Start with the person.
Your hair, your routine, your point of view. A great cut begins with a conversation about how you want to look and how you actually live.
PITTSBURGH ROOTS. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE.EST. IN THE CRAFT
BUILT ON CRAFT.
PITTSBURGH HAIR STYLIST / DEREK PIEKARSKI
Hair is personal.
So is the way
you create it.
A Pittsburgh hair stylist with a global education background. Thoughtful cutting at Craft Collective’s North Hills studio. Always the craft.
Meet Derek ↘HAIRDRESSER.
EDUCATOR. FOUNDER.SCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
EDUCATOR. FOUNDER.SCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
01 / THE STORY
WORLD STAGE.
HOME SOIL.
A global perspective.
A very Pittsburgh soul.
Derek’s career has taken him from the salon floor to stages across the United States, South America, Europe, India and Canada. Along the way, he has trained artists for seven leading hair brands and helped shape the way hairdressers learn their craft.
His experience includes Wella Professionals’ North America Signature Artist Team and the role of North America Manager of Technical Capabilities at Aveda / Estée Lauder.
Today, that experience finds a home at Craft Collective Salon Group: a space for creativity, collaboration and thoughtful, personal hair.
Explore the full story at Craft Collective ↗07LEADING HAIR BRANDS
ARTIST TRAINING EXPERIENCE
ARTIST TRAINING EXPERIENCE
2016FRANZ STROHER GLOBAL EDUCATION
MASTER TRAINER AWARD · WELLA
MASTER TRAINER AWARD · WELLA
GLOBALSTAGE & EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
FROM PITTSBURGH TO THE WORLD
FROM PITTSBURGH TO THE WORLD
THE APPROACH / THOUGHTFUL BY DESIGN
PERSONALITY.
IN EVERY DETAIL.
Real people. Individual style.
Hair that feels like you.
Let technique do the work.
Shape, balance and movement matter. Derek’s background in cutting and technical education informs a considered approach to the details.
Keep the craft moving.
Education has always been part of Derek’s story. Sharing ideas, exploring technique and staying curious are what keep the work alive.
02 / THE CRAFT
LESS FORMULA.
MORE FEELING.
Technique is the foundation.
Individuality is the point.
Good hair starts
with seeing the
person.
03 / PASS IT ON
THE CRAFT
GETS BETTER
WHEN SHARED.
From the chair to the classroom.
From knowing how to understanding why.
Derek’s work in education brings technical experience and a creative point of view together. His career has included global stages, professional education videos and live industry events.
01
Wella Professionals
North America Signature Artist Team experience and recipient of the 2016 Franz Stroher Global Education Master Trainer Award.
02
Aveda / Estée Lauder
Former North America Manager of Technical Capabilities, with a career dedicated to artist development.
03
On screen. On stage.
Featured in EIMI Cut Craft education, Hairbrained live events, Aveda education content and Vogue India.
ONE CREATIVE HOME. MANY WAYS TO EXPLORE.
MEET YOUR
COLLECTIVE.
Derek founded Craft Collective to bring his experience into a shared creative space. Discover the artists, services and studios behind the name.
BEFORE YOU SIT DOWN
YOUR CHAIR.
YOUR CHAPTER.
Come as you are.
Leave with something that feels like you.
2014D Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15209Get directions ↗
How do I book with Derek?
Use Craft Collective’s online booking system and select Derek at the North Hills location. For help finding the right appointment, call 724.514.7231.
What services does Derek offer?
Derek currently takes cutting appointments at Craft Collective. For color and other services, explore the collective’s services and artist team.
Can I inquire about education or collaboration?
Yes. Email info@craftcollectivesalongroup.com with your idea, location and timing, and mention Derek in your inquiry.
Where can I see more of the salon’s work?
Explore the Craft Collective gallery or follow Craft Collective on Instagram for more from the studio.
PITTSBURGH HAIR / A LITTLE DIRECTION
FIND YOUR CUT.
FIND YOUR FIT.
A great appointment starts
before you sit down.
THE APPOINTMENT
Haircuts in Pittsburgh.
Meet Derek, plan your cut and book at Craft Collective’s North Hills studio.
↗THE DECISIONYour stylist. Your style.
What to look for when choosing the best Pittsburgh hair stylist for you.
↗THE COLLECTIVEBeyond the haircut.
Explore color, highlights and other services with Craft Collective’s team.
↗04 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
LET’S MAKE
SOMETHING
GREAT.
Great hair. A new perspective.
A conversation worth having.
Cutting appointments at Craft Collective’s North Hills location. Choose Derek when booking.
Education & collaboration inquiries ↗724.514.7231