Artist Bios
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Adela Muñoz
OPI®
With 13 years of experience in the nail industry, Adela began her career with OPI® in June of 2007. Her award-winning nail art has been featured in Nails Magazine. Adela enjoys inspiring others with her creativity. She loves to teach others how to succeed with OPI® products and speaks both English and Spanish. Some of her specialties include: acrylics, manicure, pedicure, paraffin, reflexology and nail art and design.
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Alejandra Crisafulli
Alejandra Crisafulli
As the Master Coach and founder of Life Creations Education, Alejandra Crisafulli brings over 16 years of business management experience and a proven track record for enhancing her clients’ lives and circumstances. After completing her masters program in metaphysics, Crisafulli has dedicated her career to renewing others’ lives and businesses through her dynamic coaching program.
After starting her own consulting company in 2000, Alejandra began teaching business owners and leaders the skills and knowledge to run a thriving and prosperous business. Through her success, she was quickly sought after by a multi-billion dollar company, Milady, to join forces with their coaching team through their newly created Life Works personal coaching program. From 2006 through 2009, Alejandra grew Milady’s life coaching division to over 200 clients and nearly $200K in revenue.
Following her work with Milady, Alejandra established Life Creations Education as a vessel to transform humanity on a wider scale. With LCE, she’s revolutionized the life and business coaching models to produce tangible results and experiences for each of her nearly 1,000 clients.
Alejandra’s coaching sessions encompass all the key elements for success in both life and business. By developing programs on a one-on-one basis, her clients have experienced improved communication skills, strengthened relationships, increased balance, and less stress. Clients are given the tools and the means to become successful in their lives.
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Anna Cantu
Farouk Systems
Farouk Systems Artist Anna Cantu is out defying the ordinary. This young talent pushes boundaries every time she touches hair. Her vision is to be the best, to create the best and to make her mark in the industry.
On stage, Anna is a high-energy innovator. She uses the stage to bring a new and fresh take to all she teaches.
Besides rocking the stage, Anna represented Farouk Systems in the Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA pageants and has appeared on different news/TV and award shows. That's why she has earned the "2008 Top Educator of the Year" Award. For Anna Cantu, when she has Farouk Systems products by her side, creativity has NO LIMITS.
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Aundrea Lecher
ISO™
Aundrea’s ability to communicate and connect with her audience is equally matched with her passion and skill in her craft. She utilizes music and fashion to give her an edge on a youthful and diverse approach to the world of hair. Her presence is friendly and inviting and it allows her to easily motivate stylists. “Inspiration is finding the latest and greatest thing and making it your own. When I get to play even a small role in that process for someone, that’s where the true satisfaction and inspiration of what I do comes into play,” said Aundrea. From time-saving techniques to stunning color and beautiful finishes, audiences agree that her down-to-earth personality and incredible technical knowledge make her a pleasure to watch. New challenges that inspire growth are a constant in life for this over-achieving, imaginative hair stylist.
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Beth Minardi
Joico®
Joico® proudly presents a one time only special appearance by world renowned hair color expert - Beth Minardi, Vero K-PAK® Color Spokesperson. As a celebrity stylist and co-owner of the prestigious Minardi Salon in New York City, Beth’s illustrious career has earned her icon status in the world of hair color. As an educator, author, consultant and product developer, she has elevated salon coloring to an art form. Join Beth as she features her vast toolbox of hair color uses, formulations and techniques designed for the career colorist.
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Colin Caruso
Paul Mitchell®
Colin Caruso, Paul Mitchell® National Trainer and Focus Salon Owner, believes education should always be fun. He thinks the overall experience of learning is equally as important as the techniques learned.
"Education is our arena for new ideas. It is our outlet, our chance to talk with other professionals about what excites us most hair."
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Damien Carney
Joico®
Over the last 20 years, Carney has elevated hairstyling into an art form through his groundbreaking work with a virtual "who’s who" of
fashion and beauty. An integral member of the team responsible for Joico®’s recent, highly-acclaimed brand restage, Carney also takes
an active role in the development of every Joico® product, personally testing each product to ensure it meets the standards and needs of
today’s modern salon client and hair artist. Never straying far from his roots as an educator, Carney regularly travels around the world,
mentoring young artists and inspiring others to take the art of hair to the next level.
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David Scott
ISO™
“There is no excuse for being bored as a stylist” are the words that David Scott lives by. This is reflected time and again in his presentations, whether on a stage or in a classroom. His precision and eye for detail give his natural charisma a solid foundation from which he brings his visions to life. David’s career has landed him on stage across the country where he excels at helping his fellow stylists understand how to find their creative spark and keep it burning strong. In David’s mission to never be bored as a stylist, you can be assured that he will never be boring and leave you wanting more.
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Douglas Murphy
Farouk Systems
Douglas Murphy can be found on stage as a platform artist and behind the chair as a hair stylist. Douglas's approach to hair design has a fun, step out of your box, vibe. He is able to incorporate high energy, innovative cutting and coloring techniques into his work that will simply inspire.
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Eric Fisher
Aquage®
Salon & School owner, Eric Fisher is truly the “Hairdresser’s Hairdresser”. Eric has educated stylists throughout the world. Possessing a tremendous flair for creating beautiful consumer-friendly styles with an edge, Eric was recently voted 'Most Newsworthy Hairdresser', and is quoted monthly by leading fashion magazines including Vogue, Glamour, Allure, Cosmopolitan and many more. The Eric Fisher Salons located in Wichita, Kansas are some of the highest producing salons, per square foot, in the United States.
Eric is a North American Hairdressing Award winner (NAHA) in Avante Garde and Finalist for Master’s. Eric also has received the Salon Entrepreneur of the Year in Barcelona, Spain by the Global Salon Business Awards. The Eric Fisher salons are listed yearly in Salon Today's top 200 salons and has been voted 'Best Retail Salon' of the Year.
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Gustav Mendoza
Wahl®
Gustav Mendoza is one of Wahl®’s internationally recognized artists and has been involved in education for 15 years, traveling throughout North America, South America and Europe. He has become the perfect teacher in illustrating where we have been in hairstyling and designing, as well as where we are going. He teaches fashion cuts performed with the latest techniques and clipper-cutting options available for both male and female clientele.
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Joe Anthony Peña
Farouk Systems
Ingrained with a passion to teach, Joe Anthony Peña is a highly sought after international educator and platform artist who has earned many accolades for his achievements. He motivates and fosters confidence in others and has the ability to explain complex cutting techniques in simple terms and incorporate practical product knowledge. His artistry and approach have brought him to more than 100 countries. He has appeared in numerous beauty publications here and abroad. A true professional, Joe is also a successful salon owner in Victoria.
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Kelly Ehlers
Evoke Brand Strategies
President, Kelly Ehlers, LEED AP President, brings both consumer and business-to-business expertise to Evoke Brand Strategies, previously working with brands to develop and implement traditional and grassroots marketing that incorporates all faucets of business. Most recently, Kelly was the Director of Business Development for a $170m construction firm where she led both the strategic growth planning and relationship development within 10 market sectors. In February 2011, Kelly was named one of the '25 Outstanding Women in Business' by the Phoenix Business Journal. Previously serving on the corporate advisory board for Open Table as well as an Auxiliary Board member for the Fresh Start Women's Foundation, it's evident that Kelly has a passion for helping the less fortunate. In early 2010, she was instrumental in co-founding a women's charitable organization called, The Giving Girls. With her passion for the environment, Kelly also received in-depth training to become one of the few LEED Accredited Professionals, a certification representing a deep knowledge of environmental sustainability from the United States Green Building Council.
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Kevin McKowen
Kevin McKowen
Kevin McKowen is one of today's most electrifying, inspiring, and passionate, speakers. As a member of the Matrix® Money Matters seminar team, he¹ll share fresh new ways to build your business and live a more empowered life. Learn how to "make more money and be more motivated" especially in today's challenging economy! Kevin's been a salon and business owner, consultant, success coach, business author, academy founder, and master educator. Kevin will captivate your heart and give you practical, everyday ways to inspire the "inner you" to discover new opportunities for greatness in your life!
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Laura VanderMoere
Wahl®
Laura VanderMoere, a Master Barber/Hair Care Specialist and Barber Instructor, has more than 20 years experience in both the salon and barber industry. She has a classic approach to the latest trends while adding her personal touch to both men and women's hair. Her skill with the clipper is only surpassed by her passion for educating and sharing that knowledge with the willing student and seasoned stylist. With a majority of her career spent in Atlanta, Laura will be sure to inspire you to take the latest clipper techniques back to the salon with you. The clippers will be your best friend where you will execute haircuts with confidence and ease. Take yourself and your clients to a new level!
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Mary Jo Zwirowski
Nail Tek®
Mary Jo Zwirowski has been a nail professional since 1988 and a certified Reflexologist since 2007. She has been a master educator for Nail Tek® since 1996. Owning her own studio in Naperville, IL, she specializes in personalized natural nail care, "foot facial" waterless pedicures, reflexology and extreme customer service. Join Mary Jo as she shares her personal journey to develop services, marketing and retail sales as a “Natural Nail Expert”.
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Rocky McCormick
Farouk Systems
Experience the phenomenon that is Rocky McCormick. From city to city, this bright, young talent has stunned audiences with his expansive knowledge of color and his unconventional "Bad Azz" technique. His passion for the art of hair styling and his cool energy will amaze you.
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Sue Pemberton
Joico®
Sue Pemberton began her career in the hair industry in the United Kingdom more than 25 years ago. Since 1990, she has traveled around the world, exclusively for Joico® International, sharing color creativity and technical skills as the International Vero K-PAK® Color Artistic Director. Her work has been published in countless industry magazines worldwide. In 2007, she received NAHA’s Haircolorist of the Year Award. Sue Pemberton’s ability to create new and exciting techniques is second to none and her smooth, relaxed delivery is uplifting and a pleasure to watch.
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Tammy Albrightson
Cricket®
With over 20 years of experience, Tammy is an articulate master educator and stylist. She will inspire stylists to continue their education and perfect their technique by sharing her knowledge driven by innovation, principal design and personalization. Tammy will demonstrate the latest style trends and cutting edge technique, bringing the beauty industry to the next level.
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The Rusk® Design Team
Rusk®
The Rusk® Design Team inspires and raises the artistic, business and personal performance levels of stylists and salon owners around the world. At the team's high-energy shows, training sessions and seminars, attendees can always expect something new and exciting. Rusk®'s commitment to innovative products and services turns every event into a valuable learning experience. The Rusk® Design Team, experts in haircutting and hair color, are bound by a desire to create, learn and improve their professional skills. Discover a new approach, new tools and a new way of life by taking advantage of the next education opportunity with the Rusk® Team.
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Tibit Beddingfield
Farouk Systems
Having traveled and performed all over the nation on and off stages, in and out of recording studios from Nashville to South Carolina with her family, the Cox Family Singers, it only seems natural that Tibit Beddingfield would be apart of such an amazing company as Farouk Systems Group, with its latest technology. Tibit is the current owner of "Electra's Salon" in Jasper, Texas. Not only is she an educator and Platform Artist for Farouk Systems, Tibit has done hair and makeup for sci-fi channels, and info commercials. Now with Farouk on her side, Tibit has been given the opportunity to show her creative and technical coloring skills with her progressive personality and passion for the industry. It is Tibit's goal through Farouk Systems to raise the bar to the next level, letting stylists know it is okay to step outside their box. Beddingfield says, "My motto is if it scares you, then you're learning. Remember we never make mistakes we only make discoveries."
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Trisha Kemp
Malibu® C
A dedicated member of the industry for nearly twenty years, Trisha Kemp set the standard for wellness by opening the first day spa in her community located in the state of Washington. In her day spa, she successfully incorporated wellness into every service and has taken her passion for wellness to the next level as the Sales and Marketing Manager for Malibu® C, Inc. in the Western United States. She is dedicated to educating professionals on Malibu®’s wellness approach.
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