Salon Team
Salon Team finalists, Olivier Miotto, Lunatic Fringe, Jeremy Wann, Daniel Holzberger, Mainentrance Artists.
NAHA 2013 Winner!
Steven Robertson
(with his team: Fumi Eguchi, Jeremy McDougle, Jared Briggs, Micky Thompson, Alysse Lemke and Jessi Chavalier)
Collection: Mugan (translated to "no limits)
Salon: Lunatic Fringe Salon, Salt Lake City, Utah
Category: Salon Team
Photographer: Carl Lessard
Inspiration: Japanese abstract sumi brush art is what inspired the Mugan collection. "Asian esthetic writing is generally consistent in stating that the goal of ink and wash painting is not simply to reproduce the appearance of the subject, but to capture its spirit or even its soul," says Fumi Eguchi.
Robertson Bio: Steven Robertson has worked with Lunatic Fringe for 6 years. He is the go-to talent for bridal and long hair styling, and recently advanced to Co-Creative Director of the salon's artistic team after being a long-term lead member. Robertson is a graduate of The Paul Mitchell School, Salt Lake City and a former Learning Leader at the school. Throughout his education, he developed the skill and love for long hair dressing and finishing. After submitting work for photo shoots at the school, the stylist quickly realized his desire to create and progress in the field. His distinctive editorial work has been spotlighted at NAHA, Canadian Hairdresser, Estetica (Italy) and The Colorist magazines, among others. His commercial work includes advertisements for Taubman Company (City Creek Center, Salt Lake City), Maggie Sattero bridal collections and Fitness Magazine.
Team Bio: Having been in business for 13 years, the Artistic Team was developed to provide stylists a platform to step away from behind-the-chair to express their outmost creativity, which isn't possible with the salon's day-to-day guests.
6. Olivier Miotto
Collection: Les Muses
Salon: Glam Salon Boutique, Montreal, Canada
Category: Salon Team
Photographer: Carl Lessard
Inspiration: We wanted to create very special characters-some kind of muses such as people coming back from the past-from history or from another world," says Olivier Miotto. "We wanted strong characters with a special expression on their faces. We also wanted it to be timeless too. I was inspired by antiques photos portraits in frames."
Bio: Olivier Miotto's journey in the beauty industry began in France in 1981. Miotto has been the owner of Glam Salon Boutique since 2002.
11. DJ Riggs and Berry Bachen
Collection: GotH pUnKs
Salon MAINENTRANCE Artists, New York City
Category: Salon Team
Photographer: Mr. Ellington
Inspiration: "We were inspired by the androgyny and angst of the 90's goth scene," says MAINENTRANCE Creative Directors DJ Riggs and Berry Bachen. "We combined that feeling with an injection of strong color."
Bio: MAINENTRANCE is collaborative artist development destination for non-brand biased education and by-appointment color and cuts MAINENTRANCE Creative Directors DJ Riggs and Berry Bachen provide inspiration realization to progressive industry clients via a uniquely tailored education and photo production services. This includes artistic team building, art direction, and constructive editing and model selection.
16. Salon Visage Team
Collection: State of Mind
Salon Salon Visage, Knoxville, Tenn.
Category: Salon Team
Photographer: Bryan Allen
Inspiration: "We think it's a phenomenal concept that transitioning someone's haircut, color and overall style can create and embody an entire new mood and affect how each person carries themselves. We loved creating who each of our looks would be in their daily lives," says salon owner, Belinda Gambuzza.
Bio: The Salon Visage Artistic Team, led by Frank and Belinda Gambuzza, is comprised of creative hairdressers that work as a team to inspire. Whether on stage or on set, they are committed 'cool seekers' who express themselves through innovative techniques and unique vision.
21. Daniel Holzberger
Collection: The Fifth Element
Salon: Van Michael Salons, Atlanta
Category: Team of the Year
Photographer: Babak
Inspiration: The Fifth Element was inspired by taking sci-fi inspiration and combining classic shapes with very strong bright colors.
Bio: Daniel Holzberger's artistic team, which is based in Atlanta, prides itself on being technically savvy while providing stellar client service.