In a hair industry exclusive, three of Asutralia's brightest lights Damien Rinaldo, Joey Scandizzo and Frank Apostolopoulos come together for an intimate presentation and discussion, at Salon Melbourne 2012. See the masters in action as they take you through the art of creating strikingly beautiful haircuts with commercial appeal to take back to your salon.
Joey Scandizzo
Frank Apostolopoulos is the Creative Director of Biba and 2011 Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year Finalist. Frank Apostolopoulos is universally regarded as one of the top players in the Australian hair industry and has a full international schedule of photoshoots, catwalks and education. As Creative Director, he is integral to the success of the Biba group, a leader in the highly competitive Melbourne market.
Joey Scandizzo’s unprecedented success has earned him an international reputation as a key industry mentor, educator and visionary. From executing the perfect bob to leading a team of stars, he does so with a passion that is an inspiration in itself. Joey’s unwavering professionalism and creative vision has welcomed a string of prestigious accolades including two-year consecutive winner of the AHFA Australian Hairdresser of the Year and finalist positions for Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year.
Damien Rinaldo is the Creative Director of Hair Machine and 2011 Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year Finalist. His work has been seen everywhere from magazine covers to the country’s leading fashion shows. He is the man behind countless celebrities haircuts with clients including Jessica Hart, Megan Gale and Jennifer Hawkins. As the Creative Director of 7 salons throughout SA, he is pivotal to the success of the iconic brand that is Hair Machine.
5 Minutes with Frank
What can visitors expect at your session at Salon Melbourne?
Visitors can expect to see modern classics with edge. Looks that will inspire hairdressers to walk away knowing that they incorporate these looks in their salons.
How relevant do you think Salon Melbourne is to industry professionals in hair and beauty?
Salon Melbourne is vital for the industry as it provides educational seminars, all in the one place. It's incredibly important to get the best in the industry together sharing information and skills to the next generation.
How will your session make a difference to their professional skill and technique?
After my session I'm hoping hairdressers will realize how important precision work is and how important it is to get the very best training available. My session will demonstrate how precision work and keeping techniques simple you can achieve anything with hair.
How important do you think attendance to expos such as Salon Melbourne are for industry professionals?
It's very important to see big attendances at these events. I feel industry leaders should be there to influence aspiring hairdressers to attend. The more people attending the bigger noise will be made and more inspiration will come from it…. To make this industry even more professional we need to make an even bigger effort to get together and inspire each other.
What is your number one piece of advice for someone trying to break into the industry?
My number one piece of advice would be is to surround yourself with people that love their work never stop training and have an open mind, these traits are infectious and you are bound to succeed.
Trend forecast for 2012 or favourite trend at the moment?
Fractured fringes is probably my favorite thing to do at the moment.
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