Growing up in the united states as part of a conservative mexican immigrant community, Evanie Frausto found acceptance in the camp fluidity of the myspace emo scene. Full of exaggerated beauty, he could be unapologetically himself, favoring exaggerated and rebellious looks opposite of the norm.
Based in new york, he began his career training under the celebrated hairstylist, jimmy Paul. During his apprenticeship, Frausto was present on some of the most prominent fashion and beauty shoots. he has since become established in his own right, earning recognition for rethinking possibilities for self-expression and beauty. This has led him to work regularly with publications such as Vogue US, Vogue Italia, British Vogue, Dazed, Document Journal, Perfect Magazine, and W, among others.
He has shot covers with charli xcx, Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Karlie kloss, Paloma, Sabrina Carpenter, and campaigns for Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Fenty Beauty, Glossier, Mac, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Prada, and self-portrait.
Collaborating with some of the best talents in the industry, Evanie has worked alongside fashion photographers and stylists including Katie Grand, Inez & Vinoodh, Annie Leibovitz, Carlijn Jacobs, Elizaveta Porodina, Patti Wilson, & Gabriella Karefa-Jonhson.
He hopes that through his work, hair will start being recognized as an art form in its own right. evanie has partnered with legacy haircare brands Bumble & Bumble, Tresemme, Redken, Pravana, and Amika.
In october 2023, Evanie Frausto spoke at vogue’s forces of fashion in Mexico city alongside other industry tastemakers and experts.