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Early years at Vidal Sassoon

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History17.jpg		 Havington. By Roger Thompson for Vidal Sassoon
Havington. By Roger Thompson for Vidal Sassoon		 History15.jpg
History15.jpg		 Christopher Brooker in 1965 later he became Art Director then joint owner of the Vidal Sassoon company
Christopher Brooker in 1965 later he became Art Director then joint owner of the Vidal Sassoon company
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christopher brooker.jpg		 The young Jason S. Peller.
The young Jason S. Peller.		 Jason Peller was director of the first Vidal Sassoon school in London from 1967 to 1972 With John Santilli
Jason Peller was director of the first Vidal Sassoon school in London from 1967 to 1972 With John Santilli 		Jason Peller and Semour S. Myers
Jason Peller and Semour S. Myers
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The ISADORA		 Jason Peller performing a demonstration.
Jason Peller performing a demonstration.		 The Boss at his very best...
The Boss at his very best...		 Jason Peller,Aldo Pompeo and Santilli Among first teachers at the first Vidal Sassoon school in London
Jason Peller,Aldo Pompeo and Santilli Among first teachers at the first Vidal Sassoon school in London
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James J Keating 23-Mar-2024 09:49
DEAR GUEST... RE: SF School instructors 1975. Rober Edele. Tony Beckerman. Alan Benfield Bush. Kenny Burke. John Mc Neil. Sister Marge. 44 Ellis Street. SF
Guest 17-Feb-2023 00:07
I attended the VS Academy in San Francisco , 1975.
Can you please tell me who were the directors, and teachers at that time? Also, what was the address?

Thank You
Lupe Osness
Grace 15-Nov-2022 19:58
Anyone know Joel Sullivan or Kane Brown Sassoon London early to mid 80’s ?
Grace 15-Nov-2022 19:56
Does any one know of a Joel Sullivan or Kane brown worked in London salons early mid 80’s ?
Tinky 26-May-2022 12:35
Does anyone remember a stylist called John Temple? Mid ‘60s…
Yvonne 22-Mar-2022 21:41
Hi Ezra,
The Brooke St salon, opposite Claridges, was a barber shop. There was also a barber shop at 44 Sloane St. in the basement, with the ladies salon on the ground floor. Yvonne
Darryll G Benson 30-Dec-2021 00:09
Kaz, yes I remember you, you were my assistant for a while. Thank you for all your help.
Guest 02-Oct-2021 16:35
Are there any photos of the Albert Hall (London) Sassoon show on here? I am trying to find a photo of one of the models, my mother. If anyone knows of any photographs of the at event, please post a reply on here. Thanks.
Maggie 06-Mar-2021 21:20
Maggie Bairsto.here
I worked at Leeds Salon circa1975. Did my test at Brooke St and stayed In St Christpoher Place.
I went to work in Leeds as a senior stylist. but moved to the new salon in Croydon London as trainee manager 1977.Where I worked with Gregg, the Manager and Ozzie was art director. I as Assistant Manager also at Manchester salon.
I actually worked a full 55 years as a hairdresser before Inretired at the ripe old age of 70. I loved every minute of it and my time very special time at Vidal Sassoon.
Guest 12-Jan-2021 00:35
Hi.. did anuone worked with a camille corbin in the toronto sassoon barbershop.. back in the day....
John Pamplin 15-Dec-2020 20:52
Hi I'm John Pamplin and I was in the first team to open the Barber Shop, Brooke St.about 73, Andrew Sheals led the team, I'm wondering if anyone remembers Carl Abraham who was a tinter under Annie Humphries at Sloane St. We were flat mates and it would be great to connect if he's still with us.Also a stylist from Sloane St, David Marshal. Like many of us, I owe any success in my own salons in Bath and Torquay to my amazing training at the school with Jason Peller. Be fabulous to hear from anyone from that time. Merry Christmas
Ray Valins 09-Sep-2020 20:49
Hi my name is Ray Valins and I worked at Bond St as a junior 64-67. My friends were Jack Tropper and Max Papier. I helped Tony Beckerman and Russel Pactor.Great days and owe my hairdressing career to VS training.
Ray Valins 09-Sep-2020 20:44
Hi my name is Ray Valins. I worked as a junior in Bond St
64-67.My mates were Jack Tropper and Max Papier. I was junior to Russel Pactor and Tony Beckerman. Great days and everthing I learned about hairdressing was at VS.
Suzanne Gordon 16-Aug-2020 08:45
I was the model that did the 1967 Clara Bow spring look for vidal, that resulted in a wonderful trip to Milan for a lay out in Italian vogue featuring Nina Richi clothes a fun time. There was no place like Vidal's sallon on Bond St. What a wonderful place London was in the 60's I wolud not have missed it for the world
Guest 03-Aug-2020 03:31
Still haven’t found my friend from the school in 1968 her name is Lulu Molyneux
Marcelle burgess 02-Aug-2020 23:57
Message for morris chrobotrek.. i am looking for a camille corbin who works at the batbershop in toronto from 1975 to 1979.. can u please let me know if u know anything information about her.. thanks marcelle
Paul Taylor 10-Jul-2020 00:45
Does anyone remember camille corbin from the vidal sassoon barber shop in Toronto from the years 1974 to 1999.
Jac Ablett 21-Mar-2020 12:39
Hi, Found this by accident, wow! What memories. I was known as Jaci, junior at Grosvenor House in 1973 Went to Bond Street to work with Alison then to the Barbershop at Sloane Street and took my test as a Barber. Left , got married, returned to work in Brooke Street. Petite stature, very short hair, I remember a lot of these people some fondly some not so fondly. Christopher used to cut wigs on me.Annie experimented her colouring on my crown. Tony Rizzo used me as a raspberry for the Albert Hall show in his fruit basket. Surely someone must remember 😂 I live in Pettswood where I bumped into Gina who Also lives here she was a tinter at Bond Street with Jo and Alison in the 70’s.
Ian Benson 27-Jan-2020 21:11
Hi John Ian Benson her! this is incredible I stumbled on this site by pure accident. I was at the school around 1970 at the same time as Yoshio and then 5 years in Sloane st with Phillip Rogers , Henry, Dave Marshall, Heinz Schumi, Sean, Grahame, Annie and Christian Robert in the Barber shop...the Grosvenor House for a couple of years with people like Herta abd and Clive Coleman... Then opened up Strands in Duke street W.1 for 12 years wow such incredible memories from those days and I cant believe I remember so many people;'s name....and going through some of these names...living in New York for the past 25 years.... and John you were a great teacher....will write more when I have time....hi to everyone that remembers me!!!!!
Paula Jane 11-Jun-2019 07:46
I was a hair model at the Mayfair Academy in 1985 to 1987. I don't recall the Hairdresser/Educator name but I always loved my hair. I would also have my makeup done which was the start of me thinking Makeup could be a career. 2019 and I’m a working Makeup Artist in Hollywood.
I can honestly say if not for those days sitting in front of a class in London I would not be a Makeup Artist.
Paula Jane 11-Jun-2019 07:45
I was a hair model at the Mayfair Academy in 1985 to 1987. I don't recall the Hairdresser/Educator name but I always loved my hair. I would also have my makeup done which was the start of me thinking Makeup could be a career. 2019 and I’m a working Makeup Artist in Hollywood.
I can honestly say if not for those days sitting in front of a class in London I would not be a Makeup Artist.
Guest 10-May-2019 16:38
Charles
I was his model when he was a trainee at Old Bond Street from 1963 when it was still free and Vidal supervised! I still went to him after he graduated to stylist, but very soon after he went to Toronto. He was an excellent stylist. Had a gap between his front teeth but never knew his surname. Ring any bells with anyone?
Yoshio Ohno 15-Jul-2018 09:50
Yoshio Ohno
Hi, John Santilli, It's amazing to join to this column. It's my honour to write some lines. I sent so many Japanese students to Vidal Sassoon Academy at 17 Queen Street in Mayfair London since 1973. You given a superb sense of Vidal Sassoon Cutting Way's education for my thousands student who had a great appreciation for their life works. Even now, I still remember your young time. you taught my students in decency on tutorials at Vidal Sassoon Academy. Many people has thankful for you those who had a great opportunity to have your tutorials there. Also, I would like to thank for Kyoko Speechley who was one of my hired interpreter in London for my students and I still remember that I worked with her for many years as I brought my group of students. She visited to my office in Tokyo with her 2 daughters when she visited Japan her home country. I haven't she her so many years, for a long time. I am pleased to saw her comment in this page and I have yearning for a long time memory. Thank you, John.
Yvonne 09-Apr-2018 22:29
I've loved looking at these photos. Thank you!
I started an apprenticeship straight from school, aged sixteen, in 1974, at the Sloane Street salon. After I qualified I worked downstairs in the Barber Shop. Loved it.
Really good to see so many familiar faces in the photos, and such beautiful haircuts. It was a fantastic place to train. We learnt from the best.
Geoff Hall 12-Mar-2018 15:32
Hi everybody , i've just found this site and would love to hear from everybody who remembers me I started In June 1976 in the Sloane Street salon . I moved in November 1977 to the Düsseldorf salon I then moved to Hamburg at the end of 1979 until 1986 when I left Sassoon,s . They were such great times and I such great memories working for such a great company so please anybody that remembers me I would love to hear from you . geoff_hall@sky.com
ian/david 26-Feb-2018 19:14
,, UPDATE UPDATE...HOW MANY OF YOU REMEMBER-- ALDO,,,FULL NAME ALDO POMPEO SADLEY PASSED AWAY HAS 2 DAUGHTERS

28THNOV 1932-- 31ST JAN 2018

THERES A GENERATION WHO WILL REMEMBER HIM .I FIRST NEW ALDO 1973 AT BOND STREET HE WAS A MANAGER THERE AND I BELIEVE SOUTH MOLTON STREET.

HE HAD A SALON IN STH MOLON ST FOR AWHILE THEN HAD ANOTHER OVER IN W LND.

HE WORKED LATER WITH TREVOR [MANAGER OF SL/ST BARBERS] ROCKY EGGISSON ART DIR BARBERS

THEY'RE CALLED EGGISSON AND DANIEL..

MARTINE OF BR/ST SL/ST BARBERS WORKS THERE ,, DAVID ASS MANAGER BR/ST BARBERS..WHO ALSO HAD SALONS IN ST ALBANS AND HARPENDEN HAS AN ASSOCIATION WITH THEM.

ALSO ANTENELLO REMEMBER HIM HES LEFT US A FEW YRS AGO HAD A LIVER TRANSPLANT,,

ALSO ELLIOTT WHO MANAGED TO MAKE GENERAL MANAGER FOR A WHILE OF LONDON BARBER SHOPS
PASSED AWAY IVE HEARD 18 MTHS AGO [CANCER]

SHAME NO MORE BARBER SHOPS THERE WHERE SOME GOOD MOMMENTS AND SOME V NICE PEOPLE THERE

REGARDS TOALL

IAN/DAVID
Antonella Nardi 02-Dec-2017 13:34
Hi All, I'm the daughter of Vincent Nardi. I love reading all of your passionate comments about that era. When my father speaks about those times it seems so surreal and as though you all truly lived and trained among some legendary trainers and talents. My father and family now live in Boca Raton FL, where my two brothers also just got into the industry. Since leaving NYC, I know my father misses a lot of the people and energy, I'm sure it would bring him great joy to connect with all of you. Please reach out and I would love to connect you. Antonella.nardi@gmail.com
lynne Klein 01-Dec-2017 16:35
Any body know anyone that worked in the NYC salon in the General Motors Building around 1986 to 1987.I am looking for Frankie Sunderland he used to cut my hair in the bob.Iknow he left to work somewhere else in the city and then maybe moved to Boston.Others that I remember working at the same time were Roger and Avrim who was Number 1 or 2 in the salon
Jane 12-Nov-2017 15:34
Who was the first art director of London Sassons?
Martin 09-Nov-2017 05:46
Does anyone remember Patrick Nott? He came from Wales and worked at Vidal Sassoon in NYC.
Janet Kagan 09-Jul-2017 00:22
Robert cut my hair often in London before we both moved to the USA. His brother Harry and my father Michael Goldberg were partners in the clothing business and close friends til Dads death in 1964. I haven't seen Robert and Jan for many years...since they lived off Coldwater Canyon and would love to be in touch. Does anyone know how to reach them?
Cora Francis 02-Jun-2017 17:44
I have asked this before. Does anyone remember Helen Addison who worked at the Bond Street premises and also in the Barber Shop in Lower Slone Street. Dates between 1973 and 1976.
Guest 02-May-2017 21:19
Does anyone remember Robert Humphrey who was a Brit and was at the Sassoon in Chicago for some time (when the salon was downtown-not at the Water Tower)?? He later came to WI and returned to London. He would be in his 60's now...
Jody Spangler 03-Apr-2017 02:27
I was in school - The Westwood location 1980 / 81 Any one that taught or was a student at that time look me up
Ellen 21-Jan-2016 00:38
Do you have pictures of the photography done at Goez Art Studio in Los Angeles? About 1969/70?
Louise Desnaux 12-Jan-2016 10:56
Hi Julia (Joel Vella, St Christophers Place) I remember you - you did the colouring I used to help - do you know if Jose is still about? Louise Desnaux
William 30-Dec-2015 16:35
Message for Mario Rodriguez. I started my apprenticeship at Bond Street in December 1971 and remember you. My salon name was Barry and I can add to your list. The other juniors I remember were Dorian, Michael, Kenneth, David, Etheline, Julie, Shirley, Trudy, Nigel, Nicholas, Elliot, Victor, Martin and Tom. You are welcome to get in touch. Regards Barry. wllm_cockburn@yahoo.co.uk
michelle st.Hill 14-Oct-2015 05:31
I completed my 3 year apprenticeship with Gino Mangifesta at 10A St Christophers place '78-80. John Santilli was a regular visitor to the salon as well as many others of their VS friends. I now live in Vancouver BC and will be forever grateful for the great memories.
michellesthill@gmail.com
Morris Chrobotek 12-Oct-2015 06:09
Hallow all. I worked at the Toronto Salon from 1968 on and remember every one who worked there. If any one knows how to contact Sean Jones, please let me know. Thanks and if any one needs any info from Toronto, contact me. The new VS Salon in Toronto just moved 2-blocks over in Toronto, very hot Salon. Keep well everyone as we have all aged and mid 60's. Has any one seen Peter Woods. Thanks. Morris
Julia Lister 26-Sep-2015 16:53
I worked with ex Sassoon boy Joel Vella from 1971 in St Christophers Place, W1 to 1978 in Albemarle Street as a tinter. Not sure if anyone from there is still around?
Frank Staltari 15-Sep-2015 06:29
Hi. My name is Frank Staltari. I worked at Vidal Sassoon's salon in Yorkville's Toronto. I started in 1969 and worked with Sean Jones, Peter Woods, Arthur, Mary Lou Green, Jackie Lumlie, Lillian, Martha, Toni Long, William( who married that good looking French girl) and many more. Lost track of everyone. Nice to see the pictures. Would be nice to touch base with some of our old mates
Cora Francis 09-Sep-2015 12:34
Does anyone remember Helen Addison. She worked in Bond Street and also the Barber Shop. The years would be between 1972 and 1977. Helen was my partner for 28 years but sadly passed away in 2014. I would love to find someone who remembers her from those days that she spoke of often.
Cora Francis
Dianne Surette 23-Jul-2015 04:55
How time flys by! I worked at sassoons in the 1980's l was wandering what happened to the old gang Michael was manager Helen which l worked with Art Directer Frank always had his dramatic entrance anyone know what happened to the old gang great to touch base for coffee!
Dianne Surette 23-Jul-2015 04:39
I Worked at Vidal sassoon in the 1980's wandering where l think it was Hellen she was art directer then and Michael was manager l'm Dianne Surette stylist and Ingrid art directer , Frank was so dramatic and lots of fun,memories are so precious would be fun to see the gang!!
Kyoko Speechley 09-Jul-2015 23:01
John this is amazing! I remember working with you at the Sassoon Academy at Queen Street, May Fair when I first started to work as an interpreter for Japanese hairdressers.Since then I worked at the most hairdressing school in London but mainly at Sassoon. In 1979 I met Roger Thompson when I visited Japan with my 2 daughters. It was in Osaka that this hairdresser invited us to his home and then asked if I could interpret for a seminar. It was Roger Thompson teaching them.
He was very strict and made a student cry.Well that was an experience I will always remember. When I worked with you it was fun as you use to confuse me by shouting "Mizu!" which means water in Japanese. And I translated shouting "Water!". You may not remember but I do because I used to be so nervous. But this confusion helped me to ease.
Richard Blass 08-Mar-2015 21:12
Message for Paul Ruffman
I was at Sassoon Grosvenor House and Bond street from 1968 - 1979. I am still in touch with lots of the 'old timers'. Please email me if you would like to be put in contact with Sean, Simon or many others

Richard
blassfamily@btinternet.com
Richard Blass 08-Mar-2015 21:11
Message for Paul Ruffman
I was at Sassoon Grosvenor House and Bond street from 1968 - 1979. I am still in touch with lots of the 'old timers'. Please email me if you would like to be put in contact with Sean, Simon or many others

Richard
blassfamily@btinternet.com
Richard Blass 08-Mar-2015 21:11
Message for Paul Ruffman
I was at Sassoon Grosvenor House and Bond street from 1968 - 1979. I am still in touch with lots of the 'old timers'. Please email me if you would like to be put in contact with Sean, Simon or many others

Richard
blassfamily@btinternet.com
Kaz 10-Feb-2015 13:30
Hi my name is Kaz Rytter 1968 on... Vidal Sassoon Grosvenor House Sloane Street Manchester any one still alive remember me?
ezra 03-Feb-2015 17:18
Hi-I have a Q for the crowd... was the Sloane St. location the Men's salon? Thanks!
Michael 20-Jan-2015 23:20
trying to find Frank former stylist from Sassoon Yorkville Toronto
Thomas Podgoretsky 22-Dec-2014 18:51
I am looking for a Ruth Gendon, who was a VS trainee at the New Bond St place around 1967. Does anyone remember her at that time.
tony 05-Dec-2014 22:54
Iworked as a tinter around the time at Sloane street.tony.
Collin Royal 28-Nov-2014 15:57
Hey,

I'm trying to track down pictures of the Toronto salon, specifically around the grand opening.
Anything you could forward my way would be great!

Thanks,
Collin
ezra 15-Nov-2014 04:26
Hi- I'm trying to track down when the firsts VS men's salon in London opened. Year? Month? Would anybody know? Thanks!!
Guest 31-Oct-2014 21:06
SONIA if you do have any photos you can send them to john.santilli@gmail.com
Guest 31-Oct-2014 21:04
Sonia, I an sorry to say that Lulu after leaving was never heard of again. I am sorry to say I dont remember her as too many years have gone by. I do have quite a good memory from them days but some spark has to go off to get them memmorys back. Do you have any photos of the time you were at the school? I would love to have more photos of that time. All the best John
Guest 30-Oct-2014 01:29
This message is for John My name is Sonia and you and Aldo were my teachers i1968. can you please let me know if you know the whereabouts of my friend lulu Molyneux she was there at the same time Thank you
michael harsh 14-May-2014 20:52
does anyone know what happened to jeffrey davis was a pal of lawrence falk around 1966 67 worked with him at salon 31 in south ken
Michael Webster 17-Apr-2014 09:02
Hi Carl - " Love to do "
Michael Webster
Paul Ruffman 25-Mar-2014 18:01
Hi Paul Ruffman here. (Richard) from 1967-72 approx Bond Street.. My buddies were Russell, Howard Cedar, Sean, ...Lawrence Falk.... Wondering who is still around... In contact with a few. Simon Delow, Howard Cedar still. Living in Malibu, California for many years...would love to hear from anyone new...hope all is well. See Carolyn from time to time...she also is in Malibu...
Guest 23-Feb-2014 00:00
Joseph Palteral
Worked for Vidal in London around 1970. Anyone remember him?
Joanna Spangler 16-Feb-2014 01:37
Graduated in 81 Westwood Academy ,Christopher Robin was of great influence on me as well was Christina , Ricky, Stephen AND all the other great teachers artist alike …… Anyone out there from 1980,81 ?
Thanks Joanna Spangler [ Jody ] From San Francisco , Bay area ….
Barbara Ryan 27-Nov-2013 20:37
Worked in Manchester salon from 1978 for 3 years, best days of my life.......
Anne 03-Nov-2013 16:00
I am looking for Nigel who worked for Vidal Sassoon some time in the late 1960's. His real name was Richie but changed it to Nigel when he went to work for the salon in NYC. would like to know if anyone remembers him.. contact amart1945@gmail.com
StephanieSchwedler 03-Sep-2013 16:37
I graduated from VS Academy (Santa Monica, CA) in 1986. While I was there, I made a maternity dress for Elisabeth Hartley. Such fond memories!
StephanieSchwedler 03-Sep-2013 16:36
I graduated from VS academy in 1986, and while there made a maternity dress for Elisabeth Hartley-such fond memories!
Antony Hebden 26-Aug-2013 20:06
Guest
Just found this site....I worked in the Bond St salon 1976 thru to 1979.
Most amazing times..!
Would love to link up with anyone else from that era.....
Antony Hebden New Zealand
antonyhebden@gmail.com
Felicia Lie 13-Aug-2013 18:15
My name is Felicia Lie. So lucky to be able to join VS Santa Monica Academy in 1983, with great great instructors, Joseph, Tom, Ken, May , Jane and many more. Without them I wouldn't be today, thank you all from my heart everyday. Feliz Boutique Salon& Day Spa.Jakarta, Indonesia.
Guest 09-Jul-2013 16:06
WHERE IS "CRAIG"? HE WAS A HAIR-STYLIST AT BONWIT TELLERS NEW YORK SALON DURING THE 1960'S AND 1970'S, WORKING FOR VIDAL SASSOON. HE WAS DEAF. A VERY CREATIVE AND TALENTED STYLIST. SOMEONE THERE MUST HAVE KNOWN HIM OR HEARD OF THIS WONDERFUL STYLIST. HIS REAL NAME IS ROBERT ELLIS FROM BUFFALO N.Y. THANK YOU, GEORGE J. HEUSINGER E-MAIL, GUSGORT@YAHOO.COM
edward beale Australia 02-Mar-2013 20:41
Vidal still has an infulence on hair world wide, whenever I interview a crimper from UK,I can't help thinking VS created the whole English look,
kim 18-Feb-2013 09:39
i can remember Ulric cutting my hair. Brilliant hairdress, wish i could have him cut my hair now.
jenny brown 13-Feb-2013 22:40
i worked with chris nardi , the gentleman of hairdressing in brooklyn nyc 2004.
jenny brown . paris
Scott Fisher 24-Jan-2013 17:39

Great to see photos of the Academy at Davies Mews. Caroline Hayes was my first instructor/muse. Brilliant! Great times in 1972-74 on Madison & 68th. Magical times with Roger T., Maurice T., Howard F., Mark P, John A, Monique and an amazing artistic collective. Wow, the energy and level of work in that salon continues to be an unrivaled memory to this day.
june reinholter 28-Dec-2012 23:13
its been great to see all these photos of people i worked with in 1973 i as 16, a mere junior working with the greats. im still hairdressing to this day, 54 now. I later worked for trevor sorbie. but so remember ulrich, henry, haich, and so many others those were the days, when i got the job i was made up. my first day at bond st what a rude awakening i got to know what hard work was, it nearly killed me. i never forget handing in my notice to philip rodgers 2 years later, but remained a hairdresser for life. love to all x sassooneys.
Kenneth Gutzler 09-Dec-2012 03:35
The list of thanks is long ,all the names in this industry owe thanks to V.S he reinvented the wheel . Thank you sir.
carl ross 17-Sep-2012 09:15
what happend to jeffery moss and max papiae the both workrd manchester in the 70s then they moved to usa ,i used to work in the manchester salon in the70s for 3 years ,it was the best workin years of my life and i miss all the staff who worked ther my name is carl, i live in asia now not a hairdresser but in house renovation nan invester,great if any 1 remembers me nigel sue cathy paul harris etc etc many others .
Simon Delow 02-Aug-2012 19:51
Hi my name is Simon Delow, I worked in Bond St in '69 '70 with all the big names. Recently heard that nearly all are dead! What a waste of supreme talent. However did bump into Phillip Rogers last year, hasn't changed much. Good to see a message from Paul Ruffman (Richard) look me up on Facebook. Love to everyone xxx
Sandy LeBoy 13-Jun-2012 00:14
Lots of memories too. My first VS haircut was a spinoff on the 5-point and I am tempted to go in to SF and cut it again. Vaya con Dios, Vidal
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
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.
ianmistlin14-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
eb28-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
wicks5619-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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