Bio

EDITORIAL STYLIST

FOUNDER OF CBC – CHRYSTOFER BENSON COLLECTIVE

GLOBAL AWARD-WINNING COLORIST & STYLIST

“LIFE:Β  MY INSPIRED CANVAS, SEEN THROUGH THE MANY MEDIUMS I SHARE IT THROUGH”

bio_image_01

Chyrstofer Benson’s name is synonymous with innovation, creative inspiration, and excellence.Β  He is highly respected in the professional beauty industry for his exceptional creative vision, communication skills, and technical talent that clearly define him as an industry leader.Β  Creative, visionary, and passionate… are a few of the words used to describe Chrystofer Benson. Working and educating globally, he is driven by his unparalleled creative energy to break down barriers and leave his mark and legacy on this world.Β As an avid competitor, he is a GLOBAL AWARD-WINNING colorist and stylist with 100+ International titles in cutting, color, and styling.

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

  • 2022 – British Hairdressing Awards – International Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist (WINNER TBD)
  • 2022 – Australian Hair Industry Awards – International Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
  • 2022 – Associated Hair Professional – Icon Hairstylist Influencer of the Year – WINNER
  • 2022 – A.I.P.P. – Best Color – Finalist
  • 2022 – Beauty Awards Competition – Hairstylist of the Year – WINNER
  • 2022 – IBI INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY Awards – Best Up-Do – Finalist
  • 2022 – IBI INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY Awards – Overall Cut + Style – Finalist
  • 2022 – IBI INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY Awards – Short Haircut + Style – Finalist
  • 2022 – IBI INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY Awards – Best Hand-Painted Color – WINNER
  • 2022 – IBI INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY Awards – Best Vivid Color – WINNER
  • 2021 – HAIR AWARDS USA – Master Colorist of the Year – WINNER
  • 2021 – HAIR AWARDS USA – Master Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
  • 2020 – A.I.P.P. – Best Video – Finalist
  • 2020 – A.I.P.P. – Beast Haircolor – Finalist
  • 2020 – IBI INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY Awards – Best Fantasy/ Vivid Color – WINNER
  • 2020 – IBI INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY Awards – Best Hand Painted Color – WINNER
  • 2020 – IBI INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY INDUSTRY Awards – Best Avant-Garde – WINNER
  • 2020 – COLOR AMERICA – Colorist of the Year – WINNER
  • 2020 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Texture Stylist of the Year – WINNER
  • 2020 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – COLORAMERICA – Colorist of the Year – WINNER
  • 2020 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Team of the Year – Finalist
  • 2019 – British Hairdressing Awards / International Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
  • 2019 – AIPP –Β BEST HAIRCOLOR – Finalist
  • 2019 – IHA / International Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
  • 2019 – Behindthechair.com HOT SHOT AWARDS “Collab” – Finalist
  • 2019 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Leo Passage Gold Trophy – OVERALL WINNER
  • 2019, 2018 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Editorial Stylist of the Year 2x – WINNER
  • 2019 – O.M.C. Organization Mondiale Coiffure – Ladies Trend Cutting – Finalist
  • 2019 – TCT Awards Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
  • 2019 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Texture Stylist of the Year – Finalist
  • 2019 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – COLORAMERICA – Colorist of the Year – Finalist
  • 2019 – CONTESSA 2019 – INTERNATIONAL HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR – Finalist
  • 2018 – Irish Hairdresser – INTERNATIONAL – “BEST OF THE BEST” Platform Artist– WINNER
  • 2018 – BANGSTYLE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2017 TO REIGN SUPREME – WINNER
  • 2018 – AIPP – BEST FEMAIL COMMERCIAL – Finalist
  • 2018 – O.M.C. Organization Mondiale Coiffure – Ladies Trend Color – Finalist
  • 2018 – behindthechair.com BIG SHOT AWARDS – “Creative Color Shot of the Year” & “Collab” – 2x Finalist
  • 2017 – Irish Hairdresser – International – “BEST OF THE BEST” Black and White image – WINNER
  • 2017 – Irish Hairdresser – International – “BEST OF THE BEST” Art Team – Finalist
  • 2017 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – COLORAMERICA – Colorist of the Year – WINNER
  • 2017 – BANGSTYLE SUPREMES – WINNER
  • 2017 – AIPP – BEST VIDEO – Finalist
  • 2017 – Candadian Hair Magazine – MIRROR AWARDS – BEST VIDEO – Finalist
  • 2017, 2015 – INTERNATIONAL VISIONARY AWARD – LONDON UK – 2x Finalist, RUNNER UP
  • 2017 – behindthechair.com BIG SHOT AWARDS β€œCreative Color Shot of the year” – Finalist
  • 2017 – behindthechair.com BIG SHOT AWARDS β€œColor Shot of the year” –Finalist
  • 2017 – behindthechair.com β€œBRAND COLOR EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR” – Finalist
  • 2016 – BANGSTYLE – SUPREMES – WINNER
  • 2016 – AIPP BEST AVANT GARDE – Finalist
  • 2016 – Irish Hairdresser – INTERNATIONAL – Hairdresser of the Year – Finalist
  • 2015 – BANGSTYLE SUPREMES – WINNER
  • 2015 – Irish Hairdresser – INTERNATIONAL – Hairdresser of the Year – Finalist
  • 2015 – UK International Visionary Award – Finalist
  • 2014 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Leo Passage Gold Trophy – OVERALL WINNER
  • 2013 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Leo Passage Gold Trophy – OVERALL WINNER
  • 2013 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – COLORAMERICA – Colorist of the year – WINNER
  • 2013 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Texture Champion – WINNER
  • 2013 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Makeover Expert – WINNER
  • 2011 – ABS GLOBAL AWARDS – Urban Street Fashion – WINNER

NAHA – NORTH AMERICAN HAIRSTYLING AWARDS

2022 – Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2022 – Master Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2022 – Haircutting of the Year – Finalist
2021 – Editorial Stylist of the Year – Finalist
2021 – Hair Colorist of the Year – Finalist
2020
– Hair Colorist of the Year – WINNER
2020
– Team of the Year – Finalist
2020
– Master Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2020
– Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2020
– Haircutter of the Year – Finalist
2019
– Hair Colorist of the Year – Finalist
2019
– Team of the Year – Finalist
2019
– Master Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2019
– Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2019
– Haircutter of the Year – Finalist
2019
– Hair colorist of the Year – WINNER
2019 – Team of the Year – Finalist
2019 – Master Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2019 – Editorial Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2019 – Haircutter of the Year – Finalist
2018 – Master Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2018 – Editorial Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2018 – Hair Colorist of the Year – Finalist
2017 – Avante Garde – Finalist
2016 – Hair Colorist of the Year – WINNER
2016 – Editorial Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2015 – Avant Garde – Finalist
2014 – People’s Choice – WINNER
2014 – Haircolorist of the Year – WINNER
2014 – Master Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2014 – Avant Garde – Finalist
2014 – Hairstylist of the Year – Finalist
2012 – Avant Garde – Finalist
2011 – Haircolorist of the Year – Finalist
2011 – Fashion Forward – Finalist
2010 – Haircolorist of the Year – WINNER
2009 – Haircolorist of the Year – Finalist
2008 – Contemporary Classic – Finalist

In 2004, Benson was tapped by the industry leader L’Oreal to be the Creative Lead Trainer of Education for the MATRIX Global Academy in NYC, which he led successfully for many years.Β  MATRIX has since asked him to use his exceptional artistic vision as one of the beauty giant’s Global Artistic Directors, leading the direction for MATRIX on advertising and consumer campaigns, MATRIX NAHA-Mentor, New Product Launches, Trend Collections, and Training the Educational Standards.Β  With his drive and vision, he is undeniably one of the most progressive hairstylists of our time, constantly touring with MATRIX.

He has also founded his own PRODUCTION Company CBC – Chrystofer Benson Collective Productions – HAIRCBC.com with the intent to create space for others to succeed.Β  Benson and his CBC TEAM deliver spellbinding artistic main-stage performances and technical trainings, Brand Collaborations, and Artist Mentoring.Β  When not traveling with his team, he spends his time at his private creative studio preparing his next creation.

Chrystofer also has an impressive body of international photo work from collaborations with photographers creating stunning images that elevate hairdressing’s overall art form.Β  From Advertising, Beauty, Fashion, and Editorial campaigns, his work has graced the covers and pages of publications of international magazines around the globe.

Continually exploring his artistry, Benson ventured into photography himself, becoming an internationally recognized photographer capturing no only his own work but also that of exceptional artists in the industry.Β  From there, he has gone on to launch COLLECTIVE INKD Magazine to provide artists a worldwide platform, both digitally and in print, to share their passionately created work.

The best part of my job:Β  “Inspiring and mentoring others to be creative and to explore more of their creative potential.”

The best advice to the industry:Β  “Leave the industry better than the way you found it!”