We asked stylists, owners, and other industry professionals to reveal the inside scoop on the salon biz, and they didn´t hold back! They shared the ups, the downs, the headaches, the disappointments, and the many, many rewards of a life dedicated to making people beautiful. Read on to see what we found out.
Age: 41 / Age when he first touched scissors: 16 / Favorite perfume: davidoff cool Water / What makes him smile: His children / Favorite music: cafe del Mar music or costes cds / How he would describe London in a few words: chelsea Football club! / What real beauty means to him: A happy person living in harmony with him or herself and with others / Favorite statement: “If your work is hard, believe in your karma, and you will get back what you have invested in!”
Douglas is one of the most respected British hair stylists around. In fact, he´s received so many accolades that it would take up far too much space to list all of his awards. At the British Hairdressing Awards ceremony in November, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Cosmopolitan named him their Ultimate Man of the Year for 2008. He is highly sought after for TV appearances, fashion shoots — the works. Recently, we were lucky enough to get a chance to chat with him about his many successes.
THINK YOUR WEB SITE ISN´T THATIMPORTANT? THINK AGAIN.AS YOUR VIRTUAL CALLING CARD,IT´S OFTEN YOUR ONLY CHANCETO MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS, BUSINESS PARTNERS, AND EMPLOYEES.AS SUCH, IT´S CRUCIAL THATYOUR WEB SITE CONVEY THE RIGHT MESSAGE ABOUT YOUR SALON.
It´s about 2 p.m. at Sessions Salon. The atmosphere is cool, the mood is calm, and the music is settinga mood for a personal time with your stylist. I´m here to interview Neeko. You may not have heard his name before, but Halle Berry, Tyra Banks, and others know him by his artistic abilities. Along with Victor Hugo ValVerde and Samvel Bourounsouzian, Neeko is co-owner of Sessions, a 6,000 square foot salonin Old Town Pasadena, Ca. The trio´s philosophy is that education is the way to help the staff stay creative and informed about how to best serve their clientele. Neeko has a confident yet humble personality.He´s someone you feel you can talk to and is really listening to you. Let´s listen to him.
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