In 2011, Steffan began working with Garbo A Salon & Spa, where he quickly became the Color & Creative Director. In 2012, Steffan became an Aveda Certified Color Educator where he travels the reign inspiring minds and teaching the fundamentals of Aveda hair color. He also maintains a constant flow of education for the Garbo team throughout the year.
Steffan became a stylist so that he could create art every day; as well as inspire, enrich, and brighten the lives of others. To him, creating art means bringing life to a work, no matter the medium or the muse. Steffan draws on inspiration from his surroundings--perhaps the color of a leaf in a tree or the way paint drips down a wall. "The world is an inspiring place; all we have to do is open our eyes to see beauty."
His initial training was at the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 2007. While at the Institute, Steffan furthered his education through Scott J Salon in New York City, who recruited him to be a colorist and stylist for the Aveda Earth Month Fashion Show; this opportunity allowed him to train in advanced cuts, color, and editorial styling.
In August of 2008, Steffan moved to Austin, Texas and started working in the Austin fashion scene: Steffan has produced multiple shows benefiting non-profit organizations, as well as participated in countless other shows, and has been published in six different magazines. In 2010, he was nominated for the Austin Fashion Week Teams Award.

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