Adam Bogucki, who works at the Robert Jeffery Salon, always wanted to work in the hair industry, but, coming from Fairbury, Ill., with its population of about 4,000, he admits all he really knew was the small-town beauty shop.
However, once he got his fingers on a pair of scissors and a style in his mind, Bogucki discovered the world through his work, literally. Bogucki has been to almost all 50 states for training, education and more within the hairstyling industry. In fact, in early 2007, Bogucki was invited to attend—and style others—during the prestigious New York City Fashion Week. "That was a huge accomplishment," he said.
Bogucki previously worked for T3, the makers of high-rated blow dryers and flat irons. He has traveled around the U.S., as a brand representative, training retail accounts to use and sell hair tools and how to style hair. He even has styled at events with celebrity stylist Orlando Pita.
"I love my job; I really love coming to work everyday and the clients I have," said Bogucki, who works four days a week for 10- or 12-hours per day.
When not running the salon, Bogucki is just running. He ran the annual Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9 as a proud member of the Team To End AIDS ( T2 ) endurance-training program run by the AIDS Foundation of Chicago ( AFC ) . He also ran the 26.2-mile marathon through Chicago in 2010, and also with T2.
"I probably wouldn't be able to do the marathon without T2," Bogucki said. "T2 is a great program, with incredible coaches that benefits a wonderful cause. I've met some of my closest friends through T2." Bogucki was one of about 20 runners who participated in T2's advanced-training program this summer, and he raised about $1,500 for AFC.
Bogucki said he wants to expand his marathon trail, eventually. He'd like to run marathons in New York City, London and Rome.
"Running has almost taken over my life," he said, smiling.
THE STATS
Name
Adam Bogucki
Age
29
Resides:
On the third floor above Roscoe's in Lakeview: "I am so used to [ the noise ] that I can sleep through anything."
Relationship status
Single
Favorite travel destination
Hawaii
Hobbies
Reading, running, working out and watching movies
Favorite book
Back Where He Started by Jay Quinn
Favorite restaurant
Lady Gregory
Faith
Is very active in his church, Holy Covenant, in Lakeview
"In" style
Ombre hair
"Out" style
The Jersey Shore blowout
