Corey’s artistic vision comes from growing up on Southern California beaches, his eye captivated by the sexy, undone, natural California blonde. Looking to emulate the effects of the sun and sea on the hair, Corey became an expert at Balayage, using his artistry to create his signature blonde.
While he is highly esteemed for his work with blondes, he is also known for Michele Monaghan’s golden chestnut tresses and Elizabeth Reaser’s deep, rich chocolate brown. He created Debra Messing’s signature look on Will and Grace, and when Kate Hudson and Kim Basinger wanted to become redheads, they turned to Corey.
A Hollywood mainstay since his early 20’s, Corey’s first break was apprenticing for Jose Eber, who created the iconic “Farrah Fawcett” look on the Charlie’s Angels T.V. show. Ironically, Corey colored Cameron Diaz’s hair for the Charlie’s Angels movie franchise a decade later.
Corey enjoys collaborating with set hairdressers, directors, and producers in creating specific looks for characters in film and TV: Jennifer Connelly’s wig in Top Gun: Maverick and several characters in Bombshell and Big Sky. He has also worked with talents such as Hilary Swank, Toni Colette, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Jennifer Coolidge, and Rene Zellweger.
Throughout his work in Hollywood, salon life has remained an enduring passion. Corey values the camaraderie within a salon and derives inspiration from offering clients a new perspective on themselves. Behind the chair and in the mirror, he thrives on the synergy created with each client. He cherished the relationship he formed with long-term client Elizabeth Taylor, who loved his philosophy: Hair is sexy, and I love what you let me do to it.
BLONDE, RED or BRUNETTE
Transforming hair for Film, TV and Life
Focus: 2015
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: 2016
Charlie’s Angels: 2000
Vanilla Sky: 2001
The Sweetest Thing: 2002
Minority Report: 2002
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle: 2003
In Her Shoes: 2005
Legally Blonde: 2001
Sweet Home Alabama: 2002
Freedom: A History of US: 2003
Walk the Line: 2005
Just Like Heaven: 2005
Legally Blonde: 2001
American Pie 2: 2001
Zoolander: 2001
Legally Blonde 2: 2003
Sex and the City: 2003
Starbright: 2023
A Marriage Made in Heaven: 2022
The Royal: 2022
Notorious Nick: 2021
The Runner: 2021
Ballbuster: 2020
Sleeping with Danger: 2020
When We Kill the Creators: 2020
Bombshell: 2019
Game of Thrones: 2013-2019
In Fabric: 2018
The Darkest Minds: 2018
Welcome to Marwen: 2018
Embattled: 2020
50 States of Fright: 2020
The Handmaid’s Tale: 2019
Easy: 2016-2019
Manhunt: 2019
Ouija: Origin of Evil: 2016
White Diamonds: 1985-1988