Avian King is a bicoastal (Los Angeles / Seattle / New York City) professional freelance session hairstylist and men’s groomer, known for blending high-fashion technique with soul-centered intention. With two decades of experience, she brings her artistry to runway presentations, celebrity clients, editorial, advertising, and motion work — all with a grounded, intuitive presence.
Avian spent five years on the artistic team of globally renowned stylist Vivienne Mackinder, and has traveled with Angelo Seminara’s team since 2013. Her devotion to craft is matched by her love for collaboration and continued education, having worked alongside visionaries including Angelo Seminara, Vivienne Mackinder, Thomas Dunkin, and Martin Christopher Harper.
Her work has been featured in publications including Elle Man, L’Officiel Homme, Esquire Singapore, Kuhl Magazine, Vogue.com, Marie Claire, Vulkan, Elle UK, Schon, Seventeen, Paper Magazine, Relapse, Bambi Magazine, Amazing Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Satellite Journal, 20/20, Bella, and 35mm Magazine, as well as digital platforms The Coveteur and Refinery29.
A seasoned backstage artist, Avian has styled for 16 seasons of New York Fashion Week — contributing to shows for Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Anna Sui, Stella McCartney, Mugler, G-Star Raw for Pharrell Williams, and many more.
Her commercial clientele includes GAP Factory, New Balance, Burning Torch, ECKO, Sergio Rossi, Carmen Marc Valvo, G-Shock, Polo Ralph Lauren, Reformation, Showtime, Saks, Dermalogica, Tommy Bahama, Eddie Bauer, Baldwin Denim, Garnier, and Davines — where she has also led large-scale hair show productions.
Avian’s celebrity client list includes Diplo, Major Lazer, Aidan Gallagher, Diane Guerrero, Odeya Rush, The Hunna, Dominic Fike, BRKLYN, The Struts, Cobi, Kali Uchis, Tallulah Willis, Chord Overstreet, Adam Huber, Emil Rengle, Martha Hunt, Jasmine Tookes, Zadie Smith, Taylor Hill, and MØ.
Behind the scenes, Avian brings deep presence and grounded energy to her craft. Her intuitive touch and reverence for ritual have become a signature part of her offering, especially in one-on-one settings.
Now based in the Seattle area, she is available for private bookings while bringing her next vision to life — The Summerland — a sanctuary for ritual haircuts, healing, yoga, Reiki, and sound.
She continues to take clients for haircutting, men’s design, special occasion styling, and holds a special place in her heart for supporting brides on their wedding day. Her work, whether on set or in ceremony, is always an invitation to come home to yourself.