Hair Loves Dariel… Dariel Loves Hair
March 5, 2010 by admin
Filed under Hair in a Minute
Interview/Authored by: Laura “Mz. Limitless” Turner
Who is that man that makes Neffe’s hair look so good? If you didn’t know — which you should, that would be ATL’s own Dariel Pulliam. This deeply spiritual, funny, smart, outgoing, beautiful specimen of a man is an artist at his craft — hair. Being focused and determined to be the best at what he does, he remembers the roots of his creativity, “As a lil’ boy I used to sit and watch my Aunt Carmen style hair. I loved the reactions from the clients as they would get out the chair and look at themselves. I looked at it as magic and I wanted to do magic.” Being a fan of Mary J. Blige, Pulliam reminisces, “I always loved her hair and fashion sense.”
Dariel’s very first celebrity client was none other than Ms. Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, formerly of the group Xscape and aka more importantly as Mrs. Clifford “T.I.” Harris (any way ya look at it)! Aside from being a stylist, Mr. Pulliam has a degree from Bauder College in Fashion Marketing. With shows like Tears, Shears and Beauty, Keshia Cole – The Way it Is, and the Frankie n Neffe Show, he can add television personality to his resume as well. Most recently on film however, Dariel can be found in the Chris Rock hit, Good Hair, co-starring the lovely Ms. Nia Long.
Styling by Dariel Model is Bree -- Neffe's Daughter
When asked about his preference on weaves: sew in or bonded, Dariel states, “I prefer to do sewn weaves. However, I’m a weave specialist! So whether I bond or sew it, it’s gonna turn out fabulous.” His favorite hairstyles — Neffe’s too are, “A part in the middle, black, long-layered, curled, & feathered. Another style is a part on the side with the bangs, kinda Farrah Faucet-esque. I like these looks because they’re elegant, soft, beautiful, and you can rock them with anything.” Those are two of my personal favorites for those exact reasons.
Dariel’s goals in life are much like any up and coming – whatever… rapper, producer, model, make-up artist, “My goal is to have the world know about me and all other hairstylists and how hard we work. I want people to see that our job isn‘t easy, so don’t take your hairstylist for granted. Especially the good ones! I want to have my own show that’s about the ups and downs, ins and outs, struggles and successes, that we as stylists go though. In the next 5 years I see myself traveling the world while teaching up and coming stylists weave techniques and hair care.” With passion and determination like Dariel’s, he’s destined to go places and achieve his dreams.
If you’ve been looking for that haute look to add to your tresses, Dariel is available. Not only is he available, you can now book an appointment with him at the hot newly opened, long-awaited Glam Bar salon in Atlanta, Ga. Visit the contact information below to learn more about Dariel Pulliam, his work, or to book an appointment.
THE GLAM BAR
244 Peters Street #CU1
Atlanta, Ga. 30313
(404)521-0800
