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NEEKO ABRIOL
Neeko is a name that has become synonymous as a rising hair hero. In ten years, he has risen to the ranks to establish himself as one of the most sought after hairstylists in the fashion and entertainment industries. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, but raised in Southern California, Neeko was encouraged by a youth counselor who also happened to be a barber to enroll in beauty school.
That divine intervention has certainly paid off as celebs like Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Tyra Banks, Iman, Pink and others not call on Neeko for his unique approach to styling from the client's perspective in order to achieve an attainable look they can recreate on their own. He has also worked with countless supermodels and renowned photographers on advertising campaigns such as Revlon, CoverGirl, Adidas, Halle Berry Fragrances and many more.
He has performed makeovers for high-profile shows such as Oprah, America's Next Top Model, The Wendy Williams Show, Style Network's "How Do I Look?", as well as offered expert tips as a judge on Shear Genius. You can also see Neeko's handiwork as key hairstylist for the films Swordfish, New Year's Eve and Execution Decision.
Neeko is the co-owner of Salon Sessions in Pasadena, California which is highly regarded in the hair industry as a great place to work due to its extensive training and on-site photo studio. He has won the North American Hairstyling Award four times, including the 2012 Editorial Hairstylist of the Year.
One look at Neeko's guest list and you'll see why he's in such demand with the who's who of Hollywood. His clients include a variety of celebs such as Alessandra Ambrosio, Beverly Peele, Blair Underwood, Brooke Langton, Carmen Electra, Charlize Theron, Cheryl Ladd, Eric Benet, Garcelle Beauvais, Halle Berry, Iman, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jordan Sparks, Lil' Kim, Macy Gray, Mary J. Blige, Mary Mary, Naomi Campbell, Nastassja Kinski, Nia Long, P. Diddy, Pam Grier, Pink, Rosario Dawson, Roselyn Sanchez, Stacy Keibler, Tamar Braxton, Tatiana Ali, The Rock, Toni Braxton, Tracey Edmonds, Tyra Banks, Vivica A. Fox.
His editorial spreads include work in magazines such as Allure, Bullett, Details, Ebony, Elle, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, Fitness, Flaunt, GQ, Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, Italian Max, InStyle, Interview, Latina, Los Angeles Times Magazine, Maxim, Modo, Newsweek, Nylon, People, Rolling Stones, Redbook, Shape, Sports Illustrated, US Weekly, Vanity Fair, Vibe, W.
MELISSA JAQUA
Whether headlining solo or sharing the stage with others Melissa Jaqua makes a statement all her on her own! As an international platform artist for John Paul Mitchell Systems for over 20 years her performances have
encompassed the USA, Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Italy, England, New Zealand, and multiple appearances in Austria, Germany, Japan and Australia.
Melissa is also a member of Hollywood’s elite LOCAL 706 hair and make-up union and has her work featured on the hit shows THE VOICE, AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, DANCING WITH THE STARS, AMERICAN IDOL, and NEW GIRL name a few. On the silver screen her credits include the OSCAR winning film, THE ARTIST showcasing her outstanding work in period hair in this black and white silent film.
Her internationally acclaimed photo work is published worldwide and her superior talent with multicultural hair has earned her the prestigious North American Hairstylist of the Year award ( NAHA ). Her images have been published in magazines such as Modern Salon, American Salon, Canadian Hairdresser, Vibe, Maxim, Teen Vogue and Teen People.
Melissa is a regularly featured guest artist at the Paul Mitchell schools across the country donating her time to educate and mentor future professional Her contribution to developing and launching Paul Mitchell The School’s Advanced Academy courses lead her to personally developed her own educational workshops currently at her San Diego based salon THE WORKSHOP.
Melissa has been a featured as a regular headliner at Paul Mitchell The School’s educational event Caper and on stage at the Paul Mitchell Signature Gathering internationally. She shares her personal testimonies to her success during her interview on the MASTERS CD series "Hollywood Kids” and her second CD with her husband and business partner Abe Barron. She walk’s her talk as she attracts a dedicated and diverse salon clientele including some well known Hollywood celebs. She also creates for some of the fashion world’s top designers at on the runway, works as a session stylist for some of the industries iconic photographers and has been featured repeatedly as a leading artist in numerous John Paul Mitchell Systems educational videos and ad campaigns.
As one of her most prestigious achievements Melissa was invited to participate in the world famous Alternative Hair Show in London. Her most recent honor came from her peers as she was nominated for an Emmy for her work.
Melissa also works behind the chair in Los Angeles and San Diego where she is devoted to her guest list of diverse clients at her southern california based salon THE WORKSHOP. To watch Melissa in action it becomes apparent that her patience, perseverance andattention to detail is what makes her one of the most dedicated hair designers as well as teachers in our industry.
TANYA ABRIOL
Known for her daring, short cuts and edgy technique, Tanya Abriol's passion has taken her to the top of the hair industry. Inspiration to become a hair stylist came to Tanya at a very young age, as she watched her two aunts style women's hair in their beauty shop in Mexico. After moving to Los Angeles with her family in her teens, Tanya enrolled herself in beauty school, with a serious focus to begin her career in the beauty industry and in Hollywood. Tanya's first job landed her at Umberto Beverly Hills where she worked with Arthur Viecco. who inspired her to think outside of the box, a philosophy that has set the tone for her career. In addition to training with Viecco, Tanya has had the experience of working with Oribe and Matt Adams, Teddy Charles and Kevin Ryan, whom she credits to mentoring her a introducing her to editorial, runway and multi-cultured hair. When she met celebrity hair stylist David Babii, she was afforded the opportunity to work alongside some of Hollywood's A-listers, eventually building a following of her own including some of the biggest names in the industry. Tanya divides her time on set and working with clients at the Sally Hershberger Salon in LA. She sees the benefits of working alongside other stylists, as she loves exchanging ideas while she continues to grow in her career. Her celebrity clients include Kate Hudson, Sandra Bullock, Gwenyth Paltrow, Evan Rachel Wood, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Scott Foley, Chris Brown, Kerri Walsh, Sarah Hyland and Katherine Heigl. Tanya has also styled the hair for top designers and runway shows including Rock and Republic, Bebe, Sue Wong, Louis Verdard, Pucci, Keving Hall and St. John. Her editorial work spans the pages of Entertainment Weekly, Flaunt, Lucky, Mademoiselle, People, Self and Vibe Magazine.
As an ex-gang member who's career started off in the construction world, the last thing Abe Barron ever imagined he'd become was an inspiration in the hairdressing world.
Given an ultimatum by his mother to join the Navy or go to beauty school, Abe chose the obvious. After a rough start and discouragement from many, including his own instructors, he was told "Not to aim so high" when it came to his aspirations to work with one of the industry's leading icons. Proving everyone wrong, Abe beat the odds, broke all stereotypes and has since become one of the most successful hairdressers and educators in our industry. His persistence earned him a position next to JOHN PAUL MITCHELL SYSTEMS' artistic director Robert Cromeans both on and off stage. As one of Robert's first assistants and artistic team members as well, Abe was an integral part of designing educational programs and training new talent for a ROBERT CROMEANS SALON.
His work has been seen in numerous salons, classrooms, schools, videos and on stage internationally for JOHN PAUL MITCHELL SYSTEMS as an educator as well as serving as Artistic Director for UNITE hair care. His credits also include work on Fox's hit television show "So You Think You Can Dance", The X-Factor", and the "American Music Awards."
As a successful hairdresser with a thriving guest list of his own, Abe has opened three salons with over 65 team members. He continues to work behind the chair and educate on state with his wife Melissa Jaqua, co-owner of their San Diego based salon, The Workshop. Talented, full of humor, and endlessly inspiring others, Abe Barron always leaves an unforgettable lasting impression on everyone he meets!
ABE BARRON
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marco delgado
Salon owner and V76 educator Marco Delgado discovered his passion for men’s grooming and hair when he held his first pair of clippers at the young age of 13. With two decades as a hairstylist and educator under his belt, Marco is sought out for his classic approach to hair.
He got his start early on as a national platform artist with American Crew and hasn't looked back. As an educator for V76 he travels the country sharing his knowledge of mens grooming.
Marco’s work has walked the runaways of Oscar De La Renta, Hugo Boss, Bebe, Louis Verdad and many more. His editorial work has been featured in some of today's premiere publications.