Kristin Jackson
Kristin's Sweet Imagination
Fantasy Hair
As Katy Perry's F.H.S. (Fantasy Hair-Stylist), Kristin Jackson has proven her prowess as one of entertainment's most creative talents. (Check out how she got started in Fantasy Hair here).
However when we first met Kristin, it wasn't just her exuberant tattoos & magenta hair extensions that peaked our interest, it was her personal decision - while still in her 20's and at the top of her career - to take a step back and focus on her health and fitness and in particular, lose 100lbs.
Making that kind of life change is both immensely brave & extremely challenging so Kristin started to blog about her quest as a way to stay motivated and to motivate others.
The A-List loves the non-traditionalist so we had to ask...
Kristin Jackson, you've worked with A-List celebrities, starred on reality tv, bungee jumped and even skydived(!). Now you are sharing your personal decision to regain your health and change your life with the world...
You have to tell us(!)... What's on your A-List?
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The List
* Favorite Beauty Product: Skin 79 Diamond BB cream. It blows any American "BB cream" out of the water.
* Favorite Hair Product? I am the worst hairstylist in the world (with regards to "products") (not!). I hate hair products in MY hair. But if I had to choose one, it would be Argan Oil.
Another secret I use on set with my Fantasy Styles is "DeMert Brands Aero Lak Hair Spray". It's the hardest setting hairspray ever and you can't even get it in some states - but once you use it... you just can't go back.
* Favorite Cosmetics?MAKE UP FOR EVER is by far my favorite (makeup) line. But I have recently discovered how awesome Wet n' Wild Eyeshadows are, and they are so cheap!
* Last Fashion item you bought? Y.R.U Elevation sneakers in pink leopard.
* Last Skincare Product you bought? Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, the only moisturizer that I will use.
* What is one item that you use EVERY DAY? (one or more!) My Clarisonic Pro... Can't live without that thing! Non-beauty related: My Polar FT60 Heart Rate Monitor and of course my iPhone5
* Favorite item in your closet: So hard to choose. Right now my closet is in so much flux. I have lost 50 pounds in the past year so all my favorite dresses don't fit and I really haven't allowed myself to splurge on good clothes yet so I am going to go for shoes. It is a cross between my Beast Boots or Anna Bells Trolley boots both made by the best shoe brand ever, Irregular Choice.
* Favorite Shopping Website(s)? Amazon.com, SoleStruck.com, KarmaLoop.com… seriously I pretty much buy everything online
* What’s always on your Grocery List? Kale, apples, lemons, and various other greens. I juice like crazy. I also drink a Vega One shake every morning with my home made cashew milk.
* Favorite App (iPhone / iPad) Instagram, I am honestly not much of an app user.
* I’m addicted to: Shoes! I even have my favorite ones on shelves in my room as my art.
* Favorite Junk Food? Trader Joe's Speculoo's Crunchy Cookie Butter. I seriously wish I never tried it, if you haven't - - don't do it! You won't be able to stop!
* Favorite Restaurant? Wild Ginger in Williamsburg Brooklyn. It isn't the best vegan restaurant in NYC, but it was my boyfriend and I's first date, so it's based purely on sentimental reasons.
* Tech/Gadgets you use? I have way too many gadgets. Aside from the obvious of my iPhone, iPad and Macbook pro. Kitchen gadgets that rule my life are my Hurom Slow Juicer, and my new Vitamix.
* Newest Obsession? Making my own almond and cashew milk, its so easy and so much better and healthier than the packaged stuff
* Secret Obsession? YouTube. I subscribe to soooo many channels, I actually usually turn on a video before I go to bed and usually fall asleep before it is over.
* I spend too much money at: Amazon.com, I buy everything from my cat supplies to raw cashews on there.
* Best Gift You Have Ever Received? A chocolate anatomical heart presented in a coffin box. That's weird isn't it, but its totally me
* Best Gift You Have Ever Given? A custom made action figure of my boyfriend. He is an independent pro-wrestler so it was perfect! It even had his tattoos and came with a little folding chair just like his!
* Best Advice or something you’ve learned in your career? Always have business cards, (these are so cool!) and always be on your best behavior no matter what everyone else is doing around you.
* What else would you like to do or accomplish? Lose about another 50 pounds. I have already bungee jumped, skydived, snowboarded, gone to Europe, you name it, those are all easy. Finally buckling down and losing all my extra weight is the hardest but most satisfying thing that I have ever started.
Meet Kristin at: www.MyFitDecision.net and www.KristinJacksonHair.com
Congratulations Kristin Jackson! You just made The A-List.
