hairstylist · educator · world citizen

aubrey
loots

Hairstylist, educator and founder of Aubrey's Hair Adventures. Born and raised in South Africa, at home in Los Angeles for 29 years, and backstage wherever the shows are.

Wella Professionalsglobal top artist

GHD North Americatop artist

hello hair adventurers

I am fortunate enough to live a life full of global adventures. And now, I want to share these adventures with you.

AHA (Aubrey's Hair Adventures) is curated for hair and make-up artists to have the experience of looking at their own lives through the lens of a new culture. I believe life's greatest lessons can be learned through travel — it opens the door for self-growth, self-love, deep insights and profound breakthroughs. You will discover on a visceral level that we — you, me, us — all share the same desires, fears, concerns, pain and joy.

My travels have transformed me to become more understanding, patient and courageous and the BEST part of it all is the incredible global family I have created.

AHA is inviting you to have an educational adventure that goes beyond technique and craft. So if you're ready to surround yourself with like-minded creative souls, take a leap of faith and join our adventures.

#worldcitizen @lootypics

“Nothing makes me happier than sharing my knowledge with others.”

about aubrey

Born and raised in South Africa, Wella Professionals Global Top Artist and GHD North America Top Artist Aubrey Loots has been calling Los Angeles his home for the past 29 years. During this time he's built a very loyal clientele, and he works and teaches around the world — in North America, the UK, Europe, Morocco, South Africa, Japan, Korea and Malaysia. Aubrey also leads Fashion Week shows in LA, New York, Paris, London and South Africa.

Aubrey loves the world of fashion. Whether it is a photo shoot, runway show, makeover show or a red carpet celebrity event, nothing beats the adrenaline rush he gets from working in this capacity. He has been the Key Stylist at Fashion Week, leading teams for over 200 runway shows and installations over the last 12 years, and says that as challenging as it can be, it's the place where he learns and teaches the most.

Aubrey is very passionate about educating and inspiring hairstylists around the world. With Aubrey's Hair Adventures he has created a unique opportunity for hairstylists to join him on creative and cultural retreats to some of his favorite and most inspiring cities in the world.

on set, on stage, backstage

Fashion Week: Key Stylist leading teams for 200+ runway shows and installations over 12 years, in LA, New York, Paris, London and South Africa.
Television: Lead Stylist for all 3 seasons of “The Taste” on ABC with Nigella Lawson and Anthony Bourdain. Makeover shows for OWN, Lifetime and ABC.
Campaigns: Lead Stylist for the entire 2014 Old Spice campaign in North America.
Main stages: Representing Wella at Behind the Chair, IBS Chicago and The Perfecto Show in Montreal.
Guest Artist: Wella Trend Vision Awards in Malaysia, Korea, South Africa, Japan, Holland and Belgium.
Teaching: Classes, workshops and seminars across North America, the UK, Europe, Morocco, South Africa, Japan, Korea and Malaysia.

runway

Damir Doma
Rag & Bone
Prabal Gurung
Phillip Lim
Christian Siriano
Christophe Lemaire

key stylist for

Project Runway alumni Korto Momolu, Mila Hermanovski and Jerell Scott, Stephen Burrows, 4 Corners of a Circle, Henry Duarte, Ozgur Masur, Mike Vensel, Skingraft, MartinMARTIN, Eduardo Lucero, Bryan Hearns, Elliott Evan, Korovilas, Chambers, Bellen, B:Scott, Fremont, Sarah Scott, Jen Awad, Nikki Rich, The Battalion, Valerj Pobega, Gypsy Junkies, Elaine Allen, Laili Lau, Chemline, Lavuk, L'une, Roark, Quest, M I L A, NAMI, S&G, Curly-V, Kocoon, Elmer Ave, Ela Acosta, Thai Nguyen, The Muscovites, Paul Redmond, Camila X Castillo, Bohemian Society, Caribbean Runway, Michelle Laine, Irene Marie, Indashio, Liason, Debakalis, Basil Malicsi, Aeneas Erlking, Jessica Huang, Urbana Chapa, Andrea Diodati, KITTINHAWK, L. Catherine, ISM Mode, ODA, YOZE, CM2K, Dai Le, Nuvula, Wayward, Alexandrino, Frances Caine, Ravish in Bounds, Sumie Tachibana, Emily Daccarett, Camelia Skikos, WHICHKIM, Lee+Lani and Mathiasen.

Aubrey waving from the steps of a private jet

come with us

The next adventure is Pro Passport New York, January 24 – 25, 2027 — two days of hands-on certification, then guaranteed backstage access to one AHA Fashion Week city of your choice.

New dates for Fashion Week experiences and Pro Passport are on the way. Join the interest list and you'll hear first.

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