Artists

Learn more about the talented artists behind the techniques demonstrated in Modern Salon Learning Courses by clicking on the links below.

RYAN ALCANTARA

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.

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ELI ALEXANDER AND CURT LACROIX

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. he 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

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IVAN ZOOT

Veteran designer Ivan Zoot, who demonstrates his classic tapered technique in everse 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.

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