Sandy Poirier is a hairstylist (“Rockstar Hair Warrior,” to be exact), photographer, adrenaline junkie and Renaissance man turned model for Oribe Hair Care’s new campaign. Learn more about what makes this celeb stylist tick…and how this unlikely hero broke the mold to build one of the coolest and hippest salons in the country.
Click here to see more exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with Sandy
Signature style or haircut?
Punk rock, rock star, disconnected and edgy
Favorite Oribe product?
Dry Texturizing Spray. (To see Sandy styling this campaign, click here)
How do you spend your Mondays?
Editing photos and videos, motorcycle rides, downhill mountain biking
What you are listening to right now?
Wimbledon
Something you are embarrassed to admit you love?
Freshly cut flowers
Favorite food and drink?
Sushi and champagne
Hidden talent?
I'm a great squash player
Talent you wish you had?
Ability to touch type
Best piece of advice you ignored?
To use your tire warmers when the track is cold
Favorite tattoo?
The skull on my right hand, which was done by Kat Von D on Miami Ink. It is very artistic and special because she did it.
Where would you teleport to in the next 10 seconds?
The movie Easy Rider
Best kept secret in Boston?
Blue Hills Reservation
Personal or favorite motto?
"No guts, no glory," and "Memento Mori" ("Remember your mortality")—which is one of my tattoos
Greatest extravagance?
Chrome Hearts jewelry and vintage cameras
Words or phrases you most overuse?
“Quit snivelin," “Rattin’ around” and “Listen”
If you could create something, what would it be and what would you name it?
Shagbook—the next Facebook, but for cool people only
Learn more about Sandy: Watch Shag Salon TV or visit ShagBoston.com






