MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh Welcomes Educator Kris Sorbie, Creator of Ombré Haircoloring

RIVERDALE, Utah - Feb. 18, 2026 - PRLog -- Over the past 50+ years, Kris Sorbie has achieved star status in the hairdressing industry and is one of the most sought-after global educators in the business. Her diverse background as an art director, color innovator, educator, business consultant, video producer, and director gives her the unique ability to integrate technology, influence trends, and inspire fashion-forward artistry to the forefront of the salon industry while simultaneously working on numerous shows, seminars, and global humanitarian projects.

Named Icon of Color by Intercoiffure NYC for being the originator of the ombré haircoloring technique, Kris has held the role of lead stylist for many New York and Los Angeles Fashion Week shows. She is a two-time winner of the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards' (NAHA) Master Hairstylist of the Year and a seven-time nominee and finalist in the Avant Garde category. She has also judged NAHA and many other global hair awards.

Kris has made several guest speaker appearances for "Leading Ladies," The Coterie NY, EmpowHERment Project, and Teen Vogue Fashion University NYC, but her greatest passion is doing humanitarian work, starting when she was 14 years old and spanning some 50 years.

Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, this humble and passionate hairdressing legend offers clear, concise tips for succeeding in any industry or career.

About MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh

Winn Claybaugh has interviewed over 325 beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors for his popular MASTERS series. With over 1 million downloads and 100 podcasts to date, MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh features a new interview every month plus "classics" from the 20-year collection.

The MASTERS roster includes beauty industry luminaries like Vidal Sassoon, Robert Lobetta, Ted Gibson, Tabatha Coffee, Ruth Roche, Vivienne Mackinder, and John Paul DeJoria, along with leaders outside the industry: actors Gary Sinise and Fran Drescher, entertainer and philanthropist Marie Osmond, inspirational speaker and author Tim Storey, bestselling author and wealth/wisdom advisor Patrice Washington, TV and radio personalities Leeza Gibbons and Larry King, Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar, American hero and double amputee Cedric King, Paralympic champion Mike Schlappi, hearing-impaired comedian and motivational speaker Kathy Buckley, former Outback Steakhouse president Ben Novello, Southwest Airlines President Emeritus Colleen Barrett, Disney animator Saul Blinkoff, Best Buy's Senior Director of Inclusion and Diversity Eric Fulbright, Forbes "30 Under 30" social entrepreneur Seth Maxwell, and more—telling their stories and sharing their wisdom.

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