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50 Influential Hairdressers Ted Gibson His Work: Product developer, salon owner and celebrity stylist, Ted Gibson made headlines when he upped the price tag on hair cuts in New York. Known for “the most expensive hair cut in the world,” Gibson charges $950 in his Union Square Salon. His freshly launched Ted Gibson line of products and tools are already a hit among editors, celebrities and socialites. Why He’s Influential: “I was always fixing things around the house—I watched both parents constantly work with their hands. It was only appropriate that my profession allowed me to work with my hands, too.” Garren His Work: A quintessential salon profes- sional and fashion leader for more than two decades, Garren has more than 1,000 magazine covers to his credit. His magnificent and pristine Manhattan salon is known for creating tasteful, sensible, sophisticated and high-fashion looks for his high-profile clientele. Why He’s Influential: Garren’s work is featured regularly in leading fashion publications including U.S. and Italian Vogue and in a bi-monthly “Ask the Expert” column for Allure. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with the industry’s leading photographers, including Steven Meisel, Steven Klein, Annie Leibovitz and the late Richard Avedon to create memorable images for both editorial and advertising. He has been employed by world-leading cosmetic companies such as Lancôme and L’Oréal, as well as top fashion designers including Dolce & Gabanna, Escada, Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, Prada, Versace, Valentino, Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui, for whom he creates fashionforward, cohesive looks for their advertising campaigns and runway presentations. His celebrity client list includes Victoria Beckham, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, Sarah Jessica Parker, Drew Barrymore, Madonna and Oprah Winfrey. Garren also continues to create trendsetting looks for today’s hottest fashion models and, 10 weekdays a month, he dedicates time in his New York salon to enhancing the beauty of everyday women, giving each private client a style that meets her personal needs. Who Influences Him: “I have been influenced by so many great artists, including Kenneth, Alexandre de Paris and Vidal Sassoon. I have also been influenced by designers from the ’70s including Yves St. Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Calvin Klein.” 46 DECEMBER 2008 get to work with some of the most beautiful women in the world, including Anne Hathaway, Gabrielle Union, Angelina Jolie, Debra Messing, Joy Bryant and Demi Moore.” His work has appeared on hundreds of covers internationally, ad campaigns and on the runways of some of the most important designers. Who Influences Him: “That’s easy,” says Gibson. “My mom and dad, Man Ray, Horst Rechelbacher, Jason Backe and God.” John Sahag (deceased) His Work: Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Sahag moved to Australia at age eight. By 18, he was already a hair styling star in Sydney and moved to Paris to be closer to the fashion houses. Eventually moving to New York in 1985, he opened the John Sahag Workshop on Madison Avenue to accommodate his impressive client roster of celebrities, models, editors and other influential icons in the beauty and fashion industry. The workshop was also established to train other hairdressers in his signature dry-cutting method. World renowned for his extraordinary vision, intensity, integrity and his unusual, abstract editorial work, the designs of this “rock and roll” artist appeared in the photographs of Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Hiro and Albert Watson and on the covers and in fashion and beauty magazines all over the world. Why He’s Influential: “John Sahag approached hair with reverence, believing it to be spiritual material,” says Thomas Clancy, director of education, John Sahag Products and Craftsman at John Sahag Workshop. “He provided a refinement to our industry and thought it important to make it a lifelong quest to become a more cultured human being.” In addition to his recognition by his peers, Sahag was presented with Cosmetic Executive Women Beauty Editors Choice Award in 1999, recognizing “a stellar individual who distinguishes himself by making exceptionally innovative contributions to the industry.” Continued Orlando Pita His Work: One of the most soughtafter editorial hairstylists, Pita’s designs have graced the covers of countless magazines worldwide and his work has been seen in hundreds of ad campaigns and television commercials. He is also one of the top artists during fashion weeks worldwide. His Orlo Salon in New York City is a haven for models, celebrities, socialites and royalty. Why He’s Influential: “In my 25-year career, I’ve been so honored in having the ability to work collaboratively with so many talented people. For me, I am constantly trying to challenge myself in all aspects of my work—whether it’s editorial fashion and beauty features, campaigns, runways around the world or in the salon with my clients. Last year, W magazine was kind enough to name me as one of fashion’s most influential people—that is when I knew I made the right choice in becoming a hairdresser.” Who Influences Him: “My parents. My mother was a seamstress and my father www.modernsalon.com http://www.modernsalon.com

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