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50 Influential Hairdressers Why He’s Influential: He appeared on platforms worldwide and authored three books, including Yosh Toya Hairgraphy— Learn How to Learn, The Yosh Way and Yosh for Hair. A major shear manufacturer created a texturizing shear specifically for him called The Meister. Still, he remains humble, charming and ever approachable; his thirst to learn is equaled only by his talent. Never one to retire, today he educates throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. Most recently, he volunteertaught his design and philosophy course, which focuses on helping students “learn how to learn,” to Japanese beauty school students. Who Influences Him: “Foremost, Vidal Sassoon; I assisted him in the beginning. Also, Jean Louis David, Bruno Pittini and Jean-Marc Maniatis. Today, Nick Arrojo, Anthony Mascolo, Vivienne Mackinder, Robert Lobetta, Scott Cole and Linda Yodice.” him to his audiences and his colleagues. He was larger than life but humble enough to listen intently and offer his wisdom.” Why He’s Influential: CELEBRITY STYLISTS Nicky Clarke His Work: Trained by UK legend Leonard Xenon (deceased) His Work: London-born Peter Michael Franelli was a fourth-generation hairdresser who embraced the trade at age 12 and apprenticed for Vidal Sassoon. His star streaked fast. Creating top fashion magazine covers, working with couture houses and styling 1960s top model Twiggy, he reinvented himself, eventually morphing into his high-energy stage persona, “Xenon.” Arriving Stateside via Australia, he became International Creative Director for Pivot Point, and later the same for Matrix, Helene Curtis and Farouk Systems. Why He’s Influential: His spectacular shows, breathtaking models and outstanding educational presentations packed the house during the 1980’s hair-show heydays. His final gesture of a born hairdresser: The Xenon Foundation, established posthumously at his request to support stylists burdened with catastrophic costs related to illness. Who He Has Influenced: “Xenon was Pivot Point International’s Artistic Director in the late ’70s to mid ’80s,” says Judy Rambert, vice president of education and research at Pivot Point International. “He taught many of us that education should be entertaining and include elements of newness and surprise. Xenon loved sharing his creativity and that connected 44 DECEMBER 2008 Lewis, also known as Leonard of Mayfair, he launched his reputation at John Frieda, where his first super-star client was singer LuLu. Cindy Crawford, the Duchess of York and David Bowie followed. When Nicky opened his own salon, Gianni Versace was an early visitor. Then came Mischa Barton, Sienna Miller, Gillian Anderson, Helen Mirren and Jessica Biel. Parleying dozens of awards with multisalon ownership and celebrity clout, he had the smarts to call his product line Red Carpet, as he sponsored the Red Carpet designer award at the British Hair Fashion Awards. Why He’s Influential: When you converge cultures by cutting everyone from British royalty to the royalty of rock; snowball fame with TV appearances on Comic Relief and Ab Fab; and do good work, you touch the world. Who Influences Him: “Leonard was an extraordinary and charismatic icon who styled the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Liza Minelli in his exclusive Mayfair salon. I was very fortunate to land a position there, when London’s top salons divided between minimalist, Sassoon-inspired ‘cutters’ and Leonard’s glamor. Leonard’s influence has certainly never dated, and I remain eternally grateful to have been associated with him.” His first book, Shake Your Head Darling captured the salon zeitgeist of the time; his second, Beyond Hair: The Ultimate Makeover Book underscored his ideas about total image. A Why Do I Call You Sexy? video said it all. Four decades after he reached U.S. shores from France, he’s still in demand on shows like Oprah and NBC’s Today Show. Who Influences Him: “My main influence is not a single person, rather an era. I admired the beauty and glamor of classic Hollywood during the 1940s and ‘50s. The artists who created the fabulous, legendary looks of Marilyn Monroe, Eva Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor and Bette Davis were the inspiration for my own styles and images.” Frédéric Fekkai His Work: Celebrity stylist, salon owner, product manufacturer and spokesperson, Fekkai is known for his genius in most salon categories. Today he operates seven Fekkai Salons in the U.S. and has an internationally recognized product line that includes nearly 150 products. Why He’s Influential: José Eber His Work: From the age of 15, he knew instinctively what women wanted most: sexy style, glamor and self-confidence. With his flamboyant good looks, the style icon, with a sense of sauvage, quickly became as recognizable as his clients—and then some. Styling Elizabeth Taylor, Cher and Jaclyn Smith allowed him to create the empire he oversees today: a namesake flagship and nine other ateliers. Each continues his philosophy of enhancing self-esteem. While best known for his products and salons, Fekkai believes his success comes from his ability to “create a customized and sophisticated look for each client.” He educates his stylists “to focus on the complete picture, not just the facial features and shape of the face. When determining the best look for a client, a stylist must take into account individual personality, personal style and lifestyle. Each quality should be synergistic to create a unique portrait of personal greatness. That’s total beauty.” Who Influences Him: “I am inspired by my son, works of art, fashion, people I admire, beautiful ad campaigns and places I visit around the world. I love watching classic movies and looking at portrait books.” Continued www.modernsalon.com http://www.modernsalon.com

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