Brian Badie

Arguably one of today's most innovative celebrity hair stylist, Brian Benedict Badie is a driving force in film and television. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Brian has always considered himself an artist in every realm - music, art, fashion and dance. His innovation comes to life in a host of critically acclaimed television series and blockbuster films. In 1984, Badie began attending Louisiana State University where he pursued a bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandise. Going into his junior year, he decided to transition from pursuing a college degree to seeking a full time career as an artist. In 1991, at the age of 26, Brian began his love for the art of hair design after graduating from Moler Beauty College in New Orleans. After catching the eyes of the legendary Hair Stylist Robert Louis Stevenson, Brian earned the position of Key Hairstylist on the Feature Film "Eve's Bayou". This opportunity awarded Brian with the mentorship of Stevenson, continuing his career as a hairstylist on projects such as CBS's "Having our Say" and HBO's "A Lesson Before Dying" and "The Corner". In 2001, Brian relocated to New York City where he debuted as a Department Head Hairstylist with the critically acclaimed film "Monster's Ball", Indie Art Films "Shadowboxer" and "The Cookout". He then continued to gain experience and opportunities to work on blockbuster films including "I am Legend", "Miracle at St. Anna", and "American Gangster". Since his debut as a Department Head, Brian has created hair designs on NBC's "Law and Order:SVU" for seven seasons, Starz's hit show "Power" for three seasons, and WGN's record breaking, compelling series "Underground". It is no surprise that Brian's unrivaled body of work has caught the eyes of some of Hollywood's biggest stars, directors and producers including Hellen Mirren, Mariska Hargitay, Heath Ledger, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Viola Davis, Bobby Cannavale, Debi Mazar, Kathy Griffin, Anthony Hemingway, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Marc Forster, Lee Daniels and Akiva Goldsman. From season to season the excitement for Brian's art ends where another begins.