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For Immediate ReleaseHammond, Louisiana, November 27, 2019
Michael BakerApril 14, 1960 – November 26, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that visionary editorial hairstylist and Neill Creative Director, Michael Baker, died Tuesday, unexpectedly. “Baker,” as he is known to many in the beauty industry, had been battling depression for most of his life, and he lost that fight by taking his own life. Baker’s is survived by his wife Debra, his son Myles, stepchildren Garrison and Paris, grandchildren Camden and Damon.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday December 7, 1 p.m - 5 p.m., at 32872 Cullom Road, Springfield, LA 70462. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Beauty Changes Lives http://bit.ly/MichaelBakerMemorialFund
Baker was a four-time nominee for the North American Hairstylist Awards and currently the Creative Director of Neill, an Aveda distributor and longtime beauty industry leader and innovator located in Hammond, Louisiana.
In the eighties, Baker was a sought-after editorial and celebrity stylist whose work appeared in Italian Vogue, W, Allure, Elle, Interview, and Vogue. His client list included Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Nicks, Marisa Tomei, Johnny Depp, Don Henley, Brad Pitt, Billy Idol, Robert Palmer, R.E.M., Tom Petty and Janet Jackson, just to name a few.
Baker also worked as a colorist and Creative Director for Van Michael Salons in Miami Beach and Atlanta where he became known for his creativity in concepting Van Michael’s legendary platform hair shows.
Baker had a passion for educating young stylists, in the Aveda Institutes and elsewhere. He was the creator of 5x5: The Stage, an educational experience to help stylists perform at work, and was the inventor of the DeBulker, a texturizing trimmer and a whole new way to create hair art. He also founded the Second Hand Scissor Project, handing down tools to inspire the next generation of stylists.
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Contact:Angie Mack | Director of AdministrationNeill 303 South Pine Street, Hammond, LA 70403 neill.comT: 985-345-1085 Ext: 1994 | C: 985-969-1653 | [email protected]