Christian Ceja-Compin is #OribeObsessed.
Christian Ceja-Compin is a San Francisco native who has been with Oribe for 11 years, with over 25 years of styling experience. Known for his prowess in achieving edgy yet effortlessly chic hair, publications like Harper’s Bazaar have turned to Ceja-Compin for styling tips to share with their readers.
For the past several seasons, Ceja-Compin has worked backstage at high-profile international shows such as Hermes, Chanel, Chloe, Thom Browne, Michael Kors and Gabriela Hearst. As an integral part of the Oribe Education team, he has keyed shows for brands like Timo Weiland, Descendant of Thieves, Bristol, David Naman, and Ernest Alexander during Men’s Fashion Week.
Ceja-Compin also uses his editorial experience while on set, having worked with a number of industry icons, including Elizabeth Taylor and Sharon Stone.
Behind every great hairstyle on the runway is a great artist.
ABOUT CHRISTIAN CEJA-COMPIN
My professional mentors: Oribe Canales, Kien Hoang, Ramona Eschbach
My guilty pleasures: Traveling , New Wave music
My first beauty job: DIOR counter manager
My current beauty job: ORIBE Global Artist
My favorite hair product I can’t live without: Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray ( Supermodel in a bottle)
Ceja-Compin putting the finishing touches on a model.
If I hadn’t become a hairdresser I would have been: Public Relations ( I am obsessed with a great connection)
Every beauty professional should: Passion and intergrity
Most people would be surprised to learn: I’m obsessed with football.
Person whose hair I would love to cut/style/color: Christy Turlington. She exudes grace, beauty, and elegance!
The best advice I ever received: Learn the rules before you can break the rules and Patience is a virtue!
Favorite streaming service: Apple TV
Favorite social app: Instagram
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