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Team
colorists
Rita Hazan
CELEBRITY COLORIST/ PRESIDENT
Fueled by a passion for color and creativity, Rita’s approach has made her one of the most sought after colorists in the world. Perfecting her technique for over 20 years, Rita sets trends that turns heads. An expert at coloring every type of hair and texture, Rita’s work helps clients reinvent themselves & rediscover their best selves.
Adrian Wallace
With nearly fifteen years of experience, New York native Adrian is passionate, dedicated and energized about his craft. His work is truly an art form that has kept celebrities and clients alike coming back for more. Adrian’s accomplishments include The Oprah Winfrey Show, America’s Next Top Model, Elle, Vogue, Essence, Shape, Self, and Town & Country magazines.
Carrie McCard
Carrie McCard graduated with a BFA in painting, and as a 10 year veteran of the Rita Hazan Team, recognizes that coloring hair is an art form unto itself. Carrie trained and traveled with Rita and now creates glamorous, healthy, natural-looking hair. Carrie provides her clients with a customized color that always looks effortlessly chic.
Nicole Tresch
Philadelphia native Nikki dreamed of being a leading colorist in NYC. After graduating top of her class, she moved to the Big Apple to apprentice with Rita Hazan. Nicole has spent over 5 years traveling cross country with Rita, developing formulas and sharpening her skills that now have clients reaching out to her.
George Papanikolas
Instyle, Allure, and People Magazine have all recognized George as one of the country’s Top Colorists. His signature highlighting style uses the French, freehand technique called ”balayage,” which he uses to create natural-looking, sun-kissed color that looks, as George says, ”like you've spent a summer at the beach, not three hours in the salon.”
Alex Safdari
Alex specializes in the art of ‘balayage’, which makes him highly sought-after by curly and wavy headed patrons with coloring needs. He has also perfected a foiling technique that leaves clients with root-to-tip natural color. With 17 years of experience working on high fashion editorials in Milan, Paris and New York, his clients can always expect the best.
Gio Bargallo
A graduate from Empire Beauty, Gio was trained at the Loreal Academy where he became an expert in Balayage and corrective color. Gio has an incredible eye for brunettes and all shades of red hair. Gio believes that every client is like a piece of art, a new canvas to create what he calls a s'ombre. Gio has worked with Epic Records learning to do wigs/hair extensions for video/models.
Carlina Ortega
Carlina has perfected creating natural blonde highlights and ombré, she's also known for her amazing reds and chocolatey hues. After getting her start at Oribe Salon, Carlina spent seven years producing every shade of "Bergdorf Blonde" for celebrities, socialites and royalty in Bergdorf Goodman, before bringing her talent to the Rita Hazan Salon.
Raven Idrizi
Originally from New Jersey and a graduate from Empire Beauty School, Raven dreamed of achieving her goals in a top NYC salon. Raven started her career assisting Adrian Wallace from 2014-2016. Since 2017, Raven has extensively trained and traveled cross-country with Rita Hazan. As of today. she is currently a junior colorist accepting clients. Raven believes in personalizing color according to her clients’ individual look and lifestyle.
stylists
Nelson Vercher
Chicago native Nelson’s career began at Vidal Sassoon and lead to San Francisco, then to New York, where he worked at John Frieda and Oribe, eventually settling at his long-time friend Rita Hazan’s salon. His work has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Nylon, Italian Vogue, L'officel, Wonderland, Blank and Harper’s Bazaar.
Eugene Toye
Eugene began his career in Vancouver, training with the Vidal Sassoon Academy. He moved to New York in 1994 to work with Oribe. Eugene joined the Rita Hazan salon in 2006. He has styled hair for countless designer runway shows, from Versace and Valentino to Dolce & Gabbana and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Jennifer Matos
If you ask Jennifer what she thinks is the key to satisfying her clients, she’ll say “listening”. Jennifer earned her title as a stylist with Rita Hazan after years of extensive training. Her unequivocal talent is matched with the knowledge of her profession, courtesy demeanor, and sweet personality that is loved by all.
Mylo Carrion
Mylo is the master of easy to maintain hair, using layering techniques that leave hair fuller and more manageable. It is his strength in creating any hair look that has made Mylo a top choice during fashion week for superstars such as Zac Posen, Valentino, and Jill Stewart, and for iconic brands like Victoria’s Secret and Baby Phat.
Christine Healey
Christine began her career in NYC in 1994. She trained at Frederic Fekkai, and left in 2000 to work with world-renowned hairstylist John Sahag. Christine’s work has appeared in Elle, Allure, Japanese Vogue, Glamour, People, Teen People, Good Housekeeping, Social Life and Quest. Allure has recognized her twice in their beauty directory as one of NYC’s top hairstylists.
Pascal Gantois
After developing his skills in France, Pascal moved to Los Angeles in 1990 to work with Jose Eber. In 2000, Pascal relocated to New York and joined Prive Salon, where he has spent the last 12 years. Pascal participates annually in Fashion Week and has been engaged by Elle and Cosmopolitan to design and create hairstyles.
Sean Chin-Sue
Sean Chin-Sue has been personally trained by the Art Directors of Vidal Sassoon, studying in both London and New York. With over 25 years of experience, he has worked with photographers such as Deborah Turberville, Eric Boman, Robert Maplethorpe and Horst. Sean Chin-Sue has styled hair for designer shows such as Ralph Lauren, Diane Von Furstenberg, Theirry Mugler and Claude Montana.
MJ Ruiz
Michael Ruiz AKA MJ, a native from the Dominican Republic- now calls NYC home. Having trained at Rita Hazan with Mylo Carrion for over several years, MJ has acquired a variety of skills direct from the masters. Known for his extensive hair care knowledge, modern aesthetic, and expert over-all styling; MJ has become the best kept secret at Rita Hazan Salon
Liam Alexander
A native New Yorker, Liam began his career at Rita Hazan over a decade ago where he trained with many of the top stylists and honed his skills. In addition to his salon training he has also worked in fashion, editorial styling, and in television. Liam believes in working with the clients natural texture for hair that is effortless, modern, and chic
Christina Giarrizzo
Born and raised in New York, Christina began her career in hair over a decade ago. Training under top hairstylists at renowned salons, she has perfected her talents and specializes in cutting, keratin, bridal work and is an expert in extensions as the Head Educator for Voël Hair Extensions. A true perfectionist, Christina customizes each styling experience to her clients needs, down to a single strand of hair, while focusing on the health and integrity of the hair.
Cristina B
With mentors like Juan Carlos Maciques, Nelson Vercher, and Andre Rodman, it's no wonder Cristina B. is one of the salon's rising talents. This native New Yorker began her career at the Rita Hazan Salon in 2007, working alongside some of the biggest celebrities and fashion designers, developing a cutting and styling technique that is loved by many.
makeup artists
Sandy Linter
Sandy joined the Rita Hazan Salon in 2006. In 2008 she was named Lancome's Beauty at Every Age Expert. She has lead makeup credit on the 2012 Timothy Greenfield -Saunders documentary, About Face, and two books, Disco Beauty (1980) and The Makeup Wakeup (2010).
Daisy Toye
Daisy first discovered her passion for design as a 12 year old at the School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. As Martha Stewart’s personal makeup artist, she has appeared numerous times as a guest consultant on Martha Stewart’s TV & radio shows. Daisy has her own show, Beauty in 5, on Martha Stewart’s website.
nail techs
Natasha Boyar
Ukrainian-born Natasha Boyar left a career in engineering for the world of spas and salons where she felt she could fully express her creativity. Natasha joined the Rita Hazan team in 2007 where she offers the use of her magic hands for long-lasting, chip-free manicures and pedicures. Her signature look: a classic, beautiful nail.
esteticians
Lele Gomes
Born in Brazil, Lele joined the Rita Hazan team in 2011 after 16 years at the J Sisters Salon. Lele has mastered the art of waxing with her unique style and flawless technique. Her work has earned her praise by New York Magazine as one of the best waxing and laser estheticians in NYC.
executives + managers
Aimee Galimidi
Front Desk Manager
Aimee, born and bred in New York, is a childhood friend of Rita’s. Before joining the salon, she managed and served as a buyer for high-end contemporary clothing boutiques on the Upper East Side. She also works as a personal shopper.
Christine Chun
OPERATIONS MANAGER, PRODUCTS
For any product related questions, please contact - christine@ritahazan.com
Hy Chalme
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
A master at creating growth strategies from scratch and making sure they're executed to a tee, Hy has brought some serious chops to his role as Chief Operating Officer at Rita Hazan since 2010. Hy is the "Chief" as most refer to him and knows that you need to be organized to be creative.
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