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Ouidad .

Ouidad is a stylist, salon owner, author and educator who her trademarked cutting and styling techniques for curly hair. She created a line of award-winning products and is considered the “Queen of Curl.”  Sought out by editors and peers for her extensive knowledge on curls, Ouidad’s progressive teaching style and dedication to curl education empower stylists with the knowledge to work with curls. 

 


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Nick Arrojo

About Nick
Nick is an acclaimed stylist, educator and leading light in the industry. His ground-breaking approach to hairstyling is recognized worldwide. In addition to owning his salon, Nick formed ARROJO Education and an ARROJO and product line. He recently authored his first book, “Great Hair.” You may have seen Nick as hairdressing host on “What Not to Wear,” now you can see him in person!

 


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David Bangham

About David
David Bangham, a native of England, moved to the USA in 1985. For 20+ years, David excelled as a national educator and Artistic Director with Toni&Guy and Paul Mitchell.  In 2006, David started his own hairdressing company, HOTBOXsalon+workshop+haircare. David is a sincere and dedicated teacher, believing that for artistic success, hairstylists can best materialize their inspirational visions, by developing ultimate awareness of their craft.

 


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Major League Barbers

About Major League Barber
Major League Barber and Major League Stylist were established in 2002 by brothers, Wesley and Naji Carter. The company’s purpose is to unite barbers and stylists from all over the world. MLB’s goal is to educate, provide quality products, tools, and clothing for the common cause of love and passion for the hair industry.

 


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Rodney Barnett

About Rodney
Rodney Barnett is the executive director of Elite Images Hair Restoration Center in Dallas. He has been in the hair restoration field for nearly two decades, and is an expert on hair-loss and scalp disorders.

 


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Rachel Bodt

About Rachel
Rachel is the Senior Colorist at Cutler/Redken Salon in New York City, and works with renowned fashion models and celebrities. Upon graduating from the Aveda Cosmetology School at the age of 18, Rachel jump-started her career at Toni & Guy where she took advanced courses in hairdressing, color placement and styling. Her expertise gave her the opportunity to work with top brands and renowned artists in the industry.

 


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Steven Brooks

About Steven
Steven Brooks, a leader, educator, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker, is the founder and owner of Diva Studio in Las Vegas. Steven was named one of the “Top 20 Salon Owners in America” and his salon one of the “Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons” five-years in a row by Salon Today magazine. The salon has been featured in Glamour, Allure, Mademoiselle, and Elle magazines.

 


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Jeanette Chesebro

About Jeannette
Jeannette Chesebro is a Bio Sculpture Las Vegas consultant and educator.

 


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Paul DiGrigoli

About Paul
Paul DiGrigoli’s knowledge has been built from three decades of experience as an entrepreneur, hairstylist, educator, salon owner, cosmetology school owner and motivational speaker for both beauty and academic organizations across the country. His energy and enthusiasm inspires individuals at any level to uncover their unstoppable drive for success.

 


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Kim Etheredge

About Kim
Kim Etheredge is a 12 year veteran of the entertainment industry and in collaboration with Wendi Levy, created the Mixed Chicks product line.

 


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Phil Fennell

About Phil
Phil is the co-founder of Fully Booked and developed the company as an innovative alliance of like-minded industry veterans with specialized companies that deliver real-world information and resources.
 

 


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Gary Gerard

About Gary
Gary Gerard is a leading authority on haircutting. In demand as a platform artist, educator, author, and owner of Gerard’s Intl. Advanced Haircutting Seminars, he has been inducted into the Hairdressers Hall of Fame.

 


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Jon Gonzales

About Jon
Jon’s career spans over 40 years as a successful hairdresser, salon owner, seminar leader, lecturer, motivational speaker, industry and business consultant and author. His educational articles have appeared in American Salon and Stylist Newspapers among many others trade publications.

 


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Naja Green

About Naja
Naja Green is known as “The Naja” in media and is referred to as the “Celebrity Nail Guru” and the “Minx Master.” Naja’s style, creativity and methodology make her a true celebrity nail stylist, salon owner and educator.

 


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Patricia Grooms-Jones

About Patricia
Patricia educates the industry’s new talent and is a tenured professor and former chairperson of the Cosmetology Department at San Diego City College. She teaches on both coasts as a Technical Consultant and Western Regional Trainer for Avlon Industries. Patricia is the owner of The Beauty Haven, a multi-cultural hair studio in California.

 


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Danny Haille

Danny Haille is a veteran nail technician of 25 years. He is a trained veteran competitor that holds many international titles, including WIMBA World Champion, International Nail Champion, Midwest Champion, and many more. Danny holds over 75 trophies representing 20 countries. Danny retired from competition in 2002 and since has been judging nail competitions around the world.  Danny’s passion is in product development. Founder of Hand & Nail Harmony, Danny has developed new technology acrylic products, redesigned gel systems and NOW has developed the latest technology in Soak Off Gel.


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Arthur Harris

About Arthur
Arthur Harris is an innovator, educator and international design artist. He is viewed as one of Boston’s premier artists and has been recognized with over 60 achievements. A master in ethnic hair care who has been saluted by his peers, Arthur is the owner of Salon Red & Spa, a multi-cultural hair salon in Boston.

 


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Rachel Harvey

About Rachel
Rachel Harvey owns and manages a successful salon near Vancouver, BC. She has vast hands-on experience in all matters related to the salon business and has worked with en Vogue as a senior educator for more than ten years.
 

 


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Jessica Hoel

Jessica Hoel

Jessica is an accomplished nail tech, competition winner and Akzentz educator. Specializing in gels, Jessica has shared her talent and secrets of creating beautiful nail enhancements at salons, tradeshows and cosmetology schools across the country.

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Yvette Holt

About Yvette
Yvette Holt is a world-renowned nail artist for LeChat. She has traveled around the world teaching techniques that are unique to the LeChat gel system. She continues to update her skills and research new ideas that would help advance the nail industry. Yvette has been quoted in Nails, Nailpro and other trade magazines for her expertise. Her passion is to share her knowledge with every nail technician.

 


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Stephanie Jennings

About Stephanie
Stephanie Jennings, Director of Sales, drives Mindbody’s sales operations and strategies worldwide. Her understanding of appointment-based services comes from years of experience as manager of a full-service Aveda concept salon and as a licensed massage therapist, group fitness instructor and personal trainer. As a salon manager, Stephanie assisted in the construction, design and implementation of the salon’s day spa. She also transitioned the salon and spa from booth rental to full commission. 

 


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Jim Jones

About Jim
Jim Jones has been an educator at over 44 beauty shows in North America and Europe. His haircutting techniques have been featured on the Discovery Channel, in American Salon, Modern Salon, Inspire/Insights and many other publications. Jim’s haircutting shows have received rave reviews from coast to coast. Jim will educate, motivate and entertain you with his exciting skills and techniques.

 


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Mike Karg

Trendmeister Mike Karg has channeled his multifaceted expertise and extensive worldwide travel experience into an international reputation for excellence. Risky, charismatic and fiercely intuitive, Karg is the hairstylist’s hairstylist. Known for his signature DryHairCut philosophy and technique, Karg is a go-to celebrity hairstylist, an award winning platform artist and his clientele stretches from Hollywood to Zürich, with fashion magazine credits from Teen People to Vogue.
 


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Larry Kopsa

About Larry
Larry Kopsa, CPA, is a partner of the 25 member firm Kopsa Otte, CPAs. A former salon owner, he has both the salon and financial skills needed to solve problems and help owners increase their sales and profits.

 


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Christine Le

About Christine
Christine Le is the president and founder of Christrio Premium Nail Products. She has been in the industry for over 25 years and has the ability to understand and identify with nail technicians from all of over the world.

 


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Connie Le

About Connie
Connie began her career in Ontario, Canada before relocating to San Diego 15 years ago. Creativity and design as a nail technician enables her to share her true personality with others.

 


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Wendi Levy

About Wendi
Wendi Levy always blended several products together to make a “concoction” that worked for her. After sharing her special “blend” and comparing notes with Kim, friends soon were demanding her to mix a batch of them. The two decided to join forces and make a product for their special hair needs as well as the needs of friends and family, resulting in the Mixed Chicks product line.

 


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Craig Logan

About Craig
Craig, aka, “Mr. Taper,” is a 20 year veteran who brings knowledge and professionalism to the industry.

 


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Frances London Dubose

 

About Frances
Frances London Dubose owns London Hair and is one of the world’s most published artists. A member of Intercoiffure and a presenter at World Congress USA and Germany, her work with Creative Design Group and various companies including Bonika Shears, allow her to educate others. Although she has nearly 100 videos she is most celebrated for her invention of the SharkTooth Razor.

 


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Liza Macawili

 

About Liza
Liza Macawili has been a makeup artist for over 15 years. She has worked in several facets of the beauty industry including celebrity, fashion, print, show and salon. With over 60 magazine covers to her credit, she has been published internationally. Celebrities Liza has worked with include Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, David Hasselhoff, Cypress Hill, playboy playmates and reality show personalities.

 


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Charles Marcus

About Charles
Charles has over 30 years of experience and a track record of success in the salon industry. He is a former Vidal Sassoon trained hairstylist and is an award winning owner of several successful salons in England. 

 


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Ruben Martinez

In addition to being an ultra successful stylist in the salon for more than 14 years, Ruben and his team travel to many major hair event in the United States. They share their skills and passion for the latest innovative hair extension techniques. His goal is to inspire hairdressers to understand that almost every client is a candidate for hair extensions.

 


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Louis Mattassi

About Louis
Louis Mattassi is a global cosmetology educator who offers business solutions to salon and spa professionals. With more than 20 years of industry experience, he has touched the lives of thousands of leading salon owners and technicians. Mattassi has a relentless passion for business training and education.

 


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Vinny McGill

About Vinny
Vinny McGill, aka, “Barberino,” is an industry veteran who is highly requested as an elite barber throughout the country.

 


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Naitcole Michele

About Naitcole
Naitcole Michele is one of the most sought after hairstylists. She is a licensed educator and is passionate about creative styling, healthy hair management and beauty.

 


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Woody & Amy Michleb

About Woody & Amy
This dynamic, award winning duo has performed and educated on almost every continent. Amy made her mark on Shear Genius Season 3 and Woody received a lifetime achievement award. They are master colorists, international judges and passionate educators.

 


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Gordon Miller

About Gordon
Gordon Miller, with 4,300+ professional “friends,” is one of the industry’s most prolific Facebook users, as well as a consultant whose background includes high profile positions at behindthechair.com, NCA, Milady Publishing & Pivot Point Int’l.

 


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Juli Miller

About Juli
Juli has over 26 years of experience in the nail industry, and has been published in various magazines and TV commercials. She has made it her mission to be an expert in the industry.

 


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Tonya Moran

 

About Tonya
Tonya Moran has several years of teaching and counseling experience. As the former Director of Sales & Marketing, and now Vice President for Salon Transcripts, Tonya has a wide range of skills which she delivers to attendees so they can learn fresh, new ways to manage their salons.

 


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Robert Munkel

About Robert
With over 20 years salon experience and 14 years experience teaching advanced techniques throughout the United States, Robert Munkle has advanced his career from Auto Mechanics to being one of the industry’s top nail technicians. His energetic style and informative classes are enjoyed by all and his techniques and tips are coveted by nail techs across the U.S.

 


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Quyen Nguyen

Quyen Nguyen, founder and owner of Eternal Day Spa has been in the beauty business for more than 15 years. She developed her own line of lashes that look natural, glamorous and affordable.


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Andre Nizetich

About Andre
Andre Nizetich is regarded as one of the nation’s leading haircolor educators. As president of the American Board of Certified haircolorists, Andre’s mission is to raise the standard of professional haircoloring. The ABC curriculum covers all aspects of haircoloring and encourages anyone who is serious about their profession to take the time to become board certified.

 


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Gabriel Noda

About Gabriel
Gabriel Noda is well-recognized in the world of fashion and beauty and has over 30 years of experience in television, film and theater. He is Founder and CEO of Gabriel Productions International, a certificated esthetician, makeup artist, educator, and contributor to many magazines. Gabriel was voted “The Best Makeup Artist of South Florida” by Miami Metro magazine and also received the “Best Brides Choice Award” from Wedding Wire.

 


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Steve Padilla

About Steve
Steve Padilla is a renowned stylist with 25 years of experience. His knowledge in several extension methods allows him to deliver diversified information to stylists looking to increase their salon revenue. Steve travels extensively with the Hotheads educational team and also works in one of Miami’s top salons.
 

 


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Martin Parsons

About Martin
Martin Parsons is the owner of one of the industry’s most prestigious advanced academies and is listed among the elite in Modern Salon’s Top 75 Educators of the past century.  Martin is also the recipient of the first Lifetime Achievement Award in the Canadian hairdressing industry.

 


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Anna Marie Paty

About Anna Marie
Anna Marie Paty has 22 years of experience in the salon industry as well as the competition arena. She was closely mentored by ONS President and Master Teacher, Trang Nguyen, and is a national and international competition winner.

 


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Eve Pearl

Eve Pearl is a five-time Emmy Award winning celebrity makeup expert with over 18 years experience in television, film, theatre and print. She is both a frequent on-air guest at NBC’s “Today Show” and personal makeup artist to Meredith Vieira. Eve is the author of Plastic Surgery without the Surgery, the Miracle of Makeup Techniques, (Warner Books, 2004) and the upcoming Fearless Beauty.

 


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Marco Pelusi

Marco is a highly regarded color educator, trainer and platform artist who is globally recognized as one of the elite colorists on the West Cost. He offers world-class haircolor and style services at his exclusive studio in West Hollywood.  Marco has worked on many celebrities including Stacy Kiebler, Martina Navratilova and Carol Alt.  He also invented an exclusive product system for color and chemically treated hair. Marco Pelusi Studio was named Best Color in Los Angeles 2009 by Fox 11’s Myfoxla Hot list Competition. 


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Colleen Ramsey

About Colleen
Colleen Ramsey has been a Licensed Nail Tech since 2006 and specializes in nail art. She recently began competing in nail competitions and works as an Educator for Nubar Cosmetics. Her work has been seen on TV, and she has been published in Nails and Nailpro magazines.

 


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Kristina Saindon

About Kristina
Kristina Saindon is dedicated to creating beautiful nails, hands, and feet. As a CND Education Ambassador, she fulfills her dream of sharing the benefits of advanced education to enhance nail techs’ technical skills and to further the profession as a whole.

 


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Greg Salo

His teaching methods have been described as “unconventional” and “eccentric,” but those words don’t adequately capture the atmosphere in Greg Salo’s nail tech training courses. Greg educates students in an animated, exciting and energetic manner that leaves them informed and entertained.

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Jaime Schrabeck

About Jaime
Jaime Schrabeck, Ph.D. has worked as a licensed manicurist and owns Precision Nails. She is a writer for the Stylist newspaper, judges competitions, trains other salon owners and manicurists and advises California’s Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

 


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Diane Snipe

Diane Snipe has been in the beauty industry for almost 16 years. Her experience ranges from working in the salons doing nails, hair and management. She is also a District Manager for the Southern California area for Trade Secret. Diana started with Backscratchers Salon Systems, Inc. in March 2007 and provides education to beauty schools in the Southern California area. Diane states, “I believe very much in Backscratchers. It is what I use in the salon every day, and I tell everyone how great it is!

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Kupa Education Team

About Kupa
The education team at Kupa, Inc. is the industry’s most knowledgeable on electric files, bits and how they are used.

 


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Russel Thompson

About Russel
Russel Thompson has been working in the salon industry for 26 years as salon owner, stylist and master colorist. He pursues his passion as an educator in both the technical and business realms of the beauty industry.

 


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Malynda Vigliotti

About Malynda
Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) is a self pro-claimed eyebrow queen and the flashiest waxer in New York! She was educated at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has worked in the fashion and beauty trenches for years, making her the Brow expert.

 


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Catherine Wong

About Catherine
Catherine Wong is an award-winning nail artist and an international educator based in Singapore. She is an active competitor and judges nail competitions around the region. Her work has been featured in many leading trademagazines.

 


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Noreen Young

 

About Noreen
Noreen Young is an internationally known speaker, ‘Beauty & Skin Chef,” and a professional makeup artist. She has authored two books, three DVDs and a motivational CD. Her sparkling personality and beauty world expertise make her one of the most sought after speakers in the cosmetics, salon and spa industry. Noreen is featured in many magazines and is a frequent guest on radio talk shows around the U.S.

 


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Ivan Zoot

About Ivan
Ivan Zoot will help you make more money, build your client base and have more fun. Ivan has raised the bar by breaking all three of the Guinness World Haircutting Records and he has developed the Andis Revolution Cutting System, the notion of economy of motion, as he calls it, to assist stylists in cutting hair faster while maintaining technical quality and customer service.

 


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Mary Jo Zwirowski

About Mary Jo
Mary Jo Zwirowski is a nail professional since 1988 and a certified Reflexologist since 2007. She has been a master educator for Nail Tek since 1996. 

 


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