Meet Ashley Paige of Ashley Paige Collective in Scottsdale

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Paige.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I started modeling as a teenager in Las Vegas, where I grew up! After graduating from high school, I went to Cosmetology school, where I learned how to do hair & makeup.

Growing up, things like art, creativity, style, hair, and makeup were never something that came naturally to me. I’ve always been a tomboy at heart; it was something I learned along the way! Toward the end of Cosmetology school, I really unlocked something in me I never knew was there. I discovered I am an artist and how creative I really am.

I picked up modeling again when I was 20 and started shooting and participating in runway shows again. During that time I was also assisting at one of the top salons in Arizona apprenticing under a global platform artist learning to be the best hairstylist I could be all while staying very involved in the fashion community doing hair, makeup, and modeling at various fashion shows and photoshoots.

While on set modeling, I would always help the other models dress and put together outfits, and this started another venture of wardrobe styling. In 2017 I was introduced to Phoenix Fashion Week and was selected to have a full runway show of my own within their Spring Into Style show. I won the title of Stylist Of the Year 2017 with that show and competed again in 2018 & 2019 and have been on their style team as a Style Team Leader for the past three years.

Since my win in 2017, I have fully branded myself as a wardrobe stylist in addition to everything else I do thanks to Phoenix Fashion Week and Luxe & City’s support. Ashley Paige Collective is now a full-service creative company that can support any client with hair, makeup, modeling, wardrobe styling, creative direction, photography, social media influencing, and more. I currently work full time at Bespoke Salon in Old Town Scottsdale, where I perform hair color, hair cuts, extensions, and more.

Every step in my journey has to lead me to another creative outlet, and I am thankful for every opportunity, good and bad, that has come along. I work very hard and will only continue to grow in my creativity.

Has it been a smooth road?
Definitely not! If life has a smooth road, then you aren’t living! Building a clientele, learning my worth, not being afraid to ask for it, trying new things, failing, and growing from those failures. Learning that not everyone is who they say they are and to trust myself and what people show you over what they say to you. The biggest struggle is always with communication with people. Learn to communicate properly, and it avoids a lot of troubles and heartaches in business and in personal relationships!

So, as you know, we’re impressed with Ashley Paige Collective – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
I do hair, makeup, wardrobe styling, creative direction, & some photography; Within hairstyling, I specialize in color, haircuts, editorial hairstyling, & hair extensions.

I am mainly known in the Phoenix area for my involvement in the fashion community. I am part of the Phoenix Fashion Style team, a core developing team member of creative membership community Luxe & City, and developing team member of Fashion Arizona.

I co-host various fashion industry events with the initiative to bring creatives together to collaborate & grow. There I get to connect with many individuals and do what I can to help others talents develop & shine.

In addition to all I participate in the fashion & hair industry, philanthropy is also another important part of my brand. I help develop various charity events within the fashion community to raise funds for children with Autism or other illnesses or disabilities. It’s an important part of my life as I have an important child in my life who is Autistic and also a sister with Down Syndrome.

What sets Ashley Paige Collective apart from others is that I have a very skilled knowledge and talent in various fields. I am always an asset in the field because I have an eye for the entire vision, not just a single aspect.

What has been the proudest moment of your career so far?
Winning Phoenix Fashion Week’s 2017 Stylist of the Year title. That win really boosted me as an individual and as a professional. I unlocked a new version of myself, and I couldn’t be more appreciative for that chapter in my life.

Contact Info:

• Phone: 702-354-9245
• Email: ap@ashleypaigecollective.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashleypaigecollective
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashleypaigecollective
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/ap_collective

Image Credit:
SharkFin Studios Photography
NBMA Photography
Jim Hesterman Photography
Ryan Walsh Photography

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