Kathleen Parker
Master Hair Stylist & Educator in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Kathleen Parker is a master hair stylist and educator with WarPaint International Beauty Agency, serving Minneapolis–St. Paul, and WPI Beauty’s 2020 Artisan of the Year. She specializes in bridal updos, intricate braiding, and textured hair, and she styles brides and wedding parties at Twin Cities venues including Lumber Exchange Event Center and Historic Grain Belt. Kathleen holds a cosmetology license from Aveda Institute Minneapolis and has worked as an overhire hair stylist at the Guthrie Theater. That theater background shows in her braided, film-inspired, and period styles.
About Kathleen:
WarPaint Artisan Since: 2018
Specialty: Bridal hair, updos, intricate braiding, textured hair, and engagement and family photos
Awards: WPI Beauty Artisan of the Year, 2020
What makes your artistry unique? I’m a good listener, and I always confirm what I’m hearing from you. My own hair makes me feel beautiful, and I want my clients to love what they see every time they pass a mirror. For brides, I like to see the dress, jewelry, and flowers, so the hair can flow with the gown’s style and fabric and echo the patterns in the accessories.
What inspires you? The elaborate styles of film and theater, like Disney’s live-action Cinderella, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, and the braids in Game of Thrones.
Style Icon: Emma Watson. From a low pony to red-carpet updos, she always looks amazing, and she’s an inspiring role model for girls and women.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading with my cat, anything that sparks imagination, and teaching preschool swim lessons. Their energy is infectious.
Education & Experience:
Cosmetology license, Aveda Institute Minneapolis
Overhire hair stylist, Guthrie Theater
Two years of salon experience
Continuing education in updos and textured hair
“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.”
On-Site Hair Stylist in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Book Kathleen in your home, hotel, office, or event venue. She does on-location hairstyling across the Twin Cities for weddings, events, engagement and family photos, photoshoots, headshots, and corporate beauty.
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Yes. Kathleen has continuing education in textured hair and styles every hair type, from fine and straight to curly and coily, including braided updos, sculpted ponytails, and editorial looks. She is an on-site hair stylist serving Minneapolis–St. Paul.
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Absolutely. Intricate braiding is one of Kathleen’s specialties. She creates boho bridal braids with fresh flowers, braided crowns, half-up styles, and film-inspired looks drawn from her work at the Guthrie Theater. She’ll design the style around your dress, jewelry, and flowers.
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Yes. Kathleen styles brides, bridesmaids, mothers, junior bridesmaids, and flower girls on-site across the Twin Cities. As a WPI Beauty Artisan, she’s background-checked, insured, and backed by the agency’s scheduling and day-of coordination. She was named WPI Beauty’s 2020 Artisan of the Year.
Kathleen Parker’s Hair Portfolio
Browse Kathleen’s bridal and editorial hairstyling across Minneapolis–St. Paul, from boho braids with fresh flowers to sleek chignons, textured updos, and theatrical period styles. Every look was created on-site, including weddings at Lumber Exchange Event Center and Historic Grain Belt.
