MEET KEI

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MEET KEI

Our weird hair specialist

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We met Kei around the corner from APART at NOUS SOMMES Cafe where we got to taste their favourite order...Strawberry Matcha. And yes, it's as yummy as it looks!

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How would you describe the type of hair that you do?

Fun!? I love things that are weird, classic too but my favourite is when my clientele bring their ideas but they’re open to suggestions so I can kinda push their idea a little further.

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Career wise do you have any goals or dreams?

I would love to work abroad, guest spotting at other studios or in Pop-ups.

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You like to stay busy and do a variety of things don’t you?

Yes, 100% yes. For creativity it’s good. I like to have a bunch of different forms of things I’m creative at. It’s nice to use different parts of your brain.

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Tell me about the different parts of your creativity!

I do hair in studio, some E-commerce photoshoots, but more chilled n laid back. I love doing creatives (photoshoots), thats when things get fun, you get to start from a blank slate and build from scratch.

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What was your first impression of APART?

I loved the feeling of coming up the stairs, not knowing where you are going and then suddenly BAM, you open the door and it’s a whole new world. The bright airyness of the space and vibe wise it’s just really fun. Right off the bad, this is the kind of place i would like to start working at.

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You moved from Toronto right after hair school, what made u wanna stay?

Yeah, I just wanted to try something different. It was fun, I met so many people too.

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You can tell a lot in a city by how people walk around. Toronto it’s straight and focused, on a mission. Here people are kind of just wandering around.

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Where do you find hair inspo?

Just in my head really, Certain cuts give me inspo for others. Other stylists, game characters too. I’m not much of a gamer but the characters and their mods are exciting. Working for folio and SSENSE as well.

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Since being in Montreal, what are a few of your favourite spots?

I don’t go out to eat unless with friends TBH and my friends are the ones with the lists but a few places come to mind:

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Cafe Kahera- egyptian street food

Sushi Momo - Vegan sushi, can't go wrong

Art Mur - free admission art studio with a cool curation

Renaissance and Value Village in Hochelaga.

L’esco bar - life music.

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Meet Kei in person by booking an appointment or check out their favourite spots on our Google Maps list.