“Bad Boy” Hairdresser Takes Reality TV Approach To Marketing His Brand
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
"Fast-paced and fabulous" hairstylist Brandon Martinez says making his rounds on the fashion/style reality television circuit has been powerful promotion for his hair-care brand
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