By Trish Fontanilla
WRITER’S NOTE - March 2019: Trish Mullen just started her own business! To learn more check out: https://www.sunandstarshair.com/
I’m not gonna lie, it was a little weird interviewing someone named Trish, but when past BF interviewee Tina Picz told me about her awesome Filipina stylist I just had to meet her! Thank you so much to Trish Mullen for taking time to chat with me during this busy holiday season. She was also super generous and offered a special discount code for BOSFilipinos readers. Read on to learn more about this awesome Filipina in Boston!
Picture of & provided by Trish Mullen
Where are you from?
Trish: I was born in Malolos, Bulacan and came to the U.S. with my parents when I was very little. I first lived in Southern New Jersey, and then moved to Philadelphia after high school.
Where do you work and what do you do?
Trish: I work for Salon Marc Harris as a hairdresser / colorist, and as a Network Educator for Bumble and bumble.
What inspired you to become a stylist?
Trish: I became a stylist because I like creating every day and working with people. I went to school for design, and would even do haircuts in my dorm room. Before all of that, I remember helping my Lola (grandmother) do her hair. I used to put these pink rollers in her hair at night, and when she took them out in the morning she brushed her hair into this pretty little hairdo. I decided to make styling into a career once I moved to Boston.
Picture of & provided by Trish Mullen
On Boston...
How long have you been in Boston?
Trish: I have been here since January 1, 2007.
What are your favorite Boston spots?
Trish: I got married in the Kelleher Rose Garden. In between client appointments during the week, I like hanging out in the Boston Public Library or having lunch outside in the Boston Common. I also browse around at the Brattle Book Shop or pick up film from Bromfield Camera. On the weekends I am usually at the movies. My husband and I go to Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline and love Otto Pizza and J.P. Licks.
Picture provided by Trish Mullen / One of her clients
On Filipino Food...
What's your all-time favorite Filipino dish?
Trish: I love Salmon Sinigang on a cold day.
What's your favorite Filipino recipe / dish to make?
Trish: Pancit or Tofu Adobo. I don’t eat pork or beef anymore, so I have created a lot of plant-based versions of my favorite Filipino recipes.
Picture provided by Trish Mullen / One of her clients
On Staying in Touch…
Do you have any upcoming events / programs that you want to highlight?
Trish: The holidays are an event for all hairdressers. If you would like to be a new client, I would love to have you in my chair. To book an appt with me call Salon Marc Harris Avery Street at 617-375-8510 and I will throw in a 20% discount if they mention BOSFilipinos.
Anything I missed that you’d like to talk about?
Trish: I told my mother that I found a Filipino community up here, and told her I was doing an interview with you. She insisted I mention that I am the great granddaughter of Filipino scholar Epifanio de los Santos.
How can people stay in touch?
Trish: hairwithtrish617@gmail.com or @hair.data
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