Meet the 2022 AHP Influencers of the Year!

About Taylor: Taylor, an AHP Professional member since 2016, has been a hairdresser in Denver, Colorado, for 14 years. Her studio, Taylor Rae Hair, is located in downtown Denver. Taylor specializes in vivids, color corrections, and blonding, and is known lovingly as "Mother of Rainbows" for her amazing rainbow color creations. As a member of the PRAVANA Collective, a Brazilian Bond Builder Artist, and Great Length USA Brand Elite Artist, Taylor enjoys traveling and sharing her passion with other hairdressers.

About Lici: @Lici_LadyBarber is an award-winning platform artist specializing in detailed aesthetic hair designs, although she is proficient as a well-rounded barber/stylist. Lici has hosted, educated, and judged several hair competitions as a respected barber in the industry. Lici has been fortunate enough to share her passion with thousands of people throughout the country through education and showcasing at different hair shows and social networking events. Lici represents various manufacturers and is currently a national trainer and global educator with Andis Clippers and Hattori Hanzo Shears. Lici recently opened and is COO of HairFluent Barber and Beauty Studio in Bury Saint Edmunds, UK. Lici is devoted to raising the standard of the barber and beauty industry through creative expression.

About Anthony: Anthony Cole is a recognized force in the hair industry and has had his work featured in several leading industry magazines, including Behind the Chair, Modern Salon, American Salon, Estetica, and AHP Indie Stylist. Anthony's work has also been featured in editorial magazines such as Elle America, Elle Shanghai, Vogue America, Vogue Russia, Vogue Italia, In Style, and Bazaar, and in covers for New Beauty magazine and two covers of top beauty magazines in Russian. Anthony has led fashion week for New York, Paris, and Milan.

About Sonya: Globally recognized icon Sonya Dove has many accountabilities in the salon industry, and she prioritizes inspiration, education, and mentorship for the stylist community. For over 38 years, Sonya has been a global creative ambassador for Wella Professionals. She plays an integral role in the brand’s presence with color innovation, inspiration, and education. As a celebrity colorist, she has an impressive roster, including Sophie Turner. Sonya has found herself in the consumer eye, advocating the craft and professionalism that exists within the stylist community. Representing Wella Professionals on the Ulta Beauty Pro Team, Sonya collaborates with educators from a range of professional haircare brands, creating shoots as well as education and trend development designed to inspire and educate Ulta Beauty stylists across the country. Her heart still belongs "behind the chair" and she offers her clients salon services as an elite stylist at The Salon at Ulta Beauty in Santa Monica, California.

About Chrystofer: Creative. Visionary. Passionate. These are a few of the words used to describe Chrystofer Benson. Chrystofer Benson is a heavily decorated, global award-winning colorist and stylist. He is highly respected in the professional beauty industry for his exceptional creative vision, communication skills, and technical talent that clearly define him as an industry leader and SVP of global creative direction for CLICS. He also has his own production company and creative team—CBC: Chrystofer Benson Collective. Educating, inspiring, and producing shows internationally, his work consistently graces the covers of magazines all over the world. Chrystofer is driven by his unparalleled creative energy to break down barriers and leave his mark and legacy on this world. As an avid competitor, he has 35 international titles in cutting, color, and styling, 6 North American Hair Awards (NAHA), and many other awards and recognition.