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On October 19, 2009 Redken Elite Jean-Pierre Salon will host a cocktail party featuring hot upstyling looks for 2010 created by Redken expert Giovanni Giuntoli.

Giuntoli is an instructor at the Redken Exchange, the Redken educational center located in New York City. He also is an editorial stylist for some of the top fashion magazines and works Bridal fashion week in NYC.

“We always look to bring the best of the best to the salon,” says salon manager Kris Baxter. “Giovanni is the top upstyling expert in the country, and we’re so lucky to have him involved in this event.”

The day will kick off in the morning with an instructional session for the salon staff from Giuntoli. Later, he will create hairstyles on two models designed exclusively for Jean-Pierre & Co. These looks will be modeled at a cocktail party that evening. Both VIP clients as well as new potential clients are invited to the event. “We want to celebrate our clients and thank them for their support,” notes Baxter. (more…)

San Francisco Celebrity Stylist Robert Clayborn - Master Of Eco Hair Extensions at Robert James Color

Robert James Clayborn, owner of the Bay Area’s first highly specialized hair studio is a national resource on hair color and all-natural hair extensions.

SAN FRANCISCO - In January of 2008, Robert James opened San Francisco hair studio, Robert James Color, specializing in professional hair coloring services and 100% organic, eco hair extensions. Robert James Color, one of several renegade new highly specialized hair studios nationwide, is one of the first beauty businesses to fill its specific niche nationwide.

Before opening his eponymous hair studio, Robert James honed his skills at Vidal Sasoon, Beverly Hills where he was responsible for Gwen Stefani’s return to her iconic blond look in conjunction with the release of Rock Steady in 2001. He was instrumental in the blonde Dior-clad look that tore up the red carpet at the Grammys in 2001.

(Image of Gwen Stefani - NO DOUBT lead singer at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles - February 21, 2001- DailyCeleb.com - All Rights Reserved).

While living and working in Los Angeles, Robert James also colored the heads of Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano, Carmen Electra and other Hollywood greats while styling for shoots in the likes of Wallpaper*, Vogue Italia and Surface magazines.

Robert James brings a rare celebrity pedigree to San Francisco and his chic new Nob Hill hair studio. Since opening this year, he has received wide local acclaim including mention as “Best One Hit Wonder” in 7×7 San Francisco magazine’s annual “Best Of” Issue and a segment on local TV show View from the Bay, watched by 30,000 daily. (more…)

Whether you’re a hairdresser who has a special knack for weaving stunning hairstyles for the blushing bride and her wedding party or you want to partner with a bridal hair expert to offer related bridal hair services (custom headpieces, fresh flowers for the nuptial tresses or special order bridal hair accessories) you have to market your expertise to the bride-to-be and her inner circle.

(Image from NBC’s TV Show - “The Wedding” Episode 110 - Pictured: (l-r) Kyle Bornheimer as Sam, Erinn Hayes as Mel - NBC Photo: Trae Patton - Monday, November 24 on CBS - All Rights Reserved).

Keep in mind that happy brides will tell all of their friends about your stunning bridal hair styling skills.  So will their mothers and attendants.  Good bridal hairdressers can surprisingly be hard to find.

Why?  Many hairdressers are unwilling to take on the stress of doing a bride’s hair on the day of her wedding or at her home. (more…)