The Art of Hair

We welcome Peter Ciotti, an amazing hairdresser and businessman from the beauty industry. He is here to give you the greatest and most straightforward advice to be in this business. While reflecting on his own journey, Peter emphasizes the importance of education. Peter also shares how Chromastics, his company with Tom Dispenza, came to be. This episode is full of advice for those young professionals that want to start a business in the hair industry! Tune in, and don’t miss out! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

Today’s guest is the wonderful Lupe Voss! Lupe shares her story and how she started in the business out of the blue. As a great hair technician, she opened up a salon and started taking business classes to gain the knowledge required to run it, where she found her passion for teaching and went down that road. She then created Hair Color Magic to figure out the formula process of color. Lupe ends by sharing what’s coming for her business. This episode is an absolute masterclass about hair and color theory. Tune in and grab some knowledge from Lupe! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

Today’s guest is a true triple threat in the industry and a close and great friend of the Altieri family. We welcome William Edge to the Art of Hair Podcast! This amazing human being has been close to the Altieri Brothers for the last 25 years. They have grown together, done shows together, and even built a business together! William is not only talented but a hard worker. He built his own salon system based on people achieving more than what they could get. This episode covers his complete story, from the beginning to where he is at today. He also shares how he created his system for salons. Join this conversation about friendship, family, business, and love for hairdressing! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

Season 1 of The Art of Hair Podcast has been a completely wild ride! Join the Altieri Brothers on a quick summary of the first season of their podcast. Know all about them, their family history, and their ride in the industry. Discover the most prominent leaders’ journeys in the beauty and hairstyling business. They also have three masterclasses turned podcast episodes with the history of the Shag cut, the Pixie cut, and the bob cut! Get in touch with the Altieri Brothers and stay tuned for season 2! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

We got the humble hair warrior as a guest on our podcast today! Welcome the incredible Philip Wolff, the man and the legend in the flesh. He does not limit his style to one specific thing. He accepts he has several influences around his artistic approach to hairstyling. Philip’s style comes from his own personal background. He grew up moving through Europe until he landed in America. He embraced all the cultural changes through the years, building how he teaches and works. We have a wonderful conversation with this avant-garde star of the industry. Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

Our guest has been surrounded by the top-notch elite hairdressers in the world. We welcome Robert Reed! Robert started in radio but quickly transferred his skills into the beauty industry. His talent with public speaking called Jheri Redding’s attention. This led to him getting a shot at Jhirmack at the young age of 24. With his company, Ergo, he started to help people with disabilities be part of the beauty business. Ricco and Tony have a wonderful conversation with Robert. What are you waiting for to listen to all of Robert’s experiences? Enjoy! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

What happens when chemical engineering, cosmetology, and pharmacognosy meet hairstyling? An incredible clash of knowledge and techniques occurs to develop education on one specific type of hair: textured. This has been the journey of hairdresser and colorist Kauilani Goodwyn! Life took her down a different path than expected and got her to fall in love with cosmetology and hair care in the way. Kauilani also uses a special technique for cutting texture hair called Air Cut, developed by MIZANI. During this episode, the Altieri Brothers and Kaui discuss textures, coloring, and cutting techniques. The three of them agree that education is the key to success. Kaui’s best advice for you will be “practice makes progress.” Tune in to this episode to know more about her and the way she educates the world on textured hair! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

Sometimes careers are a family tradition, right? This is the case of the Rizzo family! Today’s guest is Tony Rizzo, a recognized hairdresser, and teacher that has taken a family tradition to a next level. With his academy, Sanrizz Academy, he won the British Hairdressing Awards of Education. During the chat with the Altieri Brothers, Tony reflects on how important it is to have three main things in this industry: commitment, time, and continuation. He also remembers how he started in the industry after being taken under Gino Pizzo’s wings, another Italian compatriot, and then meeting Vidal Sassoon and how this experience has taken him to do the Alternative Hair Show, a worldwide event. Tony shares not only his experience but advice on the industry. Catch the words of one of the greatest in the industry and his future plans on this episode! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

The Bob is the most popular haircut in the world! Did you know? A Bob haircut is more or less a one-length haircut at the shoulders or anywhere above the shoulders. Once judged as the ugliest hairstyle on earth, the Bob slowly became popular thanks to the influencers of that time: the movie stars. Tony states that these were the beginnings of the Bob haircut but the real birthplace was in 1962 with Vidal Sassoon’s five-point Bob. Sassoon changed the history of hairdressing not only with his bold styles but with his techniques. Modern icons like Victoria Beckham, Uma Turman, Meg Ryan, and Jennifer Aniston rocked this style through the ’80s and ’90s. During the 2000s more women have worn it, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, the Kardashians, and Cate Blanchett included! Join the Altieri Brothers on a quick history masterclass about the Bob Hairstyle in this episode! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

In this episode, Ricco and Tony tell us the history of the Pixie cut, a sexy and sensual style used by women after World War I and the Spanish flu. Used as a way to find and express freedom, women started cutting their long locks into shorter layers of hair that framed their faces; this is how the Pixie cut trend started. Over the years celebrities across the entertainment industry like Audrey Hepburn, Mia Farrow, Madonna, Halle Berry, and recently J-Lo have rocked this cut on the movies, tv-series, and stages across the world. Tony and Ricco even have their own approach, technique, and specific face shape for this cut! Join the Altieri Brothers on a quick history masterclass about the Pixie hairstyle in this episode! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

Jeff Schwartz is one of the most experienced men in the beauty industry. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down and talk to him about his life, his professional journey, and his memories with some of the most iconic names in the industry. In this episode, Jeff reflects on his career, how starting a position at Revlon took him to other roles in the biggest companies, and through the years started meeting the industry's most successful icons. He also talks deeply about how Olaplex, a brand Dean Christal, Joe Santy, and himself created from scratch, came to be a product recognized by the public. Jeff also offers advice about success and wisdom about how to work in the beauty industry. Join us in a new The Art of Hair Podcast and listen to Jeff Schwartz's stories! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

In this episode, Ricco and Tony discuss a haircut and style that has been famously worn from time to time: The Shag Haircut! Originally created by the Scottish hairdresser Paul McGregor, this haircut is all things volume and layers. The story says Jane Fonda came into his Greenwich Village salon in the 60s and asked him to do something, anything he wanted on her hair. On that day, the shag haircut was born. With the passing of years, this cut was famously used by celebrities during the 70s, in the 80s it was Glam Rock Bands distinguishing style and it kept transforming during the 1990s. During all this time, the shag kept two main characteristics: the style of the cut and the color. Even now, in the second decade of the 2000s, Miley Cyrus is bringing this haircut back wearing a reverse mullet shag style! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

Today’s guest is the amazing hairstylist and colorist, Presley Poe! This awarded and recognized hair professional shares her experiences from her very beginning to where she is right now. Poe knew she wanted to create art in the style of hair from a very young age when she played with her Meema’s hair and a pencil. After going through cosmetology school, Poe learned that there are a million things that can only be taught in a salon. She also shows the importance of establishing a set of boundaries when working by yourself. The experience of owning her first salon taught her to get her head straight, set the example, and be the leader in the room. Presley wanted to be known for three things: education, integrity, and artistry.   Enjoy learning from the first-hand experience of an incredible hair artist like Presley Poe in this episode! Tune in each week to know a different artist, a different technique, and more stories at The Art Of Hair Podcast! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

In this episode, we are excited to feature one of the legendary hairdressers of our time, especially in Southern California - Allen Edwards. He is also the creator of the iconic Farrah Fawcett hair that became super popular in the 70s. We have been following this man for years but he has never met us formally. Allen has some of the most amazing salons, and we are privilege to have him on the podcast. Allen talks about his family background and how he got into hair cutting. He shares his career experiences,  how he started developing his own clientele,  and how he became a partner. Allen generously shares a lot of funny stories that happened to him in his long career as an international hairstylist. There are so many things to learn in this episode, and you'll also hear lots of things about the hair industry that you've never heard before, so get ready and enjoy! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

In this episode, we are excited to feature our friend and a very well-known hairdresser, Alan Papaleo. Alan is the  Senior Artistic Team Member for Ergo Styling Tools. Alan shares his beginnings in the hair industry, a little bit of his personal life, and the secret to his excellent health. We cover some of the advantages of working in the hair industry, favorite experiences with different companies we have worked with, and the fun education shows we've had over the years. Alan also talks of how he started his first salon and the joys and challenges that came with the role. He shares his insights on education, working with the best people, re-inventing yourself, collaboration, and many more. There are so many life, business, and career lessons you can gain from this interview, so please tune in! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

In this episode, we’ll get to know more about the Altieri brothers as they embrace their career journey. They talk about their first big break and how having the right mindset helped them achieve success. They relayed stories of their work with Matrix Essentials and then the ones they have produced. The brothers reminisce about the shows, the travels, and the challenges they faced as they start working alongside the high fliers of the hair industry. Rico and Tony also talked about some people they have mentored and how they have found success. They also took discuss their new line of miracle products and what makes each of them excellent. If you are looking for a community of hairstylists who can help you learn about the business, this podcast is for you. Please tune in and enjoy! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

All stories have a beginning. In this episode, the Altieri brothers share more about themselves, their lives, and their upbringing in the hope that they could be more relatable to everyone listening. Rico and Tony talk about their family, where they were born, some of their favorite activities as youngsters. Rico shares his realization when he was playing college basketball and how that decision affected his life and consequently, Tony's life. Tony shares his eagerness and excitement to learn, of hard work. They also discuss when they got their biggest break and share their marketing tip for aspiring hairdressers. Get to know the Altieri brothers and some of their insights as they start in the hairdressing business in this episode, so please tune in! Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.

Welcome to The Art of Hair podcast, a podcast created to inspire and motivate hairdressers and hairstylists to be the best in what they do. This podcast is for all professional hairstylists of all levels all across the world and will be a great resource for stylists that want more - more information, more excitement, more fun, more motivation, and more inspiration. In this episode, Rico and Toni Altieri welcome you to the podcast and share goals and excitement in helping you reach for your dreams. They promise to discuss different perspectives on hair topics, from hair coloring to hairstyling and haircutting. They will also talk about the business of hair and teach skills that will increase skills and enhance creativity. Visit https://altieritheartofhair.com/ to learn more.