Meet My New Hair Color Guru: Rachel Bodt

I knew when I was seated next to Heather Graham in the waiting area that I would be in good hands at Cutler Salon.

Truthfully though, I had a pretty good feeling about the fate of my hair even before I walked in. I was referred to Cutler colorist Rachel Bodt by my amazing friend Loni. (She famously went blonde herself and lived to tell the tale to Cosmo, so I trust her with every strand on my head.)

Now I know first hand why Rachel is Loni’s (and Gigi Hadid’s and Emily Blunt’s and Tilda Swinton’s and Marisa Tomei’s and… you get the picture) mane chick.

Rachel is one of the most sought after celeb colorists in the city. With a decade of experience working at one of the leading salons in Manhattan, she knows a thing or two about color. She has an excellent eye and knew how to articulate what I wanted(/needed) better than I could myself.

Before visiting Rachel, I had admittedly hit the purple shampoo too hard and had a weird purple gray tinge lurking throughout my recently blonded locks. It started to look a little weird because my (extremely overgrown) regrowth was warm and looked even more disconnected juxtaposed with my dry, silvery ends. Not a cute look. I wanted it blended and warmed up just a little… but Rachel knew what I needed without me even having to say it.

After a full head of expertly applied highlights, series of Redken Shades EQ toning glosses and a much-needed Olaplex treatment, Rachel took me to a creamier, beigey blonde that makes much more sense with my skin tone and blends effortlessly with my natural root shade. I’m living for my new color and feel like a million bucks!

Beyond giving me life with my new hair, Rachel was a dream to hang with and instantly felt like a best friend I had known for years. This aspect of matching with a colorist is imperative for me, so I was thrilled to discover I love her personality as much as her technique.

Take a peek below to see more of Rachel’s amazing work:

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OLIVIA WILDE for REVLON @oliviawilde @revlon hair @bartpumpkin hair extensions colored @rachel_bodt @homeagency using @redken5thave @olaplex #oliviawilde #olaplex #revlon #homeagency #extensions

A post shared by Rachel Bodt (@rachel_bodt) on Apr 7, 2017 at 8:09am PDT

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Bar Refaeli for Passionata Lingerie @barrefaeli @passionata_official hair @petergrayhair extensions @rachel_bodt @redken5thave @adorehaircolor @cutlersalon #homeagency #pink #passionatalingerie #extensions #adorehaircolor

A post shared by Rachel Bodt (@rachel_bodt) on Apr 5, 2017 at 8:12am PDT

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Gigi Hadid || Versace Dylan Blue @gigihadid @versace_official hair @bartpumpkin makeup @fulviafarolfi stylist #joemckenna shot by @bruce_weber extensions colored by @rachel_bodt @homeagency @redken5thave #gigihadid #versace #didiermalige #bruceweber

A post shared by Rachel Bodt (@rachel_bodt) on Sep 28, 2016 at 10:38pm PDT

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Vogue Australia Cover with the beautiful Jessica Alba @jessicaalba hair by @bartpumpkin makeup @fulviafarolfi styled by @natasharoyt photography @patrickdemarchelier hair extensions colored by @rachel_bodt @homeagency @vogueaustralia #patrickdemarchelier #homeagency #vogue #jessicaalba @redken5thave #shadeseq

A post shared by Rachel Bodt (@rachel_bodt) on Jan 14, 2016 at 2:09pm PST

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NARS beauty campaign with the warm and beautiful Tilda Swinton. Hair by @bartpumpkin Makeup by @jameskaliardos styling by @patti_wilson shot by Francois Nars @narsissist hair color by @rachel_bodt @homeagency

A post shared by Rachel Bodt (@rachel_bodt) on Jan 25, 2015 at 1:12pm PST

Incredible right!?!

Stay tuned to hear much more about my new color guru. I will most definitely be keeping her on my speed dial for hair tips and will be sure to share them with you all! 💁