Tim Dueñas is a West Hollywood–based haircutting educator and razor specialist who helps working stylists build shapes that feel effortless—but land with intention. Think modern classics with movement: the kind of cut that grows out clean, reads cool in real life, and still holds up under a blow-dry or an air-dry.

With 24+ years in the industry and a background that spans Southern California to New York City (and back again), Tim’s career has lived both behind the chair and behind the scenes—fashion week, on-set work, and education built for real salon days.

His teaching zooms in on the stuff that actually changes your results: understanding shape, weight, and density; creating the “right” texture (not just more texture); and using the razor with control instead of fear.

Tim is also the founder of Essential Hair Academy, offering on-demand education (170+ tutorials) plus in-person and salon-hosted classes that can be customized to your team’s goals. If you’re ready for cleaner technique, sharper decision-making, and haircuts that feel lived-in on purpose, Tim’s your person.