Ken Pavés

Ken Pavés is a globally recognized hairstylist and entrepreneur known for his transformative work with high-profile clients and his significant philanthropic contributions. After graduating from cosmetology school in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, in 1994, Ken Pavés launched his professional journey as an assistant to star stylist Oribe in Miami, further refining his craft at Vidal Sassoon Academy and Toni & Guy Institute. His early career also included traveling through Europe, where he collaborated with celebrity hairstylists on couture collections for designers such as Versace and Valentino.

He would appear more than 40 times on the program, earning him the moniker ‘The Big Kahuna of Hollywood hair’ from Oprah Winfrey. Following the launch of Flawless by Pavés Professional in 2004, he solidified his brand with the introduction of the ‘Hairdo’ line of clip-on hair extensions in 2006, a significant partnership with Jessica Simpson and HairUWear. His distinctive work has been featured in leading publications such as Vogue, W, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, Marie Claire, Glamour, Vanity Fair, GQ, In Style, and O Magazine. Throughout his career, Pavés has styled an extensive roster of A-list celebrities, including David and Victoria Beckham, Eva Longoria, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, Celine Dion, Nicole Richie, Fergie, Taylor Swift, Eve, Megan Fox, and Marc Anthony.

He also actively advocates for communities such as individuals with ALS and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community, demonstrating his enduring dedication to humanitarian causes.