Born and raised in Sweden, with parents of Egyptian and Finnish descent, Linda Shalabi has long been influenced by multiple cultures. Her love of hairstyling began at the age of 10 when her mother would allow Linda to cut and color her hair.

After training both in Stockholm and at Vidal Sassoon in London, she found her way to session styling by assisting top hairstylists in Sweden and working alongside artists such as Guido Palau during fashion week in Paris and New York. In 2015 Linda decided she was ready to further grow her career and so made the move to New York.

Her easy demeanor translates into the perfectly relaxed hairstyles she often creates and has made her a favorite with clients such as Authentic Beauty Concept, Briogeo, H&M, Acne Studios, J Crew, Madewell and Abercrombie & Fitch. Her creativity and skill can also be seen in the many editorials she has collaborated on for international editions of Harper’s Bazaar, Numero, Vogue, L’Officiel, Interview and W Magazines.