Gabrielle Corney, Hairstylist to the stars is in the "SPOTLIGHT" with folliclesandFASHION
With over 20 years in the industry, Gabrielle Corney is the go to stylist for some of the hottest celebrities on reality TV, she is also part of a creative team for brands such as, Indique and Carols Daughter while maintaining a successful clientele in her midtown suite.
This Queens girl and lover of the arts fell head over heels at an early age, but started her haircare journey as a receptionist at Vidal Sassoon in the late 90’s when it was the iconic Apple building on 60th and Fifth avenue. Gabrielle soon took her skills, passion and exceptional customer service into the world of freelance where she landed a job for G units songbird Olivia, with whom she traveled the world beautifying.
Since the early days of her career Gabrielle has been featured in numerous publications from Vibe to InStyle and her work has graced the screens of networks like VH1, MTV and BET.
I caught up with Gabrielle (Gabbi) for coffee and conversation about her favorite products, hair care tips, building a brand and of course what it's like to be a MELANIN girl in the folliclesandFASHION world.
folliclesandFASHION: Gabbi, I know you have done plenty of interviews and most likely get asked the same questions, so for this one I would like to do some candid questions is that ok?
Gabbi: Of course! I'm always down for a little fun
folliclesandFASHION: OK, here we go - CURLY of STRAIGHT HAIR?
Gabbi: Ummm CURLY... then again STRAIGHT... (laughing) listen sometimes a girl wants to be curly and sometimes she wants it straight (referring to herself)
folliclesandFASHION: I completely understand that... now TOPKNOT or PONYTAIL?
Gabbi: PONYTAIL... I just did a textured ponytail on Kandi that was super cute and recently gave June Ambrose a topknot with a full bang that was super cute as well lol.
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| Kandi Burruss |
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| June Ambrose |
folliclesandFASHION: Yes, yes and yes! I saw that, and iLuved them both you're such a versatile stylist, at first glance I thought you only did natural hair but that's totally not it.
Gabbi: Yeah Im a lover of hair, natural or relaxed... as long as its healthy but if its not I can help get it there.
folliclesandFASHION: BLONDE OR BRUNETTE?
Gabbi: BOTH, Blondes have more fun, but Dark is lovely.
folliclesandFASHION: iLuv that! CHOPPY or BLUNT?
Gabbi: Choppy
folliclesandFASHION: Bad hair day go to SCARF or HAT?
Gabbi: SCARF, but that's only once in a while....you can do so much with it! like make it into a headband, tie it into a bow or wear it as a turban.
folliclesandFASHION: OK, lets switch it up, Ill start the sentence and you finish it with whatever comes to mind. Its ok to...
Gabbi: Be a masterpiece while under construction
folliclesandFASHION: iLUV when....
Gabbi: People are authentically who they are... (and also when my coffee is light and sweet, just like me) laughing
folliclesandFASHION: After a long day...
Gabbi: I unplug, unwind, replay and recharge.
folliclesandFASHION: iLUV ... (I may need to follow that) :-) I wake up and....
Gabbi: PRAY.....and then I put the coffee on.
folliclesandFASHION: When I drink coffee...
Gabbi: It brings back memories of time spent with my granny the act of brewing it.. the smell of it.... makes me smile, #itsDeeperthantaste
folliclesandFASHION: I love traditions big or small... these are the things that keep us forever connected to family. Now lets talk haircare, what are some of your go to products.
Gabbi; There are so many good products on the market, but Im going to give you my staples and these products never change for me.
Aloe
Coconut oil
Liquid Vitamin E
Olive Oil
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folliclesandFASHION: Great, now can you give us a Haircare tip?
Gabbi: You should wash your hair ties or bonnets as often as you shampoo your hair.
folliclesandFASHION: Advice you want to share on building a brand?
Gabbi: LOVE what you do, because it takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
The same way it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a team or network to build a brand Your brand is a representation of you.
Also play nice in the sandbox, the world is a small town
folliclesandFASHION: Any input on the being a Melanin girl in this industry?
Gabbi; Know that your Melanin is ahmazing!!!!!
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