Ariel Cubas sees his profession as a hairstylist not merely as a job, but as a vocation “Unveiling each individual's unique beauty is a privilege that fuels my soul,” he says. As a seasoned educator and Moroccanoil Artist, his experience includes collaborations with many prestigious brands within the industry and extends across a variety of platforms, encompassing television, celebrities, in-salon education, backstage operations, and academy facilitation. He has left his mark on Fashion Week events around the globe, with notable appearances in Paris, Rome, Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Miami, and New York. As a platform artist, Ariel has designed the looks for several Miss Universe contestants, achievements that led to him being honored as Best Stylist at the Prestige Pageantry Awards in 2018 and 2019. He also served on the judging panel for the Miss Universe Iceland competition in 2022. Ariel's hairstyles have been showcased in Premio Lo Nuestro, the Latin Billboards, and Mira Quien Baila for Univisión and Telemundo TV. For over two decades, he has been the proud owner of A’kut Salon in Miami. As a Moroccanoil Artist, Ariel brings his cutting-edge approach to Moroccanoil Academy and field workshops, seminars, digital education content sessions, and onstage presentations. He pours his passion and creativity into the stylists he trains, ensuring they are challenged, inspired, and supported. Attendees of Ariel’s classes leave with actionable techniques and in-depth knowledge, poised to further excel in their craft.