Over 50 years of commitment to Beauty Professionals
A Message from Darren Stork
When you’ve been in our industry as long as my family has been you’ve seen how much it has evolved and continues to evolve.
From the early 1970’s through the 1990’s, my late father, Jack M. Stork had a popular monthly magazine, “The Chicagoland Hairdressers”. Before the Internet…before hair shows were everywhere the monthly news magazine showcased what was happening, what was new and what was on trend. Over 50 years later, a lot has changed…but our belief has not. To stay competitive, fresh and successful…a hairdresser is only as good as what they have & what they know. We help you take your business & skills as far as you want by only carrying boutique, professional hair goods that are unique, new and have that “bling factor”.
On this website you’ll learn more about what we have to offer and the portfolio of manufacturers that I’ve carefully selected and chosen to represent that have the same integrity and commitment to industry that I hold dear. All of them deliver a little bit of magic with client’s hair…that little extra something… that instant confidence…that diamond like shine.
Always remember that “hair is the bling”,
Darren Stork
Having grown up in the professional beauty industry, Darren Stork founded Hair’s the Bling in 2002 with a desire to deliver truly unique, high quality brands to salons and spas throughout the Midwest.
“Our mission is simple: Whatever it takes. In service and support we’re a family-owned business that has always lived and breathed this industry and we routinely go out of the way to not only meet your needs and expectation but exceed them.”
Darren Stork • President, HTB Beauty
A second-generation stylist, Eddie demonstrated an early love of hair, opening a 20-chair salon and spa of his own at just 21 years old. From TV, to product development and education, he guides our education.
“Throughout my career I’ve been privileged to work alongside be mentored by some of the most legendary hairdressers of the last half century. I have a diverse skillset of methods, techniques and best practices to inspire you behind the chair. “
Eddie Ohanian • Director of Education, HTB Beauty