Brad Mondo

“When you rough up the cuticle you could be losing hair that you don't need to be losing at that time.”

“It brings so much joy to my life to color my hair and cut my hair.”

“I always had a bit of a rebellious style.”

“I was always fascinated by ads, ad campaigns, packaging, anything visual. I never saw anyone who was gay or male. It was always blonde females, from the ages of 20-35, on the packages. It was so boring to me.”

“Consistency is definitely key with social media. In the beginning, it takes a lot of work, it's a full-time job. You have to go home from your full-time job and post that picture or take time to post that YouTube video. But social media has such a huge payoff. If you can make it work, you can make anything from your following.”

“The worst kind of red is a violet red... I hate violet red.”

“I always tell people when they're wearing hats or scarves, or anything that's going to touch their hair, to put it in a protective style.”

“I have always loved painting and I did it from a very young age.”

“I try to do very light lifting when it comes to working with brands other than myself and not get too involved with it because my main focus is really growing my company. And I know that is where my future is.”

“Weather plays a huge role in how your hair will look day-to-day and can be one of the biggest challenges in achieving the perfect waves. Frizz is one of the most common issues that arise from the weather.”

“I think when I had to make a decision I thought, 'I don't want to go to college, I'm a creative person, I just want to go into the workforce immediately.'”

“Silicones are polymers that provide multiple benefits to the hair. They enhance shine, improve hydration, provide frizz control and leave hair feeling soft and smooth.”

“You do not have to color your hair to use a gloss. If you use a clear gloss, it will not color your hair. It will only add shine and benefit the overall health of your hair.”

“I like becoming an entirely new person every couple of months.”

“Beauty is really about confidence to me. Doesn't matter if your hair looks really messed up. If you feel confident in it and it shows, you can rock anything. Confidence is number one.”

“My dad taught me so much. He was really into the business aspect, hence why he had his own salon. His advice was more focused on how to run a business and how to make money.”

“I've had clients who've come in and and had damaged hair, and just sit there crying. You don't know how they're really feeling. That's why I always try to be nice to people, because it is a sensitive subject, burning all your hair off. Some people care more than others.”

“Silicones provide an intense glass-like shine to the hair which is one of my personal favorite qualities of this ingredient. It is a proven ingredient that has been trusted for decades.”

“You can definitely get a great glossing treatment at home. This is a fairly simple process, especially when using a clear gloss. All it takes is a quick wash of your hair, then apply the gloss and rinse it after about 20 minutes or as directed. It's foolproof and as easy as using traditional hair conditioner.”

“My first viral video on TikTok was me duetting a person ruining their hair with color. It got 10 million views overnight, and I was like, 'Oh, people don't even care if I talk in this?' I guess it's the facial expressions people can relate to, and it's fun to watch a professional's opinion on some at-home color.”