Anna Wintour is such an inspiring figure. It’s amazing to know that she’s in a position of so much influence and power that everyone is willing to listen to and respect her opinion. She will push people’s boundaries, and they will trust and follow her […]
Category Archives: Icons & Inspirations
Oribe: Beauty Artisan and Visionnaire
A few years ago, I had the amazing opportunity to be part of Oribe’s team in Miami for a Victoria’s Secret fashion show, which was during the opening night for the Fontainebleau Hotel. I did work on 6 models with him, and I also observed […]
The Prince of Coiffure: Alexandre de Paris
Renowned hairdresser for some of the most famous names in European royalty, Hollywood, and haute couture, Alexandre de Paris made a lasting impression in the hairdressing industry for generations to follow. Alexandre began his career as an apprentice for his mentor Antoine and by the age of […]
Michelangelo with Scissors: John Sahag
John Sahag has influenced my career and craft for the last 13 years. I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to have him as a mentor, and I cut hair based on his techniques and teachings and the way he looked at hair, creating an edgy look […]
Remembering Leo Passage
Leo Passage serves as a huge influence for hairdressing professionals all over the world. Best known for creating the education system Pivot Point, Passage’s love of learning and passion for teaching led him to develop a hairdressing education for salon owners, leaders and educators worldwide. […]
Vidal Sassoon: More than a Hairdresser
We all know Vidal Sassoon as an international hair stylist, known for his signature cuts including the classic bob of the 60s. But he is much more than a hairdresser. From a childhood in an orphanage and a life-long fight against anti-Semitism to a multimillion […]
Creating the Character: Hair in Prêt-à-Porter Design
Hairdressers always look for sources of inspiration, and the fashion runway is one of them. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with Bumble and bumble’s Vice President and Senior Artistic Director Howard McLaren about hair’s role in prêt-à-porter (ready-to-wear) design. AZ: What is the relation […]