Joe Stempinski is a nationally recognized barber, stylist, and educator with over two decades of professional experience in the beauty and grooming industry. He is the owner of Atelier Barbershop & Salon in Milwaukee, where he has been offering high-end grooming and hair design services since 2018.
Joe’s extensive career includes leadership roles at top salons such as Neroli Salon and Spa and Groom, where he refined his expertise in cutting, styling, and team development. His career is marked by a commitment to both innovation and education, with over 20 years of experience as a professional educator for elite institutions including AVEDA, Sally Rogerson Education, and Vivienne Mackinder’s HairDesignerTV.com.
He holds multiple state licenses (Illinois and Wisconsin) and is certified as a Cosmetology School Educator and Manager in Wisconsin. His training includes advanced cutting, barbering, and coloring education with Vidal Sassoon icons such as Mark Hayes, Don Haidl, and Travis William Smith, as well as global AVEDA training in Canada, Germany, and Japan.
Joe is also a decorated industry professional. He won the 2024 Midwest Hair Competition Award for Best Haircut-Single Picture, the 2019 Hairbrained International Haircutting Competition, and his work has been featured in global marketing campaigns for Kimpton and Ritz Carlton hotels. He has received numerous local awards, including “Best Stylist Milwaukee” and features in The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Bridal Magazine, and “Intercoiffeur Global.”
A lifelong learner and passionate mentor, Joe continues to elevate the industry through advanced education, international training, and platform artistry, all while providing elite service at his Milwaukee-based atelier.
