Jen Atkin facts for kids

Jen Atkin (born March 10, 1980) is a famous American hairstylist, businesswoman, and writer. She's known for styling the hair of many celebrities like the Kardashian family, Chrissy Teigen, and Jennifer Lopez. Jen also started her own hair care brand called OUAI and a digital magazine about hair called Mane Addicts.

Jen Atkin's Amazing Career

Jen Atkin moved to Los Angeles when she was 19 years old with only $300 to become a hairstylist. She started by working as a receptionist at a salon in West Hollywood. Later, she worked at other famous salons in Hollywood. In 2006, Jen even worked on the hair team for Madonna's "Confessions Tour"! She also styled hair for fashion designer John Galliano, which took her to Paris for fashion shows. This helped her meet many important people in the fashion world.

Jen has worked a lot with the Kardashian-Jenner family. She styled their hair for their reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Jen first worked with Kim in 2010 for a magazine shoot. She then met Khloe and started working with the whole family. Jen even appeared in Kim Kardashian's video game, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. She has also worked with wigmaker Tokyo Stylez to create cool looks for Kylie Jenner.

Since 2012, Jen has often traveled to the Middle East, cutting hair in places like Dubai, Bahrain, and Qatar. She explained that she goes there because not many stylists know how to cut modern curls or thick hair in a way that looks good as it grows out. Jen also cuts hair in Los Angeles at a salon where her appointments can be quite expensive. She is very popular on Instagram and believes her childhood hobby of scrapbooking helped her learn about social media marketing. She also had a hair accessories collection called Jen Atkin X Chloe + Isabel, but it's no longer made.

Her first book, Blowing My Way to the Top, was published in December 2020.

Starting OUAI Haircare

In 2015, Jen Atkin and Dr. Lamees Hamdan started the hair care brand OUAI together. Jen became the public face of the brand. She wanted the products to be created by a community of people, not just by men in boardrooms. OUAI is based in Los Angeles and sells its products online. They also offer subscription services. The name "OUAI" sounds like a casual way of saying "oui," which is French for "yes." The brand later partnered with Sephora to sell products in stores, after Jen realized people wanted to buy them both online and in person. In 2019, OUAI also launched its first body care product.

Mane Addicts Magazine

In 2014, Jen Atkin started a digital magazine called Mane Addicts with some of her friends. This magazine helps people learn about hair. Jen is the creative director, and she shares tutorials and hair advice. The magazine also has interviews with other famous hairstylists.

Learning at Mane University

Mane University is part of Mane Addicts. It offers educational courses and seminars about hair. Jen Atkin and other well-known hairstylists, like Rita Hazan, teach classes on how to use hair products and style hair.

Jen Atkin's Personal Life

Jen Atkin was born in Ecuador, but she grew up in two different places: the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii and St. George, Utah. She was raised in the Mormon faith. When she was 19, she moved to Los Angeles with her best friend, bringing only $300 and her car.

Jen dated director and photographer Mike Rosenthal for five years before they got engaged. They got married in 2016 at the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris. This park was special because it was where Mike took her on their first date. They decided to get married quickly while they were in Paris for another wedding. Only Jen, Mike, and the person who performed the ceremony were there.

Jen and Mike wanted to focus on their careers, but they also wanted children. On March 21, 2021, Jen announced on Instagram that they had a son, River Julién Rosenthal, born on March 5 of the same year, with the help of a surrogate. On April 10, 2022, Jen shared that their second child, a daughter named Sloane Soleil Rosenthal, was born on March 31, 2022. They live in Miracle Mile in Los Angeles, but Jen often spends time in New York too. Jen considers herself a feminist.

Awards and Recognition

• 2015 Stylemaker of the Year

Jen Atkin's Filmography