For the first time in a long time, I’m creating something that’s fully mine.
No deadlines. No approval. No permission.
Just me, building out loud.
I’ve been quiet, but not still.
Healing. Designing. Letting go.
Choosing myself in ways I never have before.
I’m finally working on something that feels like freedom.
Coming soon:
JohnnyDoesItBest.com
Not just wigs. Not just hair.
A whole world I’ve been too scared to build—until now.
#SoftLaunch #HairIsEmotional #JohnnyDoesItBest
To some, it’s just a film.
To others, it’s just drag queens.
To me… it’s everything.
Every wig. Every late night. Every local queen who trusted me led here.
Thank you @jeribaker13 & @joematke ❤️
This still doesn’t feel real.
#StopThatTrain #Grateful #FullCircleMoment #JohnnyDoesItBest
So grateful to be nominated with this incredible team for Best Hair Styling in commercial & music video.
This project was such a special one, and I’m proud of the work we created together.
Thank you to everyone who made this campaign possible.
@iatselocal706@muahs_awards
Goodbye 2025. Same soul, stronger discipline.
This year wasn’t about perfection it was about consistency, healing, and choosing myself again and again. Thank you to the silent cheerleaders who saw the work even when I didn’t post it. You know who you are. This journey has only just begun, and I’m nowhere near done. ❤️
Mindy Part 2 – Detachable Buns!
There is something so surreal about watching this character come to life in my hands.
I’ve been working in this industry for years, dreaming of creating hair that feels truly magical… and getting to build Mindy piece by piece is a dream I’ll never forget.
Dean Banowetz, Key Hair @dbano
Amber Maher, 2nd Hair @ambernichollehair@iatselocal706@798nyywc@pmcproducer@walmart #fyc
Mindy Part 1- Coloring the Wig!
Before anything magical could happen, I had to even out the tones. The original blonde had a few highs and lows, so I carefully adjusted the color to create a seamless match from root to curl.
This gives me a perfect base to build on - smooth, buttery, and camera-ready
Thank you all for watching this process slowly come to life. I love sharing the behind-the-scenes with you! @pmcproducer@walmart
Dean Banowetz Key Hair @dbano
Amber Maher 2nd Hair @ambernichollehair@iatselocal706@798nyywc #fyc
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:
Commercials & Music Videos Best Hairstyling | Outstanding Contemporary or Period/Character
Such an incredible holiday hair experience with this amazingly talented team. Grateful to have been part of bringing Walmart’s WhoKnewVille to life a vibrant, Dr. Seuss–inspired world filled with color, character, and joy.
Thank you to @radicalmedia and @walmart for the opportunity. 💛✨
HAIR TEAM:
Dean Banowetz Key Hair
@dbano
Amber Maher 2nd Hair
@ambernichollehair
Johnny Lomeli Asst Hair
@johnnydoesitbestt
Maria Sandoval Asst Hair
@hairdepartmentetc
Myo Lai Asst Hair
@hairbymyolai
Joe Matke Asst Hair
@joematke
Ryan Randall Asst Hair
@itsryanrandall
Kaity Licina Asst Hair
@kaitylicina
Kimi Messina Asst Hair
@cutdrytease
Tiphanie Baum Asst Hair
@hairbytiph@iatselocal706@iatselocal798@muahs_awards
#hollywoodhair #hollywoodhairguy #MUAHS #whoknewville
Somewhere between the lights, the countdown, and the Christmas magic…. Forever grateful to @dbano for trusting my hands, my vision, and my heart with this universe. It’s still wild to me that this is my job. Thank you @kinleyfullout and mom for being a joy to work with everyday ❤️ you both made this project a dream. #christmas
