“ I’ve always been drawn to hair, it’s the first thing I notice about a person. ”
JOSH DEMARCO is a Philadelphia based hairstylist, international educator, and co-founder of DAPR Grooming Parlour (a multi-award winning mens salon). He currently works in the prestigious Rittenhouse neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia.
Josh was recently named as one of the “100 Game Changers” of the year in hairdressing by Modern Salon Magazine, a tremendous honor. Continual growth and education are Josh’s top priorities, both as an educator and a perpetual student.
He graduated from the Aveda Institute, as valedictorian and is certified in multiple advanced cutting and color courses, including Wella’s Cut Craft and Sassoon’s ABC’s.
Josh has been exposed to a multitude of the world’s finest salon education opportunities, which has helped him craft his own unique skills behind the chair. He is a devoted artist who is passionate about helping others achieve success.
From 2015-2018 Josh was a consecutive finalist in Behind The Chair’s “#OneShot” Awards for Best Haircut. He was named one of Philadelphia’s best mens hairstylists by Philadelphia Magazine and Philadelphia Style Magazine. In 2016 Josh won WELLA’s Regional Trend Vision Awards, along with Sebastian Professionals “What’s Next Awards” People’s Choice award, which was a testament to his dedication and obsession for his craft. In 2017 Wella Professionals North America honored Josh with “The Best Digital Content” Award. Shortly after Estetica Magazine chose Josh to represent North America in “The Mentor: Best Emerging Talent” competition where he won gold, becoming the first American to achieve this prestigious award. in 2018 he won the Licensed to Create (LTC) award for “Best Mens Grooming” from CosmoProf Beauty followed by recognition as one of the 100 “Game-Changer’s” in hair by the esteemed Modern Salon Magazine. Josh specializes in both men’s and women’s haircutting and color.
He continues to travel the world teaching the art of haircutting and has recently been asked to be a founding member of the Intercoiffure Cutting Council for North America. Josh is also a global artist and educator for Mizutani Scissors (Tokyo) and Saco Haircare (London). @HairDeMarco