SAN ANTONIO – The Met Gala is a major event that raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art\u2019s Costume Institute and celebrates fashion as an art form. Every year, celebrities and designers come together to create looks based on a specific theme.<\/p>\n
RELATED | San Antonio hairstylist Lisa Weller heads to NYC to style for 2025 Met Gala<\/a><\/p>\n One of those unforgettable looks? Zoe Salda\u00f1a\u2019s striking bob complemented the night\u2019s theme. Behind that transformation is hairstylist Mara Roszak and her assistant, Lisa Weller, a San Antonio-based hairstylist.<\/p>\n Lisa worked closely with Mara and designer Thom Browne; the team crafted a sleek bob wig that complemented the lines and beading of Zoe\u2019s gown.<\/p>\n \u201cCreating the super-strong line with the bangs that framed Zoe\u2019s face was a deliberate choice to match the dress. Mara cut the shape, and we prepped everything on a mannequin before Zoe even arrived,\u201d she shared. \u201cIt was so fun to watch people online react like she\u2019d actually cut her hair.\u201d<\/p>\n The day of the Gala brought some rain, but that didn\u2019t stop the show from going on.<\/p>\n \u201cI got soaking wet getting to the venue, definitely not the way you want to start your Met day. But when you\u2019re in the room, seeing Zoe put on the dress, and the final touches come together, it\u2019s a pinch-me moment.\u201d<\/p>\n After starting her career locally, she trained under iconic hairstylist Guido Palau, traveling to Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, and London.<\/p>\n \u201cEventually, I opened Twirl Salon here in San Antonio<\/p>\n \u201cWe all share clients here. One person might color the hair, another might cut it, another style it. One day, a client left and said, \u2018Thanks, team,\u2019 and that\u2019s exactly it, we win together.\u201d<\/p>\n Her mission goes beyond glam; it\u2019s about empowerment.<\/p>\n \u201cHere, we show them they can make a great living, be financially independent, and feel proud of their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n Lisa trains her team of stylists to deliver red carpet looks in San Antonio.<\/p>\n \u201cThis job should be fun. It\u2019s beauty, it\u2019s creativity, but it\u2019s also about precision, professionalism, and creating an experience where every client feels seen and celebrated.\u201d<\/p>\n Alex, who has worked at Twirl for over six years, says, \u201cWorking under someone who\u2019s been in the industry for 25 years and is still reaching new milestones is so inspiring.”<\/p>\n Jade, who has been at Twirl for 14 years, says the salon\u2019s culture of mentorship has been key to her growth. \u201cIt\u2019s life-changing to find a career and a mentor who really guides you,\u201d she says. \u201cI\u2019ve been able to travel with clients, do makeup for special events, and even get people ready for front row at Paris Fashion Week.\u201d<\/p>\n Karla, another hairstylist at Twirl Salon, is preparing to head to Paris Fashion Week, shares her experience. \u201cYou can travel for work. We\u2019ve done weddings in Boston, in Miami. We\u2019ve done a private fashion show here, the whole nine yards,\u201d she says, \u201cIt\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n Lisa Weller and the team at Twirl Salon show that with ongoing training and a passion for the craft, it’s possible to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n Visit www.twirlhair.com<\/a> to book an appointment or learn about career opportunities at Twirl Salon.<\/p>\n Follow their story on Instagram @ twirlsalon<\/a><\/p>\n