Stefano Frederick Lima was born in Lodi, CA 1985.

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     After graduating from Lodi High School in 2003 he went on to study apparel design at San Joaquin Delta College. In Fall 2009 he transferred to San Francisco State University studying Creative Arts, emphasizing in Textiles and Sculpture and received his BA in December 2011. He then went on to the Aveda Institute Los Angeles in January of 2012 to work towards his cosmetology license. He just recently (February 2013) graduated from the institute and is preparing to enter the industry.



     With a background in fashion and studio art Stefano finds himself attracted to theatrics. Though he is seeking employment in a salon setting he has his eye on editorial and runway work as well as movie and film. Whether it's creating tide pools or tapestries out of hair he strives to push the boundries between hair as an accessory and an art form.