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Early years at Vidal Sassoon

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Manchester1	The manchester interior before the opening.	Wella News	The Manchester Salon opening day
Manchester2	Christopher Brooker hairstyle	HighHair	Manchester3
Manchester4	Vidal Sassoon at the opening of his Hamburg salon in 1976 Karl-Heinz Teuber on the right of the photo.	Vidal Sassoons first japan tour	Vidal Sassoon cut

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Paul Ruffman		31-May-2012 20:34
Did my apprenticeship and worked as astylist in Bond Street. Actually shampooed Beverly Adams hair when she came in for Vidal to cut the very first time. My Stylist name was Richard. wOrked with Sean, Larence Falk,Angelo, Jackie, Bernard and Mitchell field era.. Been living in Malibu, California since 1988. In film and publishing...Met Bernard Daly who is also out in Malibu now...Anyway would love to catch up with anyone who remembers me. -Paul Ruffman

Guest		10-May-2012 21:25
Vincent Nardi I was 22 years old when I was working for Vidal Sassoon on Madison Ave & 68th street, New York City as a junior stylist when on a Wednesday night during training classes I had no model to perform the class, Then Mr. Sassoon approached me and said "where is your model? why aren't you cutting hair?" when i replied I finished late I do not have a model, he quickly said you have one now as he pointed to his own head of hair. And i was put to the test for the next hour, cutting his hair. you can only imagine the feeling of the moment. from then on the rest is history! Thank you again Mr. Sassoon. Your name will always live on. Sincerely, Vincent Nardi.

Lesley Richardson		10-May-2012 19:33
I had "The Firefly" in 1976 and a flash of pink crazy colour underneath all the way round my head. I kept going for many years. An amazing haircut nothing quite like a Vidal Sassoon cut. I will never forget those happy memories an amazing artist rest in peace Vidal x

Edward Beale		10-May-2012 17:39
It was a sad day for hairdressers and the hairdressing world wide, with the passing of Vidal, I, like thousands,modelled my career on VS, he was the only true legend and icon of hairdressing. He will never be replaced. RIP edward beale Australia

Guest		09-May-2012 23:37
OZZIE RIZZO Its great to see everyone's photos and one of Emerlie this cut I did at the Albert Hall and Vidal did part of Emerlie hair cut .So many memories they will always live on and VIDAL WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BECAUSE WE ARE STILL DOING HIS WORK HE PASSRED AWAY TODAY 9/5/2012 GOD BLESS

Jacqueline Rogers		03-Apr-2012 12:34
Ahh great pics of my Dad, not sure if he's ever seen them but will show them to him!

Charles Wells		25-Feb-2012 21:23
Great memories, I was a trainee at Davies Mews about '76 ( I failed my test! ended up as a psychologist but not before working for Glemby for a while)and I remember vividly the Sassoon team at the time, especially Flint and Shelley at the school . Whatever happened to Aitch and Christopher Robin?

Michael Stannard		31-Jan-2012 19:23
Lovely to see - brings back many memories - Michael Stannard 1973 - 1985 Manager South Molton Street - Where are pics of Stephen (Nick) Ogilvie, Ron Ray, Nick Brian Slingsby, Howard Harrison and Alec Grassby??

Dawn Haas		09-Jan-2012 23:23
Mario ... I remember you , I started a working for Vidal Sassoon in 1976, u were the manager there ..... Dark hair and a moustache .... I worked closley with Steve mckinder for about a year ...I believe i worked as ur junior too ....... Gina and kay were tinter and permers at that time ......

Enid Breis		07-Jan-2012 16:57
This site brings back incredible memories for me. I was first introduced to the Sassoon salon in New Bond St in 1967. I had just graduated from college in NY and was travelling for 10 weeks throughout Europe for the first time. This website brings back that whole era--the 60's. I loved and miss it. It was also the time of Mary Quant, Carnaby Street, and The Beatles! Sargeant Pepper had just been released, and Procol Harem's "A Lighter Shade of Pale." The Sassoon Method changed my life forever. No teasing, no hairdryers. My hair just fell into place naturally. I have straight, thick hair and tried permanents in the 50s. I never accepted who I was. The Sassoon salon gave me a graduated bob that I took with me throughout Europe, hitchhiking, and staying at youth hostels. When I returned to the States, I was a changed woman. I headed straight to 67th and Madison, where I met Vincent Nardi, then a young junior trainee. I was his "model" when the trainees gave free haircuts (Wed nights?). Nardi rose through the ranks quickly. I followed him for a time to his NY salon. In the 70's, I made my way to Roger Thompson's salon on 155 E. 55th St, an apartment really. He was very unpretentious and incredibly perfectionistic. Vincent Nardi and Roger Thompson are (were) two of the greatest hair stylists. I was indeed very sad to hear of the passing of Roger Thompson. Today, I go to a Sassoon-trained hairstylist in Westchester County, NY. He was trained at the NY salon in the 1970s. As I read this website, I truly miss my youth. I miss walking out of the Madison Ave. salon feeling gorgeous, and people asking me: "Who cut your hair?" And hearing that old slogan: "If you don't look good, we don't look good."

Nigel O'Sullivan		08-Dec-2011 07:28
Hi my mother Collette O'Sullivan was in a portrait of a magazine around 1972-74. I am his son. I was adopted after her dead in October 1975 in broadway where she felt down of the 8th floor of her apartment. I live in Puerto Rico now but if someone could help me is someone remember my mother when she was with Vidal I apreciate you write me to nigel_33@hotmail.com

Seymour Myers		31-May-2011 13:40
Dear Vidal,I think that some of the history is incorrect. The school was opened in 1967/8 by Robert Edele, jayson and Seymour Myers. Seymour only served a short time there as he left in 1968 to live in Manchester and get married. However, he and jayson were the first two people to open the school, with Jayson as Principal and Seymour as Head Teacher. Seymour was recruited by Robert Edle. he can be reached on ssm@peopletopeopleUK.com. My best wishes and it was good to see you gain afew years ago in Manchester.

Joaquin Regalado		28-May-2011 06:43
My name is Joaquin Regalado I had the opportunity to work with the international artistic team of Vidal Sasson in Mexico city and Guadalajara Mexico on the earliest 90's My aunt Graciela Regalado was one of the first mexican students in the middle 70's in Vidal Sasson in London academy. She inspired my to became a hairstylist and when I was only 15 years old I hear stories about how amazing was Vidal Sasson team , I have so much respect from each one of you guys.

ianmistlin		14-May-2011 08:03
Ian Mistlin Just found this amazing site which has brought back fond memories of my time at Sassoon between 1970-1984, which including managing 44 Slaone Street. After that I went on to work as a hair and make up session stylist, write 2 books... How to win clients and interpret their needs and The Total Look. Today i work as a enterprise development specialist and coach helping small and medium sized business to grow and develop. Would love to hear from all my old or young ex Sassoon colleauges. Best wishes ian ianmistlin@gmail.com

Tim		01-May-2011 09:20
Hi John I have heard Henry Abels cut on this page refered to as the Fire Fly 2 by Chrisopher Brooker. It is a Stable standard of Sassoon cutting, and one of the loveliest pieces of work preformed. This is all pre photoshop, and digital repairs on photography. I just love it

Guest		27-Apr-2011 16:18
I've just heard that Joshua Glavin has passed away.....my god so sad, such a great man

Guest		20-Apr-2011 19:47
Love Ricky, send him my love, he changed my life.... Go Bless him: Laura Lewis

eb		28-Nov-2010 08:35
My name is edward beale I'm from Australia, I first became aware of VS in the early 1960's along with my partner Bob Leopold in a salon in Melbourne, we were the first to emulate Sassoon in Australia. I would send all my clients travelling overseas to the Bond Street Salon,and Vidal would sent back complements via the returning clients.I first attended the VS School in 1973-4 and completed my first cutting course. Tom Yeardye the UK MD at the time arranged for me to meet Vidal in LA, in the Rodeo Drive salon I was so nervous, it was meeting God,he was so passionate and friendly,he also asked me to put his VS Salon haircare range together for release in Australia, which I did on my return to Melbourne. I also send dozens of staff to train in London and LA to train, we soon became known as the VS of Australia. In 1985 and 86 we bought a team of VS staff to Melbourne and replicated the Sassoon Academy Down-under the result was some 2000 Aussie hairdressers completing a Sassoon cutting course. If anyone who was on that tour has any info or photos It would much appreciated.I also have lost contact with Caroline Hayes-Thomas if anyone can send me her email address I would love to make contact. edward beale PO Box 8037 Armadale Victoria Australia 3143 email eb@ebproducts.com.au Mobile phone +61 1 417142360

mario rodriguez		17-Nov-2010 18:09
hi everybody my name is mario and i worked in vidal sassoon from 1972 to 1979,i did my aprentaship in the new bond street salon and after as a stylist as well, then shortly after was named manager for the south molten street branch ,those who were working in bond steet are as follows (as best as i can remember, sorry if i leave anybody out )....angelo,aldo,ian,norman,the rizzo bro,derek,christofer,philip...ext...and two good aprentaship friends martin and victor , if anybody remembers me please let me know..regards mario..p.s.looking forward to hearing from you .

sn		12-Nov-2010 20:53
i'm really intrigued by all these pics, i think its amazing you managed to get then all to gether. no pics of clive colman though??? he worked for vidal from junior age and opened vidals german salons at 19yo, bit odd theres no mention? fantastic pics, love looking

Guest		10-Nov-2010 19:20
non ci sono parole,quando si vede amore epassione nel lavoro

Guest		18-Aug-2010 16:38
Great work you have done with this page John..Its so nice to see this important history that change the Industry and the world of hair fro ever. Thank you my friend. Dag Jensen

wicks56		19-Jul-2010 02:28
It's very fun to see the beginning of a revolution. I worked in the Chicago salon for many years back in the mid 70's to the early 80's. It was the experience of a lifetime. Just wondering if there are any pictures of the salons in the U.S. A gallery of those would be wonderful.

Guest		14-Jul-2010 16:14
You have my photo,but no names.The one with Vidal and Beverly with me,Karin Allentuch, on the left holding my camera and Jan, girlfriend of Robert Edele on on the right. One unknown party guest. We were watching a belly dancer that I had hired for the Christmas party.Maybe 1967. Regards, Karin Allentuch

peter(tony)		02-May-2010 12:47
i was the junior david bowie to tony rizzo and john knox cole in 73 at 171 bond st .great mems of jo derek the rizzos vidal and the topless bar around the corner.own salon in melbourne oz for 26 yrs.

Guest		20-Apr-2010 06:12
Had a spare minute at work so thought alittle remanising in order. Great to captur those special times again. Much Amore to all. Troy P.S If Marianne and Ivana are watching perhaps you could say Hi.tthd@bigpond.com

barbara rovida		17-Feb-2010 15:56
ho avuto l'onore di conoscere angelo e massimo poli e sono forse stata l'ultima allieva di angelo a milano guardando anche queste foto capisco quanto sia stato importante per me averli conosciuti.mi hanno trasmesso una grande passione ma mi hanno insegnato anche a essere umile,curiosa,attenta a tutto cio che ci circonda.grazie angelo sarai sempre nel mio cuore.hi massimo I'm a big mamy barbara

Michael Laoutas		16-Jan-2009 09:56
MICHAEL LAOUTAS I'm very surprised to find myself in this homepage, bringing back lots of old memories. I startet in 1969 with John Santilli, Jason Peller and Aldo at the school. Worked also in Munich for 2 years, before opening "The English Haircutters" in Munich (1970-1980). Moved on to Innsbruck-Austria, I opened "House of Hair". I'm not working anymore, but the memories of SASSOON are always with me. Best wishes to you all! michael.laoutas@gmx.at

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