SALON LIFE: STYLIST SPOTLIGHT
Nick Arrojo: Enjoy the Ride!
by George J. Miller
Nick Arrojo has developed a way of understanding our industry, what it takes to be a success, and still remains humble because he loves what he does every day...
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS OF BEING A HAIRSTYLIST
by Naomi Mannino
Styling hair year after a year takes an enormous toll on the body. Help is on the way from tool manufacturers, experienced stylists and fitness pros to minimize your injury risk and protect feet, knees, back and neck from the daily grind…
On Set
Learn firsthand from seven-time NAHA winner Dimitrios Tsioumas and his team of NYC experts on how to create stunning camera-ready hair looks.
Led by Dimitrios Tsioumas, Goldwell KMS California will be hosting "On Set," a three-day editorial fashion shoot workshop, at its academy in New York City on July 19 to 21.
One Track Minds
by Jeryl E. Spear
Owners Gayle Fulbright and Letty Skinner turned their money pit into a money-making salon eight years ago by creating a true culture; you can too!
Although many "experts" tout the importance of having a salon culture and all the benefits that come with it - staff happiness and retention to name just two - very few can tell you exactly how to define, implement and - most importantly - maintain it in a real-life salon situation. Recently, HOT Editor-in-Chief Jeryl E. Spear met one expert who's not only talking the talk, but also walking the walk - Gayle Fulbright, co-owner of Headlines for Hair in Encinitas, California, and Eufora Global Business Educator. Here's what Fulbright has to say:
PAUL GEHRING HAUTE COIFFEUR
by Olga Doroshina & Yulia Shumkova
Paul Gehring was born on April 14, 1962 in Overdinkel, a small Dutch town bordered by Germany. His first job in the field was at a salon in Enschede, where his outstanding skills, both as a stylist and as a businessman, quickly became apparent. Gehring next became manager of a prestigious salon in Dusseldorf, and also taught at Junge und Michaelis. After moving to Barcelona, he worked with the well-regarded Luis Llongueras as a teacher at the Llongueras International Center, as well as opening his own salon. Gehring invented a unique cutting technique that allowed him to create a haircut in a mere 10 minutes, as well as innovative coloring and styling techniques.
PERFECT STYLIST & GREAT COOK
by Judy Johnston-Scroggs
NEVER STOP LEARNING AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
PREGNANT AND CUTTING IT?
by Julie Knapp
You can balance a growing family and a growing career. Here, ten secrets
to a successful pregnancy and many years of motherhood and styling ahead.
Primping Her Pride
Terri Taricco, VP of Marketing for Helen of Troy is a wisp of a gal with the heart of a lioness.
Queen of Pop
Spunky hair artiste, Janine Jarman, is making waves for Sebastian, her salon and pro-beauty artists at-large.
Real Vamp!
by Darian Bishop, TONI&GUY Advanced Academy Director, NAHA 2009 Avant Garde Category Winner
I read all of the Twilight books andI will be the first to admit that I fell in love with Edward. Robert Pattinson, on the other hand, not so much.
Red Alert!
Color authority Marco Pelusi provides some tips on keeping red hues radiant!
Reigning Beauty
Sherri Jessee will soon unveil two collections that spotlight beauties who were crowned Miss Virginia USA
"As preferred stylist for Miss Virginia USA, I have the opportunity to shoot with current and past title holders. Because time is of the essence, for each of these lovely beauties, I planned the looks in advance as to transition easily from one look to another," says Jessee.
Renaissancede Couleur
by Maria Samsonova
Autour de Christophe Robin salon is a colorist's dream come true.
"Haircolor isn't a creative trade; it's an art."
Christophe Robin
Robert Bava: Crowned australian hairdressing king (TWICE!)
by Naomi Mannino
A lot has changed for this year's Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Robert Bava (same as last year). What could he possibly do to top that? Take over the hairdressing world one salon at a time, of course...
Rock 'n' Soul
Fred Segal Salon melds high-energy hair services with the pure spirituality.
Having just arrived home from his annual spiritual journey to India, Fred Segal Salon owner Matthew Preece is ready to do some hair, a few high-profile photo shoots and resume his yoga routine-all without leaving his premises.
Scruples Artistic Director Trent Day About giving, listening, leading and… loving
by Trent Day
Trent Day has been a hairdresser for 14 years, 9 of which has been with Scruples.
He leads a team of 160 educators throughout the US and Canada, 5 design team members and 20 artists. As the Artistic Director for Scruples his responsibility is to carry out and set stan.
dards for the company — defining them through the visual presentations of the shows, publications and education sessions performed in salons throughout the country.
Sean YOELL ...a winner in more ways than one!
by Naomi Mannino
...a winner in more ways than one!
It's not easy to catch up with a guy who owns his own salon, has a wife and three kids, jet.sets to photo shoots in Puerto Rico and Italy, travels to Florida to work with stylist icon Jesse Briggs, and is currently granting interviews with all the top hair magazines. But then I also had to wait to interview him until after his most important day of the year: 'Customer Appreciation Day' at Accents Hair Studio, the salon he owns an operates with his wife in Ontario Canada. Now that's a winner!
SHEAR GENIUS! Brig Van Osten Takes All
by Leah Furman
On April 7, Brig Van Osten was revealed as the third and latest winner of Bravo's Shear Genius competition. But triumphing over thousands of applicants - and a few snarky fellow contes-tants - is never an easy road. In fact, the canary-haired stylist was turned down when she audition for Season 2 of Shear Genius. When she came back to compete for a spot on Season 3, she was ready: "I took that year to make myself a better candidate for the show."
Sherri Jessee
Internationally renowned hair and makeup artist Sherri Jessee has more than 20 years of experience as a highly successful salon owner, stylist and platform artist. Multi-faceted, this beauty enthusiast channels her creativity and talent into fashioning hair and makeup and creating fashion editorial work.
Sherry Ratay
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning color expert Sherry Ratay is also the owner of Florida's posh Salon Ratay and a certified "INOA" color educator with L'Oreal Professional.
Show Me
by Jan Hargrave
Body Language Quiz
While excellent verbal communication is key to a successful consultation, body language also plays a huge part in whether you're really in sync with your clients...or not. How well do you know body language? Test your knowledge with the following quiz!
Stories of a Hair Artist: Creative Eccentricity
by Kristan Frei
Kristan's artistic background provides a strong foundation for her work in this industry.
It is her unique ability to fuse science and art that makes her one of the most sought after educators and colorists in the world today.
Kristan has used her ten very successful years as a lab for her career in education.
Her strong belief that change in the industry starts with education is what fuels the fire behind her progressive approach to teaching color. Her career has been a combinationof educating for companies such as a Schwarzkopf as well as creating a curriculum for Dikson USA. She is also able to exercise her passion for art in many hair and fashion shows as well as being a part of a new art form that combines living models representing art on a canvas.
Stylist Spotlight
Meet Anna Bianca of Seasons salonspa in Redlands, California, an industry newcomer who's dazzling the pro-beauty community with her out-of-this-world hair artistry.
Sum of Two Parts
Matrix Artistic Directors Brian and Sandra Smith share their hearts, minds and talents to create breathtaking imagery and education.
Swiping for Charity
Peter Mark Salon is using an easier and more effective way to support its favorite charity: Greenwise Bankcard, LLC.
Taking the Lead
Industry giant Mario Argenti joins Keratin Complex.
He has dazzled pro beauty-ists for years without many knowing his name. But in manufacturing circles, Mario Argenti's abilities to work at lightning speed and successfully bring innovative products to market are renowned.
Talk to Me
David Stanko, Haircolor Consultant and Spokesperson for Redken's Art of Consultation.
Sometimes you do it standing up; sometimes you do it sitting down; sometimes you don't do it all. What am I talking about?
Talk To Me
David Stanko, Haircolor Consultant and Spokesperson for Redken's Art of Consultation.
Redken's Art of Consultation is both a product and a concept that opens new doors for client retention, customized services and dramatic career growth.
Temple Hair
Indian hair is considered to be one of the finest in the world, but it doesn't come without a price and a blessing.
The Consummate Collector
by Michael Warner
Michael WARNER displays his passion for hair gone retro on his Website, hairarchives.com, all over his vintage salon, and in his entire attitude of respect for the history of hairstyling!