Elgin Charles
Elgin Charles is a television personality, author, and celebrity hair stylist in Beverly Hills.
He was born Elgin Charles Williams in San Antonio, Texas.[1] Early in his life, before pursuing hair, Elgin held a career in finance at Smith Barney.[2]
In 1987 he began working as a stylist in Los Angeles.[3] Notable clientele include Tatyana Ali, Keri Hilson, Meagan Good, Star Jones, Diane Carroll, Natalie Cole, Verdine White of Earth, Wind, and Fire, and singer Estelle.[4]
In 1996, he married 227 and Sister, Sister actress Jackee Harry.[5] They divorced in 2003 and have an adopted child together, Frank.[6]
Elgin’s first major television series was a VH1 docu-series, Beverly Hills Fabulous, that highlighted life inside his famous Beverly Hills salon.[7]
In 2018 he released a book of memoirs, By the Way,,[8] and came out as bisexual.[9]
References
- ↑ Jakle, Jeanne. "Celebrity stylist has S.A. roots". My SA. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ Reynolds, Daniel. "Elgin Charles Is Ready to 'Hold His Head up High' as a Bisexual Man". Advocate. Pride Media. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ Cook, Jelisa. "The Emperor of Hair: Elgin Charles Tells His Story". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ "Elgin Charles Reveals Hair Secrets, How to Get "Elginized," And How To Be Beverly Hills Fab!". Global Grind. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ "Jackee Harry Weds in Lavish Beverly Hills Ceremony" (91). JET. 23 December 1996. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ Crosley, Hillary. "5 Questions for Elgin Charles on 'Beverly Hills Fabulous'". Essence. Essence Ventures. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ Reeves, Ri. "Sneak Peak: Star Hairstylist Elgin Charles new reality show, 'Beverly Hills Fabulous'". VIBE. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ Charles, Elgin (15 May 2018). By the Way. 13th & Joan. ISBN 978-0998970226. Search this book on
- ↑ Duffy, Steve. "'Emperor of Hair' Elgin Charles Embraces His Sexuality with New Memoir". EDGE Media Network. EDGE Publications, Inc. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
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