Steve’s involvement with children’s charities and the annual fashion show began with something as simple as a request to collect and donate toys to children affected by a tornado in 2001 in his home state of Alabama.

As Steve became more involved with children’s organizations here in Atlanta, he discovered there were children affected by HIV AIDS whose birth families gave them up because they couldn’t care for them.

 

As someone who has been HIV positive for over 20 years and healthy and undetectable due to excellent health care and support of family and friends, Steve felt very lucky and wanted to extend this support to medically fragile children and all children in need.

Steve also has a nephew with Cerebral Palsy, and sees firsthand the constant needs for someone medically fragile.

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As a successful business owner in Atlanta with a strong network of resources, Steve has been able to bring recognition and raise funds for the charities and for the children in need. He is proud that every year his efforts help more children and families. Steve says “I have been blessed and given so much and I am a firm believer of giving back. Give and you shall receive.”

 

Steve is an award winning hair designer and is recognized as one of the finest hairdressers in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for his passion and talent for hair, he has taught across the United States as a Platform Artist and National Educator.

 

Steve has an extensive list of over 30 awards and honors that began in 1999.

To name just a few:

 

Lost-N-Found Youth Board Member – 2017 - present

Living Legacy Award, 2018

Modern Luxury Weddings Diamond Award- 2017, 2018

Cincinnati Ultimate Jet Magazine Spotlight, 2018

Atlanta’s Golden Heart Charity Award - 2017

Social Charity Datebook Spotlight Award - 2016

Over 40 & Fabulous Beauty Advisory Board Member – 2016 – Best Self Best

Hair Stylist 2015, 2016 - The Atlantan

Best Hair Salon for Her 2015, 2016, 2017 - Jezebel

Talk of the Town - Best Beauty & Day Spa 2012 -2017 - Celebration Media U.S.

The Talk Awards – Excellence in Customer Satisfaction - 2016

Best Salon 2012 & 2013, 2015 Kudzu

Best Female Hair Cut/Styling 2012 & 2013, 2015- Jezebel

Best of the City 2011 & 2012, 2015- The Atlantan

Member of Intercoiffure America & Canada 2013 & 2014 (Oscars to hairdressers; Invitation only) Assistant to world-renowned fashion runway stylist Vivienne Mackinder (based in NYC) 2013 & 2014

Choice Salon for The Concierge Society of Atlanta 2013 & 2014

Sammy Award Top Salon of Atlanta 2012 - Spotlight Atlanta

Best Female Hair Cut/Styling 2012 - Jezebel Best Hair Salon 2010 & 2011 - Citysearch

Best Overall Salon 2010 & 2011 – Jezebel

Global Entrepreneur, Hairdresser Top 80 finalist

Atlanta Consumer Choice Awards Number One Hairdresser

G-8 Summit First Lady Hairdresser

Atlanta Top 10 Salons

Biltmore National Registry of Who’s Who

Owner of Georgia’s only Mobile Guide 5 Star Salon, Steve Hightower Hair at Sea Island for 10 years

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For more information on Steve, please visit www.SteveHightower.com