The Alfa Babes Celebrating Women Who Lead: Darcee Nice & Whitney Kilpatrick

At Alfaparf Milano Professional, we believe in the power of women: women who create, innovate, and redefine what’s possible in the beauty industry. This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on two extraordinary hairstylists who are not only shaping the future of hair but also empowering others along the way.

Meet Darcee Nice and Whitney Kilpatrick—two powerhouse women who have built thriving careers, transformed the salon industry, and continue to inspire hairstylists everywhere. As salon owners, educators, and Alfa Babes, their impact on Alfaparf Milano Professional goes far beyond styling hair. They are leaders, mentors, and artists who bring creativity, knowledge, and business acumen to everything they do.

 

 

 

Darcee Nice: The Artist at Heart

For Darcee Nice, hairstyling is more than a career – it’s a craft that runs to her core. As the owner of West Brim Salon in Louisville, Kentucky, Darcee has spent years perfecting her artistry, building a space where stylists thrive, and showing clients the transformative power of great hair.

Her journey started with an unshakable passion for creativity, one that eventually led her to drop out of college and fully commit to the beauty industry. Now, as an Alfaparf Milano Professional USA Brand Ambassador, she shares her expertise with stylists across the country, helping them refine their techniques and elevate their craft.

Darcee is known for her signature layered blowouts, her mastery of blonding techniques, and her love for the Semi Di Lino Nutritive line, a must-have for any stylist looking to keep blonde hair silky, strong, and luminous. Her attention to detail and deep understanding of color and styling make her an industry force, but it’s her ability to teach and inspire that sets her apart.

 

 

 

Whitney Kilpatrick: The Business Visionary

Where Darcee brings the artistry, Whitney Kilpatrick brings the strategy. As the owner of Maven Hair, a finalist on Hairstyle the Talent Show, and the leader of Alfaparf Milano Professional’s Thrive Business Seminars, Whitney has built a career that blends creativity with leadership.

Her story is one of ambition and determination. By the age of 17, Whitney was already a licensed stylist, and by 2019, she was launching her own salon. Today, she leads a team of 17 and has turned Maven Hair into a seven-figure business, proving that hairstyling isn’t just an art—it’s an entrepreneurial opportunity.

Through Alfaparf Milano’s Thrive Business Seminars, Whitney is helping stylists understand the business side of beauty, offering real-world strategies to build a sustainable, profitable career. She champions continued education, leadership development, and industry innovation, ensuring that hairstylists don’t just succeed behind the chair—they thrive beyond it.

Her go-to Alfaparf product? Cristalli di Seta, the ultimate lightweight oil for nourishment without weighing hair down. And when it comes to trends, she’s all about dimensional brunettes with diffused bronde face frames, a look that balances sophistication with natural beauty.

 

 

 

A Month of Celebration & Inspiration

Darcee and Whitney represent the power of women in the beauty industry—women who push boundaries, elevate their craft, and lift others along the way. Their contributions to Alfaparf Milano Professional go far beyond their work as stylists; they are mentors, business leaders, and role models for the next generation of hairstylists.

But this is just the beginning.

Throughout this month, we’ll be celebrating these incredible women with more exclusive content, behind-the-scenes moments, and deep dives into their work, inspiration, and expertise.

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight Darcee, Whitney, and the many women shaping the future of beauty. Their stories are proof that when women support women, the entire industry rises.

Follow along as we celebrate International Women’s Month - because this is just the start.