Join this conversation with two goddesses of the beauty industry, Alex Brown and Demi Passaris. These women have been instrumental in building community, instead of competition in the hair/beauty industry of Chicago. We discuss how they got their starts, the whys and hows of empowering other women in their field, how being a new moms changes your outlook and the changes they are implementing at their salons to disrupt the industry!

Alex Brown has had the opportunity to work with numerous highly influential men and women such as Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Olivia Culpo and many more! Alex has her own studio in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood in addition to Space by Alex Brown, a high end, boutique experience that allows industry artists to manage their own businesses. She continues to travel the world doing hair for weddings, events and Fashion Week in NY & Paris.

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@alexbrownhair

@spacebyalexbrown

Demi Passaris is a master colorist who has traveled the country gaining experience and studying new techniques for over 15 years. She was part of the opening team at Spoke & Weal Chicago, a salon known for it's unique, creative and collaborative vibe.

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@donebydemi