Vanessa Ocando is a board‑certified trichologist through the International Association of Trichologists (IAT), global hairstylist, and Founder & CEO of BÉSSA Beauty, a biotechnology‑driven haircare brand rooted in clinically researched ingredients, scalp biology, and elevated artistry. Based in New York City, Vanessa merges scientific expertise with a refined creative vision, shaping a career that spans editorial, runway, luxury bridal, and advanced scalp health.

Her work has been showcased in Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, and other leading publications. As well as esteemed shows like major television platforms, including Project Runway, PEOPLE TV, the MTV Music Awards, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and The TODAY Show. As a sought‑after hairstylist for New York Fashion Week, she has created memorable runway looks for Givenchy, Saint Laurent, Rick Owens, Rodarte, Altuzarra, Christian Siriano, Alice + Olivia, and many more.

Vanessa’s global career includes styling an esteemed roster of clients such as Immy Waterhouse, Jessica Capshaw, Zoë Chao, Elle Macpherson, Alma Har’el, Joseph Altuzarra, Arianna Huffington, Monica Lewinsky, Gucci Westman, Chyler Leigh, Kate & Laura Mulleavy, Eve Rodsky, Nora Attal, producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, Emma Heming Willis, Sandra Vergara, designer Johanna Ortiz, and designer Cordelia de Castellane.

Her foundation in excellence began at Manhattan’s renowned Serge Normant at John Frieda, where she apprenticed under leading colorists and stylists. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a minor in Spa Management from Florida Gulf Coast University, an education that shaped her signature approach to client care, which is elevated, thoughtful, and rooted in hospitality. She further refined her craft in luxury spas and resorts as a senior stylist for weddings and events, bringing timeless elegance to bridal looks across the United States, Spain, Italy, France, and Mexico.

As a trichologist, Vanessa brings a scientific lens to every aspect of her work. Her trichology background allows her to understand the scalp at a deeper level, influencing both her personalized client treatments and the thoughtful development of BÉSSA Beauty’s science‑backed products. She currently sees clients at Shoji New York Salon, where she offers precision haircuts and custom scalp treatments designed to restore balance, promote healthy growth, and elevate the overall hair experience.

Vanessa continues to lend her signature touch to editorial and commercial photoshoots, red carpets, weddings, and special events, offering a comprehensive suite of services—including haircuts, blowouts, updos, custom extensions, and advanced scalp therapies—grounded in her commitment to healthy, beautiful hair.