While growing up on a farm in Kansas, Kyle always had the desire to leave the rural life for the urban life and moved to New York City at 18. After spending five years in NY he left the east coast for the sunshine of the west coast and landed in Los Angeles. It was there that he discovered his love for photography and began a career in art direction and photography production. While working on set as a producer, he became increasingly attracted to the glam side of that world. Leaving production behind, Kyle switched gears and enrolled in Paul Mitchell the School Sherman Oaks. Once completed, he studied hair cutting and styling under stylist and men’s groomer, Kristen Shaw. He assisted her in her private salon in Venice and as well as on photo and video shoots. Wanting to further his education in hair color, he went on to work and study under balayage and bleach and tone master, Naomi Knights. It was studying under Knights that lead him to understand his love for painting hair.
Heinen currently takes clients in West Hollywood at his private studio as well as works on photo and video sets. He is also available for house calls upon request.