I’m a 2023 Southeast Hairstyling Awards Finalist 😍🙏🏽✂️🎨✨❤️ I found out yesterday I’m a @southeasthairstylingawards finalist for both “Avant Garde” hairstylist of the year & “Textured” hairstylist of the year. I’m very grateful and honored to be a nominated this year along side many of my peers. Beyond grateful to my team for bringing these collections to life. Avant Garde Hair: @hairbymatt MakeUp: @goodlettmakeup Wardrobe: @gennayussman Photography: @letstalkphotography Models: @baser.sophia , @chloehalbleib & @o_liv_iaanderson (@heymantalentagency) Texture Hair: @hairbymatt Make up: @tropigoth_ Wardobe: @gennayussman Photography: @letstalkphotography Models: @baser.sophia , @liyingyuan_ & @o_liv_iaanderson (@heymantalentagency) . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehairstylist #louisvillehair #kentuckyhairstylist #kentuckyhair #southeasthairstylingawards #seha #avantgarde #texture #haircompetition #dreamscometrue

I’m a @americasbeautyshow Finalist!! 😍 I’m both thrilled and honored to be a 2023 ABS Global Image Awards Finalist in “Texture Expert”. Creating this collection was exciting, mental, emotional and I could not have done it without my team. Thanks for believing in my vision and helping to bring it fruition. I’m very proud of the collection we curated together. Hair: @hairbymatt Photography: @letstalkphotography Make Up: @tropigoth_ Wardrobe: @gennayussman Wardrobe Team: Krista Tichenor, John Campbell Finnegan & Darrion Woodall Models: @chloehalbleib , @liyingyuan_ & @o_liv_iaanderson (@heymantalentagency) Thank You ABS and congrats to all the finalist. See you at the show!! . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehair #louisvillehairstylist #kentuckyhair #kentuckyhairstylist #absglobalimageawards #americasbeautyshow #finalist #textureexpert #hairawards #dreambig

I won!!! 😍🙏🏽🏆 Textured Hairstylist of the year!! Thank you @southeasthairstylingawards for this amazing honor. My phone malfunctioned last night so I could not post. The entire night was magical and I’m very grateful for this win. Thank you to my dear friends that encouraged me to enter @detrashalee & @sabrenahairartist . You guys inspire me everyday. @detrashalee your runway show was incredible. @isidro.valencia0612 love you brother it was a great night for both of us. To my amazing husband, @ericbaker81 who is my rock and best friend. Love you all. I would like to thank my team that help to create these images. To my amazing models, @myahdanielle @tyrahmonique & @cen_tria for your patience and bringing the hairstyles to life. My incredible friends @gennayussman & @isidro.valencia0612 you’ve been with me since day one. To @claycookphoto who photographed this beautiful collection. Thank you so much this is your win too. I was honored to be a finalist with so many beauty professionals I admire and have come to know over the years and to embrace the love from last night’s show. Thank you to all my lovely guest for all your support. Life and art keep challenging me to continue doing what I love and to surround myself with people that are just as passionate. I’m so happy. ❤️❤️❤️ . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehair #louisvillehairstylist #kentuckyhair #kentuckyhairstylist #seha #southeasthairstylingawards #hairawards #winner #dreamscometrue #haircompetition #stylistssupportingstylists #kyproud

Had a great time in Atlanta this weekend @southeasthairstylingawards though I didn’t win, I feel like a winner! Reunited with some amazing friends and had some great laughs. Plus it’s always fun to get all dressed up to celebrate our industry. So much inspiration from the last two weekends. My students better lookout the challenge is on…Stay tuned

Southeast Hairstyling Awards ‘23 Back home after a quick trip to Atlanta for the @southeasthairstylingawards. Didn’t take home the wins but had the best time and look forward to next years. Super proud of my friend @ivalenciamua for his runway make up presentation. I was so glad to help support him with our pals @sabrenahairartist & @detrashalee. I love you guys!! Congratulations to my talented friends @detrashalee & @adrian.gutierrez.1884 on your wins!! Thank you to @the_real_elle_b for an amazing night. I’m so happy @ericbaker81 got to spend the weekend with me!! Thanks for always being by my side through it all. ❤️❤️❤️ . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehairstylist #southeasthairstylingawards #atlanta #seha2023 #hairwawards #glamnight

Dimensional Red Haircolor 🍁🧡🎨💥 My gorgeous client and her gorgeous hair. I’ve been doing shades of strawberry/golden reds with soft highlights and varying shades of copper. All over color with lots of dimension. Perfect for fall and all year long. . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehairstylist #louisvillehair #kentuckyhairstylist #kentuckyhair #haircolorist #redhaircolor #copperhaircolor #blonde #goldenhaircolor #fallhair

Me & My Bestie 😍🎂🌊☀️😎🥂 Thank you for spending my birthday week together and for cooking for me and mom. You’re the best golf cart driver ever. Enjoyed our morning coffee together on the porch. Beach walks, cuddles with the dogs and listening to mom enjoy her Korean soaps. #hairbymatt #bestfriends #birthday #oakislandnc

Classic & Dapper 🖤✂️💪😎✨💥 Clippered men’s haircut. Soft fade while retaining top length for volume. Parted and styled with hair gel for control. This look looks great down and very polished when styled. . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehairstylist #louisvillehair #kentuckyhairstylist #kentuckyhairstylist #kentuckyhair #menshair #fadehaircut #dapperhair #classichaircut #clippercut #menscut

Faded Pixie Haircut ✂️🧚‍♀️💥✨ Client transition haircut from pixie to faded undercut. Some soft texture to allow the length to grow out a bit. Love this look on my lovely guest. This haircut is easy to style and can look can be slicked back, worn soft and chic or messy with texture. . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehair #louisvillehairstylist #kentuckyhair #kentuckyhairstylist #pixiecut #fadedundercut #shorthaircut #shorthairlove #undercuts

Golden Beauty 💥✨🎨🍯✂️ Golden reds and soft coppers with dimensional blonde highlights & soft golden balayage on my beautiful guest. Curtain bangs with face framing layers. . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehair #louisvillehairstylist #kentuckyhair #kentuckyhairstylist #blondehair #blondehighlights #goldenhair #balayage #shag #curtainbangs #prettyhair

Sunflower Inspired Hair 🌻❤️💥🧡 Client inspiration becomes reality. I love when clients want a major change. Thanks for the inspiration Amy!! A fiery combo of red hues, oranges and yellow!! I absolutely love haircolor!! . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehairstylist #louisvilelhair #kentuckyhairstylist #kentuckyhair #hairtransformation #fashionhaircolor #sunglowerhaircolor #flamehair #prettyhair #hairstylist

Bold Blonde & Beautiful 🤩💅🏼🎨💋💥 Heavy, dimensional blonde. Heavy foils, toners and deep conditioning. Trimmed and curled for a fun, flirty finish complete with texture and volume. . . . #hairbymatt #louisvillehair #louisvillehairstylist #kentuckyhair #kentuckyhairstylist #blonde #blondehair #blondespecialist #curls #lobhaircut #prettyhair