Jim Wayne began cutting hair as a teenager because it was a good way to meet girls and enjoyed making them feel special. Jim's talent landed him at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in San Francisco for special training. By the age of 19, Wayne was transferred to the coveted Los Angeles location of Vidal Sassoon Academy where he has an apprentice with to some of the nations top stylists while honing his own craft. It was not long before Vidal Sassoon, himself noticed that Jim Wayne also had a flair for the business side of hairdressing. Sassoon subsequently offered Wayne a job before he had even finished his studies.
By twenty-two, Wayne was not only teaching the world-renowned techniques, but he was also running Sassoon schools of America. During this time, Wayne over saw all management aspects including staffing and directing of the schools, which was comprised of six locations in the united states and eight hundred staff and students. By twenty-three, Wayne was overseeing construction of the new school in Santa Monica, CA. Wayne also revamped the academies curriculum, which is still implemented today. In 1988, Wayne took over management of the Rodeo Drive salon, in addition to supervising the American division of Vidal Sassoon. Jim Wayne also worked closely with chemists in the development of two product lines-Sassoon's Gray Line and Pro Line-both of which are currently sold on the market. After fourteen years of contributing to the Vidal Sassoon academy and hair salons, Wayne decided it was time to express his own vision.
Celebrity hair stylist Alina Ratta sets the trends for todays hottest looks. Her picture perfect extensions, haircuts, blow dries, up-dos and custom blended essential oil scalp treatments have established her as one of the most sought after hairdressers on the west coast.
Alina began her hair career working alongside some of the biggest names in London, England. After training under the prestigious Vidal Sassoon, Toni & Guy and the London hair academy, Alina brought her expertise to Beverly Hills.
Alinas reputation soon became well known leading to an extensive clientele at the Jim Wayne Salon. With 16 years of experience preferring natural ingredients to chemicals she has become a virtual apothecary with her essential oil scalp treatments.
Alina has worked on numerous editorials, Premiers, film, television, and fashion shows including (New York) VH1 fashion Vogue awards, The Oscars, MTV, Craig Kilborn, the Emmys, Howard Stern, Star 98.7, Kids choice awards, RMAs (Las Vegas), Blind Date, Access Hollywood, How do I look, E!s Fashion Emergency, The Spirit awards, KTLA and The Grammys. Her Celebrity list has included Kristin Chenoweth, Mischa Barton, David Spade, Gretchen Mol, Maria Shriver, Jennifer Capriati, Amanda Bynes, Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones, Leslie Ann Warren, Ken Olin, Michael Keaton, Maggie Grace, Louis Anderson, Jenny Garth, Edward Furlong, Candace Cameron, Julie Brown, Ali Landry, Paula Abdul, Anthony Michael Hall, Jamie White (Star 98.7), Danny Bonaduce, James Wilder, Sean Kanan, Lacey Chabert, Sara Paxton, Jessica Cauffiel, Ellen Greene, Laraine Newman, Pat OBrian, Apollonia and many others.
Debi Dumas
A member of the Jim Wayne Salon since 1994, Debi currently heads the color department. She received extensive training from the Vidal Sassoon Academy, Redken, Wella, and LOreal. She was named top colorist in Los Angeles by Allure magazine, in 2003, in their Best of issue.
"I am constantly working with over processed hair", says Debi. "My clientele demands the latest look in fashion, and my goal is to give them that while leaving their hair in the best possible condition."
Debi is known for her high couture coloring, which she tailors to meet the needs of the individual. "My clients get stopped on the streets or in restaurants. They stand out in a crowd for having amazing hair, no matter what color we decide on. I prefer making people look beautiful by enhancing what nature has given them."
Debi has been featured in makeover segments for the Dr. Phil Show, E!s Fashion Emergency, Blind Date, Discoverys Plastic Surgery Before and After, and the Style Networks How Do I Look?. She has been written up in Us weekly, People, Star Magazine, USA Today, the Seattle Times, and served as an online beauty expert for Bella Sugar. She has also appeared on Access Hollywood, and Entertainment Tonight. Additionally, she has been a color specialist on advertising campaigns with Gucci, LOreal Garnier, and on the movies Poolhall Junkies and What Love is, with Mars Callahan. She has worked with numerous celebrities, including Sharon Stone, Chelsea Handler, Russell Crowe, Billie Piper, Ali Landry, Mischa Barton, Nicole Eggert, Jamie White, Sophie Uliano (Gorgeously Green), Robin Wright Penn, Candace Cameron, Karina Smirnoff (Dancing with the Stars), and Patty Stanger (Matchmaker Millionaire).
Homer
A Chicago native spent six years at both the Vidal Sassoon academy and hair salon in Chicago and Los Angeles where he remained until he left and joined the Jim Wayne salon in 1997. Homer believes the key to his clients happiness lies within his inimitable ability to tap into and encourage the expression of each clients individuality. Im not afraid to be an individual and Im not shy about helping my clients express their uniqueness. I have a very diverse clientele and get along with everybody.
While homer considers hair cutting his career, he gains visual and artistic inspiration from painting and as a dancer at some of Los Angeles hottest alternative clubs. Its a way to stay in tune with whats going on in the scene. Its a great outlet. In that way, my day and nightlife feed off each other creatively, explains homer. Homer has been involved in several commercials for Vidal Sassoon, including one in Beijing and in Thailand.
Tomo brings a fresh unique style and skill to the Jim Wayne Salon. "Success and knowledge is achieved by overcoming hardship, through self-discipline, and through personal striving for a perfection that one knows is not possible but remains a worthy goal", say's Tomo. Both Tomo's attitude and dexterity have contributed to his success. Tomo was first introduced to the beauty industry at his aunt's infamous "Venus" salon in Ehime, Japan. "We are the best at what we do. We excel at the art of listening", says Tomo's aunt. He was taught traditional eastern techniques inured to change hair color and texture. Despite success and growth in his native country Tomo decided to move to America in order to explore how to cut hair. After getting his cosmetology license Tomo began looking for a salon that would provide him with training to further his artistic approach to cutting. After interviewing at several Beverly Hills salons, Tomo was introduced to Jim Wayne. From that point on Jim Wayne would mentor and help cultivate Tomo's cutting technique. Similar to Wayne, he creates styles for his clients that make them feel strong, desirable, and beautiful but still comfortable in their daily lives.
For over twenty years in the beauty industry wolf has shared innovative and time saving techniques with fellow colleague. His body of work includes trend setting plat form artist work, developed with some of the finest European hair color companies in the world.
Wolf's career began at the Vidal Sassoon in New York City. From there, he joined the eclipse salon where he acted as the educational director of hair color. During the Cosmo gig hair revolution in the eighties, wolf joined the ground breaking bumble& bumble salon of New York City. During this interlude his talents were introduced to the top modeling agencies: Wilhelmina, zolie, and elite. With a desire to embrace the fast changing industry, wolf reunited his old colleagues to open the legendary chameleon salon and tanning center in the heart of Manhattan. As manhattans Chelsea district began its resurgence, wolf caught the attention of local Chelsea photographers and artist. Within a short time wolf's innovative styles began to grow beyond the hair industry and into international publications, including vogue, Harpers bazaar, glamour, and mademoiselle. Wolf's recognition as one of the finest hair colorists soon gained him work in soaps, sitcoms, prime time dramas, television commercials, talk shows, award ceremonies, and feature films.
Wolf relocated to Los Angeles in 1990 where he immediately began to collaborate with the prestigious Beverly Hills salons. He currently works at the Jim Wayne Salon, where he specializes in extensions, hair straitening, and color. You can see his work on television shows like fox's fast lane, Seinfeld, and the smash hit the O.C., in addition to feature films such as Erin Brocovich, Mulholland Drive, the Lord of the rings, and moon struck. He has worked with many well known celebrities through out his career, including Peter Facinenelli, Rita Monreno, Faye Dunaway, Ron Silver, Trisha Yearwood, Sean Bean, Gretchen Mol, Melinda Clark, and Misha Barton.
Octavia’s innovative concepts have been keeping the skin of Hollywood celebrities youthful-looking and healthy for years. Raised by her herbalist grandmother in a small agricultural village in southern Italy, Octavia was taught the healing properties of herbs at an early age. The use of flowers, plants, and herbs to soothe, purify, and rejuvenate the skin is a legacy that dates back thousands of years, she says.
Her holistic approach pampers and replenishes the body, mind, and spirit. Step inside her sanctuary for an experience imbued in wisdom, enlighten, and beauty. An exhilarating blend of essential oils will great your senses, enveloping you in a feeling of well being as you surrender to the tranquility and allow the opportunity to heal.
Passionate about educating the public on skin care, Octavia has dedicated her life to the well-being of her clients. Octavias vigilant research has lead to the creation of her own revolutionary product line that is transforming the way men and women care for their skin. The line is made from the highest quality aromatherapy and fruit enzyme ingredients and is completely free of the cancer-causing agents found in the majority of products. I am constantly studying, reading, and researching, says Octavia. After 32 years of experience, I can look at a face and know which nutrients the body is or is not receiving and exactly what my client is eating basically, I can tell a lot about someone’s lifestyle and advise from there
Renowned and internationally known color specialist, Marc Daniel, is respected for his rare talent that combines superb technique with great creative vision. His clients run the gamut from trendsetting fashion statement exotics to highly naturalistic looks that blend perfectly with skin tone and hair texture. However, what is most important to Marc is that he helps each of his clients to realize their own personal vision of style and beauty. This unique combination of abilities is why Marc is sought out by women and men from around the world.
Marc was classically trained at the esteemed Vidal Sassoon Salon in Beverly Hills, where in 1989 he first began his career. He immediately felt an affinity for hair coloring because of the immense opportunity it offered for creativity. In 1992 he was transferred to Munich, Germany where the excellence of his work was quickly recognized and where he was singled out to be a part the Sassoon International Education Team. On his return to the United States, Marc continued with Sassoon as an educator, inspiring hairdressers at every level of experience to do innovative and technically superior work. In 1996 Marc joined the team at the Jim Wayne Salon in Beverly Hills, where he has continued to build his reputation and has gained recognition in film, television and fashion circles.
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Jim Wayne Salon
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