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Wayne Tuggle

@waynetugglehair

A North Carolina-based master technician and artist who has performed all over the world: the living legend behind “Tugg Life”.

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About

Wayne Tuggle

Wayne Tuggle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Hanzo Artist Team. If you are looking to get your salon to a whole different level, this is the educator. Wayne is a master technician, artist, and the most humble, hard-working soul on earth. He resides in North Carolina but has performed all over the world. Wayne Tuggle is a living legend and a spirit of Hair.

“Tugg Life” all started while working in NYC; Wayne’s clientele includes the likes of Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton. You can see his work in TV shows, including Ambush Makeover, Extreme Makeover, and American Idol. Wayne Tuggle is considered the rockstar of Hair, published in numerous magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, and Us Weekly, working with renowned photographer David LaChapelle.

Wayne has created/mastered a cutting system that is simple, methodical, and fast, allowing him to see 20+ clients a day, every day.

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