The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 3, Fall 2016 | Page 12

David
Hensley
Owner/Stylist at Salon
Lofts, CCO LAID
BRAND

Raised in the southern tradition
of blue collar values, David L.
Hensley, Rockerstylist, comes
from a family of stylists and
artists. His success is credited to
hard work, viral positivity, and
always staying true to himself.
David’s 15+ years in the hair
care industry have taken him
from the posh salons of Beverly
Hills to his quaint South Florida
boutique where his impressive
client book ranges from highprofile celebrities, glamorous
models, discerning housewives
to men looking for the perfect
style and fade; David has
worked with them all. His
artistic pedigree and diverse
experience keeps him authentic,
an original, and a renegade.
His energy is intoxicating. The
Rockerstylist’s haircutting and
styling techniques range from
classic to progressive and edgy
designs for both men and
women. David is also Co-Founder
and C.C.O. of LAID BRAND
professional hair care products;
the spirit and inspiration behind
the innovative line of hair care
products.

Who is David Hensley in three words?
CONFIDENT, ELECTRIC and GRATEFUL
What excites you most about life?
The fact that I wake each day with a greater purpose
than my own!
Tell us one thing most people do not know about
you?
I cry over sappy love stories.
What inspires you to do what you do?
Creating compliments, confidence, and beauty with the
power of a haircut.

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If you were only allowed to have three possessions;
what would they be?
My music playlist, my shears, and nice bottle of Malbec
What do you love most about Tampa?
The people, the water , the sunsets, the love that little
city on the bay truly shows one another!
Where or what is your favorite place in Tampa to just
be you?
Two places, my salon and the beach!
Knowing yourself: If you could go back in time and
provide your younger self advice; what would that
advice be?
Stop... think about what you're' doing and why and slow
down for a moment ! Truthfully I can tell myself that now!