Darrin Miernicki graduated from the Horst International Education Center, now known as the Aveda Institute, in 1986. He has been a stylist and salon owner in St. Louis Park since 1991. Among his accomplishments are being the former vice-president of the National Cosmetology Association of Minneapolis, being an educator on the Men's Design Team, styling hair for many fashion shoots and runway shows. He has also won the  Best Stylist in St. Louis Park award in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 as voted on by the readers of St. Louis Park Magazine.