N ot a m e m b e r ? J o i n at a s so c iate d h a i rp rofe s sio n a ls .c o m 25
WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A
HAIRSTYLIST?
I used to help out a little bit in my mum's salon.
I was so fascinated with the community, and I
loved how people left feeling happy. It seemed
like a really great place to be. The other side is, I
was never really great in school when it came to
math and English. I always gravitated more toward
art—making things, painting, and drawing—so
a crafts-based career was more in my future.
WHAT INSPIRES YOUR CREATIVITY?
For me, creativity is being open and observing what's
going on. I love seeing what other creators are doing!
At one point, I was super obsessed with Gustav Klimt.
I loved his textures and colors and the beauty of the
women. I was fascinated with that whole time period.
When I went to Vienna, I visited his galleries and saw all
of his work. I was very much into it. I still love his work,
but I don't know if I have a favorite artist now. Instead, I
enjoy collaborating. I've been collaborating with Javiera
Estrada, an artist I met through doing hair. She does
mixed-media art, so collaborating with her—and getting
into her thought process—has been really inspiring. I
also love being outdoors to sit and let my mind wander.
WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE
COVER IMAGE?
At the time, I was really obsessed with an alien vibe—
in a transformed human way. So, in that whole shoot,
we had different ideas like using raised cheeks on one
Colorforms
Hair: Lucie Doughty
Makeup: John Stapleton
Wardrobe: Pedro Zalba
Photographer: Albert Sanchez
M
eet Lucie Doughty, multimedia creative director for Paul Mitchell.
As the NAHA 2020 Editorial/Session Stylist of the Year, Doughty's
resume reads like a Who's Who in the world of hair, fashion, and
celebrity. Here, Doughty candidly shares the evolution of her career, what
inspires her work (including the cover shot), her views on post-COVID
industry changes, and tips for stylists looking to grow their business.
Lucie Doughty
@luciedoughty
@lucieflorals
