San Diego born stylist/cutting specialist Jason Townsend is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the industry.

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish and a motivated educator with a real passion for hairdressing, Jason’s charismatic personality made him a popular platform artist and academy instructor for many years. Based in Beverly Hills before moving to Seattle, he styled for edgy photo shoots, glossy ad campaigns and spent many happy hours getting his A-list clients red carpet ready. Some of his celebrity clients included Robert Downey Jr., Charlize Theron, James Spader and Isla Fisher to name a few.

With over 28 years of hairdressing under his belt, many of those were spent as the former National Artistic Director for Toni & Guy North America. This prestigious role took him all over the USA, Canada, and South and Central America. He also worked in the United Kingdom where he enjoyed working with the cool, cutting edge style of Toni & Guy UK at London Fashion Week.

After his tenure with Toni & Guy, he became a salon owner, opening essensuals London salons in both Los Angeles and Seattle. Now Bellevue-based, he looks forward to sharing his experiences with his clients to keep them looking their best.