Amber Alster has over 19 years of experience in the industry. After starting as a stylist in Texas, she advanced her career in 2012 when she made the challenging and rewarding move to New York City to work as an apprentice at Dop Dop Salon. Throughout her 9 years at Dop Dop, Amber advanced to become a top stylist and colorist and began working as an educator. Always going above and beyond for her clients, when Amber moved to Hawaii for two years, she spent the time traveling between Hawaii and New York City. Wanting to settle down and be closer to family, Amber has now recently moved to Buffalo.

Behind the chair, Amber always focuses on catering to her clients’ wants and needs, and specializes in cutting, balayage, color corrections and bridal/special occasion styles. In 2019, a client flew her to Argentina to do her hair for her wedding. Amber was a National artist for Shu Uemura Art of Hair for over 6 years, which allowed her to share her passion and expertise for hair with other hairstylists.

Through the years, Amber has styled for events such as New York Fashion Week where she worked with designers such as Badgley Mischka, Victor De Souza, Verge; Bridal Fashion Week for Galia Lahav; Women’s Sports Foundation Gala, and Broadway Cares. She has also done hair for celebrity clients and red carpets, published magazines, editorial photo shoots, and so much more.

Amber enjoys challenging herself and showcasing her talent in hair competitions. She made it into the Top 5 of the L’Oréal Color, Style Trophy awards and traveled to LA to compete in the finals. Amber has always had a passion for doing hair and she feels lucky to be able to do something she loves as a career. Book an appointment with Amber today and experience that expertise, love and passion she puts into every head of hair she touches.