Michelle Bowden- The Fashion Week Truths
About this episode
Michelle Bowden shares her journey and insights on working at Paris Fashion Week as a hairstylist.
Show Notes – Season 9, Episode 2 What does it really take to work Paris Fashion Week as a behind-the-chair hairstylist? In this episode, Corey sits down with Dallas-based master colorist Michelle Bowden to unpack how one simple ask turned into a backstage pass to Paris. Michelle has spent 23 years in the same salon, building a loyal clientele and refining her craft as a specialist colorist. Fashion Week wasn’t part of some grand master plan. It came from staying curious, investing in education, and having the courage to raise her hand when opportunity showed up. Here’s what you’ll hear in this conversation: • How Michelle built a long-term career in one salon without job hopping • Why specializing (cut vs. color) helped her master her craft • How taking a wig and styling masterclass opened the Fashion Week door • The exact moment she asked to be considered for the team • Why she almost said no when the Paris invite came • What backstage at Fashion Week is really like (tight spaces, fast timelines, controlled chaos) • Why speed and solid technique matter more than glam • How creative projects improve your confidence behind the chair • The truth about “pay to play” Fashion Week…
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