Enjoy Life Fall 2010

Premier Issue Fall 2010

L.A. IN A DAYYour guide to L.A. in a day

THE ORIGINAL SEATBELTBAGHarveys: Driving retro roots into stylish success

LA BREA BREADKey to their success: staying true to the original recipe.

THE STYLESTARSALAN BENFIELD BUSH, EDDY JAmES, PINY, ROmI CARTIER & VICTOR PAUL They are the hottest in hair, touted by Tinsel town celebs, and we have their secrets to success!

LOS ANGELES Make-Overs Food Fashion Tips Hot Topics Travel Lifestyle

FEATURESFall 2010

8 | THE STYLE STARS ALAN BENFIELD BUSH, EDDY JAmES, PINY, ROmI CARTIER, & VICTOR PAUL They are the hottest in hair, touted by Tinsel town celebs, and we have their secrets to success!

40 | L.A. IN A DAY YOUR GUIDE TO L.A. IN A DAYHeading to Los Angeles for the day? From Union Station to Hollywood, let us be your tour guide!

30 | SEATBELT BAGS HARVEYS ORIGINAL SEATBELT BAGS, DRIVING RETRO ROOTS INTO STYLISH SUCCESS: A handbag made entirely out of seatbelts? Believe it! Get the scoop on one of the hottest, and quirkiest, accessories around.

26 | A REAL BREAD WINNERBREAD IN LASince 1989, La Brea Bread has been winning over tastebuds all across the country. We explore the history and the success of this high quality, hunger-inducing artisan bread bakery.

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FROM THE PUBLISHERHi, I’m Patrick Dockry, co-founder and CEO of EnjOY® Professional Hair Care.

Welcome, and thank you for picking up our premier issue of ENJOY LifE!

In my life, I have worn many hats and tasted many flavors, from working in

restaurants to working behind the chair. My experience in the beauty world has

inspired me to create EnjOY® and, most recently, HBL Hair Care, a passion that

I look forward to every day. Through my travels for hair shows and the creation

of ENJOY LivE! TV, I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people

and check out some pretty cool places.

We created this lifestyle magazine to celebrate these findings and embrace all

things positive, including travel, fashion, food and fun. I am excited to share these

experiences with you and invite you to accompany me as I journey through the

nation’s cities and towns in search of the latest makeovers, food recipes, coolest

trends and hottest topics.

We know that as a trend-setting hair expert, you hold a lot of power! Your circle of

influence stretches both inside and outside of the salon. Our goal is to give you,

and your clients, ideas to better enhance, improve, groom and ENJOY LifE!

In this issue, we are taking you to the land of the rich and the famous and home to

the stars, Los Angeles, California. See what’s cooking inside the kitchen of Real

Housewives’ Gretchen Rossi, check out bags made out of seatbelts (really!)

and get the inside scoop on a few of the hottest A-list hair stylists.

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LIFECONTENTS

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9310 | Alan BushFROm INDUSTRY ICON TO mASTER WINE mAkER: Follow us to Napa to find out how Alan Bush transformed from hairdresser to vinedresser.

18 | Eddy JamesFINDING ZEN:Part surfer, part hairdresser, 100% Zen. Check out our interview with oh-so-So-Cal Eddy James, owner of Eddy James Salon in Studio City, CA.

39 | Hair Color Trends, Fall 2010Fall in love with these autumn hues! Master colorist and ENJOY Director of Education, Pat Drake, shares this season’s coolest colors.

56 | Mr. PinyTHE ONE AND ONLY PINY OF BEVERLY HILLS: Master of wigs, extensions and hair pieces, this celebrity-frequented hairdresser talks shop and we’re taking notes!

62 | Dr. Feel GoodFind out what makes Dr. Paul Copesky an orthotic extraordinaire.

70 | Chef RobertoA HIGHER CALLING: Wet your appetite with this renowned chef’s creative culinary cuisine.

74 | Romi CartierHUE SIGNIFICANCE: Artist to the actors, Romi Cartier lets us in on what inspires him and his secrets to styling the stars.

82 | Victor PaulTHE REAL HAIRDRESSER TO THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF OC: We make ourselves at home at the Living Room Salon with Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley as expert hairdresser Victor Paul talks hair, housewives and how he keeps everyone looking hot!

93 | Hot in the kitchenIN THE kITCHEN WITH GRETCHEN ROSSI: Cook up a good time with this OC Housewives’ go-to easy entertaining recipes.

90 | Cut & Style Trends, Fall 2010ENJOY ® Artistic Director, Angel Del Solar shares the how-to for the cut and style trends for fall.

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STYLESTARSIn the highly creative and competitive world of hair, some artists clearly stand out in the crowd. Many are industry icons that have helped to shape the beauty world while others offer their secrets to success, balance, inspiration and motivation in this wonderful but vast field.

ENJOY LIFE! proudly showcases some of this amazing talent in “Style Stars” – An exclusive but in depth feature delving into the lives of beauty industry greats such as Alan Benfield Bush, Eddy James, Piny, Romi Cortier, and newcomer, Victor Paul. Let’s take a look at the history, success and words of wisdom each of these Style Stars has to offer.

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FROM INDUSTRYICON TO MASTERWINEMAKERAfter great success cultivating one of the most eminent names in hair care a few years

ago, industry great Alan Benfield Bush bought some hilltop land in Napa Valley and

established his own vineyard and winery. Being on the road for so many years and

seeing only the inside of salons and convention centers, he simply wanted to relax and

enjoy his land.

Alan fell in love with wine and the thought of owning his own vineyard since visiting

France and touring the wine country. He always appreciated the lifestyle and wanted a

place of his own. Although the interest was always there, Alan simply did not have the

background in raising grapes or making wine, so like any true educator, he set out to

learn what he did not know. His apprenticeship of sort is about a decade along now.

In The Beginning - Inspired by HairAlan’s interest in hair started around age 16 in his native England. He would go into the

local barbershop to have his hair done and he became intrigued by how much fun they

were having laughing, telling (naughty) jokes and getting paid for it all the while. Alan

thought it wasn’t a bad deal, so he jumped in headfirst and completed a three-year

apprenticeship at a local small town salon. He went on to own and operate several

salons in England, eventually honing his skills at Vidal Sassoon Academy in London,

where he achieved the level of master stylist.

In 1973 Alan traveled to California where he became the Managing Director of Educa-

tion for Vidal Sassoon’s first North American academy. There he found that his real

love was teaching hairdressers how to develop technical artistry, communication and

business management skills.

During a class one day, Alan wondered why the 10 people he was teaching were not

doing what he asked. He kept watching and realized that they were moving the same

way but were each coming up with different results. That’s when the light bulb went off

in his head and he came up with the technique he uses now. >>10 | ENJOY LIFE | FALL 2010

Credits:By: Kelly Taggart

Photos: Allen Carrasco

After leaving Sassoon in the late 1970’s, and with Vidal’s blessings, Alan founded his academies in San Francisco,

San Diego and Los Angeles, where he successfully taught his own techniques of condensed cutting, perming, color

and setting. By 1988 he partnered with jim Markham to form ABBA, one of the original natural hair care products

on the market. After working tirelessly for nine years, they sold the company and Alan took a step back from the

industry to find solace in winemaking.

Turning a New Leaf

Alan bought a ranch in Sonoma County on approximately 130-acres and planted five acres of Pinot Noir vines,

which launched what is now known as Bush-Field Estate Vineyards and Winery. On the property was a mid-century

inspired Bau Haus, which offered a sense of Los Angeles modernism in a rural northern California location. The

structure is very cubical with about 70% glass, allowing Alan to enjoy his magnificent view from his hilltop home.

Bush-Field is located above the cloud line at the top edge of the true Valley of the Moon above jack London State

Park in Sonoma County, California. These vineyards are in the center of three ancient and prominent mountain

peaks: Mount Diablo, Mount Tamalpais, and Mount Saint Helena. At 2,350 feet, Bush-Field is one of the highest

Pinot noir vineyards in Sonoma County. The microcosmic climate and blend of native plants and trees give the soil

the exceptional aromas and flavors found ideal to grow Pinot Noir grapes.

Touring the Winery

Walking through his estate with his 10-year old German Sheppard, Tanya, Alan points out his two separate vine-

yards. Although both are taken from the same Pinot noir rootstock or parent plant, the smaller of the two areas con-

tains three different clones or vine cuttings: two numbered or specifically pedigreed grape clones and a single Pinot

noir grape from the Pommard region in France. The larger vineyard features a single numbered clone or pedigree

grafting from the parent plant throughout. . Each vineyard yields its own distinct taste, with the smaller of the two

winning its first industry award in 2005.

The first area we come across while taking the tour is one and a half acres, which was Alan’s first vineyard at Bush-

Field. It was planted in the spring of 1999 and is in a protected area with a slight dip so the taste of the wine is differ-

ent than the other vineyard. This area obtains more mid afternoon exposure so the canopy is taken down to catch

the morning sun. Designed for a slightly higher yield, this vineyard has 8x4 spacing, which translates to an eight-foot

span between rows and about four feet between vines.

The larger vineyard was planted in the fall of 2000 and the spacing is 9x5 on three and a half acres, so there is more

room to work between the rows as well as the vines. This area acquires more sun exposure than the other vineyard

and is grown at a slightly different angle on the ridge. >>

Alan stops briefly on our walk to unveil some immature grapes starting to form on one of the vines.

He points out that after being dormant for the winter, the vines are pruned back around March and

then they grow to become very abundant. The vines form a green stem, blossom, and then green

berries emerge in sort of a helter-skelter pattern, which is the stage they are in now. Once fully

formed, the grapes go through veraison where they change into their signature red color and then

they are harvested in late August or the first week of September.

According to Alan, the success of a wine is really determined in the vineyard, not in the winery.

Knowing how to water the grapes, tend the vines and placing proper nutrients, much like with hair,

is absolutely essential.

To supply ample water, there’s a drip irrigation system in place at Bush-Field that leads to wells 650

feet underground. This system offers water to the vines at a rate of 33 gallons per minute. Alan

points out that there is plenty of water on his estate with five springs total and a nearby lake with

seven million gallons. >>12 | ENJOY LIFE | FALL 2010

On a different part of the estate once hidden by foliage and used as a hunting lodge, sits a train caboose.

It came from the Grand Trunk railroad in Canada, and has its own bathroom, mini kitchen or bar area and

even a phone line. Looking to use it as either a guesthouse or private wine-tasting facility, Alan sandblasted

the rust and old orange paint on the exterior and remodeled the inside with all wood facings. There’s a

Douglas-fir ceiling and mahogany walls with teak and ebony insets for added personality. Alan opted to

cover the original wood of the train because he didn’t want to remove the integrity of the caboose itself.

As we wander even further around Bush-Field, we come across a barn where we find what Alan

affectionately calls his Tonka Toys - Vineyard-friendly, multipurpose tools that do everything from helping to

move the canopies, distributing the water sprayers and clearing the land. There’s a bucket for moving rocks

or other items, a forklift for pallets and even an attachment for drilling posts. As he sits atop his tractor with

a gleam in his eye, it’s very clear that Alan really enjoys his toys. He seems to take absolute joy in getting

out and working his land.

After spending so many years as a hairdresser, Alan now considers himself a vinedresser.

“It’s true,” he says. “You have to coiffure the canopy of the vines, make sure the sun covers the grapes in

the heat of the afternoon, and are exposed on the other side in the early morning sun. It’s a daily activity to

look after, to check it constantly, giving the right amounts of water, and holding back when needed to stress

it so the water rushes to the fruit at the right time and so forth. The complexity is really incredible but I do

have to say that it’s been a fascinating journey.”

Coming Full Circle

Alan maintains that he has not been out of the beauty industry all together, just not as prolific with it as he

once was. He has kept his hand in the field by offering consulting, occasional seminars and training people

personally, but he finds that he’s ready to jump back in as there is such a strong need for education.

Alan believes that young hairdressers coming up in the world and into a salon don’t realize that they’ll be

behind the chair for a long time throughout their career. He feels that the industry has got to be an inspiring

place for them and he wants to be a bigger part of that.

“I’m thrilled to take it up a notch by doing more,” states Alan. “Hairdressers really are smart, intelligent and

talented people and when we recognize that, we can give them common sense information and methods

that will turn them on and keep them motivated. I truly believe that the method I have is what everybody

needs. It is the official language of our craft.” >>


‘‘Apart from my two sons, my legacy is leaving behind the language of our industry. It doesn’t matter what product line you use. What does matter is that we can all converse with our own uniformly understandable language and that we don’t keep changing the words for our own benefit or ego and lose what it’s all about. This language is valuable and it helps people understand what is needed to survive and be successful in this industry and not just fade out at the end. It’s important to have a little pot of gold at the end of it all too.

‘‘

Alan claims that he still loves seeing someone’s eyes light up when they realize that they’ve got something. It’s that ah-ha moment that puts everything into perspective.

“I get more out of it then they do, really,” Alan adds. “It’s very rewarding and that part of the business I miss terribly. Also, I’m not ready to retire, never will be. I’ll proudly drop dead on stage in front of hairdressers as it’s the only way to go…doing something I truly love.”

‘‘ ‘‘ No mater what you do in life, once a

Sassooner you are always a Sassooner. Vidal really

is the Governor in my eye - a very wonderful,

sweet man. There is nothing I won’t do for him

and I am in awe of him always!

At his writing desk, Alan looks back at all of his awards and honors. Each is special in different ways. Some awards or plaques are from students, some by industry organizations, many for competing. His personal favorite reads, “To Alan Benfield Bush, success and happiness from your staff at the Sassoon Training Center.”

On a whimsical note, Alan proudly drinks as much of his wine as he can and sells the rest. For those interested in purchasing a bottle or case of their own, please visit www.bush-field.com. Special rates for hairdressers do apply!


FINDING ZEN

We had the opportunity to sit down with Eddy james of Eddy james Salon in Studio City, California and chat

about life, finding true happiness, and yes, even doing hair.

Back in the early 80’s, Eddy recognized his passion for hair in high school

when he did garage cuts, giving kids in the neighborhood hip new looks

using the family poodle clippers. After his formal education, and overcoming

a few learning disorders, he eventually married into a hairdressing

family, with his wife and mother-in-law both in the beauty business.

now this happily married father of three is the proud

owner of a well-established, color-focused salon

located on trendy Ventura Boulevard.

EDDY JAMES

Credits:By: Kay RossEddy james Salon – Studio City, CaliforniaHair: Eddy jamesPhoto: Allen Carrasco18 | ENJOY LIFE | FALL 2010

Tell us about your salon.EJ: We have 14 stations for hair plus facilities for makeup, skin care, waxing and body treatments. It’s a full-service salon with a very comfortable feel. It’s got a sort of “Sexy- Romantic” vibe with plants everywhere, candles burning and lots and lots of natural light.

How about your clientele?EJ: Our salon caters to a wide variety of people: most very upscale, some celebrities.

What’s it like having a celebrity clientele?EJ: I’d actually rather not do celebrities because of how some of them can be sometimes. They tend to run late and feel like the world owes them something. Life is just too short and my time is just too valuable for all of the drama, so I’ve been very selective as to which I take on. Also, I treat everybody the same regardless of their walk of life. I feel that everybody is special and important, not just celebrities. I’d like to believe that’s why I’ve been successful here in the same location for 15 years.

What is your true passion in life? EJ: Stopping to look around at everything and taking it all in. Spending time with family and seeing beauty in everything. I love driving from home to surf very early in the morning and seeing nobody on the road. You just see the lights of Santa Monica pier and the amazing colors the sky turns at sunrise. It’s just so very beautiful and breathtaking.

What is your passion with hair?EJ: I’m truly excited by hair… I stare at it all the time, like on TV, or on the street. I do find myself focusing on color.

What is it about color that you are drawn to?EJ: I find that color really makes people very happy and feel good about themselves. I love that color is always evolving and how I can add dimension without a drastic change.

What is a perfect daylike for you?EJ: The perfect day is a beautiful sunrise on

the way to surf and then catching a few great

waves. It sets the tone of the day in the salon.

My clients know it’ll be an especially good day

when they look up and see my wetsuit

hanging in back.


How do you work with color?EJ: When I work with color, I layer it on so it’s more like a watercolor, or like a blending of shades melting together. Lows and highs are worked in and then I bump the root to get multi-dimensional results. I also work very efficiently by giving my clients about three hours

worth of color services in just an hour’s time.

What, within color, would you consider to be your specialty?EJ: I love it all, but if I had to narrow it down even further, I’d have to say probably highlights since California is known for its blondes.

What is the best environment for observing color?EJ: There are big windows along the front of our building, so there is a lot of natural lighting in the salon, which really is best. It’s important because clients really do study their color for the first time in their rearview mirror. Not so much under artificial lighting. It’s all about stepping outside into the sun to see just how beautiful it all turned out.

What’s the best way for a client to communicate what they want?EJ: Don’t tell me what you want. Show me pictures, ads, whatever it takes, but don’t try to describe the color you want.It just doesn’t work as perception is everything.

To you, what is ideal beauty? EJ: I’m partial to simple and understated everything, including beauty.


What is, and what was it like, having to learn and work with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)?EJ: It was hard. I just didn’t quite get what was wrong in my younger days. I found that I had a hard time focusing and didn’t know why. The whole ADD and APD diagnosis came later and once I understood the problem, I was able to work around it.

When I went to beauty school, everything seemed to come naturally to my friends where I had to work harder. I found that repeating the process over and over helped to drive it home for me. I always loved color but the formulation and concentration it required really scared me. Once I learned the color wheel inside and out and truly understood what it does and how it works, it all came together for me.

What advice can you offer for others with the same issues?EJ: Keep at it and take it slow. Learn to go with the flow, versus rushing everything. Also, get

creative with what you’ve got. I find that I work best to go with it, balancing three different

clients at once. It keeps me on my toes and allows me to focus just long enough to do

what’s needed for each client. Otherwise I may get bored and my mind will start to wander.

Although these disorders can be tough to work around, they can also help unlock your

creative side and see amazing beauty in everything. just like anything in life, it all comes

down to finding your balance.

What do you mean by “don’t chase the money”?EJ: I try to make everyone happy versus always worrying about the money side. I do so many people from major directors to those with very little money, that if I think the color needs something more and they really can’t afford it, I just give it to them. It always comes back to me in other more important ways.

Do you have any words of advice to others in the industry? EJ: never stop learning and be open to new ways to learn. We offer and take classes all of the time, are always looking for new ways to do everything. Also, never take anything for granted. Keep on trend and always advertise. We keep the word out there by advertising in local publications and media outlets. My car is even fully wrapped and I drive it around town for constant exposure. When things slow down, you have to keep the phone ringing. So get creative with it.

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The makeoverFrom Rasta to Rockstar


BeforeAfter

Eddy James makeoverA die-hard surfer, james really loves his longer hair which he wears down while catching a wave and back in a ponytail for work. The ends were becoming a bit overgrown and ragged and it was evident that he clearly needed a trim.

james’ color also required help. It was leaning toward an orangey color and the highlights were becoming a bit brassy. Basically his hair needed some refinement, but he didn’t want to give up his precious length or signature surfer look.

Eddy took james’ hair from Rasta-ragged to rocker-chic in a few quick steps.

Starting with the color, Eddy applied ENJOY® Lightener in foils off the scalp and processed under a dryer for 10 minutes. In between the foils, he broke the root, feathering or bleeding color using 7A with 30-volume developer for a soft, natural looking, sun-kissed effect.

After cutting a choppy shag shape, HBL Straight & Style was applied all over on his damp hair which was blow dried with a round brush and flat ironed for control. A dime-size amount of HBL Texture & Style Cream was mixed with the same amount of ENJOY® Styling Gel for a tacky cream base, which was then worked through his strands to offer a piecey, edgy vibe.

HBL Straight & Style, HBL Texture & Styling Cream, ENJOY® Styling Gel (From Left to Right)


In an inconspicuous, ivy covered building on La Brea Boulevard in L.A. sits La Brea Bakery. Fresh baguettes lie in the green-trimmed window, reminiscent of a French Boulangerie,

assuring you that you have found something special. La Brea Bakery is indeed something special. Peering through the screen of the pale green porch door and hearing the squeaking of the door as it opens immediately brings you back in time. For a moment, you almost feel like you are walking into your grandmother’s kitchen. What was started by nancy Silverton over 20 years ago has grown into the #1 artisan bread brand in the United States and to

this day, the bakery continues to set the standard for high quality, artisanal bread.

La Brea Bakery opened its doors in january 1989, quickly becoming a hit with locals and visitors alike. It was not uncommon in those days for the bakery to sell out of bread within the first couple hours of operation. A huge buzz about Nancy and La Brea Bakery bread began growing almost immediately; in 1990, she was nominated for, and won, the highly

coveted james Beard award for “Best Pastry Chef.”

A REALBREAD WINNER

It was around this same time that the American palette was changing. Food choices in supermarkets were expanding as people began to look for higher quality foods; consumers wanted their food to have that homemade freshness and taste. La Brea Bakery soon began selling their fresh baked loaves to local food markets and grocery stores with huge success.

It was not long before the folks at La Brea Bakery needed a way to share their high quality products with their ever-growing customer base across the country without

sacrificing what makes the bread so special. La Brea Bakery began utilizing the technique of par-baking. They partially bake the loaves at the bakery and then rapidly cool down the bread and freeze it, allowing the baking process to be finished on site. The bakers at La Brea Bakery spent a lot of time perfecting the technique to ensure that the same high

quality bread was produced.

This just may be the key to their success: staying true to the original recipe. In a time when change is all the rage, there is comfort to be found in the things that will always be the same. Each loaf developed begins life with nancy’s living, breathing starter (the basic

ingredients that serve as the foundation for the bread).

La Brea Bakery was founded upon Nancy’s belief that the integrity of each loaf was dependent on the

care and time spent on the baking process,

states Katie Brucker in marketing communications at La Brea Bakery. “Our breads contain only the highest quality all-natural ingredients. Each loaf begins with nancy’s original starter,

and can take up to 36 hours to make. We all take great pride in never compromising the quality of our breads."

Recently, La Brea Bakery launched a new line of antipasto breads that allow home chefs to re-create appetizers just like those found in their favorite restaurants. They also feature an

amazing line of Artisanal Sandwich breads. Each sandwich loaf is made with the same traditional recipe in a “sandwich friendly” shape, giving people the opportunity to create

delectable sandwiches using their favorite La Brea Bakery breads.

La Brea Bakery is owned by Aryzta, AG, a global leader in specialty bakery brands. La Brea Bakery breads can be found in restaurants and grocery stores nationwide, as well as England and Ireland. For more information or to find La Brea Bakery breads near you,

check out their store locator at www.labreabakery.com/storelocator.aspx.

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8 ½-inch-thick slices La Brea Bakery French Loaf (Substitution: your favorite La Brea Bakery bread)

2 small zucchini, sliced ¼-inch thick lengthwise

4 roasted red peppers, sliced in half horizontally

½ eggplant, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds (Substitution: Japanese eggplant, unpeeled)

½ red onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds

8 ounces Fontina cheese, sliced 1/16-inch thick (Substitution: Muenster or Havarti cheese)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

Preheat panini grill to high setting or skillet to moderate heat. Brush onion with olive oil and set aside. In a medium bowl, toss eggplant and zucchini

with olive oil to coat. Grill vegetables until just tender, about 5 minutes. Butter one side of each slice of bread (or brush with olive oil) and place the bread

slices buttered side down. Layer half of the Fontina cheese, zucchini, roasted red peppers, eggplant, and red onions, and top with the remaining Fontina

cheese folding back the edges of the cheese if they extend past the edges of the bread. Place the top slice of bread over the cheese, buttered side up.

Grill the sandwiches in a moderately hot skillet or in a Panini grill for about 8 minutes until the bread is golden brown, the cheese has melted, and the

vegetables are heated through. If working in a skillet, turn sandwiches over halfway through grilling. Cut each in half on the diagonal and serve.

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Retro

Harveys Original seatbeltbags

It all started with a wedding, a dog, and a car, and the rest is history…

Home of the original seatbeltbag, Harveys is based on an idea that is simple yet timeless. A hip and vibrant, almost rockabilly-esque young

couple, Melanie and Dana Harvey nurtured a concept with vintage roots into a thriving homegrown business. now with their own production facility, 60 employees, three dedicated store locations and a network

of retail outlets, they are a true American success story. >>

Credits:By: Kelly TaggartPhotos: Allen Carrasco& Harveys


Raised in new Zealand, Dana Harvey’s heritage is half Maori, the indigenous Polynesian people of the land. His Maori grandmother taught him how to weave baskets, while his seamstress mother worked in a factory in the clothing industry. During much of his youth, he stayed in daycare at the manufacturing facility. So a fair amount of time was spent watching and learning. In time, sewing became second nature to Dana - a skill, along with basket weaving, that would come in very handy some day.

In his late teens, Dana came to the states on vacation with his family and simply never went back. Years later he met and fell in love with Melanie, a vibrant and fun-loving Southern California native. In 1996, they decided to tie the knot and Vegas was the venue of choice. At the time, they were restoring a classic 1950 Buick and needed to install seatbelts to make the trip to wed, well... legal. Dana shopped for seatbelt material and brought home an entire roll in a rich crimson red color simply because it was on sale. In the days to follow, the seatbelts were installed and the sin-city wedding went off without a hitch.

One night about a year later, Dana eyed the almost full roll of seatbelt material sitting in the corner of their garage. He decided to surprise his handbag-loving wife with a special gift. He stayed up all night sewing and weaving. In the morning, Melanie awoke to discover her husband’s beautiful handmade bag sitting on the dresser. It was a small red tote or everyday bag with interwoven panels and flight satin lining. She abso-lutely loved it and proudly took the bag to work where friends and coworkers ogled.

Through these friends and coworkers, the first Harveys test market was born. One friend, who happened to work for American Rag in Los Angeles, took her bag into work and returned with an order for 12 more. Melanie and Dana toiled at night and on weekends to fulfill the initial order. It was a tough endeavor but one that paid off with yet more orders. They continued struggling nights and weekends while maintaining their full-time jobs. A year and a half later out of determination and perseverance, their part-time craft emerged into a full-time money-making business.

The original production facility was the Harvey’s garage where eight employees would show up each day to make bags. In time, it became obvious that they had outgrown the facility and so they opted for an industrial location instead. While growing into the building they are in now, people would just show up to purchase bags. A separate area was set up to accommodate the flow of customers, but once they averaged about 10 sales a day, they realized that a retail location was needed. The first Harveys store location was opened in Santa Ana, California, near the production facility and then Chino Hills and Los Angeles stores soon followed.

Intrigued by art in all forms, the Harveys fashioned their trendy Melrose Avenue store in Los Angels into a half boutique, half gallery facility. One side is all bags and the other is a gallery for both established and up-and-coming artists to showcase their talent. now a local hotspot, Harveys caters to a very wide clientele ranging from the young and trendy to art-loving locals, style-savvy tourists and even vintage-inclined celebrities.

The Harveys feel that art is a very important part of our culture and

find it essential to give a fresh perspective to everything we do. Earlier

in the year, they launched the “Intro” competition for artists

of all mediums and received over 250 submissions. A panel of

distinguished judges voted for their top picks and then the public

chose the three final winners. Each of the three winners was rewarded

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Most days Melanie and Dana can be found at their Santa Ana, California production facility where all of their handbags are designed

and manufactured. Although both are designers, they also have a very creative research, development and design team in place. The group

forecasts based on what customers want and need and then they come up with ideas to pitch. Anything deemed worthy of consideration

lands on the idea wall, which holds various visuals used to spark or illustrate concepts. This wall works as a funnel to help the team

brainstorm as well as develop and evolve designs with the best ideas advancing into an early stage of production. >>

When an idea goes into development, Melanie takes the approved concept to Maclavio, their sample maker and very first employee, and he makes it happen. He starts with a sketch with all of the needed dimensions and details and then he produces a sample bag. From there, the prototype goes to costing where

it is analyzed to see if it will hit the margins or if it needs to be reworked. Once approved, marketing steps in, names the bag and/or line and

starts the advertising and promotions process. The sales department takes over and unveils the new item to buyers at the next trade show.

After orders are received, materials are requisitioned and the bag officially goes into production. According to Melanie and Dana, a handbag can go from concept to final production in about three months. The team at Harveys

designs new products a year in advance and produces them a season ahead. >>


‘‘We are committed to making an iconic product with our core values, but we find the need to constantly give the

line a new freshness. That is why some of the collabora-tions we’ve done with other

artists has been so much fun. We’ve worked with very well

known artists like Walt Disney or newer local talent like Cody

Lusby. We get to merge our brand with theirs and come

up with something with a fresh perspective.

‘‘The back room of the production facility holds all of the raw materials with over 60 different

colors and prints of seatbelt material represented. In this area, you will see every color imaginable with prints ranging from leopard, houndstooth, plaid, and snakeskin to camouflage and even a classic Disney comic strip. This fabric is genuine seatbelt stock, the same material we all trust our lives with while driving, which is rated for 6000 pounds of pressure. It’s a highly

durable medium which, along with nylon VT69 thread, gives the bags their longevity.

In the cutting area, the seatbelt material is measured and cut to precise strips based on the specifications for each bag. After color matching thread, the strips are stitched and woven to

form the shell of the bag. The lining is created and installed and then come the handles, clasps, footings, buckles, zippers and other features or details. The last stop is a quick trip through

quality control to double check craftsmanship and then orders are boxed up and shipped out. >>

For Dana, as head designer, the creative process starts from the construction side and evolves from there. “I think in terms of how a bag is or can be made versus how it will look. I have it my head and then we go in back and work it. Having an on-site sample making facility is a huge benefit

for us. It’s just not the same on paper as it is working with the actual materials,” he says.

Dana adds, “The design process will start out with an idea, and then comes the challenge of how to make it work for us with the seatbelt material. Although we make bags out of this specific fabric, we still look to see what else is go-ing on in trends to see how we can incorporate it into our product. It has to be distinctive enough to clearly fit our

brand, but the design and look has to test well before we’ll go into production with it. We are always trying new and

innovative things to keep the line fresh, and we are committed to keeping our products built in the USA.”

At the production facility, Rocky the Boxer and Charlie the Bulldog rule the roost like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, an unlikely paring, but nonetheless com-

forting and inspiring. Melanie, Dana and the entire crew at Harveys find it enjoyable to have a carefree, family-oriented

and dog-friendly work environment.

“Rocky was our baby for nine years before we had our two daughters,” says Melanie. “He’s sort of our mascot

at work and has been featured in many of our advertising campaigns. now he’s a reminder of the cornerstone of our business. Family-oriented and run with a casual but highly creative atmosphere. We wouldn’t have it any other way!”

An unassuming pair, the Harveys don’t take themselves too seriously and find that they still love what they do after 13 years of working together. When asked about their secret

for success, Melanie said with a grin, “It’s important to follow your dreams but to appreciate your luck as well. Go with an idea, nurture it, hold on to your core values

and let determination take you there.”


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With geometric shapes, Pat envisions more strategic color placement to accent the form of the cut and infuse a sense of depth and dimension. There’s a hint of color underneath that pops through on occasion giving a splash of movement. The whole idea is for the color to accent and draw attention to the cut.

According to Pat, blondes naturally lean toward the darker side during the cool months and this season is no different. Look for cooler, subtle flaxen tones in the ashy or beige-blond range.

Brunettes will be very popular in the months to come and are leaning toward the tasty tones like coffee or mocha or warmer cedar browns with violet undertones such as burgundy or mahogany.

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DAY IN

L.A.Those who have never visited Los Angeles would perhaps dream

of sun, sand and stars. All of this and more is found in the City

of Angels, where one could spend a lifetime soaking in the infi-

nite beaches, restaurants and shopping districts. But what if you

only had one day to explore? Where would you go and what

would you do? Slip into your comfortable shoes, swipe on some

sunscreen and take hold of your camera… We will be your tour

guides as you explore “L.A. in a Day.”

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Credits:By: Kristen Gunther & Sally Stevenson


1Union Station

The sun is shining as the morning rush begins at Union Station, considered by some to be the last of the great railway stations. Built in 1939 to consolidate passenger terminals of three different railways, Los Angeles Union Station still

serves as a major Southern California transportation venue.

Catch a guided tour to soak in the surrounding architecture and history of this famous transit hub. The L.A. Conservancy offers tours the third Saturday of every month at 10 am. Stop for lunch after at TRAXX restaurant, located in

the middle of the station, a good excuse to linger and look around some more while savoring beautifully prepared dishes.

UNION STATION ON THE BIG SCREEN

With its beautiful design, Los Angeles Union Station has been the backdrop to many films including: Blade Runner, Silver Streak, The italian Job, The Way We Were, Speed, Pearl Harbor, Star Trek: First Contact and Catch Me If You Can.

1OlveraStreet

As you step out of Union Station and travel across the street, you feel yourself transported in time to a traditional Mexican marketplace. Considered the oldest street in Los Angeles, Olvera Street has been renovated but not modernized.

You will be greeted by the buzz of Mariachi bands and native American entertainers fully clad in traditional headdress. Breathe in the aroma of homemade tamales as you observe merchants offering their wares, ranging from string puppets and sombreros to religious artwork and hand painted pottery. A few of these hard working merchants are 5th generation business owners who have served the visitors of Olvera Street for over 80 years.

QUICK FACT//

In addition to daily shopping and entertainment, traditional Mexican events are celebrated throughout the year. These events consistently draw hundreds of additional participants and observers and make an exciting tourist attraction into an unprecedented cultural event.

Cinco de Mayo, May 5th

Blessing of the Animals, Month of April

Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead),

Monday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Las Posadas, Thursday, December 16 – Friday,

December 24, 2010 >>

2Historic Downtown Once you leave Olvera Street, head across the Harbor (101) Freeway and you will find yourself in

Downtown Los Angeles. Come ready to bargain shop…jewelry, fashion and flowers, oh my!

JEWELRY DISTRICTFind major bling for minimal dollars. From loose stones to watches and gold,

the jewelry District offers it all, on the cheap.

Fun jewelry District Facts:

• The Los Angeles Jewelry District is the second largest in the world and an estimated $3 billion worth of business flows through this district each year.

• There are over 5,000 jewelry stores in the two-block district (not for the faint of heart).

• The general public has access to many of the stores.

• Expect to save 40% - 70% off retail, but be sure and do your homework – all sales are final.

• 28% of tourists visit L.A. for their wholesale shopping.


KNOW BEFOREYOU GO

2Historic Downtown

FASHION DISTRICTIf you love to shop and want to stock up on the latest trends at rock bottom prices, then the Fashion

District is the place to go. Home to over 100 blocks of wholesale and retail shopping, it also boasts the

largest selection of textiles and notions in the country! With annual business exceeding five billion

dollars, it is easy to see why L.A.’s garment district has such an influence on worldwide trends.

Over 80% of the district’s business is generated by wholesalers – but there are tons of bargains

to be had for the retail shopper. Most of the district, including Santee Alley, is an open-air market

o be prepared to interact with lots of people.

Tips and Tricks for the Fashion District:

• General business hours are Monday - Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays being the busiest day to shop. Wear comfy shoes.

• Dress casually for the occasion, especially if you plan on bargaining.

• Bring cash. It will help you negotiate price!

• Make sure you love it before you buy it. Returning an item is not usually an option.

• Check out www.fashiondistrict.org for maps, podcasts and vendor lists.

FLOWER DISTRICTAll the smells of the city will be washed away once you enter one

of the two main markets in the Flower District: The L.A. Flower

Market or the Southern California Flower Market. What started

over 100 years ago by japanese-Americans who began growing

and cultivating flowers in Santa Monica, has grown into the

largest wholesale flower district in the United States. Offering

most varieties of plants and flowers, it is truly an amazing sight,

not to mention the fact that the prices for wholesales flowers

are unbelievably affordable.

• Plan on coming early: the general public can start wander-ing through the fields of fresh cut flowers at 6:00 am and

most vendors begin packing up at 10:30 am!

• Market flowers will typically last longer than store bought flowers.

• $1 on the weekend and $2 during the week is all it takes to gain access to both markets!

• Bring cash for the best deals.


3Hollywood Perched atop Mt. Lee, the Hollywood Sign welcomes millions of visitors a year beckoning them to come and experience all that the Home to the Stars has to offer. For a picture-perfect view of the famous white letters, take a drive up Mulholland Drive or above the Hollywood Reservoir.

After capturing the quintessential Hollywood pic, take a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard to check out the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Located between Gower Street and La Brea Avenue. This two mile stretch boasts thousands of “stars” lining the sidewalk containing the names of Hollywood’s most famousas well as lesser known names from behind the scenes such as writers, producers and directors.

The most famous of the famous not only have stars on the Walk of Fame, but they have memorialized their signatures, hand prints, footprints and unique mementos in front of the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, one of the most visited sites on Hollywood Blvd.

If time permits, stop by the Kodak Theatre. The home for the Academy Awards since 2002 offers tours to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.

In the summer, you might want to scope out the Hollywood Bowl, the largest outdoor amphitheatre in the United States! The Bowl is the summer home for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, indulging music-seekers with compelling and memorable performances. Check out the new L.A. Phil Music Director. Hailed as one of the most stirring and enchanting conductors of our time, Gustavo Dudamel came onboard in Fall 2009. For a concert calendar and ticketing information, visit www.laphil.com.

4Melrose &Rodeo Drive

A day in L.A. would not be complete without an A-list worthy shopping experience. Heading toward the border of Hollywood and Beverly Hills is Melrose Avenue, home to some of the

most internationally recognized fashion houses. Marc jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Diesel and Vera Wang are all found intermixed with a variety of upscale restaurants, boutiques and salons.

Melrose PlacesCheck out some of our fave places for a retail therapy fix:

• Wasteland - 7428 Melrose Ave. Buy or sell designer and vintage clothing at this hipster consignment store.

• Johnny Cupcakes - 7959 Melrose Ave. Don’t come expecting to satisfy your sweet tooth. Although the bakery-inspired interior might have you convinced otherwise, Johnny Cup-

cakes sells t-shirts and other apparel.

• Munky King - 7308 Melrose Ave. Just because you are a grown-up it doesn’t mean you can’t shop for toys! Check out this unique store for fun and funky findings!

For the vast majority of us, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills is primarily a window shopping experience. As one of the most expensive shopping districts in the world, Rodeo Drive covers

three short blocks and contains notorious tenants including Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Christian Dior and arguably the most exclusive, high-priced fashion boutiques in the world, Bijan. Many of

Hollywood’s biggest stars shop here. It is truly a real life version of the quintessential L.A. glitz and glamour seen in the movies, complete with million dollar cars parked on the street, security guards opening the doors for shoppers, and $50,000 suits. Rodeo Drive does not disappoint

visitors seeking the “Hollywood Experience.”


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Surely by now, you are ready to tame your growling stomach. For a culinary treat at the end of your jam-packed day, unwind at one of the many restaurants Hollywood has to offer.

We love the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip for their mouth-watering southern comfort dishes and top tier local musicians. Or, if it’s a sexy modern japanese vibe you’re after,

indulge yourself at Geisha House on Hollywood Blvd.

Conclude your day in L.A. with a round of drinks at one of the many surrounding lounges. Try Well Bar (happy hour daily from 5-9 pm) for their signature Hot ‘n’ Dirty Martini

and say cheers to an eventful day in the City of Angels.

Should your plans last longer than 24 hours, visit www.discoverlosaangeles.com for more information about where to sleep, eat and play in L.A.

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Post shopping, head for the shore. Southern California has its share of great beaches, but for a

tourist, there is no experience quite like Venice Beach. Long known to be a gathering place for

hippies and artists, it seems there is no type of individual who does not look at home in Venice.

Here you can expect to see Harry Parry, the rollerblading guitarist, singing near the muscle clad

Schwarzenegger types lifting weights the size of small cars. Yelling and jeering can be heard from

local basketball courts with men showing off moves typically seen only in the nBA. Street peddlers

and vendors line the boardwalk pawning everything from sunglasses to palm reading while locals jog,

bike and rollerblade by.

Moving inland from the beach, you are removed from the hustle of the boardwalk and transferred

to the tranquil setting of calm waters with gondolas and rowboats. Soak in the charm of the

surrounding neighborhood filled with rows upon rows of picturesque homes and arched bridges.

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Piny, a pioneer in the art of hair enhancement and

replacement, is known internationally for creating custom,

natural-looking hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces for both

men and women. He has also carved out quite a name

for himself in the entertainment industry, having worked on

countless movies, television and reality shows over the

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A-list celebrities.


Credits:By: Kay Ross Hair: Piny of Beverly HillsWeaver: Shiry Make up: Lila GriffinPhoto: Allen Carrasco

In the very beginning, Piny came to the states from Israel as a professional soccer player but soon learned the exacting craft of wig making from his father-in-law. He opened his studio in Beverly

Hills in 1975 and the word spread quickly about his remarkable abilities. Some of the first celebrity clients to take notice included Liberace and Dolly Parton. Piny also enhanced Farrah Fawcett’s famous tresses using his custom extensions, which was a pivotal point in his career - one that

helped dub him the “Guru of Hair Extensions.”

In the years to follow, Piny’s career literally soared as clients flew him around the world to work his special kind of magic. He became a favorite of rock bands in the 70’s and 80’s and worked inter-nationally with such performers as Earth, Wind & Fire, Metallica, Kiss and Duran Duran. Piny went

on to create many of the looks behind the movies Pulp fiction and Rain Man and provided makeovers for The Swan and Extreme Makeover reality shows. More recently he became a

consultant for shows such as Weeds, in Plain Sight and Burn Notice.

With 35 years of experience behind him and a strictly referral-based clientele, Piny is a master of his craft now with family-run studios in Beverly Hills and Sherman Oaks, California. Using the

finest quality virgin human hair sourced from Russia, he and his dedicated crew work tirelessly to create custom pieces that seamlessly match the color, texture, volume and style to his subject’s

natural hair.

One of Piny’s specialties and close-to-his-heart pet-projects involves working with cancer pa-tients. Many medical professionals refer patients on a regular basis knowing that he can help

restore their confidence with his expert abilities. He also donates a fair amount of time to making wigs for children who have lost their hair to cancer treatment.

When asked what he is the most proud of within his esteemed career, surprisingly, but without hesitation, Piny replied,

To simply make people happy! I see so many sad faces when people are thinning or losing their hair for medical reasons. To have

a client look in the mirror and smile from ear to ear because they know that

they look good, just warms my heart.‘‘ ‘‘

In the very beginning, getting the business going was difficult. I worked as a handyman between clients to make ends meet. I’d finish a project at someone’s home, get cleaned up and then would change clothes in the car on

the way back to the studio to do a client’s hair. It was quite a balancing act!”

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With length that spans just past her shoulders, Shiry has naturally curly hair, which can be difficult to match for extensions. Once his choice of hair was made, Piny added three rows of custom extensions for volume and then cut the pieces to blend in with her natural hair. HBL Spray Mousse was worked in and her hair was diffuse-dried while scrunching with his hands. The end result is a head full of soft, swirling curls and a very happy client.

Rinat came to Piny from Israel with a desire for longer, thicker strands that would caress her shoulders and span further down her back. She also wanted the ability to wear her hair up for an upcoming wedding without seeing any tracks. Her mid length hair was naturally very straight and had a lot of breakage, especially on the ends. Piny added much needed length and volume with two rows of his custom extensions and then blended everything in by cutting. HBL Spray Mousse was worked in and her hair was blown out straight for a fuller, longer appeal.

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DR. FEELGOOD

A meeting with Dr. Paul Copeskey is not an appointment. It is an experience. Self-described as “the absent-minded professor,” he is a

complex character full of charisma and life energy. Lovingly called Dr. Paul by most of his patients, once you meet him, you are treated like an old friend

and cared for like family. With his meetings (yesterday it was with a top orthopedic doctor from UCLA) to public speaking engagements, to working with the USA National Track team, he is a man with an overflowing sched-

ule; yet working directly with his patients is still his top priority. His passion is giving athletes and non-athletes alike the experience of wearing his custom

made orthotics and seeing for themselves the difference they can make. Shin splints, knee pain, back pain and even headaches all become distant memo-

ries after meeting Dr. Paul.

Many people hear the word orthotics and mistakenly think they are just drop in shoe supports for senior citizens or those with specific foot problems.

Although they do correct many problems and relieve pain, Dr. Paul has also discovered the whole body benefits of improving foot stability and leg length equality, as well as the edge they can give an athlete. These custom made correction devices improve the function of the entire foot and create a more

symmetrical and efficient walking and running stride. In an athlete’s life, this is even more crucial due to the vertical forces which are applied to the ground

with each foot strike.

To label Dr. Paul a chiropractor would be as inadequate as calling Einstein a scientist. Although his medical background did begin as a Doctor of

Chiropractic, he has grown this profession into a complex study of enhancing athletes’ abilities and preventing sports injuries. He has combined the

specialties of non-surgical podiatry and chiropractic to provide his clients with a simple solution to injury and pain prevention as well as treatment. Although Dr. Paul is neither boastful nor arrogant, he is confident in the product that he has spent 30 years perfecting. He does not hesitate to say that his orthotics

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Credits:By: Sally Stevenson Photos: Allen Carrasco

After day three, I have been virtually pain free for six years. Dr. Paul literally saved my life.

It is still unbelievable - even to me!‘‘

‘‘It was early in Dr. Paul’s career when he was working with athletes who were training seven

hours a day to compete in Ironman Triathlons, that he had his “AH HA” moment. Each day

he would perform chiropractic manipulations on his athletes only to have them return the next

day with the same ailments and correct them again, temporarily. Even though the practice of

chiropractic is founded on the principle of recurring office visits, Dr. Paul did not like the feeling

of thinking he had “fixed” something only to have it “broken” again the next day.

As with many great discoveries, the solution to this seemingly complex problem turned out

to be surprisingly simple. According to Dr. Paul, “It is our bodies’ natural abnormalities that

cause biomechanical imbalances.” This is a fancy way to say most people are not

naturally symmetrical. On average, most of us have about 1/4” difference in our leg length,

which causes “unevenness” within our skeletal framework. It may not seem like enough to

make a difference, but Dr. Paul has spent his career proving it does and showing patients over

and over the difference 1/4” can make. Add to this the fact that over time, the arches in our

feet flatten out, and you have the ingredients for lifelong pain and discomfort. It would be simi-

lar to having different size tires on a car and wondering why it is not riding smoothly and why

one tire is wearing out more quickly than the others. Without symmetry in our body, one knee,

hip or other body part may give us constant irritation or wear out more quickly than the other.

Once Dr. Paul was able to identify the problem, he set about to create a solution through custom-made orthotics. He has not only discovered the solution, but perfected it. Custom-made orthotics raise dropped arches and align the feet properly under the knees and hips. By putting the body in the right alignment, it can perform at the optimal level, heal itself and we can “get more out of what we have.” Having good founda-tional support at the foot level is like having a strong, even foundation under a house or building. Without it, the framework cannot support the structure as it is meant to be. Understanding this concept was my “AH HA” moment.

One of the patients, who would call Dr. Paul a “life saver” in very literal terms, is his friend and neighbor, Raine Maida. Raine is a 40-year-old Canadian rock star and father of three young sons, who suffered from degenerative disks causing debilitating pain in his back. The pain from these disks resulted in years of doctor visits with few improvements. His

condition caused such agony. He could not even play with his young sons without wincing at the smallest of movements.

At the chance meeting of Dr. Paul in his driveway, Raine was a depressed and desperate 34-year-old who walked like he was 90. He had resorted to epidurals every six weeks and

they were becoming less and less effective. He was losing hope of ever living a normal life. With his history of pain, doctor visits and unfulfilled promises of health, Raine was naturally reluctant to believe that something as simple as orthotics could offer even a

tiny amount of improvement to his condition. At the time, even Dr. Paul did not dare to tell him that full, pain-free mobility may be in his future.

Raine’s immediate camaraderie for his new neighbor led him to agree to give it a try, even

though he held onto little hope that he could be helped. It was a simple decision that

turned out to be life-changing.

Thanks largely to word of mouth and secondarily to the internet, Dr. Paul is known and beloved worldwide. He has treated patients who have flown in to see him from all over the world

including his most recent visitor from Madagascar. He has been called “an angel,” a “life-saver” and “a miracle worker,” but Dr. Paul shakes his head at all of these names. “I have a passion to solve my patient’s pain so they don’t need to see me anymore.” It is a simple explanation to his tireless work and a philosophy not often heard or practiced in the medical community.

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DR. FEELGOOD

The SupermanLie face down on a mat with your arms stretched out at 10 and 2 (like Superman).

Raise chest, arms and legs about 5-6 inches off the ground (or as far as you comfortably can).

Hold for 1 second and relax.

Repeat for 1-2 minutes.

Dr. Paul’s 3 Exercises for a Strong Core.

Crunch on the Exercise BallSit on the exercise ball with your feet flat on the floor.

Let the ball roll back slowly and lie back until your thighs and torso are parallel with the floor.

Contract your abdominals raising your torso a little past horizontal then lower back to starting position.


Hamstring Raises on the Exercise BallLie down and place both feet on the ball, knees bent.

Keeping abs tight, squeeze butt and hamstrings to lift butt off the floor.

Slowly roll the ball away from you and then slowly roll the ball back.


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A HIGHER CALLINGChef Roberto

Pioneering the Pan-Asian movement, chef, restaurant consultant and owner to three of L.A.’s hottest restaurants, Roberto Leyva has some serious bragging rights. Known for his eclectic palate and consistently

chic venues, Leyva satisfies both your senses and your appetite.

Born and raised in Mexico, Roberto Leyva’s fervor for food started early on. In the mid 1970's, he was taken under the wing of julia

Escalante De Donde, who imparted on him her extensive knowledge of Euro-cuisine. Hungry for experience and armed with his newfound understanding of French, Spanish and Italian cuisine, Leyva moved

on to the famous Prendes restaurant, a landmark in Mexico City since 1810. There, under the guidance of Chef joseph Marie, he continued

to hone his culinary skills.


Credits:By: Kerri-Lynn Swanson Photos: Allen Carrascoand Fins RestuarantGroup

Several years later, Leyva moved to sunny Southern California, where he became fascinated with the fusion movement. Playing with Asian and

Indian influences created an unforgettably adventurous dining experience that would later become a benchmark of his restaurants.

After many years traveling and developing his skills in Asia, the Pacific Rim and South America, Leyva met Moez Megji at the Fish Kitchen in Santa Monica, CA. The two formed a camaraderie that evolved into a 20-year

friendship and 10 restaurant ventures, including the following:

MOZ Buddha LoungeAsian and Indian cultures fuse seamlessly in a variety of savory tapas style

starters and just-hot-enough curry and stir fry dishes.

30105 Agoura Rd. (Reyes Adobe Rd.) Agoura Hills, CA 91302818-735-0091

FINSNoted for exceptional seafood, FINS restaurant offers flawless fish, meat and

poultry to pescetarians and carnivores alike in Calabasas and Westlake.

FINS Creekside in Calabasas23504 Calabasas Rd. Calabasas, CA 91302

818-223-3467

FINS Seafood Grill in Westlake982 S. Westlake Blvd. Westlake Village, CA 91361

805-494-6494

ZIN Bistro AmericanaWith a menu decked out with dishes such as Lobster and Crab Pot Pie and

Steak and Ale, this American comfort food is far from ho-hum.

The Landing32131 Lindero Canyon Rd., Ste. 111 (Lakeview Canyon Rd.)

Westlake Village, CA 91361818-865-0095


ROMI CORTIER

Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Romi Cortier came to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Although that specific dream never came true for him, he met so many people in the entertainment industry that

he eventually found himself doing their hair instead. now, a 30-plus year beauty industry veteran, Romi

finds it funny how things work out. He spends four or five days a week at Romi Cortier Design, his

exclusive salon in historic Hancock Park, California, where he caters to his mainly entertainment

industry clientele in private suites with top-tier service.

Credits:By: Kelly TaggartHair: Romi Cortier

Romi Cortier Design – Hancock Park, CAFashion & Styling: Olivia Huss for Velveteen Vintage


When Romi first started doing hair, he simply could not grasp the art of color but

a mentor in the industry saw his potential and let him know that he clearly had a

natural eye for it. She walked him through the consultation process, which turned

out to be a priceless tool that he still uses to this day. With over 65% of his current

clientele having color services done, Romi spends a fair amount of time at this vital

step and urges other colorists to do the same. To him, a detailed color consultation

is absolutely essential as it shapes the entire color process.

Romi sets everything in motion by listening intently to each client’s color history. He

asks what they liked and didn’t like about previous color and where they think they

want to take their color next. He then holds individual swatches up to his client’s

skin to see what colors do and don’t work for them. They see what he sees, so

they discover options together. After building a modest stack of possible choices,

Romi rifles back through to find two or three ideal samples that offer a sense of

continuity for the base, highlights and lowlights.

“Once a client sees a color against their skin during the consultation,” states Romi,

“they realize what can work and are more open to trying something different. Also,

I always explain to women that if they have the right color, they don’t need to wear

quite as much makeup.”

Romi adds, “We choose colors that create harmony by using tone on tone hues

or create tension by using colors that are diametrically opposed. I think these are

some of the key factors that are at work on our subconscious on a daily basis. Our

gift as colorists is to understand how our clients want to be seen, and how they

want to see themselves, and then hopefully achieve that with our ability to

formulate color.”

Once the color choices are made, the rest of the process is all math, where

careful formulation and attention to detail help to reach the

perfect color for each client.

Known for his innate use of color, hair is only one of many mediums for Romi.

A self-taught, fourth generation artist, he’s an accomplished painter who has had

several of his works published. Two of his oil paintings, Red Marilyn and

Marilyn-In, were featured in Marilyn in Art, a book published in 2006 in celebration of

what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 80th birthday. This special edition

is a tribute to Mickey Song, Marilyn’s hairdresser back in the day.

Marilyn was chosen as a subject for Romi’s four-part series because she was

simply luminescent and was the epitome of beauty and glamour in his eyes. She also

represented a style of hairdressing that he feels has become a dying art: the one

process bleaching, pastel toners, roller wet-sets, and the final comb out

all being a work of art on their own.


The old days positioned hairdressers as sort of demigods, because most women couldn't style their hair on their own. That's

why the weekly sets were such a big business. I think that's also why so many hairdressers are obsessed with marilyn. No matter how we

try, we can never fully recapture that kind of alluring beauty. It's a different industry now, and I think so many of those kinds of skills are being lost forever. So we look to the past

to guide us into the future both in hair dressing and in art history.

‘‘ ‘‘When taking acting classes years earlier, Romi became very aware of the subtle

nuances that created a character. He saw something in the eyes, an expression or

a special moment caught in time that said it all regardless of the setting. Starting

with photographs, Romi lets his intuition guide him while interpreting his subjects.

He used this instinct to choose individual images that have been hand picked for

their unique spark, which he combines back into a single image that he captures

on canvas and paints in oils. He used this technique with the Marilyn series

combining several of her expressions from famous points in her history.

Romi creates a lot of atmospheric painting and finds himself drawn to strong

female personalities. The Singers is the working title for a collection on the

horizon where he takes his love for beauty and robust characters like vintage

Barbara Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday, and creates a composited

image that captures the essence of each woman. It’s only when the singer gets

lost in their music that Romi feels their true spirit comes through.

Romi typically chooses to paint with oils, but recently has branched into

creating larger scale wall murals which requires the use of latex-based

paint. This medium can be seen in several of the interiors he has designed

as well as in a giant fresco spanning the ceiling above his shampoo bowls

in the salon. For the in-salon piece, Romi wanted his clients to look up and

have this dreamy, heavenly experience. Something relaxing and transforma-

tive that seems, to them, upward through the spiraling composition.


Romi credits art history, interior design and painting as the factors that have

kept him inspired as a hairdresser.

“There was a time that I couldn't imagine doing hair any longer,” says Romi.

“I went back to school and found new passions that kept me both interest-

ing and interested as a stylist. It gave me something new to talk about with

my clients and kept me vitalized in the salon. Sharing the new things I was

learning in art history with my clients gave us something new to talk about

and helped position me as an authority on a bigger scale. Clients frequently

ask my opinion on decor, furniture styles, paint colors etc., and I do my best

to steer them in a good direction based on my experiences. It helps me be

less easily replaced. The world of art can be very intimidating and I do my

best to break it down and make it more accessible for my clients. I'm also

constantly going to gallery openings and museum shows both to feed my

soul and to see how my own work measures up to 'the pros'.”

He adds, “Painting is my meditation, my time to focus on beauty and what

moves me. I believe there's a need for imagery that soothes our senses and

feeds our spirit. Taking the time to get lost in the world of a painting is one of

my most luxurious experiences. It gives me refuge from a world of visual

over stimulation... a world where images are meant to shock me or sell me

something, grabbing my attention from a billboard on the side of a building

or beside the freeway. For me, living with beautiful imagery is a must. I bring

it into my home and make it a part of my daily experience. A life without art

would be an uninspired life.”

He adds in closing, “I truly love doing hair and working with color, but I know

that I’ll paint until the day I die. I honestly believe that they’ll have to bury me

with a brush in my hand!”

For his makeover on actress Lauren Lovett, Romi wanted to create a sophisticated look and

snap up her color to work with her skin tone and brighten her eyes. He started with her fine

and wavy hair that had never been colored before, it was a virgin level 4 on the ashy dark

brown side. After cutting off several

inches and creating a classic short point cut

style, Romi applied two highlights. He used

a level 8 copper with 30-volume and did

thin slices alternating with level 9 natural

gold and 10n with 40-volume. He applied

the color, weaving back and forth to add

a splash of shimmery warmth. Between

the foils he applied level 5 warm brown

with custom formulated 15-volume

developer for a slight lift.

To style, HBL Spray Mousse was applied to damp strands before

blowing the hair dry using just his fingers. Romi added a light

mist of ENJOY®

Hair Spray to coax her style into shape

and provide a light all-day hold.

The end result is a timeless style with a warm brown base and subtle copper and gold sparks running through for dimension. The shorter

hairstyle draws attention to Lauren’s face, lengthens her neck and accents her features. The color looks beautiful against her skin and is not such

a major change that could make regrowth obvious.

Olivia Huss for Velveteen Vintage stepped in to provide clothing and wardrobe styling to complete Lauren’s classic look. Once makeup was done, Olivia fitted Lauren with a 1920’s style dress that was made from black silk crepe with heavy beading

along the bottom and on the bust line. Over the top, a genuine 1930’s era silver fox fur stole with a classic deco pin added just the right finishing touches.

Before

After


Hairdresser for the Real Housewives of the

OC

The Real

Credits:By: Kelly TaggartHair: Victor Paul The Living Room Salon – Costa Mesa, CAMake up: Gretchen RossiPhotos: Allen Carrasco82 | ENJOY LIFE | FALL 2010

Victor Paul of The Living Room Salon in

Costa Mesa, California has been doing

Gretchen Rossi’s hair for about a year now.

He was originally called in as a session stylist by

Bravo to work alongside a makeup artist

friend, helping mainly with hair. While on set,

everything just clicked. He and Gretchen formed

a personal friendship and he has done her

hair ever since.

At some point, Victor has done hair as well as makeup for almost all of the women on the now

infamous show. In addition to working with both conventional and airbrush makeup, he is a haircut,

color and extension specialist with 27 years of extensive experience under his belt. In his time behind

the chair, he has also mastered the art of customer service, which coupled with his warm personality

brings a natural charisma to his session work.

When asked what it’s like on set for the Real Housewives of Orange County, Victor laughs, hesitates

slightly and then replies with a smile, “It really is a great cast and everybody is very personable,

despite the drama you sometimes see on the show. Imagine a room full of strong, beautiful and

confident women, many of which are Type A personalities, and you understand what my day is like.

Everybody wants and needs a piece of my time to help them look their absolute best, and each

woman knows exactly what she likes and wants. It makes for a very busy but rewarding day and

I’m quite exhausted by the end of it all!”

Session work differs greatly from doing hair behind the chair as you have to give 100% of

yourself to it. It’s much more detailed and you have to be a strong finisher, or forget it. As a session artist, you need to know how to read the situation, to know when to jump in and

how. There’s actually a specific etiquette to it and there is definitely no room for ego.

Working on set is not necessarily about what you like or want to do as a salon professional,

but about keeping the director and/or producer happy. Above all, you have to be able to listen, take direction well, play well with others and

be open to criticism. Although very rewarding, it’s an extremely demanding field.

‘‘ ‘‘


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For Slade, Victor used EnjOY® Hairdresser Power Haircolor and applied two parts 6AA and one part

6n using Demi-Gel Developer. The double ash series also controls red and the Demi-Gel Developer

imparts a softer, more translucent color for a very realistic finish. It’s not harsh, dyed-yourself color,

but instead a slight wash over the top to soften the grey versus cover it.

Victor started the application at the sides because that is

where most of Slade’s grey resides, and then he worked

around the back to the top finishing with the very front.

He processed for 15-20 minutes at room temperature

and then rinsed, shampooed and conditioned using

HBL Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner,

and then styled.

According to Victor, doing this sort of color for male

clients is quick, as men typically don’t like to sit around

in the salon while processing. It lets them get in, get the

color on, process quickly and then move onward

so they are back out of the door in no time.

Once Slade’s hair was rinsed out, Victor blow-dried and

worked a bit of HBL Texture & Styling Cream through

to add a polished finish. The end result is shiny,

healthy-looking hair with a youthful, revitalized finish.

THE

LOOKSSLADE SMILEY

THE

LOOKSGRETCHEN ROSSI

Gretchen has beautiful, full hair but a very tender scalp. Color needs to be gentle and styling must be

kept light-handed. Victor Paul lightened her color slightly using equal parts of 9n and 9BV with

30-volume developer. After processing, rinsing and shampooing off the color, Victor highlighted with

EnjOY Lightener and 10-volume developer, which was processed with low heat for 15-20 minutes.

For Gretchen, it was the first time trying the exclusive

HBL line and she was very excited about it. After her

color was done, she was shampooed with HBL

Hydrating Shampoo and conditioned with HBL Hair

Masque to soothe her porous strands. A small amount

of HBL Leave-In Conditioner was applied to towel-

dried hair and combed through to detangle the length.

HBL Spray Mousse was misted onto the root before

blowing her hair dry with a very large round brush. Victor

pulled up on top for lift from the root and then rolled the

brush several times while hitting the section with a blow

dryer creating a large bend. He flipped the hair the other

direction on the brush as he neared the ends,

leaving Gretchen’s signature swoop across

to one side.

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MakingUpGretchen Rossi of the Real Housewives of Orange County is

venturing out on her own in many ways. She works tirelessly

on the reality show and spends a fair amount of time with the

Gretchen Project, which educates women about how to look

and feel their best. She is also very involved with charity work

for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, something she holds

very dear to her heart.

Most recently, Gretchen has launched her own line of makeup

called Gretchen Christine Beaute. Since the original

introduction online, the high-end makeup line has seen record

sales. Gretchen is very hands-on with her pet project and finds

herself constantly refining the brand and developing new

products and trends.

She adds, “For this shoot, I did my own makeup and used

some of my personal favorites. These are my ‘go to’ products

for my everyday, classic ‘Gretchen’ look.”

‘‘ ‘‘For this everyday look, Flawless Complexion Gel, a foundation primer, can be used as needed for lighter coverage or for a quick fix. Perfect Liquid Foundation with SPF 15 or Anti-Aging Foundation, Balanced offers more complete coverage. Depending on wardrobe, Gretchen picks from Blush Envy, Attract or Stare or from the You Make Me Blush series, she alternates between Believe, Fabulous and Copper Tulip. For overall bronzer, she goes for Swirls of Color in either Sandy Beaches or Vegas Desert.

Lip and Eye primer is applied prior to makeup application to help set Gretchen’s lips and eye makeup. This long-lasting, waterproof formula helps prevent creasing and feathering while neutralizing color.

For eyes, Golden Girl Color Palette is a favorite but Gretchen also changes things up, depending on wardrobe, using Creamy Eye shadow for a bold pop in Pink Frosting. For eyeliner, her lower lashes are done with Gel Eyeliner in Brownie, Prune or Smolder and the upper lashes in Eggplant, Attract or Masquerade. She often goes over her eyeliner with Red Wood or Brownie Eye Shadow for added drama. Gretchen finishes off her eyes using Curling Lash Mascara or Ultimate Mascara in Black and then fills in her eyebrows using Blondi Brow Pencil.

Getting TheGretchen

Wild Mauve Automatic Lip Liner starts off Gretchen’s perky pout and then Pearly Lips in Re Bound is used to fill in with Titillate Lip Plumper smoothed on over the top for extra juicy lips.

To finish off her beautiful look, Gretchen applies Oil-Free Pressed Power using a brush, which leaves her skin looking even and flawless. While finalizing her makeup and primping for her shoot, Gretchen politely invites us to visit her online at www.gretchenchristine.com, where she is proud to showcase her line and talk about all things beauty.88 | ENJOY LIFE | FALL 2010

I am always being asked how I do my makeup and what products I use.

So I came out with my own signature line. I unveil new products and colors on my website all of the time and even offer

beauty advice through my blog.


For overall growth, the second option, about three-inches of length seems to be a popular pit stop but a short bob shape is the ultimate goal. In the mean time, Angel suggests adding movement with flick-y bits kicked out here and there. Simply use the bevel of a flat iron to delicately roll the ends outward and piece with a dab of pomade or wax (we recommend Creamy Pomade).

For medium lengths this season, longer bobs or “Lobs” will graze the shoulder and all-over layers will take hold. At this level, Angel believes that it’s more about body and movement with tousled texture and bodified volume.

For those growing out their longer bobs from last season, Angel says to look for longer layers with softer movement. No more flat, stuck-to-your-head straightness. Instead smoothness is seen with lift on top and soft, wavy rolls through the length for all-over body. Texturized versions show off tighter waves and bends with a thoroughly modern non-uniformity.

On the glamorous side, Angel feels that evening hairstyles will offer a retro-inspired vision. Think classic 50’s texture, wave and bend with roller sets and pin curls. Add some modern volume and body for a polished and put-together style. no more overdone ponytails this season. Opt instead for classic French and Italian Rolls twisted up and neatly pinned in back with soft volume on top. For texture, think Marilyn Monroe and Hollywood glamour - Very pretty and thoroughly feminine.

Check out Angel Del Solar at www.enjoyhaircare.com. Click on Angel's logo for an introduction to his Signaure Series Classes.

Trends 2010Cut & Style

According to Angel Del Solar, Artistic Director for

EnjOY Professional Hair Care, hairstyle trends for

this fall are absolutely transitional.

On the shorter side, he sees a growing-out phase

for last season’s popular pixie. In his opinion,

women have two options during this transition

phase. One option is keeping the sides and back

short and tight, and growing just the top out. The

other is allowing all-over length to grow, which is

eventually cut into a bob-like shape.

For the length on top version, Angel

sees a fair amount of styling versatility.

The length can be smoothed straight down

with or without lift at the root or side-parted

for a slight sweeping effect. With shorter

hair, layers can be spiked up on top or a

hint of natural texture can be allowed to

shine through. Messy movement can be

fun too. Body and volume can be added

on top, which for slightly longer versions

can be styled into a classic Pompadour

shape or coaxed into a youthful

Fauxhawk using wax

(such as EnjOY® Dry Wax)

and heavy-duty spray

(try EnjOY® Super Hold Hair Spray).

it’s always a good time...in

kitchenGretchen’s

Gretchen Rossi is not unfamiliar with having guests in her kitchen, or her home for

that matter. As a cast member of Real Housewives of Orange County, she invites

millions of guests into her world every season. When she is not busy with her

makeup line (Gretchen Christine Beaute), keeping her audience up to date with the

latest trends on her blog (check it out at www.gretchenchristine.com/blog.php),

or working hands on with her newest project “The Gretchen Christine Collection,”

she enjoys entertaining and admits that cooking is not her first love. “When I cook,

I actually am pretty good, but it’s not my favorite thing to do."

ENJOY LivE! TV asked Gretchen to share with Patrick a couple of her never-fail

recipes. Gretchen entertains often. So spending a lot of time in the kitchen to

prepare for her guests is not an option. “If you have to entertain, you can put these

together quite quickly.”

1 SHEET OF PuFF PASTRY

6 SLICES GOOD quALITY DELI HAM

4-8 SLICED OF SMOkED GOuDA

EGG WASH: ONE EGG

2 TSP. GARLIC POWDER

1 TSP. SALT

1 T. MILk

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the egg wash. Whisk one egg with the garlic powder, salt and milk until combined; set aside. Roll out your

sheet of puff pastry gently on a lightly floured cutting board (about 1/2 inch on all sides), keeping the original rectangular shape. Brush the surface of

the sheet with the egg wash. Lay down the ham completely covering the puff pastry. Take the

smoked Gouda and place the slices in one layer covering the ham. Starting at one of the short ends,

begin rolling up with puff pastry from one end to the other. Once the pastry is rolled up, slice the roll onto 1 1/2” round slices. Place on a baking sheet

lined with parchment paper about 1 inch apart from each other to allow the puff pastry rook to expand while it cooks. Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining egg wash and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and

place the rolls on a serving tray. Serve immediately.

GRETCHEN’S BUFFALO mOZZARELLA CAPRESE Serves: 4

4 FRESH LEAVES OF BASIL

ONE LARGE TOMATO

BuFFALO MOzzARELLA

ExTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE

Slice the tomato and buffalo mozzarella into 3/4” slices. Grab a platter (or four individual plates) and place each slice of tomato down. Top the tomato

with a slice of the mozzarella. Then top your tomato-mozzarella stack with a fresh basil leaf.

Dress each serving with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt to taste and EnjOY!

Gretchen also shares with us her favorite

recipe: Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese. With

a salad this simple, quality ingredients

are key. “I like to try and make sure I get

the most perfect mozzarella. The texture

and the feel is important." Gretchen also

pulls her basil right from her basil tree in

the kitchen ensuring that it is as fresh as

possible. This simple and refreshing salad

is a welcome alternative to traditional

salads and is always a crowd-pleaser.

You can also play around with different

types of every ingredient, from the basil

and tomatoes, to the balsamic vinegar

and olive oils for easy variations on

this traditional recipe.


Basil has been cultivated for over 5,000 years and there are over 25 different types of cultivated basil!

GRETCHEN’S HAm & CHEESE PUFF PASTRY Serves: 4

Did you know?

Credits:By: Kristen Gunther and Kerri-Lynn SwansonPhotos: Kristen Gunther and Kerri-Lynn Swanson

First up: Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry -

An upscale twist on the classic ham and

cheese sandwich. This recipe can be

assembled in minutes and you can

entertain your guests while it cooks in the

oven - just don’t forget to set a timer!

The other great thing about the recipe is its

versatility. Gretchen uses ham and smoked

Gouda, but that doesn’t mean

you can’t add your own creative touch.

Consider serving these with gourmet

mustard or play around with the ingredients

and try different meat and cheese

combinations or go vegetarian and

substitute some roasted red

peppers for meat.

As the Artistic Director for ENJOY® Professional Hair

Care, Angel Del Solar inspires and educates hairdressers all over the country. His

Signature Series is designed to empower hairdressers by developing the artist

and business person within.

In July, a group of lucky hairdressers won the opportunity to attend the Angel Del

Solar’s Series One Seminar at the ENJOY Training Center in sunny Southern

California. The freshly enthused attendees left armed with a greater

understanding of the relationship between architecture, art, deconstruction and

design. More importantly, Angel’s grateful guests returned to their salons with

priceless tools to improve their businesses and their lives while having FUN!

About Angel Del Solar Series 1In his renowned Series One Seminar, Angel shares elements of architectural

design, sculpting and tailoring while imparting invaluable business and

relationship-building techniques. Four haircuts are presented: a longer hairstyle,

layered cut, stacked bob and a pixie cut. With an easy to follow, “see and do”

approach, attendees learn techniques including deconstruction, artistic drawing

and perimeter design to use in their salon every day!

And since clients are the bread and butter of every hairdresser’s business, Angel

also shares the business-building techniques that have made him successful.

The importance of referrals, retention and relationships and ways to improve and

increase the efficiency of each are emphasized in every class.

Stylists Score Free Signature Series Class!


And Series Two!If you loved Series One, Angel’s subsequent class is a must! In Series Two, Angel

goes more in depth to give hairdressers a greater understanding of head shapes,

angles, elevation and interior design. Three haircuts are demonstrated: a shoulder

length bob, a medium flip cut, and a short in back, long on top style. With his clear

teaching style and hands-on approach, Angel guides hairdressers to successful

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This class also gives you the tools you need to become more effective at

booking, growing and upgrading your clientele while explaining the importance

of retail. Angel’s Series Two Seminar is unrivaled in the beauty industry and is a

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