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50 Influential Hairdressers He devoted his life to educating hairdressers and bolstering their creative and business success. Who He Has Influenced: Countless hairdressers, namely those who are members of the John Paul Mitchell Systems global team. However, his love of the land, commitment to the industry and profound humanity and creativity live strongest and clearest in his son. Why He’s Influential: Pittini had a unique style of cutting that was picked up by his protégés, including Frédéric Fekkai, among others. He treated hair as fabric, a training that was believed to have come from watching his mother, a courturier. Charging $250 in 1994, Pittini was one of the first hairdressers to charge high fees for a cut. In addition to educating all in the Dessange Organization, he instructed those working in his New York and Parisian salons. Who He Has Influenced: Irvine Rusk feels he was one of the best cutters he ever witnessed. “He just knew what he was doing,” says Rusk. “He was the fastest cutter I’ve ever seen. Everyone who ever encountered him was influenced.” According to Tabatha Coffey, the Bravo television star, “He was a mindful, respectful artist. He was an incredible talent and fully engaged in his work. I will never forget his last show. About eight models came out in gowns. He went up to each and cut a variation of a bob on each model and every look was perfect. It was the best show I have ever seen. He never said a word he didn’t have to.” Michael O’Rourke His Work: As the founder of Sexy Hair Concepts, Institute of Courage and Carlton Hair International USA, O’Rourke has always focused on the growth and success of his fellow hairdressers. Sexy Hair is one of the first professional hair care brands to truly focus on image marketing with bold packaging, celebrity spokespersons and a clear perception of how information affects human emotion. With the help of physical therapists and Tai Chi instructors, O’Rourke developed his innovative cutting technique, Structure in Motion, which encourages perspective and balance in all aspects of hair cutting and life. O’Rourke continues to teach this system and can still be seen on platforms at beauty shows. Why He’s Influential: Jack Nicholson and the Dalai Lama. His passion for hair also led him to create two additional professional niche brands; Modern Organic Products and D:fi. Why He’s Influential: He found an untapped niche and developed a solution to an existing problem—even the best hairdressers struggled with cutting and styling men’s hair. With the launch of American Crew, Raccuglia paved the way to educate and speak openly about male grooming. He made it acceptable for men to demand a grooming regimen specific to their needs. Who Influences Him: “There are two people who have made a significant impact on my career,” says Raccuglia. “The founder of Aveda, Horst Rechelbacher, who uses hair to fuel his love of nature and beauty. My other influence is Bob DeAngelo, a barber in my hometown of La Salle, Illinois. The joy he took from being a barber, giving a good hair cut and listening to his clients inspires me.” Jheri Redding (deceased) His Work: A one-time chemistry and physics teacher and basketball coach, Jheri Redding switched careers when, in the 1930s, he became one of the first men to earn a cosmetology license. Never quite satisfied with the available products, Redding utilized his knowledge of chemistry to develop products that met his standards. Along the way, he founded Jheri Redding Products and cofounded Redken with Paul Kent Meehan, followed by the Jhirmack Company and Nexxus. He remained one of the most popular speakers and platform artists at shows for decades. Why He’s Influential: Redding changed the salon industry forever with innovation after innovation. He revolutionized perming with the Jheri Curl and is credited with formulating the first crème rinse, lowpH, acid-balanced shampoos and vitaminand protein-based products. Remaining active in the hairdressing community, Redding’s presentations and lectures made indelible impressions on standing roomonly audiences. Who He Has Influenced: Diane WhiteWilkins, an educator and former president of National Cosmetologists Association remembers Redding for his charisma and the “aura of excitement” that always surrounded him. “Jheri instilled curiosity Continued David Raccuglia His Work: Barber-trained David Raccuglia O’Rourke has helped countless hairdressers connect their inner drive and art to their needs in life by providing them with tools for overall financial and artistic consciousness. With a product line, a hair cutting and lifestyle technique and Institute of Courage, a place to find your art and yourself, O’Rourke has inspired a movement. Who Influences Him: “My good friend Vidal has always inspired me,” says O’Rourke. “I also have such a high respect for Karl Lagerfeld. He is a lover of architecture, which mirrors my own passion for Moorish architecture. As artists, we both derive inspiration from the elements around us and from what we love.” always had a passion for the salon industry. He’s been a salon owner, a product developer and a photographer. Raccuglia opened the first Art + Science salon in Chicago in 1987. In the early ‘90s Raccuglia saw a need in the marketplace and created the first-ever hair care line exclusively for men. He answered the void in men’s styling with in-depth education and with the launch of American Crew products. Raccuglia has since become the brand’s primary photographer and has expanded his photographic talent, shooting a wide range of subjects including Bruno Pittini (deceased) His Work: Salon owner and creative director of the Dessange Organization of 600 salons, the Parisian stylist, known for his haute couture cuts, had an impressive celebrity list, including Brigitte Bardot, Jodie Foster, Jessica Lange and Raquel Welch. 40 DECEMBER 2008 www.modernsalon.com http://www.modernsalon.com

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