Robbie "Leigh" Hardges

Robbie Leigh Hardges, also known as R. Leigh, is a stylist with over 15 years of professional experience but she has been a stylist at heart since birth. A self-proclaimed product junkie and beauty blogger. Her style mantra is, "effortlessly chic and classic with an edge."

She studied cosmetology in Chicago, Illinois at Pivot Point International. She has also been trained in hair-cutting at Vidal Sassoon Academy. Her clients rave about her creative interpretation and attention to the needs of her clients while keeping them current and in style. Her work has been featured on Good Day Chicago Fox 32, several webcasts, and Chicago Social Magazine.

After navigating the beauty and fashion industry for over a decade working with cosmetic brands such as; Aveda, Dry Bar, Estee Lauder, Premier Salon, and Sephora as an educator and stylist. As of February 2020, Leigh is a full-time stylist at the innovative Maxine Salon on Chicago’s Gold Coast.