Cosmetology Artists

British-born Anthony Morrison, owner of Londoner at the Beach in Hermosa Beach, California, and a member of the Joico artistic team, immersed himself in the California culture for his "California Blonde," technique. His secret to the State-inspired color is the use of four shades-one warm, three neutral-for a bright yet well-modulated result.

Beth Minardi is one of the most renowned color educators in the world. Co-owner with husband Carmine of Minardi Salon in New York City, Beth has taught and performed test research for several haircolor manufacturers through the years. Today she and her husband teach their own Minardi Beauty Focus seminars, and Beth also leads her own "Color America with Beth Minardi." The unique color seminar is formatted so colorist-attendees can interact with the platform artists and is co-produced by MODERN SALON Media. In "Blonding Revisited," Beth taps the wisdom of master colorists of the 1960s, who performed magic with bleaches and toners.

The owner of Planet Laboratories in Denver, Colorado, Price has been a hairdresser almost 20 year, and recently has been spending more time behind the scenes at top runway shows. He has worked with the renowned Serge Normant's team for Carolina Herrera, Yeohlee and Ralph Lauren, among others. He brings the runway to Denver via the Department of Design at the Denver Art Museum, and to you via "Clipped Curls." Minica DeHerrera, who has been with Price's salon for nearly 15 years, and Stevie McDonald, who joined the Planet team around the turn of the millennium, join him in creating this very special up style.
Photography by Mark Babushkin; make-up by Rebecca for Garren; photostyling by Caroline Colston for Halley Resources.

When you correct, be patient, advises David John of Fred Segal Beauty in Santa Monica. In his instructive lesson in Module 2, "Removing Color," his consultation revealed hair at Levels 4, 6 and 1-quite a challenge. John takes a step-by-step approach, removing color, laying in pigment and bumping up tone on different strands. His painstaking calibration and creation of contrast pays off in the beautifully even results.

Eli Alexander and Curt LaCroix of the Eli Alexander Salon in Mission Viejo, California, are the kings of quick updos. Creative in expression, ranging from chic classics to avant-garde designs, their updos are statement-making couture hair. They are also really easy to do. In "Well Tressed," Alexander and LaCroix have identified a few principles for creating updos that shorten the execution process while maximizing creativity. First, says LaCroix, build a secure foundation. "The proper use of product is the key to creating updos." To create the best possible palette for a design, Alexander recommends using a boar-bristle brush on dry hair. Also, keep the hair controlled and frizz-free between each step with the use of hair spray.
Photography by Angus Ross; make-up by Patrick Tumey for Benefit

Gina King, chief colorist at Heidi's in Chicago and a former fine artist, has a natural eye for color. In "Coolest Blonde," a double-process blonding for an African-American client, she proves she's mastered chemical skills, then adds superior artistry in her selection of the final blonde tone. Only someone who can truly read both skin tones and hair color could create such a naturally stunning look that goes against nature.

Gissoo's model Aureile was a French friend visiting the colorist, who with business partner Robert Butler shares an intimate salon space at Beyond the Fringe in West Hollywood. Aureile presented a classic problem: overlightened hair with lots of regrowth. The correction, "Returning to Natural," is a trip back to a natural base with pretty new highlights.

Irene Meikle joined Graham Webb International in 1990 as an instructor for Webb's London salons, and has since become the company's International Creative Director. In 1996, she was presented with Graham Webb's Distinguished Service Award for excellence in education, and in 1999 the company again honored her for her remarkable work. Meikle's creative flair, knack for style and overflowing energy are evident in "Asymmetric Roll," a look that can be embellished any number of ways. Working with Meikle, Kelly Dolan, a national performing artist and educator for Graham Webb, shares her make-up techniques, creating long-lasting looks with the company's Bibo professional cosmetic line. Dolan has trained both in the United States and in Italy. Prior to her current stint, she was director of cosmetics, retail manager and a make-up artist for Smashbox Cosmetics at Amadeus Spa & Salon in Newport Beach, California.
Photography by Bill Knapp; photostyling by Andrea Rutledge.

Jo Blackwell is one of the best-known colorists in the industry, but few people know that she's also a styling virtuoso. Her bridal business alone would keep an entire salon afloat. In addition to owning and running the DopDop salon in New York's Soho, Blackwell travels the world as a platform artist for L'Oréal Professionnel. Although she has received numerous industry accolades, she's proudest of her most recent accomplishment, her adorable son Dane. For this course, she puts a fresh spin on a back-braided updo in "Princess Pride."
Hair styling assistance by Cesar Ramirez; photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

A colorist at Planet Salon in Beverly Hills, Julia Saites says that sometimes hair color is a conditioning issue. That's just the case in Module 2's "Bringing in Bright." The model's very curly hair was dry, damaged and multi-colored. Saites' first step was to improve conditioning with depositing color. Then a safe, fun funky effect is created with a technique Saites calls "Pop Lights." They allow dark brunettes to have a little fun with blonde safely.

Linda Yodice, artistic director for Paul Mitchell Professional Haircolor and co-innovator of ColorCuttingUSA in Carefree, Arizona, adores the challenges of corrections. She believes correcting color is a process of experimenting and adjusting as needed. In Module 2 of this program, Yodice worked with hair that had been tinted red, then home-colored blue-black before being made red again. Her balanced, dimensional approach is seen in "Dealing with Reality." In Module 3, Yodice teamed with partner and fellow artistic director for Paul Mitchell Professional Haircolor Scott Cole to create a brand-new look for a young woman who had trashed her hair, in "Back from Bleach."

A native of the Calabria region of Italy, Luigi Pirri came to the U.S. in the 1980s and worked in a variety of top salons before opening the Hair Group in Greenwich, Connecticut, with his brother Piero. The salon's staff is a melting pot of influences, with many of the stylists having been born, raised or trained in other countries. In "Twists and Loops," Pirri demonstrates his knack for working hair into divine creations, using nothing but his hands and bobby pins.
Color by Aphrodite Kids; photography by Mark Babushkin; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources.

Principal researcher and manager for Clairol's New York Product Evaluation Salon Myroon Shek, always relies on results-driven techniques. In "Highlift Blonde," she demonstrates how to select the correct lifter-and the highlift tint with the best base tone-for the type of blonde you want to achieve. In Module 3 of this on-line course, she takes the ultimate lifting challenge by creating Level 9/10 results on a Level 1/2 ethnic head of hair. In "Dark to Light," lifting beyond the orange stage, controlling unwanted warmth and eliminating hot spots are her keys to success.

Orette Vaziri, creator of "Caramel Lights," is co-owner with her husband Mehran and artistic director of Gisu Salon and Spa in Wayne, New Jersey. She teaches advanced color and cutting classes on the East Coast. Make-up was by Maureen Walsh and photography by Mark Babushkin.

The artistic director for René Furterer and owner of a salon in Troyes, France, which bears his name, Philippe Tapprest travels the globe as a platform artist. His focus, he says, is on the natural beauty of hair. Lately, he's been most inspired by nature and the artist Van Gogh, which is evident in "Romantic Twist," an artistically complex yet perfectly executed up style. One day each week, Tapprest works at the René Furterer Institute in Paris, training the artistic team and offering conditioning treatments to clients.
Photography by Joyce Anderson; makeup by David Maderich for Haley Resources; photostyling by Carolina Colston for Haley Resources

Robert Butler is a master hairdresser and industry veteran whose work has appeared on television and has been seen in publications as prominent as Vogue and the Los Angeles Times. Born in London, he began his apprenticeship at the tender age of 16 in two of England's top salons, and finished his education at Vidal Sassoon. By 21, he was working at Sweeny's Salon, famous for its rock-and-roll clientele, which included Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, members of the Kinks and the Who. A year later, Butler migrated to Los Angeles where he partnered with the legendary "Mr. 'Shampoo,'" Hollywood hairstylist Gene Shacove.

After the bustle of operating a number of large and prestigious salons in Beverly Hills and along Melrose Avenue, he opened the intimate Beyond the Fringe salon, nestled in a charming forties-era cottage in West Hollywood. There, he focuses on his craft and clientele. In "5th Avenue" and "Timeless," Butler proves that experimenting with hairpieces can bring fabulous results, particularly for brides.
Photography by Steven Barston, stevenbarston.com; make-up by Eva Mak for Beyond the Fringe Salon; photostyling by Sharice Massehians

A successful hairdresser for 14 years, Robert Miller has been a L'anza National Art Team member for nearly seven years, and has been nominated for both North American Hairstyling Awards Hairdresser of the Year and Avant-garde Hairdresser of the Year. He also works at Evolution Hair Design in Portland, Oregon, where he frequently creates stunning multi-textured looks for his clients. In "Knotty Girl," he applies his dual-textured approach to long hair by creating a quick-and-easy up style that's bound to please younger clients.
Photography by Angus Ross; make-up by Marlene Zwart for Cloutier.

New Jersey salon owner Sal Minardi, who created "Show Stoppers." Minardi is an Intercoiffure member and a salon professional for 28 years as well as a founding council member for the Rene Furterer Institute. He was assisted by Tia Gee, with make-up by David Maderich and photography by Roberto Ligresti.

Sue Pemberton, for the "Bold Tones" technique. For the last 15 years, Pemberton has worked as VeroColor Artistic Director for Joico. She's been featured in magazines nationwide and facilitates numerous hair shows, photo shoots, classes and training seminars. "Bold Tones" cut and style was by Damien Carney, with make-up by Stephanie Daniel and photography by Angus Ross.

The colorist for "Autumn Leaves," Tammi Savic is on staff at Milwaukee's Beauty salon. She is a North American guest artist for Goldwell and a color specialist for 17 years. Hair styling was performed by Thomas Dewing, with make-up by Alfred Lester and photography by Akin Girav.

One of the most approachable high-end colorists in the business, Wendy Bond co-owns the Oscar Bond Salon (with husband Oscar) in New York's SoHo. A salon professional for 20 years, Wendy began her career as an all-around hairdresser before switching to color specialty in the late 1990s. In addition to her behind the chair work, Wendy teaches at the salon's advanced "Bond Series" classes and acts as a consumer media resource for L'anza. She's twice been named a finalist in NAHA's Haircolor Makeover category. Her "Low-Maintenance Blonde," technique proves how years of color expertise result in looks that are both high-fashion and consumer friendly.

Garren, the hairdresser behind countless magazine covers and editorial spreads, has worked with some of the world's best fashion photographers, including Avedon and Irving Penn, as well as beauty icons Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Lauren. He has also collaborated with Madonna on various projects, including her "Bad Girl" music video with Christopher Walken. His clean, minimalist salon is in NYC's Sherry Netherland Hotel. In "Softened Mohawk," he demonstrates his sought-after skills with both clippers and shears.

Garren assisted by Jordan Sparks; photo by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Julie Michael performs her sleek, polished finishes at Amber Waves in Naperville, Illinois. An artist for Wahl, she prefers creating men's designs with a clipper, for that sharp, precision edge. Her design, "A Tighter Taper", takes the ends in very tight to lie close to the head, the way today's men want them.

Photography by Veser Engelhard; photostyling by Roderick Reeves; grooming by Debbie Jacks.

As the Global Artistic Director for Oster Professional, David Guerin works hard in hand with engineers, testing and developing the most ergonomic clippers he can help create. He believes any head requires at least two different clippers and various blades to achieve the best effect, and demonstrates why in "Separated Texture Cut" and "High `n' Tight" (in Module 3), which together prove the diversity of the tool. When he's not traveling throughout North and South America teaching the latest clippering techniques, he can be found in his salon, The Cutting Room, in Albany, Oregon.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; grooming by Maureen Walsh; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez and Falvia.

Mikal Clay has firmly established himself as a clipper-cutting master. One thing he's learned is that young clients are impatient, so he has to work rapidly with great accuracy, which he demonstrates in "At a Fast Clip." Clay owns the Positive Image Salon in Aurora, Illinois, where precision clipper cuts are the order of the day. As a platform artist/educator for Andis, he also travels the world, teaching his clipper cutting philosophies and sharing his trade secrets.

Photography by Veser Englehard; photostyling by Nicole Martin.

Veteran designer Ivan Zoot, who demonstrates his classic tapered technique in "Reverse Clipper Cut," has 14 years experience in the professional beauty industry as a platform educator, sales trainer and motivational speaker. As director of education and training for the Andis Clipper Company, Zoot shares his expert cutting techniques with audiences worldwide. Zoot has broken three Guinness World Haircutting Records, and approaches every hair cut with an unparalleled degree of energy and enthusiasm. Service is the number one factor in client retention, he says, which is why he always recommends that men who wear beards get a precision beard trim every time they get a clipper cut.

Photography by Akin Girav. Photostyling by Roberta Hoeft.

Seventeen-year industry veteran Darren Anderson has worked behind the chair at the Paul Rehder Salon in Chicago for the past nine years. This season, he's cutting men's hair tight and short at the back and sides, and leaving the top longer and spunkier. A consummate pro who works behind the scenes in Chicago's bustling fashion industry, he somehow finds time to squeeze in photo work to boot. In "Strategic Camouflage," he combines clipper cutting with a scissors-over-texturizing-shears technique to camouflage the appearance of thinning hair.

Photography by Gary Trantafil; grooming by Debbie Jacks; photostyling by Roderick Reves.

Derek Dantas, a senior designer at Headliners Salon and Sp team, creates the perfect soft, short bob in "Classic with a Fringe." Adding shimmering color is Dan Garvey, the owner of Headliners Salon and Spa in Tolland, Connecticut, who began his career with John Paul Mitchell Systems, where he reached the pinnacle of "World-Class Associate." A go-getter who always loved color, he is Director of Education for the Italian-based Jean Alexander Color. When not on the road for the company, he keeps busy overseeing ASIA (Academy Salon Information Systems), an advanced educational facility he founded 19 years ago.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

A talented trio at the Gene Juarez Salon group, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Kim Lundin, Susie Powers and Roxanne Tisdale teamed up to create "The Layered Bob," which features long, blended layers. Creative Director and director of Team Artistic, Lundin's job is to develop concepts for seasonal collections and direct the team in creating them. Director of Color Powers creates print and video training programs for her color staff, but still works in the salon, she says, because she learns the most from her clients. Director of Design Tisdale oversees the hair cutting department, training 290 cutters, creating training manuals and developing the company's cutting program.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Jonathan Bryant, who is Artistic Director of Michael Burton Colors in Atlanta, shows a beautiful bob in "Weight Removal," that's complemented by owner Michael Burton's color design. In school, Burton was proclaimed the worst hairdresser ever, which ignited his determination to master his craft. He went on to win NAHA's Haircolorist of the Year in 1995, and eventually opened his own salon.

Photography by Mark Babushkin; make-up by Annie Kopta; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

A regular beauty and fashion correspondent for CBS, David Evangelista creates makeovers and reports on the runway, trends and red-carpet looks. He was seen regularly on the "Rosie" show from 1996 to 2002. In "Razored Update," he takes a boring bob into the realm of high fashion. When not on the road for CBS, he works out of the John Barrett Salon in New York.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Aveda's Global Style Director Antoinette Beenders is best known for her editorial and photo session work. Over the years, she has garnered the "London Hairdresser of the Year" title twice and a win as "Avant-Garde Hairdresser of the Year." London-based Beenders is also the two-time recipient of the "British Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year" award, which holds special importance because it is voted by her peers. In "Revisited Geometrics," she combines two cuts in one to create a contemporary bob. She has her own salon, Beenders Bespoke in Mayfair, London.

Hair color by Patrick Coombs; photography by Mark Babushki; make-up by Rudy Miles; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez. Fashions courtesy of Daffy's. Make-up by Aveda.

Jami Symons, AG Hair Cosmetics artistic director, is responsible for the company's annual signature collections, as well as for developing the inspiration and philosophy behind its looks and images. In "Box Pleat Bob," he shows a new way to change the cut's traditional form line by creating a square bob. A hairdresser since 1986, Symons co-owns Jami Symons Salon in Calgary, Alberta. He has studied in Barcelona, London, New York, Los Angeles and Toronto. He won the Contessa's "Canadian Men's Stylist of the Year" in 1999 and also has been a finalist for Canadian Hairdresser of the Year.

Photography by David Fierro; make-up by Traci Juliver.

It's no surprise Sandra Yu is an ace at cutting incredible texture, like she does in her updated bob, "Texture Mash-Up," which takes classy edginess and sharp lines and makes them new again. She learned from one of the world's renowned texturizing kings-Irvine Rusk. Yu began working with Rusk in 1992 and stayed with her mentor until he retired, when she took over as Rusk Artistic Director. But Yu isn't tied to a single influence. She has also traveled the world, gathering new ideas while sharing her own. Most recently, she paired her cut-and-color concepts with top designers' fashions at New York's Fashion Week.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for www.mistermakeup.com and Halley Resources; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Sassoon-trained Linda Perrette owns the Public Image LTD. The Salon in Wayne, New Jersey. A cut and style specialist, Perrette, along with hair designer Katie Ross, transform a model form "Fine to Fab" with classic scissor cutting. Perrette's work has been published in various consumer and trade magazines, while Ross has been a hair designer since 2003.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for www.halleyresources.com and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

International Artistic Director for Joico Damien Carney is a dedicated artist whose skills and creative vision have earned him an international reputation. Carney's extensive style repertoire consists of a broad range of designs, from clean and classic to cutting edge, which he demonstrates in "Making Contradictions." Combining his hair and make-up skills with a great deal of photography know-how, Carney routinely produces hair fashion collections; his work has appeared in countless consumer and trade publications, among them Elle, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, W and Harper's Bazaar.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for www.mistermakeup.com. and Halley Resources; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

A former salon and school owner (Lockworks for Hair, Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Sam Brocato has made the switch to the manufacturing world, as president and artistic director of the Brocato America line of products. Author of Beautiful Business: Retailing for the Hairdresser, he was one of the first salon owners to recognize the power and importance of retailing. His expertise has been recognized internationally. The World Hairdressing Congress in London recognized him as the "World Top Fashion Hairstylist," and he has been inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame. Brocato was recognized by NAHA as the "Editorial Stylist of the Year" and has been named one of the "Top 50 Educators in the Professional Salon Industry." He also received NAHA's Lifetime Achievement Award. Proving he can mix it up with the best, he shows off his work with global texture "Square Cut, with Texture."

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Guy Cammarano, international educational director for Keune, has a truly globªal vision, which he demonstrates in "Convergence." Born in Italy, raised and trained in England, established in Canada and now based in Cairo, Cammarano has taken artistic inspiration from each locaªtion. He established Keune's first educaªtion center in the Middle East, and currently works for Mohamed al Sagheer. He was assisted by Keune's National Education Manager Denise Scheman.

Styling assistance by Denise Scheman; photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Julien Farel began his career in his native France, first in his hometown of Lyon and then in Paris as a Jacques Dessange educator. He moved with the company to New York in 1992 to open the Jacques Dessange Schools. Several years later he joined Frederic Fekkai to train the staff. In 2001, Farel opened his own namesake salon in New York City on Madison Avenue. Anthony Rocanello is a senior colorist at Julien Farel. A former Fekkai artist, Rocanello was trained by the renowned colorist Constance Hartnett, working with her for almost a decade. Paula Rivera has been a professional hairªdresser for three years. Combing their skills and creativity, the three perªform a major "City Makeover," using razoring skills to add movement.

Styling assistance by Paula Rivera; photography by Mark Babushkin; make-up by Annie Kopyta; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

British native Andrew Dale began his career with Vidal Sassoon in London and moved to America with the organization to work in the New York and Los Angeles salons and academies. Not a wonder then, that he can cut such a precisely textured form as he does in "The Energized Bob." In 1987, Dale opened his own Dale For Hair Salon in Los Angeles. Later he expanded to San Diego, where he eventually opened three salons. Now based in San Diego, Dale has launched his own prodªuct line called "Unite." Sean Orr owns the Sean Orr Studio in Seattle, a boutique-style salon that emphasizes the one-on-one experiªence. Orr has been a Unite Educational Partner since the company was founded.

Photography by Mark Babushkin; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Master designer and New York's Nubest owner Michael Mazzei has cut his work schedule down to three days a week, perªforming no more than 20 hair cuts a day. This is a big departure from the past where, at his peak, Mazzei accommodated up to 38 clients in one day, five days a week. "Today clients need more time with and attention from the stylist," says Mazzei, adding that the 40 years he's invested in the craft have not dimmed his enthusiasm. "I love hair more than ever. Now I can play with the hair. It's not about the money, but the art. You must live it and be passionate." Mazzei is one of the founders of Artec and of Haircolor USA. An Intercoiffure member, he has created images for the organization for two decades. Assisting Mazzei is Alicia Vannatta, to help him prove the power of the razor in "New Layers."

Styling assistance by Alicia Vannatta; photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Julie Greene.

Bradley Tuggle can be found most days performing cut and style magic behind the chair at Avanti Salon and Spa in High Point, North Carolina, but he also schedules time to tour the globe, appearing on platform for Wahl at major industry events. Tuggle prefers to cut hair with a clipper rather than shears, citing the time factor as a main reason. "You don't need to invest as much time with a clipper as you do a shear," he says, "so you can provide a shape-up trim quickly." He proves his point in "Brush Cut with Kick."

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by Harper; photostyling by Donna Marie.

Irene Meikle of Salon Dyanne in Washington, D.C. says she enhances her diverse styling skills daily, thanks to her large and varied clientele from the salon's surrounding embassies. In a best-of-both-worlds situation, she further expands her global view as the International Artistic Director for Graham Webb. A Sassoon-trained professional who began her career in London, Meikle currently favors freeform cutting for its incredible diversity. She shows how it's used to create a style with urban edge in "Daytime Diva," using diverse cutting tools for a textural mix.

Photography by Mark Babushkin; make-up by Maureen Walsh; photostyling by Dex Dexter.

Clive Allwright started his career in London with Toni & Guy and has worked within the KMS network for the past decade, starting in Australia and expanding to South Africa, New Zealand and Asia. As international creative director of education of KMS, Allwright develops educational programs, seminars and shows for the beauty industry. In "Short Story," he shows how easy it is to shape hair, using products, a blower and imaginative hand styling.

Photography by Bill Knapp; make-up by Kim Perrodin; photostyling by James Mills.

Tiffany Hogan is on staff at the Michael Graham Salon in Naperville, Illinois, last year, where the styling aspect of hair design gets her talking. "Choosing the right brush for the client's hair type is key," she says. "Thickness and density and texture are all determining factors. In "The Modern Blow-Out," she addresses the much-neglected subject of basic brush styling.

Photography by Akin Girav; make-up by Debbie Jacks; photostyling by Cathy Mendoza.

Donna Maggi, Nioxin's national artist, joined the company in 2002. The award-winning Maggi travels the country as a platform artist and in-salon educator. Based on Long Island in NY, the former salon owner now focuses on her true passion, education. In "Volume Illusion," she shows how styling techniques can camouflage thinning hair. In Module 3, she demonstrates her skill with coarse, ultra-curly hair in "Texture Control."

For "Volume Illusions"
Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez

For "Texture Control"
Photography by Joyce Anderson; make-up by David Maderich for www.mrmakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Homero Molano, Bio Ionic's international master educator, Molano began his career in his parents' Bogota, Colombia salon. His work caught the eye of Sebastian International representatives, who asked him to become part of their artistic team. In 1999, Molano met Bio Ionic founder Fernando Romero and quickly joined Romero's growing company. Molano helped develop the brand's Micro Hydration Therapy line and continues to instruct stylists in advanced re-texturizing and tool techniques.

Mexico City-born Alex Mar's illustrious clientele has included such stars as Christina Aguilera, Gina Lee Nolin and Jean-Claude van Damme. Mar honed her signature "sensual, yet natural" hair and make-up looks during her apprenticeship at the prestigious Llongueras International Institute in Barcelona and later at the luxe Michaeljohn Salon in Beverly Hills. As Academy Director for the Bio-Ionic Academy in Beverly Hills, Mar has trained thousands of professionals in the Bio-Ionic retexturizing process.

Molano and Mar demonstrate how to use the newest products and tools to transform hair from curly and uncontrollable to silky smooth in "Create Straight".

Nick Domena is salon director at Urban Groove, a half-salon and half-store which caters to teens and adults. Rossy Villar, a Dominican Republic native, joins him in creating "Urban Wings," a look for the fresh, young client.

Photography by Mark Babushkin; make-up by Maureen Walsh; photostyling by Danielle Hernandez. Fashions courtesy Hollister.

Ryan Alcantara migrated from the Philippines to New York, landing at Lepine NY as a stylist. Since then he's seen his share of celebrities, models and society ladies who come in for a variety of services, but mostly for blow-outs, like the one in "Blow-Out."

Photography and photostyling by Bill Knapp; make-up by Heather Currie for cloutieragency.com.

A North American Hairstylist of the Year winner, Leo Forsythe works out of Pure, in Montreal, as well as the photo studio. For this course, he demonstrates an incredible straight to super-curly transformation on "Pin Set."

Photography by Peter Morneau, Planet Claire; make-up by Josiane Leclair; photostyling by Isabelle Estheier, the Artists Group.

Jami Symons, AG Hair Cosmetics Artistic Director, is responsible for AG's annual signature collections, and co-owner of Jami Symons Salon in Calgary, Alberta. He won the Contessa's "Canadian Men's Stylist of the Year" in 1999 and has also been a finalist for Canadian Hairdresser of the Year. He proves that pin curling techniques never date, in "Becurled."

Photography by David Fierro; make-up by Traci Juliver.

Jillian Seely is one of the most prominent figures on the Chicago hairdressing scene. Appointments in her book at the chic Paul Rehder Salon are crammed sardine-tight and include house calls to primp or prune the locks of Kevin Spacey, Rosanna Arquette, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sandra Bernhard, Rita Wilson and countess other notables. Seely shows how innovative tool use created an incredible head of curls in "Sexy Spirals."

Photography by Vesser Englehard; make-up by Debbie Jacks; photostyling by Michelle Crowe.

Eric Sebbag is a third-generation hairdresser who grew up surrounded by beauty and hair fashion in his father's Montreal salon. Though he loved his base, he did not stay grounded in Canada but instead took off for Miami's South Beach, where he stayed for five years, coiffing hair for average folks and the rich and famous. A gig in New York lead to tremendous opportunities for him, including a photo shoot with Kevyn Aucoin and many top fashion magazines, including Italian Vogue and Elle. Currently, he lives and works in Chicago, forming bonds with top models who rely on his help to keep them looking their best. In "Super-Size it," he demonstrates his editorial skills and fast styling abilities.

Photography by Verser Engelhard; make-up by Cammi Kelly; photostyling by Chris Erickson.

A 20-year industry veteran, Anthony Christiano has seen tremendous changes in fashion. The one thing that has remained constant in his own work is a dedication to natural form. "Hair should look real," he says. "Always natural." In his current post as international creative director for Elizabeth Arden and Mario Tricoci salons, Christiano merges form with function in "Straight to Curl," created with Gina Frank.

Photography by Akin Girav; make-up by Christine Stahl; photostyling by Jana Gornik.

Peter Ishkhans came to the U.S. from London to open John Freida's first American salon on Madison Avenue in 1988. In 2003, he opened the Bhava Salon in Los Angeles with co-owner Nancy Braun and continued his quest to create personalized and unique styles for his clients, while providing a comfortable and caring environment. In "Hot Stuff," he draws on both his product knowledge and styling ability to enhance the model's inner and outer beauty with a salon-speed style.

Hair color by Eric Lindsey; photography by Bill Knapp; make-up by Stephanie Daniel; photostyling by Courtney Ellis/sydneymichelle.com.

Beautymax Artistic Director Les Haverty, who demonstrates his skill in "Press and Bend," is actively involved with ESBI, a privately owned design team based at the ESBI Salon in Detroit.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by Sue Pike; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Gerald Caruso has been a Rusk Creative Designer since 1992. When not on platform or working in his Dazzles salon in Hackensack, New Jersey, Caruso can be found in photo studios or at fashion shows. Showing off his curly hair subspecialty in "Double Finish" he demonstrates both a long-lasting but temporary straightening solution, as well as beautiful ringlets.

Photography by Mark Babushkin; make-up by Maureen Walsh; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez. Fashions courtesy Daffy's. Nail color by OPI; make-up by Bibo.

In his hometown of Billings, Montana, top stylist Tom Quigley caters to a variety of hair fashion whims. He says he likes to use a myriad of barrel sizes and employ numerous techniques, like wraparound and spiral curling, to achieve his desired effects, like the freely curled look he renders in "Crimps and Curls."

Photography by Verser Engelhard; make-up by Debbie Jacks; photostyling by Roberta Hoeft.

Joel Warren, co-owner of the Warren-Tricomi Salons in New York, Connecticut and Los Angeles, is a color specialist who is Artistic Supervisor of the salons and a Redken spokesperson. While supervising 16 colorists in the flagship operation, he still manages to get his hands in up to 25 heads a day. Nathalie Saldo began her career 15 years ago in Cannes, France, where she worked at Jacques Dessange. Colorist Simone Sanchez began her professional career with Noelle the Day Spa in Connecticut and was on the Noelle Artistic Team and has performed at Haircolor Exchange, HCUSA, IBS and Intercoiffure. Most recently, she created color designs for the Dolce and Gabbana ad campaign.

Cut and style by Nathalie Saldo; color assistance by Simone Sanchez; photography by Roberto Ligestri; make-up by Mateo for Warren-Tricomi Management; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

Luke O'Conner, owner of the high profile LuKaro Salon in Beverly Hills, California, has become one of Hollywood's most sought-after stylists. He was the exclusive set stylist for for the sitcom Will & Grace, and has created many looks seen at the Academy Awards, the Emmys and the VH1 Video Music Awards. In "Day for Night," he proves the power of being able to make quick style shifts with texture changes.

Photography by Bill Knapp; make-up by Stephanie Daniel; photostyling by Seneca Moss. Red dress by Mandalay, blue hooded top by Vince and black top by Joie.

Jillian Seely is one of the most prominent figures on the Chicago hairdressing scene, with clients like Kevin Spacey, Rosanna Arquette, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tipper Gore, Sandra Bernhard and Rita Wilson on her book at the Paul Rehder Salon. Seely shares some of her know-how in "Flat Ironing."

Photography by Verser Engelhard; make-up by Debbie Jacks.

Cutting and styling specialist Brenda Huff created "Hot Hair."

Photography by Angus Ross/angusrossphotography.com; make-up: Riawna Capri/Solo Artists/riawna.com; photostyling by Tiffany Risoldi.

New York's Ashley Javier plays host to many of the biggest names on the fashion, social and celebrity scenes in his boutique salon. Best known for working his backstage magic at major fashion shows, he has also styled Nicole Ritchie, Avril Lavigne and Chloe Sevigny, among others. In "Curled Up," he demonstrates the combination of originality and technique that sets his work apart.

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez.

The North Carolina native Mark Garrison landed in New York after working with Yosh in San Francisco and with Jean Louis David in Paris. For years, he worked with Frederic Fekkai in his midtown Manhattan salon, before opening his own business in 1996. A favorite of the fashion press, Garrison maintains the tresses of New York's upper crust, counting many socialites and celebrities as clients. For the final lesson in thermal styling, he demonstrates his idea of evening glamour in "Glam Rocks."

Photography by Roberto Ligresti; make-up by David Maderich for Halley Resources and www.mistermakeup.com; photostyling by Viviana Rodriguez