BEAUTY

The Life of a Celebrity Hairstylist

by Emilia Petrarca

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Hairstylist Jen Atkin is best known for work with the Kardashians, which of course can best be seen on Instagram. Here, a look at what it’s like to get up close and personal with the some of the world’s biggest celebs.

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Being a celebrity hairstylist means spending quality time with big names. Atkin has managed to not only style, but also become friends with, one of the biggest names: Kardashian.

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She also works with other major stars—and by big we mean really, really tall.

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And shiny.

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Being in the Kardashian Klique has obvious perks, like having your own avatar.

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And getting one of the first copies of “Selfie.”

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And eating Popeyes on a private jet. Didn’t see that one coming.

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When she’s not flying with the Kardashians, she’s eating frozen yogurt in first class.

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She’s a pro at traveling light.

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It’s hard work getting celebrities like Cara Delevingne excited about hair and makeup.

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But the payoff is unbeatable.

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