Chad Stokes, owner of Studio Collective, is a passionate and highly skilled hairstylist with over a decade of experience in the industry. Since starting his career in 2009, he has mastered the art of hair extensions, earning certifications in seven different techniques.

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His training includes the Aveda Institute, Paul Mitchell Advanced Academy, and graduation from the Academies of Cosmetology in Port St. Lucie. His accolades include being a Malibu C Platform Artist, Hair Color Educator and is currently working and partnered

with Clutch Hair Culture to exclusively carry Clutch Hair Extensions and is also an educator for the company!

A Top 100 One Shot Winner from Behind the Chair Magazine, and has been published many times in magazines and online publications- and continues to travel around the world learning and teaching! Chad is dedicated to innovation and education in the beauty industry and lives with the mantra "Never a master, always a student."

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    Beyond the salon, Chad shares his space with his boxer, Copper, who brings an extra dose of warmth and charm to Studio Collective. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for creativity, Chad continues to elevate the hair industry while providing a top-tier space and environment where people feel- welcomed, cozy and elevated! 

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He had one goal in mind, when creating the space located in Downtown Okeechobee, he wanted to create something unique and different, that was not currently found in the community he grew up in. He wanted to create a "one stop shop" for all things beauty, where clients could come, and get multiple services from multiple different businesses. 

Turning a 1915 historic building, into something fresh, modern and ahead of the times, Chad's goal is to not only create a space for you, but to also have a new platform to be able to give back to the community that has given him so much!