Owner Mikhail Belfer is originally from Moscow. Known as Misha, he came to the United States to compete as a ballroom dancer. While living in San Francisco, he earned the title of U.S. World Representative (2000) and U.S. National Youth Ballroom Champion (2001).
Belfer was the first graduate of the Academy of Cosmetology Arts apprecnticeship program in Denver and then moved to New York City where he worked as a stylist in a bridal salon and perfected his dancing.
Belfer, and expert in women's hair styling and bridal/wedding up-dos, honed his talents in Europe and the United States, providing hair styling services for many international dance competitions. His expertise is in demand for premier fashion shows including galas sponsored by Santos Designs Couture, the Denver Press Club, Tierra Tuesday at Mynt, and the ALS Fashion Show.
He is intent upon listening to his clients. "Communication is key," says Belfer. "My interest is in giving them what they want and giving each client 100 percent of my attention, spending time with them. At the end of the day, I want my clients to be happy, to be excited about their hair, and to feel beautiful."
Belfer is an International Platform Artist and Educator for GK Hair. His clients include some of the city's most prominent women and men.