- Age: 31
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Significant Other: Currently Single
- Years of Experience: 16
Chicago-born stylist Johnny Wright has been styling and cutting hair since he was only 12.
Wright has worked with many famous clients, such as Candace Bushnell, Vivica A. Fox and Rebecca Gayhart while styling at the famed Frederic Fekkai Salon in Los Angeles. None of his former clients are as famous as his current one, however: Wright is the 31-year-old wunderkind behind Michelle Obama’s polished coif. He first styled the First Lady for an August 2008 cover shoot for Ebony Magazine. After the shoot, Wright’s services were enlisted on a more permanent basis. Since the Obamas have moved to Washington, Wright has also mostly relocated to the District and is at Michelle’s service when she needs him; he recently styled her for a cover of Vogue.
Despite his coastal move, he has not lost his L.A. sensibility: in January, he inked a reality television show deal with production company 44 Blue who have produced modest shows for cable networks Style and A&E. While the exact format of his show is as yet unknown, it will likely follow a docusoap or makeover arrangement. 44 Blue have expressed interest in Wright for some time, even before he grabbed his famous client. The producers believe in his telegenic personality and appreciate the fact that as a man of color, he will represent a minority which is often ignored by beauty, style and makeover programs.
In an interview with W Magazine, Johnny tells a bit about his TV show, currently in casting.
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October 7th, 2009 @ 4:08 pm
My name is Lashell. I am a very established hair stylist in West Bloomfield, MI who, like Johnny, is African American. I admire the great work that he is doing and his willingness to work extremely hard to achieve his goals. He is a bright, talented hairstylist with a great future and he is a great role model. I have every confidence that young stylists everywhere will learn from his example. Lashell
October 23rd, 2009 @ 12:57 am
I went to Julian High School in Chicago with Johnny. He did all our our hair, even teachers and there was never a strand out of place, He was so amazing then and I cant even imagine how talented he is now. We are so proud of our fellow Jaguar. Bravo Johnny!
December 3rd, 2009 @ 3:48 am
Hey Johnny I’m a stylist aand salon owner in the baltimore area and i wanted to know if you do any kind of classes in the dc area or if you are in need of a assistant. I aspire to be where you are.
December 8th, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
Hi Johnny, I was wondring if you can recommend a good hair sytlist for me in los angeles. I’m a fifty somethig year old female with grey hair and I’ve been wearig a short-hair cut lke Halle Berry’s famous cut when she came on the scene. My hairdresser of 20 something year’s was hit by the economic downfall in april and lost her home and I haven’t been able to find anyone that can cut or style my grey hair where it fits my face, so if you can recommend some great stylists that can cut, style and do it all I’d greatly appreciate it. I live in los angeles, the crenshaw area but anywhere inside of california you can suggest this individual would be highly appreciated, thank you and keep up the good work.
January 29th, 2010 @ 12:09 am
I would like to come to your shop. Where are you located and telephone number?
February 25th, 2010 @ 10:03 pm
Johnny please talk Mrs Obama into cutting her hair you amped up her looks by several degrees!
You are fabuloso! Wish I could afford you. I’m tired of the cuts and do’s they give to us senior citizens.