Javier Oropeza  | Todd Brown  
Bryan Foster Cummins | Megan Titus
Marty Miller

Javier Oropeza

Stylist and co owner of Sterling Salon, Javier Oropeza has been making his mark on the salon world for over two decades. His unique perspective on hair structure, texture and color has amassed a large following of loyal clients. His work in television, film, print, product development, and as an educator have rounded out his talent.

Born in California he began pursuing a career as a graphic artist. Instead he turned his focus to the art of hair styling, where he continues to hone his skill. “I feel that an artist has the unique ability to see the finished product before they begin.” Says Javier, “Through consultation you can gather all the information needed to give the client the results they desire.”

Now as a salon owner and team leader he is focusing on creating a unique and creative atmosphere for his staff and clientele to enjoy. “We want to develop and grow a culture where everyone can relax and know this is the place they need to be.”

Javier’s success depends on his innate ability to connect with each client, to create a personal look based on his understanding of their lifestyle, along with his artistic eye for proportion and sensitivity to the particular nature of their hair.

Todd Sterling Brown

For 12 years Todd has been perfecting the art of coloring hair, he is a foremost expert on hair color. Todd has worked with virtually every color and texture while building a loyal clientele, from the famous to the infamous. He is known as an honest, to the point stylist and as a perfectionist. He takes his time not rushing or passing you onto an assistant. Truly a hands-on guy.

Color correction is no problem for him, he can take a broken blonde and convert her into a soft honey kissed blonde with dimension, shine, and health. Or a drab brunette and give her depth and dimension. Todd truly cares about the integrity of the hair. Blonde on blonde to copper reds he knows how to create natural looking hair color.

Todd has trained at Vidal Sassoon and with the top color lines and companies, he knows his work! Todd's a classic stylist: his cutting work is clean,classic, precision. He stays true to the art of cutting. If you want true classically beautiful hair Todd is your guy.

Todd is now certified in the Brazilian Blowout treatment and says, "It's a colorist's best friend, It evens out the cuticle of the hair shaft, locks in color/ shine and locks out frizz/dullness."

If you'd like to see before and afters of Todd's work, please click here to go to his personal website at www.toddsterlingbrown.com.

Bryan Foster Cummins

Bryan Foster Cummins began his unofficial career as a hair artist in his teens. He started out cutting and coloring irreverant and creative styles in a self-proclaimed "chop shop," located in the garage of his parents house in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Experimenting with different styles, cuts and colors on friends always proved to be "interesting" at the very least. Trained in extensive cutting and color techniques in the tradition of Vidal Sasoon, he is a precision cutter with an eye for color and a decade of expericence behind the chair. Picking up on even the most subtle shades and tones, he can tailor a look made exclusively for you. He is very expercienced in corrective color and working with all different types of hair textures. Having come a long way from the days of punk inspired circus chic, Bryan now specializes in blonds and natural looking color palettes. No one needs to know you weren't born with those highlights! His talent and skills have built him a clientele of studio executives, models, students, business professionals, housewives and entertainers. Currently at Sterling Salon and Spa clients from both coasts offer him their patronage.

Bryan believes that continuing education is key when it comes to staying inspired and changing with the times. Having a beginner's mind keeps things fresh and open to creative strokes of genius. He has been an educator for Schwarzkopf as well as several salons and companies. He has mentored dozens of apprentices and assistants in their post graduate studies. It is his philosophy that success is acheived through listening, a solid consultation, and clear vision of where you are headed.

Naturally concerned with wholeness and well being, Bryan is always looking out for ways to become more green and sustainable in the salon. He is pleased to offer organic alternatives to conventional coloring which are better for you and the environment.

For more information please visit his personal website at www.bryanfostercummins.com.

Megan Titus

Growing up as third generation stylist, style and fashion comes naturally to Megan Titus. Her first job as a teenager was working as a receptionist in her grandmothers salon, so after graduating high school it only seemed appropriate for Titus to go to beauty school.

In 1999 Titus enrolled in Redwood Empire Beauty Collage. Shortly after graduating she went onto assist for a year and half at a salon Marin County. By 2000 Titus was on the floor as a full time stylist at the Metrodome in Santa Rosa, CA, where she worked for several years before moving to San Diego in 2003.

Titus furthered her clientele and skills at the upscale Atilieer salon in La Jolla, CA. Shortly after moving south, her success allowed Titus to become and independent contractor and sought after colorist. Joico approached Titus to join their team as a color educator and runway stylist where Titus worked at some of the most prestigious events, such as the Golden Globes and the Oscars.

In 2005 Joico presented Titus with their “Best New Stylist” award.

Wanting to further her career and her interest in working within film and TV, Titus moved to Los Angeles the end of 2005. She began doing hair and make up for independent films, music videos and commercials. In 2006 Titus acted as lead stylist for two films Kiss the Bride and Irish Twins. Titus performed special effects make up for Irish Twins a production directed by Rider Strong of Boy Meets World.

Currently Titus is working as a stylist Sterling Salon and Spa in Studio City. She is still working for film and TV but is striving to find a position as Creative Director with a company that she has the ability to grow with.

For more information, please visit Megan's personal website at

www.megantitus.com.

Marty Miller

Marty brings her extensive color knowledge and almost 20 years of experience as a stylist to Sterling Salon. Her on-going training began with Vidal Sassoon classes and she has continued from there. (She is pictured here at a seminar with Tim Hartley, former International Creative Director at Vidal Sassoon.)

In addition to her cutting edge hair styling, Marty is expert in extensions, using individual keratine glue, specializing in matching color and texture. She uses Davines hair color. She particularly appreciates her many clients who have been with her for years.

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