Contributors

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Salvatore Minardi

An innovative artist, successful salon owner, and accomplished classical guitarist from a European-trained hairdressing family, Salvatore stays on the leading edge of beauty through travel and education. A Founding Beauty Council Member and Ambassador for the Rene Furterer brand, he has worked with Clairol and Redken developing new styling and hair color products. Salvatore has a 25-year membership with Intercoiffure America/Canada (ICA). He is on the Board of Directors for ICA, serving on the Haircolor Council and the New Membership Committee: a sought-after styling talent, NYC Fashion. Engagements include the Tony Awards, MTV, VMAs ), VH1 Fashion Rocks, Fox Production’s New Year’s Eve at Times Square, American Express, and Calvin Klein’s runway show at the 2007 Fashion on Seventh in Bryant Park. Styled notables Cynthia Nixon, Queen Latifah, The Rock, Audra McDonald, Mark McGrath, Toni Braxton, Bobbie Brown, and Kate.


https://www.salvatoreminardisalon.com

Guests

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Jeffrey LaMorte

With over 120 employees in three Chicagoland locations, Jeffrey LaMorte focuses on service excellence. Jeffrey began his career in 1984. He opened the first Jeffrey LaMorte Salon & Day Spa in Frankfort in 1994, followed by his Orland Park salon in 2001. Lakeview, Chicago, opened in 2022. Each salon.


A Chicago native, Jeffrey received early training from his father, Robert, who he credits had the most significant influence on his career. Jeffrey got advanced training at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London and additional training at TONI&GUY, Trevor Sorbie, Rusk, Eclipse, and many others. 


https://www.jeffreylamorte.com/

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Karen Gordon

Karen Gordon, President of Karen Gordon Hair Loss Solutions, is a Certified Trichologist through the World Trichology Society 

In 2016, Karen created the Gordon Method of Hair & Scalp Analysis to more accurately uncover the underlying causes of hair loss and scalp conditions, and she teaches the Gordon Method to trichologists worldwide. She sees clients in her Chicago office and a global clientele she sees virtually. She is a sought-after speaker and educator on hair loss and scalp health.

https://karengordonhair.com
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Phillip Wilson

Philip Wilson, recognized for styling the hair of celebrities and royalty, is the innovator behind the twin brush and twin comb cutting techniques. He has also acted as the artistic director for various brands. Wilson drew significant inspiration from Vidal Sassoon and Alexander De Paris.

https://wilsonhaircollective.com
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Reg Laws

Reginald Laws and Ian Duncan established a concept salon where everyone would have a stake in the direction of the salon. This is the reason for our company name, PARTNERS. The company quickly gained recognition for its emphasis on education, traveling the world, and disseminating knowledge at various venues, both large and small. After opening eight salons, a flagship salon was opened just off Berkeley Square in London. 

In 1990, Reg opened our first salon in the United States, located in the DC Metro area. We currently have 15 salons and recently opened our first barbering salon – PR Barbers.

https://prpartnersacademy.com
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Wendy Isles

Fashion
 Vogue, Elle, Mixte, i-D, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, Purple, Numero Tokyo,
 
Advertising
Christian Dior, Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Swarovski, Boucheron, Cacharel, Sonia Rykiel, Goldwell, Guhl, Guerlain, Kerastase, Lancôme, Le Bon Marché, H&M, Nivea, Clairol, Schwarzkopf, Wella, L‘Oréal and Pantene, Maybelline.
 
Celebrity
 Marion Cotillard, Heidi Klum, Keira Knightley,  Kate Hudson , Rita Ora, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Diane Kruger, Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, Diane Kruger, Penelope Cruz, Chloe Sevigny, Dita Von Teese, Amira Casar, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Charlotte Rampling, Eva Longoria, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hilary Swank, Freida Pinto.

 
Photographers
 Rankin, Ruven Afanador, Koto Bolofo, Tyne, Ellen von Unwerth, Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Goude, Stephane Coutelle, Philippe Salomon, Torkil Gudnason, David Bellemere, Jean Baptiste Mondino, Simon Emmett,