Deborah Gavin

Favorite Thing About The Industry

I love watching people transform when they love the way they look. You can see confidence rise and smiles broaden. The relationships we build within our team, and with our clients, are another part of what I love about this industry.

Favorite Fun Fact About Yourself

The Outer Banks in North Carolina is where I feel the most ] peaceful. I’m pretty intense normally.

What Do You Do In Your Spare Time?

I love to learn, so I read a lot of non fiction.

How Would You Sum Up Who You Are In This Industry?

I’ve held many roles in this industry – working for color manufacturers as an artist, creating and facilitating education events, editorial work, expert advice for various publications and, of course, as a salon owner. I’d say those experiences feed my true passion, being a mentor! I love watching people grow, lightbulbs go off and finding ways to make a positive difference in someone’s life.

Awards And Accolades

  • Nominated for North American Hair Colorist
  • Two nominations for Best Salon Team
  • Finalist in Goldwell Color Zoom Awards
  • Finalist for North American Team of the Year 2008
  • My color work has been published in many global platforms, industry magazines, digital forums and trend collections.