Lucie doughty on life as paul mitchell's editorial director

Lucie Doughty is Paul Mitchell's editorial director. 

Although she was born in England, Lucie now lives in the US and spends her time either hairdressing on stage, working in the salon, or maintaining the manes of celebrities such as Rene Russo, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Charlize Theron, and Kelly Clarkson, to name but a few.

Do you also work in a salon?

Yes, one or two days a week I work in a salon in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. I love the working environment of the salon and the energy it creates. It's great to see what other stylists are up to and to maintain relationships with my clients.

How much of your time is spent working for Paul Mitchell?

I am always working for Paul Mitchell and never stop thinking about ways in which I can support the company's vision.

Where do you spend most of your time?

I live in the very eclectic Venice Beach, California. It has a laid-back vibe, mixed with the excitement of being in the city, and I absolutely love it.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

 

Where I live, the sunshine, the ocean and the people around me.

I absolutely love fashion magazines, especially the more obscure magazines that push the limits of fashion and hair.

What are your main responsibilities for Paul Mitchell?

To produce and direct the look and feel of photo shoots, which means doing the hair and ultimately getting Paul Mitchell credited in consumer and trade magazines.

When my celebrity clients get featured in magazines Paul Mitchell is usually credited, which allows the company name to connect with consumers and hairdressers in ways other than traditional advertising.

I do hair for a lot of different mediums including commercials, print adverts, fashion shows and editorial shoots. I also produce images for a lot of the marketing material for the company and when we have a celebrity or charity event, I help direct the look of the hair.

What's the best thing about being the creative force behind Paul Mitchell?

There are many creative people in the Paul Mitchell family and I am fortunate to be a part of that. I think the best thing is being able to go anywhere in the world knowing that I have the support of the Paul Mitchell team to make sure I'm set up for success.

How much of your time is spent travelling?

Half of my year is on the road; sometimes it's great, other times I miss my home. Whatever the situation, I learn from it and enjoy the experience.

Where did you travel to last year and what were the highlights for 2007?

I travelled to Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, China,  Las Vegas, Germany, Paris, Chicago, Tennessee, Maryland, Washington, Florida, and Rhode Island.

The highlight was the trip to South Africa and working onstage with our artistic director, Stephanie Kocielski.

Is there anything about your job that you don't like?

There are not enough hours in the day.

How would you describe your life?

Full of surprises