makeup and hair for polished image.

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