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50 Influential Hairdressers Anthony Mascolo His Work: When Mascolo began his career in hairdressing, he had to stand on a box to shampoo clients’ hair. At 15, he joined his father and his brother Bruno in the family salon and worked with Bruno on photo shoots and magazine work to help promote the family business. In 1974 the brothers opened their first salon in London’s Mayfair. Anthony was the premiere member of the first Toni & Guy artistic team and traveled the world educating and inspiring. TIGI was created and Anthony became the image leader of the brand and still is today. In 2002, Anthony opened Bed Head Studios in London where he creates and photographs all of the imagery and global branding for TIGI. He developed the TIGI International Creative Team and launched training academies in London, Italy and the U.S. Why He’s Influential: Mascolo’s work is nothing short of exquisite. He has a total understanding of the kind of looks people want to wear. His show work and his fantasy ideas reflect his interests in fashion and demonstrate his creative thought patterns as well as his skills. His diverse work has influenced a generation of hairdressers and continues to do so. Who Influences Him: “Whether it is my own team, children or the edgy fashion, music and art that develops strongly from the young people of London, the untapped energy of youth is a great inspiration,” says Mascolo. “Crucially, though, it is those closest to me—my family and my team, who draw out my ever-expanding ideas and push my work forward.” stage in more than 60 countries and has published several books. Why He’s Influential: As president of Intercoiffure Mondial, Ochs is constantly looked to for fashion inspiration, trends and collections that are unique, progressive and always beautiful. An administrator who can coordinate the shoots and releases of Intercoiffure Mondial, and an expert communicator who has influenced worldwide audiences, Ochs is one of the most familiar and respected names in international hairdressing. Who Influences Him: Ochs is a Renaissance man who is also an accomplished painter and chef. His love of the visual arts influences his use of color, light and texture in his styling creations. Paris, his second home, inspires him for all the obvious reasons, and because the city was home to legendary stylist Guillaume, whom Ochs says influenced him the most. Tony Rizzo His Work: Tony Rizzo has made personal- ized hairdressing his hallmark since opening his first Sanrizz Salon in London’s fashionable Mayfair district in 1980. This year, he opened his 10th salon at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane. Rizzo also founded the Sanrizz Education Centre, famed worldwide for its technical and motivational training. Why He’s Influential: The Sanrizz Educational Centre has graduated more than 6,000 international students and the Sanrizz Artistic team is one of the leading style setters in international hairdressing. In addition to providing exceptional hairdressing to Sanrizz clients and creating countless trend release collections, Rizzo launched the Alternative Hair Show in 1983. He is hosting his 26th show this year, which he created as an annual hair, art and fashion extravaganza, the proceeds from which benefit the UK’s Leukemia Research charity. Who Influences Him: Rizzo takes his inspiration from the fashion world believing that successful hairdressers must create styles that complement street looks, haute couture and alternative fashion. n Klaus Peter Ochs His Work: A third-generation hairdresser, Klaus Peter Ochs, internationally recognized simply as KPO, put German fashion on the map with his creative flair and uncanny talent for predicting and recognizing trends in fashion and style. Like most European hairdressers, he made a name for himself early on by winning awards and competitions throughout the world. Owner of numerous salons in Germany and France, he has appeared on 58 DECEMBER 2008 www.modernsalon.com http://www.monroebrush.com http://www.monroebrush.com http://www.modernsalon.com

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