We have watched Chrystofer Benson as a NAHA finalist for years. How does an artist become a finalist year after year? It certainly seems Chrystofer has discovered the secret and as it turns out… it involves a TON of hard work, dedication and living a #HairNerd life.

How does competing help you as an artist?

Competing for me is what keeps me doing research; pushing myself into creative spaces I have been before to grow and learn continually.

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Beyond hair, what other creative outlets do you have?

I do a bit of painting some work on my airbrush – I love doing photography as well.

Tell us your life story in 3 sentences.

I was born. I went to hair school. I learned to love life and all it has to offer.

Have you ever been victim of a hair travesty?

We all have – trying creative things don’t always work the first time so it is about perseverance and learning from the mistakes.

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What’s your biggest fear in life or your career?

I don’t really live in fear but in the moment and realism that each and every one I get

Real life advice to someone entering the world of cosmetology…

Learn everything you can stay hungry stay humble and pay respect to those before you

I knew I was a Hair Nerd when…

It became a lifestyle not a career!

Be sure and check out Chyrstofer’s newest venture… The CHRYSTOFER BENSON COLLECTIVE, with a mission to empower each artist’s authentic purpose and prosperity, with an experience that is shared in the COLLECTIVE through inspiration, education, and tools for our industry