From Shears to Supplements with Legendary Celebrity Hair Stylist Ted Gibson

Written by: Krystal Harris

Ted Gibson doesn’t just cut hair…he shapes careers, transforms images, and now, he’s transforming the way we think about beauty from the inside out. From his early days as a barber school student in Austin, Texas, to the fashion runways of Milan, Paris, and New York, Mr. Gibson has built a career on one thing: VISION!

“I knew I was in the right place the moment I picked up a pair of shears,” he says, recalling the electric thrill that confirmed his destiny. That tiny spark propelled him from local barber school to global stages, working with A-list stars like Angelina Jolie, Lupita Nyong’o, and Sandra Oh. But for Ted, it’s never been just about the glitz…it’s about artistry, legacy, and impact.

Even in a challenging industry, Ted has always led with integrity. His salons were always innovative, and forwardthinking, designed to nurture both stylist and client. Ted is well known for Starring by Ted Gibson, the world’s first “smart salon”. 

In 2019, Starring by Ted Gibson opened their doors in Los Angeles, CA, offering a high tech Amazon enabled salon that allowed clients to shop on Amazon and talk to Alexa while getting their hair done. This innovation took the beauty industry by storm, combining the ultimate luxury salon experience with advanced technology. 

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Can we say Legendary? Ted has a résumé that is truly out of a dream. His combined industry experience has made him a true leader in the industry. He uses his influence toby impacting our communities, serving as a mentor to some of Hype Hair’s favorite hair artists. Many stylists trace their careers back to the guidance and opportunitieshe provided, proving that true beauty isn’t just hair deep, it’s in the lives you lift along the way.

Now, Ted and his husband Jason Backe  are raising the bar even higher with Beauty Wellness Science, a venture that combines their love of hair with a deep focus on well being. Ted’s brainchild, “Ascension”, is a mushroom and blue green algae supplement designed to support hair, skin, brain health, and mental clarity. “Whatever you put inside your body reflects on the outside,” he says. 

“We want to help stylists and clients alike feel better, perform better, and live better.”

For him, beauty isn’t just what’s seen in the mirror…it’s nourishment from the inside. “Mushrooms are incredible,” he explains. “They support brain focus, reduce anxiety, strengthen the immune system, and even help hair and skin thrive. They literally help you function at your highest level.” 

With the first product Ascension, Ted is challenging the traditional beauty paradigm, showing that hair health, skin radiance, and mental clarity are deeply connected. Every morning, he incorporates Ascension into his ritual, blending it seamlessly into meditation and mindfulness practices. A daily supplement that ignites creativity, focus, and energy. it’s a bold statement, that true beauty starts inside the body, mind, and spirit, and that stylists and clients deserve tools that help them perform well in their daily lives. 

There’s a radical shift happening in the beauty world, where surface level fixes often overshadow true care. Itssimple, start from within, honor the craft, and never compromise your worth. Ted is unapologetically highvalue. It is no secret that Ted Gibson serves some of the best haircuts on the globe, and those cuts cost a pretty penny.  When asked his thoughts on the recent outrage over hair service prices he says, “go where you can afford.” Ted’s services have ranged up to $2,400 for a haircut, a reflection not of vanity but skill, experience, and unmatched artistry.

For up and coming stylists, his advice is clear: think legacy, not just ledger. “It’s not the cars or the shoes…it’s the lives you touch, the knowledge you pass on, and the community you create,”.