Over the course of the month, we will be spotlighting the winners of Beauty Launchpad’s 25 Under 50K for 2022.
Here, you will get to know Anny Quesada. Quesada is a hair artist and colorist at Fade Mansion in South Plainfield, New Jersey. In her Q&A, you will learn her favorite hair trends, a fun fact about her, her proudest accomplishment and more.
Beauty Launchpad (BLP): What is a fun fact about you?
Anny Quesada (AQ): I love traveling, and I’m a part-time foodie.
BLP: What is your proudest accomplishment?
AQ: Showcasing my creativity by being able to work internationally.
BLP: What is your current favorite hairstyle trend?
AQ: Shag haircuts and '90s bouncy shiny hair with face-framing layers.
BLP: What is a hair tip you have for your fellow stylists?
AQ: Curls love water. All you need is more moisture!
BLP: What inspires you?
AQ: I find continuous inspiration from nature and art [...] I translate it into the hair color.
BLP: What do you love about your work?
AQ: Challenging myself with trying new things out of my element and having the opportunity to be fully creative with each canvas.
BLP: What motivates you about the industry you are in?
AQ: Seeing my clients grow their confidence with trying a new color or cut.
BLP: What is a professional goal you have for yourself?
AQ: To open my dream salon and elevate my craft to a new level.
BLP: Who is a role model you have in the industry?
AQ: Guy Tang—all of his work is flawless. I'd watched his YouTube channel before I enrolled in cosmetology school.
BLP: What is your favorite career-/work-related memory from this year?
AQ: When @fademansion opened. The creativity flows insanely here.
To see our full spread for this year’s 25 Under 50K recipients, you can read Beauty Launchpad’s November/December 2022 digital magazine.
