The Team
Bobby
Bobby Michael, CoFounder of Maverick House, is known for his artistry, technical mastery, and general goofiness. He is a highly sought-after colorist and stylist for the fashion and music industry, having worked with such notable commercial clients as Versace and Ana Sui. His work has been featured in Elle, Vogue, Nylon, and Oyster Magazines as well as Mode and American Express Style.
Originally from Wisconsin, Bobby first developed his skills as the master colorist of Cowboys and Angels San Francisco moving on to lead their education program. Before long Bobby’s reputation began resonating within New York's exclusive editorial climate and he relocated to NYC to hone his expertise under hair styling genius Garren. This invaluable experience led him to his current title of Global Educator with RandCo, RandCo Bleu, RandColor, and RandCo EDU.
As an artist, Bobby draws inspiration from numerous eclectic sources, whether it's the street style in NYC, the supermodels of the 90s, or any number of musicians of the 70’s.
Dolly Parton is his hero.
CONTACT: (503) 703-0332
Liz
Liz Wright, CoFounder of Maverick House, was born to be a trendsetter. From childhood, Liz has been a creator in every aspect of life, from classical voice training to making her own clothes and fulfilling her purpose as a leader in the hair industry. Liz credits her first mentor Jordan Schwartz with staying true to her heart and soul as an artist.
Liz blends her expertise in color science to craft beautiful on-trend color but pushes the edge of style by finding inspiration in anything from a Banksy to a stained glass window. She is especially invigorated by the nonconforming, gender-blurring energy found in the Queer community and will stop at nothing to ensure that everyone leaves her chair feeling – and looking – exactly the way they want to.
An educator for over a decade, Liz believes that training others is the best way to learn herself, leading her to become one of a handful of stylists from across the nation on Wella Professional’s Design Team. Other highlights from Liz’ career include NYC fashion week, volunteering for DapperQ fashion show and contracting for Lady Gaga’s ArtPop album launch
CONTACT: (323) 868-1658
Anna
Anna Barbas, a San Francisco native, began her career at the esteemed Cowboys & Angels SF. After learning alongside the top stylists in the bay area, she moved to New York to continue her education at Maverick House NYC under the mentorship of owners Bobby Michael and Liz Wright.
She has worked New York Fashion Week alongside notable brands and designers such as Glossier, Anna Sui, and Tanner Fletcher.
Anna is known for reimagining classic styles by incorporating her grip on current trends. Her inspirations come from the streets of New York and finds her personal style at the intersection of edgy and sophisticated.
Lived-in texture and creating a silhouette that feels perfectly unkempt is her forte. The end product is effortless and sexy, and allows you the freedom to roll out of bed and go or use styling to achieve a completely different look. Her core vibe is versatile and shaggy:, An ode to 90s heroin chic and a polished, and a modern twist.
CONTACT: (510) 508-3009
EMAIL: anna.soares133@gmail.com
Jenna
Born in the vibrant city of Philadelphia and nurtured under the Florida sun, Jenna Huber brings a unique blend of city flair and coastal charm to her craft. Jennas passion ignited at an early age being introduced to hairstyling by her mother, a seasoned stylist.
Now flourishing in the heart of New York City, Jenna is a sought after hairstyling virtuoso. Her canvas has a fusion of creativity and innovation. She specializes in captivating color palettes and the art of sculpting short, chic styles. Jenna LOVES creative color. She finds her joy in creating looks that inspire confidence and individuality.
Her passions extend beyond the salon, as she has a love for dance, and finds solace in the company of her feline friends.
Jenna’s portfolio boasts collaborations within the fashion industry including Michael Kors, Tayna Taylor, and House of Aama. She has lent her expertise to shoots with the iconic brand Nike.
CONTACT: 941-286-4953
EMAIL: jennamhuber@gmail.com
Edris
Edris Nicholls continues to be a trailblazer in fashion after more than thirty years in the business. At a time when it was rare to find a black woman on Madison Avenue, Edris was honing her raw talent as a hair stylist at Warren Tricomi. In 2003 she opened her first salon in the then deserted Meatpacking District and it was in that space that Edris established herself as a true visionary, taking traditional styles and infusing them with eccentricity and her own rebellious twist.
She has been sought after by designers all over the world for her distinctive creativity, with her work appearing on the runway for houses as esteemed as Azzedeine Alaia, Thierry Mugler, Prada, Givenchy, Dior, Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein, Versace, Ralph Lauren and McQueen. The editorial world also embraced Edris' creations: Her styles have been featured in American Vogue, ID, Interview, W, Essence, Suede and Nylon to name just a few.
In 2010 L'Oreal invited Edris to lead the Shu Uemura US Atelier Team in designing an iconic haircut. The style Edris dreamed up remains a foundation for many looks today and established her as an artist as much as a stylist. With this ethos in mind, Edris has gone on to collaborate with Afro-American artist Lorna Simpson on Chess (2013), a large-scale exhibition shown at Jeu de Paume in Paris. And today, you can find Edris' hair designs in A Life in Photography, a collection of Kurt Marcus photos currently being shown at Stanley-Wise Gallery in New York City.
CONTACT: (212) 989-6800