Marilisa Sears is a Toronto-based hair artist. Marilisa’s masterful knowledge of hair is informed from the root. As a highly experienced, technically trained artist, the science of hair—growth patterns, hair type, strand circumference—informs her skillset to cut and style. Marilisa takes pride in her ability to convey nuanced messaging with the looks she crafts. She has a unique ability to reference past cultural moments and ideology while still looking forward to decipher upcoming trends and visions.

In her personal work, Marilisa has a strong experimental approach, however she is equally comfortable cutting natural lived-in styles with a polished feel. Marilisa’s professional accolades abound, with credits such as resident Artistic Director for MAV Beauty Brands, Creative Director on international campaigns for Marc Anthony. Impressive editorial credits include Vogue and FASHION, while Marilisa’s confident approach has attracted celebrity clients including Sophie Trudeau, Aquafina, Tilda Swinton, Keanu Reeves, Greta Gerwig and Anna Wintour.