About

Kat Ivanov - Owner & Lead artist

Kat Ivanov is a licensed cosmetologist and instructor, and has more than a decade of experience helping women feel their best for moments they'll always remember.

She has love for people and a desire to serve. As someone who understands the importance of positive self-image at all ages, her desire is to build relationships with her clients and promote confidence in everyone, helping them face life boldly.

Background

Kat studied Art and Design as well as Psychology at the University of North Texas, but has always had a love for makeup and hair styling. She decided she wanted to work on a different type of canvas and went back to school for cosmetology.

During the program, she trained under seasoned hair stylist and Matrix Color Educator, Virginia Kolar and has also done salon work ever since. In 2020, she went to Mannequin Beauty school to obtain her Cosmetology Instructor’s License, and gained more experience as an educator at Mogo Salon Academy from 2021-2023.

Licensed for every occasion

Kat's love for weddings and event styling began over 10 years ago when, in high school, she would do her friends' hair and makeup for proms and homecomings. After working multiple events and weddings on her own, she officially entered the wedding business in 2014, being contracted out by companies in the Houston area.

A Professional Distinction

As a cosmetologist, Kat is trained and licensed in the state of Texas to work with all types of hair textures and skin types, going beyond surface value and taking into account all aspects of hair and esthetics.

Her strong background in art and design takes her craft to a whole new level, especially when dealing with color and updos. She is able to create looks and see the whole picture, while still being detail-oriented. Everything goes back to the principles of art and design. This along with a strong foundation in color theory make her work more than just cuts, color, makeup or an updo, it makes it a unique piece of art, customized for the individual.

why Ivanov artistry?

We believe that everyone should be able to express themselves however they wish and we recognize that what works for one person may not work for another. This is why communication and relationships with clients are key. If you don’t have a style, we will help you find it, because you deserve to be able to express yourself as the unique individual that you are.

At Ivanov Artistry, we do not discriminate based on race, age, religion, gender or sexuality. We love our clients and our relationships are based upon respect.

We are licensed professionals who have access to the best products in the industry. With Ivanov Artistry, we hope to be your one-stop shop, from your bad hair days, to the biggest hair days of your life – we would love to be a part of them.