James DeSantis grew up in upstate New York in a close-knit lakeside community. He knew that there was more to life beyond his small town, and with his larger than life ideas he embarked on a journey to New York City. James studied and attended design school at the to learn how to bring all his fabulous visions to fruition. While attending the Fashion Institute of Technology James met his future business partner Melissa Brasier, where partnered together they learned everything about the design world, eventually concluding that there was more to it than simply interiors. James hustled hard in New York and earned a job with internationally acclaimed retailer Ralph Lauren. While traveling the world he later returned to his home base to create Manscapers with his best friends Melissa and Garrett Magee. James wears many hats, as a designer, registered yoga instructor and top rate schmoozer. He brings his eclectic upbringing, world travels and over the top personality into all aspects of the business. He now heads the Manscapers LA office, focusing his energies in both NYC and Los Angeles.