Blondie | Hair Battle Spectacular Photos

We asked the fantasy hair stylists to answer some questions about themselves. Here is what Blondie had to say. How did you get your nickname? I got the nickname from my sister-in-law. She calls me Blondie because I've been a blonde most of my life.

How did you first get started in creating fantasy hairstyles? I started with doing Avant-garde hair, which is not as literal as fantasy hair can sometimes be. I put on a fashion show charity event and I thought it would be cool to show something different during the finale. Most people I know have never even heard of fantasy hair before so I figured it would make my show memorable. Now I do a finale every year with fantasy hair because it is always the most talked about part of my shows.

What is your professional background? I went to a technical high school and was licensed by the time I was 17. I have been licensed now for 10 years. I started a traveling hair and makeup team for weddings when I was 21, after I had my son. As the demand grew, I opened a hair salon that I named after him when I was 23. I specialize in color and formal styling.

How do your hair designs reflect your personality? My designs are always creative and very detailed. I feel like there's a story behind everything and everyone, so I like my pieces to tell a story. I'm very particular about details and everything having its purpose in any hair I create. This reflects my business-woman personality. This reflects in my personality, but only in terms of being a business woman. On a personal level, Im the exact opposite!

Who or what is your biggest source of inspiration in your work? I let how Im feeling in the moment inspire me. When I am passionate about something, I get in the zone with whatever it is, no matter what else is going on around me. My son also inspires me to always do my best and go hard every time.

Who's your style inspiration? Everyone around me. I'm always observing people, and I think it's interesting the differences people have depending on where they live. I like to pull inspiration from random things that grab my attention.

What's your fave hair trend? I love long hair with waves. As far as styling goes, my favorite up-do is textured with curls that twist and intertwine off to the side. Something about that style I could look at a thousand times and think it's beautiful every time. I get re-inspired when I see pictures of my own work styled that way!

What's your favorite hair product/tool? Hard to choose just one, but I love my CHI hair sprays. I will not do an up-do without them. Flexible Hold for curling and styling and Helmet Head to finish. Not to mention my clients ALWAYS love the smell.

How often do you change your own hairstyle? I don't change it too often. I pretty much have tried about every shade of blonde and will continue to try every blonde combination I can come up with! Other than that, I like to play with colorful hair extension pieces when I get too bored.