The Materialist : Jenna Perry

About this episode

Jenna Perry discusses her journey from stylist to founder, exploring the emotional and artistic aspects of hair and entrepreneurship.

In this episode of The Materialist , Marc Bridge sits down with celebrity colorist Jenna Perry , the artist behind the signature looks of Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and a generation of “It Girls.” Known for transforming hair into a medium of emotion, identity, and self-expression, Jenna shares how a childhood fascination with her grandmother’s salon visits evolved into one of New York’s most coveted creative businesses. She opens up about the emotional connection between women and their hair , why a haircut after a breakup can feel like therapy, and what it takes to turn artistry into enterprise. From a 600-square-foot East Village studio to a 40-person salon empire, Jenna recounts the leap from stylist to founder—and how she learned to balance artistry, leadership, and brand-building without losing her creative soul. The conversation ranges from the personal to the philosophical: what makes a good collaborator, how celebrity and social media shape trends, and why entrepreneurship is as much an art form as coloring hair. Along the way, Jenna reflects on her love of vintage jewelry, creative friendships, and the quiet satisfaction of building something lasting—piece by piece…

People in this episode

Host: Marc Bridge

Guest: Jenna Perry

Topics covered

• celebrity culture
• hair artistry
• entrepreneurship
• self-expression
• emotional connection

Keywords

• Jenna Perry
• hair colorist
• celebrity hairstylist
• entrepreneurship
• self-expression
• New York salon
• artistry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York

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