By Shayna Wiwierski

When Mark Townsend visited New York with a friend who was attending an interview for college, little did he know that that opportunity would lead him to styling the hair of some of Hollywood’s most famous it-girls.

Before styling the locks of A-listers like Rachel McAdams, Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, and so many more, Townsend started off as a stylist at New York’s famed Oribe salon.

“I went to New York City with a friend for his interview for college.  When he was there I went to Oribe and the manager happened to be at the front desk and I asked if he needed any help.  He took the time to give me a tour and asked me to try out to be on the Oribe team.  Using a model, I had to style her hair three different ways; the stylists took a look at it and liked it.” Continue Reading