ROSES FOR IGGY ROSALES, HAIR STYLIST TO THE STARS

Iggy Rosales is the hairdresser for many of your favorite pop stars, and now he's stepping into his own light

From VALŪS Issue No.1 Autumn 2025 print edition - order your copies today!

Written by Alex Blynn

Alex Blynn: Where did you grow up, and how do you think that shaped your style or outlook?

Iggy Rosales: I grew up in Australia where everyone is blonde, and now I somehow work with all blondes. I think having that mix of beach culture and a slightly oddball art scene gave me a “do whatever you want, but make it look good” attitude.

Iggy wears a hat by PRADA, pants by DSQUARED2, jewelry by Chrome Hearts, and a vintage tank and belt

AB: When did doing hair go from a hobby to a real career—and what pushed you to make it official?

IR: When I tricked my parents into buying me a straightener by saying I needed to start a savings account. I was straightening friends’ hair before school and figured I might as well get paid for it.

AB: In those early days, how did you hustle your way into good gigs or just keep the lights on?

IR: I got an apprenticeship in Brisbane right out of high school, learned from people way better than me, and said yes to pretty much anything—except bad haircuts.

Iggy wears a jacket, pants, and shoes by Versace, and earrings by Alan Crocetti

AB: Now that you’re in demand, how do you decide which projects are worth your time?

IR: I’d like to say I’m selective, but honestly, I always say yes to my friends.

AB: Who’s your hair icon—the person that made you want to pick up a brush in the first place?

IR: Cher. She checks every box for camp and glamour.

Iggy wears a vintage T-shirt by Vivenne Westwood, briefs by DSQUARED2, and shoes by Nike

AB: Is there someone—dead or alive— whose hair you’d kill to get your hands on?

IR: Sailor Moon. Or the Cookie Monster

AB: What’s living on your styling station right now that you swear by?

IR: Too many products I don’t actually need but keep “just in case.” And probably something I stole from a set.

AB: What do you turn to creatively when it’s not about hair—any other outlets or obsessions?

IR: Anything visual—art, fashion, nature. I once made a wig that lit up like a jellyfish, which was probably a cry for help.

Iggy wears a sweater by LRS, a vintage kilt, a beret by PRADA, and earrings by Alan Crocetti

AB: What’s on the horizon for you—any dream projects or big moves coming in late 2025 or 2026?

IR: Nothing I can say yet, but I’ll put it this way: I’m not done making things that make people say, “Why would you do that?” in the best way possible.

CREDITS

Photography by | Thom Kerr

Wardrobe Stylist | Heather Pichiottino

Groomer | Iggy Rosales

Art Director | Emma Louise Loveheart