Speaker Bios
Sister Bonnie Steinlage
15 years ago, when Sister Bonnie Steinlage, a Franciscan Sister of the Poor, heard the Ash Wednesday gospel, “When you pray, wash your face and comb your hair,” she felt called to provide hair care to the poor and homeless. With the permission of her order, Sister Bonnie enrolled in cosmetology school and began providing hair care to the poor. In 1995, she opened a hair salon in Over-the-Rhine where she continues to provide professional hair care to those in need.
Soon after opening the salon, Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart created the Hair Care Voucher Program to serve needy clients throughout the city. Clients can receive a hair care vouchers from a participating school or social service agency and redeem it at a partner salon. Haircuts from the Heart reimburses the salon for their services at no cost to the client or social service agency.
Today, Sr. Bonnie continues her mission to nurture the dignity and self-confidence of our clients by providing hair care to the poor and homeless.
Soon after opening the salon, Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart created the Hair Care Voucher Program to serve needy clients throughout the city. Clients can receive a hair care vouchers from a participating school or social service agency and redeem it at a partner salon. Haircuts from the Heart reimburses the salon for their services at no cost to the client or social service agency.
Today, Sr. Bonnie continues her mission to nurture the dignity and self-confidence of our clients by providing hair care to the poor and homeless.
Syndi Seid
Syndi Seid is the etiquette expert of choice for the world’s leading organizations and for the media seeking comprehensive training on social etiquette and international business protocol.
As founder of Advanced Etiquette Worldwide, Syndi helps senior executives, business professionals, and main-line employees overcome their fears and insecurities to find poise, confidence and authority in any social situation, anywhere in the world.
Major companies such as Hewlett-Packard Worldwide, Sprint International, National Semiconductor, Marriott Hotels, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and the Miss Universe Pageant trust her to train their employees to avoid social faux pas that could lead to major business and political blunders.
Syndi is the recognized, world’s leading expert on business protocol and etiquette and has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’ Eye on America, Fox’s Trading Spouses, HGTV’s Party At Home, and Discovery Channel’s Picture This. She is the Etiquette Expert for Staples.com and a contributing writer for SBTV.com and Bnet.com. Syndi is also a guest lecturer on Celebrity Cruises and appears on Office Depot’s web-based series, Web Cafß. Her monthly column on etiquette appears in AsianWeek and as a contributor to the book, “Business Etiquette for Dummies.” Her own book, Etiquette In Minutes… 201 practical tips for business and social behavior is now available at www.EtiquetteInMinutes.com
As a graduate of The Protocol School of Washington, in D.C. and The Emily Post Institute Syndi earned their highest levels of certification, including Certified International Protocol Officer and Corporate Trainer. She is also one among only twenty etiquette experts certified by The Emily Post Institute. Syndi lives in San Francisco with her husband Ron Hildebrand and is active in The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco Small Business Network (SBN), Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), The American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF), eWomenNetwork (eWN), Boardroom Bound (BB), National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), National Speakers Association (NSA), and the Women’s Leadership Exchange (WLE).
Learn more about Syndi, her book, and view her popular etiquette newsletters at www.AdvancedEtiquette.com.
As founder of Advanced Etiquette Worldwide, Syndi helps senior executives, business professionals, and main-line employees overcome their fears and insecurities to find poise, confidence and authority in any social situation, anywhere in the world.
Major companies such as Hewlett-Packard Worldwide, Sprint International, National Semiconductor, Marriott Hotels, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and the Miss Universe Pageant trust her to train their employees to avoid social faux pas that could lead to major business and political blunders.
Syndi is the recognized, world’s leading expert on business protocol and etiquette and has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’ Eye on America, Fox’s Trading Spouses, HGTV’s Party At Home, and Discovery Channel’s Picture This. She is the Etiquette Expert for Staples.com and a contributing writer for SBTV.com and Bnet.com. Syndi is also a guest lecturer on Celebrity Cruises and appears on Office Depot’s web-based series, Web Cafß. Her monthly column on etiquette appears in AsianWeek and as a contributor to the book, “Business Etiquette for Dummies.” Her own book, Etiquette In Minutes… 201 practical tips for business and social behavior is now available at www.EtiquetteInMinutes.com
As a graduate of The Protocol School of Washington, in D.C. and The Emily Post Institute Syndi earned their highest levels of certification, including Certified International Protocol Officer and Corporate Trainer. She is also one among only twenty etiquette experts certified by The Emily Post Institute. Syndi lives in San Francisco with her husband Ron Hildebrand and is active in The City Club of San Francisco, San Francisco Small Business Network (SBN), Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), The American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF), eWomenNetwork (eWN), Boardroom Bound (BB), National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), National Speakers Association (NSA), and the Women’s Leadership Exchange (WLE).
Learn more about Syndi, her book, and view her popular etiquette newsletters at www.AdvancedEtiquette.com.
Annet King
Annet King is the Director of Training and Development for The International Dermal Institute. Her responsibilities include overseeing the IDI teaching staff around the globe, as well as developing the curriculum taught in all 45 countries.
Annet has extensive experience in the skin therapy and spa industry. Prior to joining IDI she was Director of Training for a skin care distribution company in Singapore; supervised the regional training for several major skin care lines, and served as Vice Principal to two CIDESCO certified schools. In addition, Ms. King consulted and assisted in the development of skin treatment centers and spas throughout Southeast Asia.
Beginning her career as a skin therapist for a day spa in England, she was quickly promoted to Operations Manager. Ms. King then became a skin therapy and business lecturer at Plymouth College of Further Education, where she realized her true passion for teaching. Her next position was as a Spa Director for Steiner Leisure, managing luxury spas onboard cruise ships.
You can find Annet’s extensive knowledge about skin care scattered throughout various media outlets. Most recently, she appeared on Good Day L.A. for the Fox Network. She is a regular guest on Martha Stewart Radio on the Sirius Satellite Radio Network (channel 112), is a current contributor to a series of articles titled “Good Hands” for Skin, Inc. magazine, is a trusted source for trade magazines including Dermascope, LNE and Renew, is sited throughout consumer magazines that cover skin health, and is a frequent speaker at industry trade shows, conferences, congresses and more.
Annet is a licensed skin therapist, certified by both CIDESCO and CIBTAC, an instructor and industry author. Her expertise in skin and spa operations combined with her dynamic personality has put her in high demand as a guest speaker representing The International Dermal Institute at educational and press events around the world.
Annet has extensive experience in the skin therapy and spa industry. Prior to joining IDI she was Director of Training for a skin care distribution company in Singapore; supervised the regional training for several major skin care lines, and served as Vice Principal to two CIDESCO certified schools. In addition, Ms. King consulted and assisted in the development of skin treatment centers and spas throughout Southeast Asia.
Beginning her career as a skin therapist for a day spa in England, she was quickly promoted to Operations Manager. Ms. King then became a skin therapy and business lecturer at Plymouth College of Further Education, where she realized her true passion for teaching. Her next position was as a Spa Director for Steiner Leisure, managing luxury spas onboard cruise ships.
You can find Annet’s extensive knowledge about skin care scattered throughout various media outlets. Most recently, she appeared on Good Day L.A. for the Fox Network. She is a regular guest on Martha Stewart Radio on the Sirius Satellite Radio Network (channel 112), is a current contributor to a series of articles titled “Good Hands” for Skin, Inc. magazine, is a trusted source for trade magazines including Dermascope, LNE and Renew, is sited throughout consumer magazines that cover skin health, and is a frequent speaker at industry trade shows, conferences, congresses and more.
Annet is a licensed skin therapist, certified by both CIDESCO and CIBTAC, an instructor and industry author. Her expertise in skin and spa operations combined with her dynamic personality has put her in high demand as a guest speaker representing The International Dermal Institute at educational and press events around the world.
Janell Geason
2008 NAHA nominated Makeup Artist of the Year, Janell
Geason, has over 18 years experience in the fashion,
video and print industry working in Minneapolis,
London, NY and Rome. Her work can be seen in Lucky,
Redbook, and ELLE magazines. As an Aveda Makeup
Educator she has colloborated on the the Aveda Makeup
Trend Collections and is actively involved in creating
Aveda Makeup. As Makeup Education Director for JUUT
SalonSpa, 4 of the locations experienced an average
growth of 13% in makeup sales. Her agency work
includes a celebrity cleint of: America Ferrara, Emma
Roberts, Jerry Seinfield, Joan Steffan, Wilmar
Valderrama, Jessie McCartney, Shia Le Beuf, Cheryl
Tiegs and Kevin Costner.
Geason, has over 18 years experience in the fashion,
video and print industry working in Minneapolis,
London, NY and Rome. Her work can be seen in Lucky,
Redbook, and ELLE magazines. As an Aveda Makeup
Educator she has colloborated on the the Aveda Makeup
Trend Collections and is actively involved in creating
Aveda Makeup. As Makeup Education Director for JUUT
SalonSpa, 4 of the locations experienced an average
growth of 13% in makeup sales. Her agency work
includes a celebrity cleint of: America Ferrara, Emma
Roberts, Jerry Seinfield, Joan Steffan, Wilmar
Valderrama, Jessie McCartney, Shia Le Beuf, Cheryl
Tiegs and Kevin Costner.
Jan Chaithavuthi
“…You realize that all along there was something tremendous within you, and you do not know it.”
Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship)
Jan believes in these words from her guru Paramahansa Yogananda. She sees the potential in everyone. Having background in nursing helps her in bringing about the ancient art of Thai massage to the acceptance of the modern era health care practitioners.
Jan has a BS degree in nursing and MPA in Health Management. She worked as a nurse specialist in the USA for over 20 years. With her keen interest in Thai massage, she pursued her search in the ancient art upon her returned to Thailand. Jan and Kanchanoo (Noo) established a Thai massage school in the year of 2001 and another school in 2002.
Both schools are known as “TMC” and are in the same location. TMC develops and pioneer the new era of Thai massage school with professional management style, yet strictly adhere to the ancient learning discipline. TMC achieved the highest standard and earned the King’s Royal Award for best vocational school of 2005. This is an honor to Thai massage schools in Thailand for it has never been one to earn such highest award from the King.
Jan and Noo set out to search for the truth in Thai massage for over two years with trips around the country, national libraries, ancient book department and achieves, meeting with monks and teachers in villages, the Thai Massage the Thai Way: in Theory and Practice was published in 2006. The book presented the history and background of Thai massage unknown to the westerners before due to lack of access. It was the first Thai massage book available internationally written by Thais. The books were sold out in a year.
Jan faced with the matter of life and death on her dear friend, and in finding a helping hand, she learned that the “energy field” was the key to healing both body and mind and can integrate effectively with Thai massage. That led to another year of research and the second edition of the book Thai Massage the Thai Way: Healing Body and Mind published in 2007.
Jan and Noo established Yogananda Foundation in 2006. The foundation receives endowment from TMC, and general public. The foundation started the disabled center at Chiang Dao district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand to help over 100 members and support four other disabled groups in Thailand.
TMC offered Thai massage training to the disabled, their family members, and disabled centers staff. This has been the miracle relieve to their illnesses. Some are able to walk after being disabled from stroke, and many are thinking clearer after being born with mental disorder.
Jan originated the “Earth Bag” (hand painted cloth bag by disabled) project for people with all types of disabilities to enjoy their daily activities that earn them better health, happiness, pride and income. The Earth Bag project is slowly spreading the message of
“proud living” and “joy in helping” through out Thailand and the world.
Jan is currently CEO of Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai (TMC) and president of Yogananda Foundation. Jan and Noo are the co-authors of the book Thai Massage the Thai Way: Healing Body and Mind (second edition) .
Paramahansa Yogananda (Self-Realization Fellowship)
Jan believes in these words from her guru Paramahansa Yogananda. She sees the potential in everyone. Having background in nursing helps her in bringing about the ancient art of Thai massage to the acceptance of the modern era health care practitioners.
Jan has a BS degree in nursing and MPA in Health Management. She worked as a nurse specialist in the USA for over 20 years. With her keen interest in Thai massage, she pursued her search in the ancient art upon her returned to Thailand. Jan and Kanchanoo (Noo) established a Thai massage school in the year of 2001 and another school in 2002.
Both schools are known as “TMC” and are in the same location. TMC develops and pioneer the new era of Thai massage school with professional management style, yet strictly adhere to the ancient learning discipline. TMC achieved the highest standard and earned the King’s Royal Award for best vocational school of 2005. This is an honor to Thai massage schools in Thailand for it has never been one to earn such highest award from the King.
Jan and Noo set out to search for the truth in Thai massage for over two years with trips around the country, national libraries, ancient book department and achieves, meeting with monks and teachers in villages, the Thai Massage the Thai Way: in Theory and Practice was published in 2006. The book presented the history and background of Thai massage unknown to the westerners before due to lack of access. It was the first Thai massage book available internationally written by Thais. The books were sold out in a year.
Jan faced with the matter of life and death on her dear friend, and in finding a helping hand, she learned that the “energy field” was the key to healing both body and mind and can integrate effectively with Thai massage. That led to another year of research and the second edition of the book Thai Massage the Thai Way: Healing Body and Mind published in 2007.
Jan and Noo established Yogananda Foundation in 2006. The foundation receives endowment from TMC, and general public. The foundation started the disabled center at Chiang Dao district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand to help over 100 members and support four other disabled groups in Thailand.
TMC offered Thai massage training to the disabled, their family members, and disabled centers staff. This has been the miracle relieve to their illnesses. Some are able to walk after being disabled from stroke, and many are thinking clearer after being born with mental disorder.
Jan originated the “Earth Bag” (hand painted cloth bag by disabled) project for people with all types of disabilities to enjoy their daily activities that earn them better health, happiness, pride and income. The Earth Bag project is slowly spreading the message of
“proud living” and “joy in helping” through out Thailand and the world.
Jan is currently CEO of Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai (TMC) and president of Yogananda Foundation. Jan and Noo are the co-authors of the book Thai Massage the Thai Way: Healing Body and Mind (second edition) .
Ruth Roche
Since arriving in New York City in 1990, Ruth Roche has reached the top of her profession as a hairstylist. Salon owner, editorial stylist, platform artist and educator, Ruth's work has appeared in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Vanity Fair, Interview, Self, More and Cosmopolitan, to name a few. Represented by Artists by Timothy Priano, Ruth maintains a busy freelance career.
Her celebrity clients have included Sheryl Crowe, Claire Danes, Lyndsay Lohan, Kelly Ripa, Geena Davis, Mariska Hargitay, Laura Linney, Sharon Stone, Mischa Barton, Amerie, Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks), Mya, Tracie Thoms, Rosie Perez and Joan Cusack. She has worked with renowned photographers such as Annie Liebovitz, Gilles Bensimon, Raphael Mazuco, Terry Richardson, Timothy White, Rod Spicer and Mike Ruiz. Her creations have been seen on runways of many designers during New York's famed Fashion Week.
In 2003 Ruth opened RARE Salon in NYC's downtown hotspot, Tribeca, marking another milestone in her career. She and the RARE Team have quickly become a neighborhood favorite. Also home to the RARE Academy, the space is the perfect place for fellow stylists from around the country to learn, grow and fuel their creative fire.
With almost two decades in beauty, Ruth has been honored multiple times by the North American Hairstyling Awards, including Master Stylist of the Year, and is featured in the newly released documentary, "Stars Behind the Chair: The Leading Ladies of Hair." She raised the bar at Redken as Global Artistic Director of Design and previously for renowned British hairdresser Trevor Sorbie. She has traveled the world for both companies, and now RARE, sharing her experience and new techniques with fellow professionals. She has become a master in her field with a following unlike any other!
Her celebrity clients have included Sheryl Crowe, Claire Danes, Lyndsay Lohan, Kelly Ripa, Geena Davis, Mariska Hargitay, Laura Linney, Sharon Stone, Mischa Barton, Amerie, Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks), Mya, Tracie Thoms, Rosie Perez and Joan Cusack. She has worked with renowned photographers such as Annie Liebovitz, Gilles Bensimon, Raphael Mazuco, Terry Richardson, Timothy White, Rod Spicer and Mike Ruiz. Her creations have been seen on runways of many designers during New York's famed Fashion Week.
In 2003 Ruth opened RARE Salon in NYC's downtown hotspot, Tribeca, marking another milestone in her career. She and the RARE Team have quickly become a neighborhood favorite. Also home to the RARE Academy, the space is the perfect place for fellow stylists from around the country to learn, grow and fuel their creative fire.
With almost two decades in beauty, Ruth has been honored multiple times by the North American Hairstyling Awards, including Master Stylist of the Year, and is featured in the newly released documentary, "Stars Behind the Chair: The Leading Ladies of Hair." She raised the bar at Redken as Global Artistic Director of Design and previously for renowned British hairdresser Trevor Sorbie. She has traveled the world for both companies, and now RARE, sharing her experience and new techniques with fellow professionals. She has become a master in her field with a following unlike any other!
Teena Cahill
Dr. Teena Cahill is a nationally acclaimed speaker, writer, and educator. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Masters in Counseling, and Bachelors in Education. As Director of Wisdom and Beyond LLC, she presents strictly educational programs which are enlightening, lively, and rich in both content and humor. Teena speaks at corporate, association, convention, health care, educational, graduation, and fund-raising events across the country.
Teena is an experienced businesswoman, former adjunct professor for both undergraduate and graduate studies in the behavioral sciences, published author, and student of the human condition.
She is a wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and caregiver. She and her husband, a former Marine Corps fighter pilot and international airline captain, who is now disabled, live in an extended family setting and are well aware of the problems faced by today's young professionals and the busy dual income family.
Teena works both in the trenches and on the big stage, and understands the issues faced by her audiences. She not only ?talks the talk,? she ?walks the walk,? on topics that matter in today?s busy world.
Audiences laugh and learn as Teena teaches! Her presentations incorporate moving and inspiring stories from real life, along with the latest research on topics such as:
? understanding the workplace and the world around you
? enhancing innate resilience through self- care and education
? why personal strengths are important in the workplace and in life in general
? the link between listening and leadership
? happiness and productivity in the workplace ? what people want
? expecting change, choosing appropriate responses, and effective management
? busting the myth of balance
? cognitive reframing ? why what we think really matters
? understanding the mind-body connection and it's relationship to peak performance
? targeted communication, employee retention, and the appreciation of diversity
Each program is custom designed to meet the needs of the client.
Dr. Cahill?s popular weekly newspaper column,? Life in the Nineties,? combined humor with education. To give parents some guidelines for modeling leadership during troubling times, she authored a chapter entitled ?Reassuring Young Children: The Role of Parents in Helping Children Overcome Adversity,? for the book ?Shocking Violence II.? Her article, ?I Feel like a Juggler in a Three Ring Circus? appeared in ?Ignite!? magazine and "Empowering Young Women" an in-depth look on the topic of women and the management of home and work life has been serialized in the magazine, "Garden State Woman?. ?Dr. Cahill?s article, ?The Myth of Balance? appears in ?Families of Loved Ones (FOLO)?magazine. Her new book on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity, ?THE CAHILL FACTOR: TURNING ADVERSITY INTO ADVANTAGE? is now available and has been nominated for the Best Books 2007 Award (Self-Help/Motivational), for the 12th Annual Books for a Better Life Self-Improvement Award and for the 2008 AATH Book Award.
Dr. Cahill volunteers her time for programs that support families, children, education, and history. She is the Master of Ceremonies for the annual Memorial Day parade in her home town, and volunteers her time, in many arenas both at home and across the country.
Teena is an experienced businesswoman, former adjunct professor for both undergraduate and graduate studies in the behavioral sciences, published author, and student of the human condition.
She is a wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and caregiver. She and her husband, a former Marine Corps fighter pilot and international airline captain, who is now disabled, live in an extended family setting and are well aware of the problems faced by today's young professionals and the busy dual income family.
Teena works both in the trenches and on the big stage, and understands the issues faced by her audiences. She not only ?talks the talk,? she ?walks the walk,? on topics that matter in today?s busy world.
Audiences laugh and learn as Teena teaches! Her presentations incorporate moving and inspiring stories from real life, along with the latest research on topics such as:
? understanding the workplace and the world around you
? enhancing innate resilience through self- care and education
? why personal strengths are important in the workplace and in life in general
? the link between listening and leadership
? happiness and productivity in the workplace ? what people want
? expecting change, choosing appropriate responses, and effective management
? busting the myth of balance
? cognitive reframing ? why what we think really matters
? understanding the mind-body connection and it's relationship to peak performance
? targeted communication, employee retention, and the appreciation of diversity
Each program is custom designed to meet the needs of the client.
Dr. Cahill?s popular weekly newspaper column,? Life in the Nineties,? combined humor with education. To give parents some guidelines for modeling leadership during troubling times, she authored a chapter entitled ?Reassuring Young Children: The Role of Parents in Helping Children Overcome Adversity,? for the book ?Shocking Violence II.? Her article, ?I Feel like a Juggler in a Three Ring Circus? appeared in ?Ignite!? magazine and "Empowering Young Women" an in-depth look on the topic of women and the management of home and work life has been serialized in the magazine, "Garden State Woman?. ?Dr. Cahill?s article, ?The Myth of Balance? appears in ?Families of Loved Ones (FOLO)?magazine. Her new book on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity, ?THE CAHILL FACTOR: TURNING ADVERSITY INTO ADVANTAGE? is now available and has been nominated for the Best Books 2007 Award (Self-Help/Motivational), for the 12th Annual Books for a Better Life Self-Improvement Award and for the 2008 AATH Book Award.
Dr. Cahill volunteers her time for programs that support families, children, education, and history. She is the Master of Ceremonies for the annual Memorial Day parade in her home town, and volunteers her time, in many arenas both at home and across the country.
Yosh Toya
Far from his modest beginnings and childhood home in Japan, Yosh has established himself as a successful multi-salon owner in the San Francisco Area. Now as a premier educator with over 45 years of salon work experience, his artistry, philosophy and sensitivity to change are integral to his continued success. With an innate talent for creating timeless styles, Yosh is best known for his fluid hands and incredible talent for creating fresh new looks with classic lines and has become internationally recognized for his expertise in hair design.
Yosh is devoted to developing a stronger future for our profession. His realistic attitude and concerns with the profession, his amazing energy level, his enthusiasm for both sharing and seeking out the new, and his desire to share with industry professionals has earned him worldwide recognition.
To his numerous credits, Yosh has received the American Salon "Hairstylist of the Year" Award, the AVEDA "Master of the Art" Award, the "Award of Distinction" from Logics University, Haircolor USA Arts & Sciences "PEP Lifetime Achievement Award", the International Haircolor Exchanges "Heart Award", Modern Salon, reader's choice "75 Top Educator's of the Century", "The Grand Trophy of the Professional Press for Best Commercial Hairstyle" by the Association of International Professional Press and most recently, North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) "Lifetime Achievement Award."
Yosh is devoted to developing a stronger future for our profession. His realistic attitude and concerns with the profession, his amazing energy level, his enthusiasm for both sharing and seeking out the new, and his desire to share with industry professionals has earned him worldwide recognition.
To his numerous credits, Yosh has received the American Salon "Hairstylist of the Year" Award, the AVEDA "Master of the Art" Award, the "Award of Distinction" from Logics University, Haircolor USA Arts & Sciences "PEP Lifetime Achievement Award", the International Haircolor Exchanges "Heart Award", Modern Salon, reader's choice "75 Top Educator's of the Century", "The Grand Trophy of the Professional Press for Best Commercial Hairstyle" by the Association of International Professional Press and most recently, North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) "Lifetime Achievement Award."
Louise Frost
John Skinner
John has been in the hairworld for over 20 years, working and educating for Aveda, Toni & Guy and L'oreal Professional. He has been both a platform artist and Institute Educator for these companies as well. In addition, he has been fortunate enough to have worked both the NYC and LA fashion weeks. John recently completed his NAHA photo shoot.
Maureen Anlauf
Maureen Anlauf is a Master level Generalist at Juut Salonspa in St. Paul and an admired leader within Juut for the past 5 years. After graduating from the Aveda Institute 15 years ago, Maureen continued her advanced education with Vidal Sassoon and completed their advanced haircutting program. She spent 7 years as an Aveda Purefessional, where she taught advanced color and haircutting across the country. In July 2006, Maureen was awarded top honors at the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), where she was named 2006 North American Hairstylist of the Year. She is continuing the tradition this year as a 2007 NAHA nominee in the Avant Garde category. Maureen?s expansive editorial work has been seen in publications such as Vogue, Lucky, InStyle, Glamour, Town and Country, Martha Stewart, O Magazine, Modern Salon, InStyle Weddings, Elegant Bride, MplsSt.Paul Magazine, Metro Magazine, and more.
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Dean Banowetz
Dean Banowetz joined the nationally syndicated series "Extra" in February 2000, which coincided with the redesign and re-launch of the long-running news magazine. In addition to his responsibilities at "Extra," serving as hairstylist to the show's host Leeza Gibbons and Co-host and weekend anchor Dayna Devon, Banowetz also serves as Gibbons' personal hairstylist for her numerous special television appearances and charity events.
Dean moved to Los Angeles in 2000, leaving behind a full service salon in Bettendorf, Iowa which he owned and operated. He landed the job at "Extra" after facing stiff competition from hundreds of other applicants all across the country. In the summer of 2002 Dean took a job on a little known show called American Idol Search for a Superstar on FOX. His primary duties were to style host Ryan Seacrest's hair, along with everyone else who appeared on the show. Funny how something seemingly insignificant can snowball into a historic record breaking phenomena for FOX television! He just signed on for the second season and it is sure to be a bigger hit than the first one.
Born and raised on a farm in DeWitt, Iowa, Banowetz is the thirteenth child among a family of fifteen. After high school he joined the Active Duty Army where, in 1987, he was selected as soldier of the year. He continued his government career for seven years. He attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City. After getting an art degree, he attended Cosmetology school at Bill Hills College of Cosmetology in Davenport, Iowa. After cosmetology school, he worked in regional dinner theatre throughout the Midwest creating wigs for the actors and also performing on stage himself. Banowetz also took this time to establish his hair clientele. As a result of years of hard work, in 1992, Banowetz was selected as the North American Educator for a major hair care manufacturer, traveling to salons all over the United States.
In 2000 he attended a school in Santa Monica, California called "On Set Motion Picture Hair Academy," a school dedicated to teaching the tricks of the trade for doing hair in Hollywood. The owner, Susan Lipson , is the one responsible for making him send out his resume to studios in the LA area. She knew he had what it took. Since then his life has changed dramatically. For that, he thanks her.
Today, Banowetz still receives hundreds of letters from former clients, as well as from television fans across the country, asking for hair care tips.
Dean moved to Los Angeles in 2000, leaving behind a full service salon in Bettendorf, Iowa which he owned and operated. He landed the job at "Extra" after facing stiff competition from hundreds of other applicants all across the country. In the summer of 2002 Dean took a job on a little known show called American Idol Search for a Superstar on FOX. His primary duties were to style host Ryan Seacrest's hair, along with everyone else who appeared on the show. Funny how something seemingly insignificant can snowball into a historic record breaking phenomena for FOX television! He just signed on for the second season and it is sure to be a bigger hit than the first one.
Born and raised on a farm in DeWitt, Iowa, Banowetz is the thirteenth child among a family of fifteen. After high school he joined the Active Duty Army where, in 1987, he was selected as soldier of the year. He continued his government career for seven years. He attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City. After getting an art degree, he attended Cosmetology school at Bill Hills College of Cosmetology in Davenport, Iowa. After cosmetology school, he worked in regional dinner theatre throughout the Midwest creating wigs for the actors and also performing on stage himself. Banowetz also took this time to establish his hair clientele. As a result of years of hard work, in 1992, Banowetz was selected as the North American Educator for a major hair care manufacturer, traveling to salons all over the United States.
In 2000 he attended a school in Santa Monica, California called "On Set Motion Picture Hair Academy," a school dedicated to teaching the tricks of the trade for doing hair in Hollywood. The owner, Susan Lipson , is the one responsible for making him send out his resume to studios in the LA area. She knew he had what it took. Since then his life has changed dramatically. For that, he thanks her.
Today, Banowetz still receives hundreds of letters from former clients, as well as from television fans across the country, asking for hair care tips.
Winn Claybaugh
Winn Claybaugh has been the owner of hair salons and beauty academies since 1983. He is the founder and co-owner of Paul Mitchell The School, which was ranked by Franchise Times as the 7th fastest growing franchise in the country in 2006. He is also the author of Be Nice (Or Else!) with foreword by CNN's Larry King, and the host of Masters Audio Club, a monthly audio program featuring interviews, success secrets, and business-building presentations by the best leaders in the salon and beauty industry.
Winn is widely recognized as a leader in his industry. In 2004, the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) named him to their Hall of Leaders for his outstanding contributions to the hair and beauty industry. American Salon magazine called him a ?mover of mountains? and ?Mr. Fix-it? in their November 1997 ?Super Heroes? section, and Modern Salon magazine recently featured him in an article highlighting his Shot-in-the-Arm seminar. His previous book, Connecting to My Future!, is a success guide that helps people get focused and stay focused on the steps to creating the career of their dreams in the beauty industry.
Since 1989, Winn has traveled extensively around the country, working as an educator and consultant for several industries. He has been the National Motivational Expert for Paul Mitchell, the hair product company. He has worked with thousands of private businesses and their staffs, including companies such as Southwest Airlines, Vidal Sassoon, the Irvine Company, Fuddruckers, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, Structure/Limited/Express, and many other businesses from hospitals to apartment communities.
A popular speaker, Winn has been a frequent emcee for the NAHA Awards and a guest speaker for IBS shows, Hair America, International Haircolor Exchange, American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), ICE shows, The Salon Association (TSA). He has worked with literally thousands of businesses, inspiring people to take control of their careers. His Shot-In-The-Arm event and Developing Leadership Pizzazz seminar have been attended by top executives, clinical psychologists, salespeople of every sort, day care providers, housewives, and people from every walk of life who are looking for a new approach to personal motivation. Winn's humor and rapport with audiences creates enthusiasm and momentum to help businesses get motivated and focused for greater success. His seminars are designed to empower leaders to create teamwork among their people and motivation for themselves.
A tireless and enthusiastic volunteer, Winn has served as vice president of the AIDS Relief Fund for Beauty Professionals, and he has been involved in other fundraising projects for City of Hope and Leeza Gibbons' ?Leeza's Place.? In the past three years, Winn and the Paul Mitchell Schools have raised over $1 million for multiple charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, Leeza's Place, Katrina relief, AIDS causes, City of Hope, and more.
?I believe that giving back is not just a once-a-year happening,? Winn says. ?It is our daily duty. I have been very blessed, and so it makes sense that my team and I are passionately involved to raise lots and lots of money for many causes. Our efforts are not the result of large corporate donations, but rather from grassroots efforts, one dollar at a time.?
Winn resides in Laguna Beach, California. For more information, please consult: www.paulmitchelltheschool.com, www.mastersaudioclub.com, and www.connectingtomyfuture.com.
Winn is widely recognized as a leader in his industry. In 2004, the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) named him to their Hall of Leaders for his outstanding contributions to the hair and beauty industry. American Salon magazine called him a ?mover of mountains? and ?Mr. Fix-it? in their November 1997 ?Super Heroes? section, and Modern Salon magazine recently featured him in an article highlighting his Shot-in-the-Arm seminar. His previous book, Connecting to My Future!, is a success guide that helps people get focused and stay focused on the steps to creating the career of their dreams in the beauty industry.
Since 1989, Winn has traveled extensively around the country, working as an educator and consultant for several industries. He has been the National Motivational Expert for Paul Mitchell, the hair product company. He has worked with thousands of private businesses and their staffs, including companies such as Southwest Airlines, Vidal Sassoon, the Irvine Company, Fuddruckers, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, Structure/Limited/Express, and many other businesses from hospitals to apartment communities.
A popular speaker, Winn has been a frequent emcee for the NAHA Awards and a guest speaker for IBS shows, Hair America, International Haircolor Exchange, American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), ICE shows, The Salon Association (TSA). He has worked with literally thousands of businesses, inspiring people to take control of their careers. His Shot-In-The-Arm event and Developing Leadership Pizzazz seminar have been attended by top executives, clinical psychologists, salespeople of every sort, day care providers, housewives, and people from every walk of life who are looking for a new approach to personal motivation. Winn's humor and rapport with audiences creates enthusiasm and momentum to help businesses get motivated and focused for greater success. His seminars are designed to empower leaders to create teamwork among their people and motivation for themselves.
A tireless and enthusiastic volunteer, Winn has served as vice president of the AIDS Relief Fund for Beauty Professionals, and he has been involved in other fundraising projects for City of Hope and Leeza Gibbons' ?Leeza's Place.? In the past three years, Winn and the Paul Mitchell Schools have raised over $1 million for multiple charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, Leeza's Place, Katrina relief, AIDS causes, City of Hope, and more.
?I believe that giving back is not just a once-a-year happening,? Winn says. ?It is our daily duty. I have been very blessed, and so it makes sense that my team and I are passionately involved to raise lots and lots of money for many causes. Our efforts are not the result of large corporate donations, but rather from grassroots efforts, one dollar at a time.?
Winn resides in Laguna Beach, California. For more information, please consult: www.paulmitchelltheschool.com, www.mastersaudioclub.com, and www.connectingtomyfuture.com.
Vivienne Mackinder
Vivienne Mackinder is one of the most highly respected international leaders and innovators in the hairdressing profession today. In her work as Artistic Director for industry ?Grand Masters? Vidal Sassoon and Trevor Sorbie, Vivienne developed an expertise for precision cutting and an eye for original hair design, from the classic and the commercial, to the avant-garde.
Based in New York City, she grew up in London and subsequently opted to ?spread her wings? to the United States. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the much coveted North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) (five times), the most recent being ?Masters,? and the prestigious IBS ?Editors? Choice Awards (three times).
Vivienne is an ?in-demand? featured guest artist-educator for premier international events worldwide and her work is consistently published in the international press. She founded the ?Roots and Wings? educational program in New York City to much acclaim.
Vivienne?s career, as a master stylist, is divided between her salon clientele, editorial and advertorial shoots, advertising campaigns and countless special events as featured artist, not to mention her work for entertainment entities, MTV and the VH-1 Fashion Awards.
As a session stylist, she has collaborated and designed hair collections for runway fashion collections in New York, Paris, and London.
Vivienne?s newest and most rewarding project to date, ?I?m Not Just a Hairdresser?, is an exciting, informative and inspirational documentary film series which will inspire a new generation of professionals and re-inspire the seasoned stylist who may be facing ?burn out? syndrome, or questioning what?s next in their career.
Legends, the first episode in the series was released in the spring of 2005 and Empires, the second episode was released in the fall of the same year. Stars Behind The Chair the third episode profiling the leading ladies of hair, released in the spring of 2006.
?I?m Not Just A Hairdresser? has a mission to:
?Uplift The Spirit And Image Of Our Profession?, one stylist at a time.
Vivienne Mackinder is the founder and pioneer of HairdesignerTV.com, The industry's first online post-graduate program for stylists. This international program goes far beyond traditional educational models and provides in-depth, interactive training delivered via the internet. HairdesignerTV.com builds relationships and creates a community of empowerment. It will take your skills to a whole new level while "feeding your heart and pocket." For more information, please visit: wwwHairdesignerTV.com.
For more detailed information about our film series please visit the web site: www.ImNOTJUSTaHairdresser.com
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Movement of the Heart a non-profit organization.
www.movementoftheheart.org
Based in New York City, she grew up in London and subsequently opted to ?spread her wings? to the United States. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the much coveted North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) (five times), the most recent being ?Masters,? and the prestigious IBS ?Editors? Choice Awards (three times).
Vivienne is an ?in-demand? featured guest artist-educator for premier international events worldwide and her work is consistently published in the international press. She founded the ?Roots and Wings? educational program in New York City to much acclaim.
Vivienne?s career, as a master stylist, is divided between her salon clientele, editorial and advertorial shoots, advertising campaigns and countless special events as featured artist, not to mention her work for entertainment entities, MTV and the VH-1 Fashion Awards.
As a session stylist, she has collaborated and designed hair collections for runway fashion collections in New York, Paris, and London.
Vivienne?s newest and most rewarding project to date, ?I?m Not Just a Hairdresser?, is an exciting, informative and inspirational documentary film series which will inspire a new generation of professionals and re-inspire the seasoned stylist who may be facing ?burn out? syndrome, or questioning what?s next in their career.
Legends, the first episode in the series was released in the spring of 2005 and Empires, the second episode was released in the fall of the same year. Stars Behind The Chair the third episode profiling the leading ladies of hair, released in the spring of 2006.
?I?m Not Just A Hairdresser? has a mission to:
?Uplift The Spirit And Image Of Our Profession?, one stylist at a time.
Vivienne Mackinder is the founder and pioneer of HairdesignerTV.com, The industry's first online post-graduate program for stylists. This international program goes far beyond traditional educational models and provides in-depth, interactive training delivered via the internet. HairdesignerTV.com builds relationships and creates a community of empowerment. It will take your skills to a whole new level while "feeding your heart and pocket." For more information, please visit: wwwHairdesignerTV.com.
For more detailed information about our film series please visit the web site: www.ImNOTJUSTaHairdresser.com
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Movement of the Heart a non-profit organization.
www.movementoftheheart.org
Leslie Wolski
Leslie Wolski has been in the spa industry for more than a decade. She began her career at the famed Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa as the Spa Operations Manager and was soon promoted to Spa Director where she led a staff of over 200 and grew profits over 30%. In 1998 and 1999 Leslie oversaw the multi-million dollar spa renovation and development project and in 1999 opened the new Sonoma Mission Inn Spa to rave reviews. Eager for a new challenge Leslie founded Spa Camp Inc., a corporate and home spa events company. She is most proud of Spa Camp?s relationship with the YWCA in which services are provided free of charge for battered women living in the YWCA?s safe house. In 2002 Leslie wrote SPA - Refreshing Rituals for Body and Soul for The Body Shop which has been released internationally with great success. Recently, Leslie realized she truly missed spa operations and began consulting with spas, coaching the management and lending structure to the operation, ultimately leading to increased guest and staff satisfaction and profitability.
Lydia Safarti
Founder and CEO of the first company to bring seaweed-based skincare treatments and cosmetics to fruition in the U.S market, Lydia Sarfati is an international industry leader. She is the developer of the world-renowned Repêchage® Four Layer Facial®, offered in over 20 countries, and today, she precides over a 50,000 square foot manufacturing, research and development and training facility in Secaucus, NJ. Sarfati opened the first day spa in Manhattan in 1977 and continues to own and run The Repêchage Spa de Beauté NYC. Her Spa de Beauté Concept is now established at over 150 salons worldwide, and she is a spa consultant for top destinations spas including spas in Los Cabos, Anguilla and Japan.
Sarfati pioneered the field of esthetics in the U.S. setting the standard for the industry. Her skincare method is practiced by top estheticians around the world and is taught at the Lydia Sarfati Post Graduate School of Esthetics located in Secaucus, NJ. She appears nationally and internationally at esthetic trade shows, and her overseas conferences include Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Central America, and South Africa. She has produced 11 step-by-step instructional videos as well as published The Lydia Sarfati Postgraduate Book of Esthetics, a comprehensive text of skin conditions, skincare and body treatments, and medical esthetics including pre and post operative care protocols. She is a prolific writer, a contributing editor for Les Nouvelles Esthetique and author of ?Success at Your Fingertips? published by Allured.
Ms. Sarfati is the founding President of the EMDA (Esthetics Manufacturer and Distributor Alliance), a member of CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women), FGI (Fashion Group International), ICMAD (Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors), NCA (National Cosmetology Association), and is the honorary chair of Esthetics America and Cidesco Federation USA.
Ms. Sarfati is also the recipient of both the LNE?s Crystal Award and Dermascope?s Legend Award. Lydia Sarfati was granted the ICMAD?s Cosmetic Entrepreneur Award for Leadership and was the first honoree from a skincare company to be recognized at the 2004 19th Annual American Beauty Ball and Charity Gala benefitting The Make A Wish Foundation.
Sarfati pioneered the field of esthetics in the U.S. setting the standard for the industry. Her skincare method is practiced by top estheticians around the world and is taught at the Lydia Sarfati Post Graduate School of Esthetics located in Secaucus, NJ. She appears nationally and internationally at esthetic trade shows, and her overseas conferences include Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Central America, and South Africa. She has produced 11 step-by-step instructional videos as well as published The Lydia Sarfati Postgraduate Book of Esthetics, a comprehensive text of skin conditions, skincare and body treatments, and medical esthetics including pre and post operative care protocols. She is a prolific writer, a contributing editor for Les Nouvelles Esthetique and author of ?Success at Your Fingertips? published by Allured.
Ms. Sarfati is the founding President of the EMDA (Esthetics Manufacturer and Distributor Alliance), a member of CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women), FGI (Fashion Group International), ICMAD (Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors), NCA (National Cosmetology Association), and is the honorary chair of Esthetics America and Cidesco Federation USA.
Ms. Sarfati is also the recipient of both the LNE?s Crystal Award and Dermascope?s Legend Award. Lydia Sarfati was granted the ICMAD?s Cosmetic Entrepreneur Award for Leadership and was the first honoree from a skincare company to be recognized at the 2004 19th Annual American Beauty Ball and Charity Gala benefitting The Make A Wish Foundation.
Mark Lees
Dr. Mark Lees is one of the country?s most noted skin care specialists, having been quoted and interviewed by Glamour, Shape, Teen, Self, The Miami Herald, The Associated Press, and NBC News, to name a few. His professional awards are numerous and include American Salon Magazine Esthetician of the Year, the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Crystal Award, the Dermascope Legends Award, the Rocco Bellino Award for outstanding education from the Chicago Cosmetology Association, and Best Educational Skin Care Classroom from the Long Beach International Beauty Expo.
Dr. Lees holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, a Master of Science in Health, and the prestigious CIDESCO International Diploma, and also serves as an International CIDESCO Examiner. He has been in practice in Northwest Florida for over 20 years at his award-winning CIDESCO-Accredited Dayspa and Salon.
Dr. Lees is past president and current Chairman of the Board of the Esthetics Manufacturers and Distributors Alliance (EMDA), a division of the American Beauty Association. He is former chairperson of EstheticsAmerica, the skin care division of the National Cosmetology Association, and is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.
He started his products company, Mark Lees Skin Care, Inc. in 1983, because, as an esthetician, he had difficulty finding specific products for acne-prone, sensitive, and sun-damaged skin. The product line is now used and sold in hundreds of salons and clinics all over America.
Dr. Lees is an accomplished writer, having published dozens of skin care, technical, and business articles for almost every major beauty and esthetics trade publication. He serves on the editorial advisory board of Les Nouvelles Esthetiques - American Edition. He is the author of the popular skin care reference book, Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, used by estheticians all over the world. He also authored the science and advanced skin care chapters of the new advanced Milady?s Standard Comprehensive Training or Estheticians, and also appeared in the Video Library for the Milady System.
An extremely popular and award-winning speaker, Dr. Lees is constantly in demand for his classes at professional beauty and medical conventions, as well as consumers and women?s groups, and major universities including UCLA, Purdue and Columbia Universities. He has also made appearances in both Australia and Europe.
Dr. Lees holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, a Master of Science in Health, and the prestigious CIDESCO International Diploma, and also serves as an International CIDESCO Examiner. He has been in practice in Northwest Florida for over 20 years at his award-winning CIDESCO-Accredited Dayspa and Salon.
Dr. Lees is past president and current Chairman of the Board of the Esthetics Manufacturers and Distributors Alliance (EMDA), a division of the American Beauty Association. He is former chairperson of EstheticsAmerica, the skin care division of the National Cosmetology Association, and is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.
He started his products company, Mark Lees Skin Care, Inc. in 1983, because, as an esthetician, he had difficulty finding specific products for acne-prone, sensitive, and sun-damaged skin. The product line is now used and sold in hundreds of salons and clinics all over America.
Dr. Lees is an accomplished writer, having published dozens of skin care, technical, and business articles for almost every major beauty and esthetics trade publication. He serves on the editorial advisory board of Les Nouvelles Esthetiques - American Edition. He is the author of the popular skin care reference book, Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, used by estheticians all over the world. He also authored the science and advanced skin care chapters of the new advanced Milady?s Standard Comprehensive Training or Estheticians, and also appeared in the Video Library for the Milady System.
An extremely popular and award-winning speaker, Dr. Lees is constantly in demand for his classes at professional beauty and medical conventions, as well as consumers and women?s groups, and major universities including UCLA, Purdue and Columbia Universities. He has also made appearances in both Australia and Europe.
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Doug Schoon
As the Vice President of Science & Technology for Creative Nail Design, Schoon spends much of his time leading a team of scientists working with high-tech, computerized testing equipment to produce state-of-the-art nail enhancement products and natural nail treatments, as well as, world-renown spa products. With all of this expertise and technology, Creative Nail Design's research capabilities exceed even those found in many university laboratories.
For over sixteen years Schoon has led the Creative Nail Design's Research and Development program. He directs the Quality Assurance, Technical Services and Field Testing departments, as well. Schoon is the author of many books, video and audio training programs, as well as, dozens of magazine articles on salon chemicals, chemical safety and disinfection. He often serves as an expert witness in legal cases involving cosmetic safety and health. Additionally, dermatologists frequently call upon Schoon to assist them writing books and scientific papers concerning fingernails, proving without a doubt, he is a world leading experts on natural and artificial nail product, services and salons. He is also a strong advocate for salon safety and represents the entire nail industry on scientific and technical issues in Europe, Canada the United States . Schoon first entered the nail industry in 1986 as the founder of Chemical Awareness Training Service, CATS, the beauty industries first company focused on safety training programs for salons. So he has a long history of educating safe practices to nail professionals.
As a writer and speaker, Mr. Schoon is especially popular with the nail technicians because of his unique ability to make complex chemical theories and ideas seem simple, even easy to understand. His natural nail health, safety and disinfection lectures are also invaluable to anyone interested in product chemistry, safety and health issues, as is his most popular book, ?Nail Structure & Product Chemistry?, Delmar/Milady Publishing.
In addition, Schoon is a Co-chair of the Safety and Standards Committee of Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC), as well as, the holder of a Masters Degree in Chemistry from the prestigious University of California-Irvine. He currently resides in Dana Point, California.
For over sixteen years Schoon has led the Creative Nail Design's Research and Development program. He directs the Quality Assurance, Technical Services and Field Testing departments, as well. Schoon is the author of many books, video and audio training programs, as well as, dozens of magazine articles on salon chemicals, chemical safety and disinfection. He often serves as an expert witness in legal cases involving cosmetic safety and health. Additionally, dermatologists frequently call upon Schoon to assist them writing books and scientific papers concerning fingernails, proving without a doubt, he is a world leading experts on natural and artificial nail product, services and salons. He is also a strong advocate for salon safety and represents the entire nail industry on scientific and technical issues in Europe, Canada the United States . Schoon first entered the nail industry in 1986 as the founder of Chemical Awareness Training Service, CATS, the beauty industries first company focused on safety training programs for salons. So he has a long history of educating safe practices to nail professionals.
As a writer and speaker, Mr. Schoon is especially popular with the nail technicians because of his unique ability to make complex chemical theories and ideas seem simple, even easy to understand. His natural nail health, safety and disinfection lectures are also invaluable to anyone interested in product chemistry, safety and health issues, as is his most popular book, ?Nail Structure & Product Chemistry?, Delmar/Milady Publishing.
In addition, Schoon is a Co-chair of the Safety and Standards Committee of Nail Manufacturers Council (NMC), as well as, the holder of a Masters Degree in Chemistry from the prestigious University of California-Irvine. He currently resides in Dana Point, California.
Melissa Jaqua
Combining the elements of her keen foresight into the world of fashion and her quest to push the limits of creativity, Melissa is truly an inspirational artist.
Coupled with her graceful stage presence, she has a definite unique approach to everything she does, giving her a style all her own.
Melissa?s internationally acclaimed photo work and superior talent with multi- cultural hair has earned her the prestigious North American Hairstylist of the year award.
Extending her knowledge of "art and business" worldwide, Melissa?s stage performances encompass such countries as the U.S.A., Canada, the Caribbean, Japan, Thailand, Austria, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
A profound belief in constant personal growth and continual education has led Melissa to become an extremely diverse hair designer. Her success in the salon, as well as on stage is a direct reflection of this personal commitment to growth. As you discover her true passion for helping others grow Melissa's patience and perseverance will empower your own self-confidence.
Coupled with her graceful stage presence, she has a definite unique approach to everything she does, giving her a style all her own.
Melissa?s internationally acclaimed photo work and superior talent with multi- cultural hair has earned her the prestigious North American Hairstylist of the year award.
Extending her knowledge of "art and business" worldwide, Melissa?s stage performances encompass such countries as the U.S.A., Canada, the Caribbean, Japan, Thailand, Austria, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
A profound belief in constant personal growth and continual education has led Melissa to become an extremely diverse hair designer. Her success in the salon, as well as on stage is a direct reflection of this personal commitment to growth. As you discover her true passion for helping others grow Melissa's patience and perseverance will empower your own self-confidence.
Sonia Remy
In 1968, after working in a large Lithuanian hospital for several years, Sonia changed her focus from medicine to cosmetology and went on to graduate from the Institute of Cosmetology in Vilnius, Lithuania. She moved to the United States in 1975 where she began earning a name for herself here in America as a talented cosmetologist. She then moved to the west coast where she worked with Aida Grey for two years in LA, eventually deciding to move north to San Francisco.
In 1978 The Sonia Remy Skin Care Institute opened a few floors above Vidal Sassoon on Post Street in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Sonia held advanced training classes for licensed estheticians at the institute. Five years later, she founded the Sonia Remy Cosmetic Company, selling her own professional products to estheticians and salons.
Today, Sonia is the President of her company, she travels around the country providing advanced hands-on training to licensed estheticians.
SFIEC is the only 600 hour esthetic program offering her hands-on class as part of the curriculum.
In 1978 The Sonia Remy Skin Care Institute opened a few floors above Vidal Sassoon on Post Street in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Sonia held advanced training classes for licensed estheticians at the institute. Five years later, she founded the Sonia Remy Cosmetic Company, selling her own professional products to estheticians and salons.
Today, Sonia is the President of her company, she travels around the country providing advanced hands-on training to licensed estheticians.
SFIEC is the only 600 hour esthetic program offering her hands-on class as part of the curriculum.
David Wagner
David is a world-renowned hair stylist, artist, entrepreneur, educator, best selling author and "Daymaker." He is the founder and spirit behind Juut Salonspa, the original AVEDA concept salons. There are eight in the Midwest and one in San Francisco's Bay Area that are continually voted "Best Salon" within their communities. Juut comes from the Japanese word "Juuten" which means to refill. As a first name it means to uplift humanity and serve others. Collectively the salons see nearly 4,000 customers each day, and each of his 400 employees consider themselves personally responsible for making their clients' days. He deeply believes that by making other people's happiness part of what makes us happy, we can consciously begin to change the world.
He is the innovator of the "pay-it-forward" movement of Daymaking and the best selling author of Life as a Daymaker: How to Change the World by Simply Making Someone's Day. Wagner's philosophy for living a life that changes the world, one person at a time, through simple acts of kindness has captured the hearts of people all over the world. He is a highly sought-after speaker in the business, education and salon industries, addressing more than 50,000 people annually.
A devoted husband and father, David lives in Maui, Hawaii with his wife Charlie and their daughters Coco and Ava.
He is the innovator of the "pay-it-forward" movement of Daymaking and the best selling author of Life as a Daymaker: How to Change the World by Simply Making Someone's Day. Wagner's philosophy for living a life that changes the world, one person at a time, through simple acts of kindness has captured the hearts of people all over the world. He is a highly sought-after speaker in the business, education and salon industries, addressing more than 50,000 people annually.
A devoted husband and father, David lives in Maui, Hawaii with his wife Charlie and their daughters Coco and Ava.
Ilene Cummings
Ilene Cummings is an inspiring national speaker and seminar leader with over 22 years experience. Her work in the field of aging, change and the issues of family of origin have brought her before such audiences as: Nordstrom, Aveda, Royal Cruise Lines, Kiwanas International, Commonwealth Club, U.S. Air Force, Shaare Medical Center, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Re/Max, Image Industry Council, Seton Medical Center and more. Her work in these fields has included executive positions with the Hoffman Institute in California, and Ocean County College in New Jersey.
Her career path is one of innovation and risk taking. At age 37, while raising her five children, Ilene began her college career. She entered the workforce at age 44 and has been a popular seminar leader for over 22 years. You may recognize her name for the uplifting signature gifts she has created for the Red Rose Collection of quality products for quality people. She is currently finishing a Doctor in Ministry degree, writing her thesis, and publishing her new book.
Her career path is one of innovation and risk taking. At age 37, while raising her five children, Ilene began her college career. She entered the workforce at age 44 and has been a popular seminar leader for over 22 years. You may recognize her name for the uplifting signature gifts she has created for the Red Rose Collection of quality products for quality people. She is currently finishing a Doctor in Ministry degree, writing her thesis, and publishing her new book.
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Rebecca James Gadberry
Rebecca James Gadberry is an award-winning journalist, lecturer, and instructor of cosmetic sciences at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles, where she has taught since 1986 (course titles include Basic & Skin Care Ingredient for the Non-Chemist, Basic & Hair Care Ingredients for the Non-Chemist, Plants & Aromascience, Selected Topics in Skin Care & Sunscreen Chemistry, Selected Topics in Hair Care Chemistry).
From 1986 to 1997, she was a consultant with such companies as 3M Wound Care, Rene Guinot, Advanced Polymer Systems, Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Alfred Sung Fragrances, General Nutrition Centers (GNC), Bioelements, Garden Botanika, Jason Natural Products, CamoCare, Blackmore's of Australia and John Paul Mitchell Systems, specializing in the areas of product development, formulation, marketing and training. In 1997, Ms. Gadberry became president of YG Laboratories (formerly Youthglow), a private label manufacturer of high performance skin and body care in Huntington Beach, California, where she continues to serve cosmetic companies in all venues of industry, including the medical esthetics, mass, network, salon, spa, infomercial, home shopping and natural food markets.
During the last 30 years, Ms. Gadberry has been a popular presenter at industry tradeshows and conferences in the medical, product development, spa and natural product venues throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. She has published over 600 articles about cosmetics and their ingredients in the trade and consumer press, including (trade) Global Cosmetic Industry, Drug & Cosmetic Industry, Skin, Inc. (Contributing editor), American Salon (Contributing editor; Award: Best Business Article, 1987; Award: Best Skin Care Article, 1988), Beauty Store News, Modern Salon, Dermascope (Column: Ask the Ingredient Expert), Les Nouvelles Esthetiques, Health Food Business (Contributing editor), Natural Foods Merchandiser, and (consumer) Glamour, Longevity (Contributing editor), Self, Playgirl (Beauty editor), Cosmopolitan, "E" The Environment, East/West Journal, Yoga Journal, Energy Times, Bestways (Beauty editor), Let's Live (Beauty editor), Delicious, New Woman, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Her insights into cosmetic ingredients have been quoted by such publications as Shape, Redbook, Essence, Allure, Lady's Home Journal, New Woman, American Health, Health, Good Housekeeping, Dermatology Times, Cosmetic Dermatology, Soap & Cosmetics, Drug & Cosmetic Industry, happi, Global Cosmetic Industry, American Spa, Modern Salon, American Salon, Salon Today, Day Spa, Los Angeles Magazine, Cooking Light, Walking, Coastal Living, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Glamour, where she is on the expert panel that chooses the best new cosmetic products introduced annually. She is now a regular contributor to Skin, Inc.'s Ingredient Review column and is co-columnist for the Society of Cosmetic Chemists California Chapter's Advice to the Lab Lorn column with John Garruto, published in the chapter's monthly newsletter, the Cosmegram. From 1994-1998, Ms. Gadberry published BenchNotes: The Newsletter That Explains Cosmetic Ingredients. Subscribers included a national and international audience of estheticians, cosmetologists, cosmetology instructors, school owners, cosmetic marketers, public relations, salespeople, cosmetic company owners and executives, cosmetic chemists, journalists, magazine editors, television producers, officers of the Food & Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission.
Ms. Gadberry is a general member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), where she serves on the Board of Directors of the SCC's California Chapter and has chaired or co-chaired eight Scientific Seminars for the chapter since 1986. She is also on the Board of Directors for the Esthetics, Manufacturers & Distributors Alliance (EMDA), is an associate member of the Cosmetic, Toiletries and Fragrance Association (CTFA), and is a past president of the cosmetic executive organization, Beauty Industry West (BIW). She has been a licensed esthetician in California since 1977, where she was an advisor to the California State Board of Cosmetology (1986-1996) and the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology (1996-2000) regarding issues concerning esthetics' curriculum, sanitation and state testing procedures. As Legislative Chairman for the EstheticsAmerica committee of the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) in the mid-1980s, Ms. Gadberry oversaw separate licensing passed for esthetics in over 20 states during a two-year period.
In 2003, Ms. Gadberry was honored as an industry legend by the American Aestheticians Education Association (AAEA) for her outstanding contribution to Aesthetics Education in the United States, and, for her paper "The Ongoing Quest for to Discover the Etiology of Rosacea with Implications for the Cosmetic Developer", received the Outstanding Paper Award for 2003 from the California Chapter of the SCC and Chapter Speaker Award, 2003, from the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.
