Location: Houston, TX
Instagram: @stylesbyhim
Corey Ford’s journey into hair didn’t begin with clippers or combs—it started with transformation. Long before he became a licensed stylist, Corey was drawn to makeover moments and the way hair could instantly shift how someone felt about themselves.
After high school, he leaned fully into that calling. He earned his cosmetology license, committed himself to mastering the craft, and opened his own salon before turning 25.
As Corey puts it:
“Once I got out of high school, I didn’t know exactly which direction I wanted to go in with life, so I was like, just do hair. So I started really focusing on hair. Got my license, opened up my salon right before I turned 25—and it’s been up since.”
Today, Corey is known for luxury installs that don’t just look flawless in the chair—they’re built to last in real life.
The Origin Story
For Corey, luxury goes far beyond the finished style. It’s about how the hair lives with the client—how it moves, wears, and supports their confidence long after they leave the salon.
One of the most defining moments of his career came when a childhood friend sat in his chair after being diagnosed with stage one breast cancer.
“I created a wig for her, and the transformation was immediate. Her confidence came back instantly—you honestly couldn’t tell she had no hair underneath.”
That moment reshaped how Corey approaches his work. Hair, for him, isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about restoration, dignity, and self-assurance.
From that point forward, his priority became clear: confidence first, care always.
Corey’s Stylist Philosophy
Corey believes great hair starts with intention—and continues with education.
“Healthy hair starts at home. It doesn’t begin and end in the salon.”
His approach is rooted in starting with premium quality and empowering clients to maintain that quality on their own. He emphasizes realistic routines, proper cleansing, and treating extensions with the same care as natural hair.
As he says:
“You start with quality—like Dhair extensions—and then it’s about how you care for and maintain your hair once you leave the chair.”
That philosophy is exactly why his installs don’t just photograph beautifully—they perform.
Corey’s Dhair Boutique Picks
When it comes to luxury installs that hold up, Corey keeps it simple: start with hair that’s built to last.
His go-to Dhair Boutique selections are all about fullness, longevity, and natural movement—perfect for clients who want their hair to look just as good weeks later as it did on day one.
Corey’s Haircare Advice
“Healthy hair starts at home”. When wearing hair extensions. It is important to learn how to maintain your hair at home.
Corey’s Favorite Textures from Dhair Boutique are Raw Malaysian and Burmese Curly. Follow Corey on Instagram to be part of his journey.
