“How It Started vs. How It’s Going: From Studio Shoot to Magazine Cover w/ Tippi Shorter”

Sep 27

"If You stay Ready, You don’t have to get Ready."
At The Girl Cave Studios, we believe in being over-prepared and always in position — because when the right opportunity knocks, we answer with confidence. And no one embodies this mindset better than Tippi Shorter.

🌟 WHO IS
TIPPI SHORTER?

Before we talk about the shoot, let’s talk about the woman behind the magic.

Tippi Shorter is a trailblazer in the Beauty industry.
Her titles speak volumes:

Mizani Global Artistic Director
L’Oréal Professionnel Color Artist
Texpert Collective Co-Founder
Global Artistry Council Co-Founder
Co-Creator of THE Summit & THE Awards
And a go-to Celebrity Hairstylist for icons we all admire

But to us? She’s more than a title. She’s the Queen of Textured Hair — and someone we’ve been blessed to work with time and time again.

📸 THE CALL THAT STARTED IT ALL

When Beauty Launchpad Magazine reached out to feature Tippi on their cover, she didn’t panic, scramble, or piece something together last-minute. She called us.We said: Challenge Accepted. Because We stay ready, too.

We weren’t just capturing cute photos.

We were curating a visual story that could
live anywhere:

Book & Magazine Covers
Brand Decks
Website & Social Media
Product Launches
Even Store Displays

And that’s exactly what happened.
The images from that day are now:

Featured on the cover of Beauty Launchpad
Circulating across L'Oréal Access
Displayed in Salon Centric stores across the U.S.

BEHIND THE SHOOT: PREPARATION MEETS PURPOSE

Location: Hair Love KC Pop-Up
(hosted by Salon Centric, Overland Park)
Timeline: 10 Looks. 8 Hours. Full Hair & Makeup.
Makeup: Dominique Hall
Fashion Stylist: Angelica DeShawn
Photography: The Girl Cave Studios

Tippi walked in with her signature curls, grace, and undeniable presence. The vibe? Focused, efficient, and full of joy. It never felt like work — because when you align with purpose, the work flows.

THE TAKEAWAY

Tippi doesn’t need to get ready — she stays ready. Every time opportunity knocks, she already has the content, the presence, and the brand alignment to say YES.

Her success is not just about talent — it’s about preparation. She invests in her visual brand so she never has to rush. And that’s the mindset we believe in — and design for — at The Girl Cave Studios.