Mideyah Parker is a dynamic freelance hairstylist based in New York City, renowned for her exceptional talent and versatility across TV, film, fashion, and celebrity styling. A proud graduate of the Aveda Institute in Tallahassee, Florida, Mideyah’s career began in Atlanta, where she honed her craft behind the chair and later served as a cosmetology instructor. Driven by her passion for the creative possibilities within the beauty industry, Mideyah moved to New York to pursue her dream of working with top-tier talent in the fashion and entertainment world.

Mideyah’s career has flourished under the mentorship of industry icons such as Ted Gibson, Chuckie Amos, and Jimmy Paul, with her expertise further honed as part of the main team of legendary hairstylist Guido Palau. Today, she is known for her ability to work seamlessly with all hair types and textures, traveling globally to bring her artistry to every corner of the industry.

As a hairstylist, Mideyah is constantly evolving, staying at the forefront of trends through hands-on learning. Her work has graced the pages of renowned publications like WSJ, i-D Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, The Cut, Interview Magazine, and WWD, and she has earned accolades for her appearances on covers including American Vogue, British Vogue, Vogue Netherlands, Document Journal, La Mode, CR Fashion Book, and Another Magazine.

Mideyah's extensive portfolio includes collaborations with A-list celebrities such as Natasha Lyonne and Tracee Ellis Ross, and supermodels Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, Precious Lee, and Paloma Elsesser. She has styled campaigns and lookbooks for luxury brands including Coach, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Bode, Kate Spade, The Row, Rag & Bone, Lafayette 148 and MCM, as well as major retailers like Target, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's. Mideyah has also worked with global beauty giants such as MAC Cosmetics, Maybelline, Glossier, and Pattern Beauty, where she served as an ambassador, alongside high-profile beauty brands like SimiHaze.

Her work extends to commercials, having styled for major brands like Pantene, Remy Martin, and Converse. Mideyah has collaborated with world-renowned photographers, including Nadine Ijewere, Norman Jean Roy, Eric Johnson, Luis Alberto Rodriguez, and Pablo Diprima, to name a few, further elevating her impact in the industry.

In 2024, Mideyah was named a member of the British Fashion Council’s New Wave class, further cementing her reputation as an industry leader. With experience styling at New York, London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks, and leading presentations for high-fashion designers like Johnathan Cohen, Collina Strada, and the PLT designed by Naomi Campbell. Mideyah continues to set trends and redefine the art of hairstyling.

A true artist at heart, Mideyah Parker is one of the most sought-after hairstylists in the world today.


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