1. You and I met and started chatting via Twitter and then Facebook, has the internet helped you and your business? Also What do you use these social networking websites for? And do you have an agent?

I don’t have an agent and it is amazing who you can meet and network with via the internet. Twitter and facebook are just the beginning, they have helped a heap in getting a buzz about into the world. You have to make noise somehow and not everyone is willing to listen to you yelling in the street (most people will think you’re crazy!) I guess its less frightening to people to interact using these kinds of methods. Also its assessable, its less in formal and everyone knows what you’re doing without asking you directly.  I use them a lot from booking appointments for clients and getting new jobs for photo shoots. I post as much as I possibly can so people feel connected and can create an opinion of you and your work.

2. I have noticed via your Facebook account that you are involved with lots of fashion parades, how did you get involved with that side of hairdressing?

The salon I worked at did a couple of hairdressing shows and I always helped with them. I also started volunteering to help out backstage at fashions parades while I was still working in the salon. I didn’t really have a day off most weeks. I involved myself as much as I could. Hard work pays off.

3. For me, I have found doing hair for a shoot, and doing hair for fashion show and in the salon means I have to have a completely different approach to hair in these mediums. How do you balance them?

It’s a hard balance that you cant fall behind in… you have to stay on the pulse of things. Continue to learn your trade and constantly evolve. I think still working in a salon keeps me grounded. You’re working with everyday people who want different things from their hair. Sometimes it can me more challenging then fashion hair. Where as photo shoots and fashion shows it’s all about a particular image, it has to be perfect for that one photo or the 10 minutes the model is out on the catwalk. But they do work together at times, generally fashion hair filters through to commercial wearable hairstyles that clients will ask for. I think it takes about 3 to 6 months for the general public to get used to the new ideas in the industry.

4.Where have you worked previously?

I worked part time when I was 15 in a salon in a shopping centre. It’s a really big salon with a retail shop attached, Ross Caia is a franchise of three.  I finished high school and started my apprenticeship there. I was there 5 years in total. I wanted to learn more so I moved to a boutique salon in Malvern, Victoria,  called Madd. I really learnt a lot there and perfected my trade. I had a very passionate mentor, I have a lot to thank him for. I wouldn’t be the hairdresser I am now without his knowledge. At the end of the day I’m just too eager to succeed.

I now work for myself freelancing under my own name ANNIKA’S, I do clients from their houses, work casually in a salon, do hair and makeup for photo shoots & runway shows. I also do a lot of work for Model Academy, they train young models to prefect their job. This is a term course that goes through everything, its great fun and I find it amazing to watch these students turn into top models.

5.How long have you been doing hair and when did you have your first hair “epiphany”?

Well I have been playing with my own hair my whole life (laughs) but as an actually professional trade… full time seven years and three years part time before that.

First hair epiphany would be..? (thinks) When I was eight I had all my hair cut off into a graduated bob I couldn’t believe the feeling I got when I left the salon, I was in love. I always wanted to be a hairdresser and I wanted to make people feel the way I felt that day. I wanted to give people style, an image to call their own and make them look & feel better about themselves. Hairdressing is very rewarding if you let it.

6.For readers who want to become freelance hairstylists themselves…what advice would you give to the up starters?

Volunteer as much as you possibly can and yes you wont get paid for volunteer work! But that brings a lot of other work, you have to be dedicated and network with people in the area you want to go into. Say it is more photo shoots you want to get into, talk to photographers and get to know them.  Backstage Fashion Runways you would get to know designers. Be yourself people like to work with people that they get along with and that are friendly and hardworking.

7.Top five favorite tools?

Just 5, I could pick so many more but 5 things I don’t think I could live without is..

1. Hairdryer – I can’t go past my twin turbo 2600 its my favourite

2. Straightens (I have many but the main ones are GHD and T3)

3. Hairspray – I can be picky, I worked in a tigi salon so love their products, I normally use the S Factor or rockahollic they are both medium hold and not tacky like a lacquer, easy for models to brush out too.

4. S Factor Creamy Molding Wax

5. Bobby pins

I also do love label.m dry shampoo and label.m sea salt spray & my crimpers that are from the 80’s.

8. What do you feel are the problems facing the industry right now?

I think there are a lot of problems with our industry…

I think people don’t realize how hard we work and how little we get paid. The general public is unaware and most don’t think of us “hairdressers” as professional, which is our problem because we make them think that.

Attitude is very important and I think there needs to be more training across the industry. We are creative people and need to be inspired and constantly motivated. I also think the colour company’s should have the same numbering colour system. And don’t get me started on competitions. I could go on and on about ways to improve our industry but I wont…

9. My research tells me you worked in a salon prior to freelance work, could you tells us how did you make the transition from hairdresser in a salon to freelance?

Gosh, I actually asked to go part time and my boss wouldn’t let me so it was a hard decision to make but I knew it was the right one, I quit completely and knew my love and passion would some how support me.

10. Lets talk make up. How did you get involved with that? And which came first hair or make up?

Hair came first. I never really thought I would really get that into makeup but it does work hand in hand, same as fashion. Its all about a look and its has to follow through head to toe. I never really wore that much makeup myself until I started working full time at Madd Hairdressing and I learnt how to apply it. It came fairly naturally, I love colour and did a lot of painting at high school (I think that helps) now that I think about it… it’s kind of surprising I didn’t get into it sooner.

11. What are you working on at the moment?

Just the general stuff as well as setting up a website that will have an online portfolio. I would love to work Internationally. Also planning a working holiday in October, always wanted to go to Salon International.

12. What are your plans for the future?

I would love to have my own salon one day… have a happy balance of salon life and freelancing. I want to inspire others and keep the passion alive and pass on my knowledge to anyone who is willing listen.

Find Annika Bowen on Twitter http://twitter.com/annikabowen and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/annikas.hair

Written by Jean-Paul Rosette, author of Heads Will Roll.

Hair and make up artist Michael D Gilberto has spent 21 years nurturing his talent and sharpening his skills. Cutting, coloring, event hair, make-up, international hair educator, judges, Michael does it all. His work can be described as crisp, clean and classically elegant.  Just ask his enviable client list such as Jennifer Hawkins, Kelly Landry of Getaway fame amongst others. When his not in the salon you’ll find him behind the scenes on photo shoots working his magic.

Style Street: How long have you been a hairstylist?

Michael Gilberto: I have been hairdressing 21 year and been a makeup artist now for 16 years.

SS: How did you get your start in hairdressing?

Michael: I have wanted to be a hairdresser since i was 10 years old, I was lucky to get a position at the end of year 11.

SS: And where did you start?

Michael: Started in a country salon called iorannis in Shepparton Victoria, which is 200km north of Melbourne.

SS: Cool, then you moved to the big smoke that is Melbourne?

Michael: Yeah, after my apprenticeship.

SS: So tell me how you got into the make up side of things…how did that come about?

Michael: I used to read fashion magazines and look to see who the hairdresser was that did the hair, then so someone mentioned i should do makeup as well, if that was the sort of thing I wanted to get into. So just before i moved to Melbourne i did a make up course.

SS: Is that where you see yourself in a few years…moving away from the salon and doing more editorial work?

Michael: Yes, but i also think I’ve starting to develop a desire to move into film and TV.

SS:  Where are you currently working?

Michael:  I am currently working for Oxhey and Bushey in st.Kilda.

SS: Top five hairdressing products/tools in your kit and why?

Michael:  Brains, creativity, my hands, GHD Stylers and Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion.

SS: What are the biggest problems facing hairdressers/salons today?

Michael:  The industry has lost the ability to work together to improve our industry. There is not enough youth that really truly love the craft. They all want it now and don’t want to put the hard yards in, to get there. There are not enough that stay on in the industry, which leaves salon owners, constantly looking to rebuild some to a standard we believe in.

SS: How do you recruit new staff?

Michael: I recruit most of my staff either through seek.com or Boutique Recruiters.com.au, which seemed pricey for the staff they had to offer.

SS: Did you find this online recruitment method effective?

Michael: It is always hard to find staff, I find myself sifting through the international students who are trying to get visa into the country.

SS: Any advice for apprentices?

Michael: I think training is very important, it can seem boring and a monotonous, but there is value in it.

SS: What is your opinion on a shorter years of training i.e. 4 year apprenticeship to 3year…do you think the industry has/will suffer?

Michael: Yes I believe it already has, there isn’t enough well trained and committed hairdressers. I blame society today, the kids just want it all yesterday.

SS: In regards to wages, which has been low for hairdressers traditionally, do you think that our wages don’t welcome young people to the industry and …what can we do about it?

Michael: Yes, that’s very true, I guess increasing our prices are the only way to get around it, we have to want to work to earn the big dollars.

Interview was conducted by Jean-Paul Rosette

Author of Heads Will Roll

http://whathappensinthechairstaysinthechair.blogspot.com/

Links

Micheal Gilberto   aspirehair@hotmail.com

Oxhey & Bushey Hairdressing      http://oxheyandbushey.com.au/

035433144            email: booking@oxheyandbushey.com.au

GHD http://www.ghdhair.com/au/

Aveda http://www.aveda.com/

Aveda Pure Abundance Potion http://www.aveda.com/templates/products/sp.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY11541&PRODUCT_ID=PROD10351

Seek.com http://www.seek.com.au/

Boutique Recruiters.com.au http://www.boutiquerecruiters.com.au/

]]> http://www.stylestreet.com.au/2010/03/hairdresser-of-the-month-meet-michael-d-gilberto/feed/ 0 http://www.stylestreet.com.au/2010/02/jean-paul-rosette-hairstylist/ http://www.stylestreet.com.au/2010/02/jean-paul-rosette-hairstylist/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:09:06 +0000 admin http://www.stylestreet.com.au/?p=239 Since 1994 Jean-Paul Rosette has worked in salons and as a freelance hairstylist in London, New York and Sydney. Within that time he has worked on fashion spreads catwalk shows and numerous magazine editorials such as Vanity Fair, Elle, Vogue, Dazed & Confused and ad magazines. And groomed the locks of celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Charlize Theron, Jessica Biel, Ivana Trump, Martha Stewart and Owen Wilson to name a few.

He currently writes monthly columns about hair and hair preparations for Matrix Magazine titled “Behind The Chair”, cosmetiholic.com. He also contributes here at Style Street as well as his own blog titled Heads Will Roll. You’ll find him at Worksense Haircutters doing his thing.

Style Street: So why blog?

Jean-Paul Rosette: My friends are black collar workers, so when I asked them what they were working on, they would show me their CD, building, short film etc, and I felt like I didn’t really have anything physical to show besides the photo shoot or magazine spread, so the blog is my way of addressing that. Perhaps it’s my reflection on the semi-permanent nature of hairdressing. And a way of sketching out ideas and my thoughts about current trends and the industry.

SS: How long have you been writing?

JPR: I started writing about 10 years ago, back then The Age newspaper would ring up and ask about fashion/hair forecasts and the like, then I got a piece in Harper bazaar and I thought I should put these little doodles somewhere anywhere. A friend of mine (Lauren Zoric- music journalist) said that I should start a blog. It just started to snow-ball from there.

SS: You like working overseas?

JPR: Absolutely, but the idea of dropping everything and starting again was terrifying as a hairdresser, especially dropping all those clients I’d worked hard to get. However, I’d recommend it to everybody, drop what you’re doing and start again. It’s very liberating, creatively speaking, and I believe it’s a great motivator in terms of understanding how to build your client base. I leant a lot, I learnt to stand on my own two feet.

SS: What advice would you give young hairdressers?

JPR: Mmm… Explore all avenues about hairdressing. Wig making, barbering and how to make your own products.

SS: Favorite tools?

JPR:
Mason Pearson brush, www.masonpearson.com/
Bumble & Bumble classic spray, www.bumbleandbumble.com/
Needle and thread.

SS: What are you working on at the moment?

JPR: Interviewing Katie Underwood, long time friend and client about her hair and our relationship.

SS: Future plans.
JPR: Putting together a little book of Polaroids. I’ve taken thousands of these things over the years. I like the format. It’s imperfect, instant and disposable all at the same time.

Links, and further reading
Heads Will Roll http://whathappensinthechairstaysinthechair.blogspot.com/
http://www.cosmetiholic.com/

Worksense Haircutters
St.Kilda 95340366
Melbourne 96700496
Contact Jean-Paul
jprosette@ozonline.com.au
http://twitter.com/jeanpaulrosette

He’s one busy hairdresser. We caught up with him via facebook for a chat.

Street Style

Hey, how’s it going?

Andrew

I’m Feeling pretty cool, just chillin in my house.

SS

Cool, so you’re a busy man to catch these days, so business must be good?

Andrew

Business is pretty cool! All is good on that front.

SS

Where are you working at the moment?

Andrew

I’m working outta Momac in St Kilda.

www.momac.com.au

SS

I see

So I first met you when you were 19? Is that right?

Andrew

Damn straight! A sparkly eyed youngster.

SS

So when did you start as a hairdresser?

Andrew

I was 14 Years Old. I Started at Toorak rd in Sth Yarra. At a good old place called Rok Studio!

SS

14! That’s young… What was your first impression of ROK?

Andrew

Well I initially started as Boy Saturday, and went from there. Rok was a dynamic space as I remember it. Full of Bravado and a real passion for Hair. I loved it. A tough gig though.

SS

And what were your duties there as a 14 yr old?

Andrew

Well. I made the best cafe’ in town. Well at least that’s what I told them. And I took care of the clients and the salon in general.

SS

That’s so cool. So they took you under their wing…so to speak?

Andrew

Absolutely… or they threw you out of the nest! It was pretty straightforward. I learned some great stuff in there.

SS

So then, why hairdressing? Was that something the young Andrew got into or…?

Andrew

Yeah I loved Fashion and did a stint at Dangerfield (which is a local fashion shop here in Australia). I didn’t much like working in the rag trade though. But could see a lot of the same kinds of kids working in the hair game. So I gave it a shot. And felt at home straight up. I’ve never looked back since!

SS

Okay. So then I met you again in London 2001, where did you work there?

Andrew

I was working for Aveda at that time.

They had a cracker of a shop in Knotting hill. I was based there!

SS

That’s right. It feels like a lifetime ago.

I remember thinking that London was the “Mecca” of hairdressing. And that I was going to learn so much.

What did you learn from London as a hairdresser?

Andrew

Well. To be honest, I remember feeling much the same. I was full of excitement and was quite overwhelmed at first. But soon came to realize that we Melbourne Haircutters rated pretty highly over there. I learned that “Hair is hair”. And if you love it and your passionate about it then. You can be just as good no matter where you’re.

SS

Yes. I got that too. I also thought that the haircuts walking down every High street was all looked the same. Like everywhere you went the kids had the same haircut.

And that every haircut had a name attached…. The Beckham or The fin etc

We just don’t do that in Melbourne.

Andrew

Absolutely!

It’s kind of Naff really. Like Sydney in that, if they clock it in a magazine or in the street.

They want to roll just like that. We don’t roll like that in Melbourne!!

SS

So I heard a rumor that you have worked in 16 different salons over the years… Is that true?

Andrew

Who knows man? I never counted them in my younger days. Maybe? I walked my walk.

SS

So it’s true or not?

We’re not talking lovers here…we are talking Hairdressing Salons.

Andrew

I don’t Kiss and tell.

Now you got me thinking and counting. I’d say your Bang on.

Well actually, maybe a few less. .

SS

16 is a lot of salons, I can imagine what the people reading this would be thinking. Have you got anything to say to them out there?

Andrew

Yeah that’s a sticky question. On paper it doesn’t look good. I was young. I guess I was ruthless in my pursuit of knowledge. And my passion for learning took me far and wide. Great for me though. Perhaps, a pity I couldn’t learn all that in one place. But all that’s behind me now.

SS

So are there any hairdressers that you worked with that you admire?

Andrew

From time to time I came a cross some very talented and passionate people. A young man called Jean-Paul Rosette springs to mind! .

Martyn Gayle at Aveda is a genius.

Nicolas Jurnjak in Sydney

Guido Palau is a god; I passed him a pin once. I was peeking and freaking all day!

SS

Okay, now a tough question, are you ready?

Andrew

I’m scared.

SS

What are the biggest problems facing apprentice hairdressers today?

Andrew

I feel that most salons around the country seriously lack dedication to education and training ” Inn House”. And that most certainly doesn’t help young kids who are already doing a shorter apprenticeship of 3 years. These two things are the biggest challenges in my view.

SS

What advice would you give to young apprentices?

Andrew

My advice to young apprentices is very simple. It is extremely important that you work for an organization that has a real focus on education and is dedicated to NURTURING, EDUCATING AND CULTIVATING Its people. Much like any company, the success of a hair shop is dependant on its people. So if the right structure and focus is in place, you’ll have every opportunity to succeed. Having said that, what an individual puts in is what they’ll ultimately get back. So if the dedication is there and within the right structure. The only way is up.

SS

So tell me your top 10 products/tools?

Andrew

So I had a little look in my kit and have come to realize that I actually roll fairly light these days. I have quite a few things I like to work with but find I like tend to change it in accordance with the direction of my work or the particular brief I’m working with.

I really do like the following products and use them a fair bit.

Strong hold styling gel (Kiehls)

Volumizing tonic (Aveda)

Hair Resort (Kevin Murphy)

Easy Rider (Kevin Murphy)

Session Spray (Kevin Murphy)

Prep (Bumble and Bumble)

Re Do (Jonathan Product)

Pli (L’Oreal)

Holding Spray (Bumble and Bumble)

Brilliantine (Bumble and Bumble)

As far as styling tools are concerned. I love Blow-drying Hair! So I have lots of different brushes. Round brushes, square brushes, Nana brushes. I also carry a few different Mason Pearson brushes. Yet again in different sizes!

I do use quite a few different kinds of Irons. I always have at least 3 different diameter curling irons. I have a really hot Hairdryer being a Parlux and I also carry around three different irons form GHD, being Slim, Thin and thick! But a big favorite would be the 3 Prong tong!

SS

Fantastic. So how can we get in contact with you…?

Andrew

I generally receive all of my work through referral. So basically word of mouth.

Momac Hairdressing

120 Carlisle st.

St.Kilda 3182

0395342108

What kind of car do you drive?

Ferrari Dino 246 GT. All of which is completely stock.

How long have you had it?

13 years.

Why that specific car?

Because it is so iconic & so beautiful and the sound that it makes is incredible.

Any previous or current classic cars that need a mention?

65 ford futura, 64 t-bird, 63 Chevy impala ss convertible, 65 Citroen id 19,62 e type jag roadster, 72 porche 911 Volvo p1800, 68 lambretta, 62 ej Holden station wagon, 69 monaro.

If money were no option, what would your dream car be?

Ferrari 250 GTO= 20 000 000 pounds ($39,800,000) OUCH!

First car?

65 Ford Futura

How long have you been a hairstylist?

24 years

Top five hairdressing products/tools in your kit and why?

Anti Gravity by Kevin Murphy,   — Hairspray in a cream form invisible hold, easy to use.

Forming Cream by American Crew –Water based pliable hold styling cream with a natural finish, a must for the now gentleman.

Light Hold Styling Cream by American Crew—It adds texture without weighing the hair down.

Easy Rider by Kevin Murphy—A styling cream that is anti frizz with a light hold not to heavy & very conditioning.

Gritty Business by Kevin Murphy – A styling paste that has strong hold with ground Sand in to add texture. (Also makes fine hair look thicker.)

www.kevinmurphy.com.au

www.americancrew.com

What are the biggest problems facing hairdressers/salons today?

The main problems I can see are finding junior staff to ensure the future of the      Industry. It’s been hard to find young people with the ability to stick to learning this craft. Any sort of longevity in this industry is proving more and more difficult and is becoming a real problem.

How can we get in contact with you?

Worksense Haircutters

78a Acland st. St.Kilda, Victoria 3182

www.worksensehair.com.au

+61395340366

Future plans?

To continue to grow Worksense Haircutters and maintain a good environment for both stylists and clients to be and to continue my work with American Crew both creating imagery and teaching other hair stylists the craft of creating great men’s hair.

For information regarding seminars with Daniel Ravech contact

OZDARE 1800 104 204

Marcus Strath is the owner and creative director of Style Me 24/7. Marcus knows that

when we look good we feel good; his passion is to enhance natural beauty allowing personality to shine.

Marcus began his career at the age of fifteen at the famous Lillian Frank Hair Salon in Melbourne, it was here that his passion for hair and beauty was formed. Marcus met and mix with top international models and movie stars and well known Australian personalities. Washing Diana Ross’s wig for her concert would impress the most fastidious of us, imagine for a sixteen year old boy from Sandgate! His fondest memory from his time working with Lillian Frank was an invitation to dinner where he sat beside the most famous hairdresser in the world, Vidal Sassoon.

After only seven months, the sixteen year old was poached by the man who changed the concept of hairdressing in Australia, Edward Beale. Here Marcus enjoyed four years of elite training, not only on the salon floor but doing hair for TV commercials, high fashion shoots, parades and fashion editorial.

Over the years to follow Marcus worked between Sydney and Melbourne while continuing his studies in London, Paris and the States. He was also employed to train ‘up and coming’ artists at Edwards Cutting School.

At twenty three Marcus opened his first salon in Collins Street, Melbourne incorporating a concept of hair and beauty for men and women. Three years later he opened his second salon in the prestigious Church Street, Brighton while continuing to travel between Sydney and Melbourne for his high profile clients and photo shoots.

Marcus was hungry to offer clients a total look so when the first Make Up College opened he lined up for another two years of intense study and training. He was then asked to write a hair, makeup and skin care column for a national beauty magazine which lead to another area of his work with the best plastic surgeons and dermatologists in the country.

Throughout his career, Marcus has trained and worked with some of the best hair and make up artists and has earned himself a reputation of the same.

For more information check out Marcus Strath’s Style Me 24/7
Marcus uses and recommends Indola colour products.

edward’s career in hairdressing began in 1957 when at the age of 14 years he trained to become a qualified hairdresser at the accredited Hairdressing Academy. After graduating at the age of 15 years edward worked as a qualified hairdresser at the then leading department store called Hicks Atkinson in Collin Street, Melbourne. By the age of 17 years he became Australia’s youngest salon manager.

Not long after, edward decided to further his hairdressing career by joining a team of top hairdressers in a leading salon known as the Regency Room ,the most noted being an English born hairdresser Bob Leopold. In partnership they opened the first ultra modern salon, the likes of which had never been seen in Australia before. Still only 21 edward worked and managed this very successful salon known as the Leopold Salon.

Much of the success of the Leopold Salon was due to edward and Leopold’s London inspired hairdressing. Whilst the rest of the Australian hairdressers were still concentrating on the European trends, edward was looking to Vidal Sassoon whose new innovative styles had taken the hairdressing world into a fashion evolution. edward’s association with Sassoon dates back to early sixties when Vidal had opened his first salon in New Bond Street and this strong association continue to this day.

In 1968 edward branched out on his own to open the first edward beale salon, within five years a chain of edward beale salons had opened across Australia. The standard of hairdressing was ‘world class’ achieved via a continuous training program in London and the U.S.A edward beale employees were sent to London and L.A. to attend the Vidal Sassoon Academy. This inspired edward to open his own training salon in Melbourne which in turn trained not only edward’s own staff but literally thousands of Australian hairdressers, many who now make up the infrastructure of Australian  hairdressing.