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Contents NovEMbEr+dEcEMbEr 07 www. S A Lon 5 2 . CA

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feature Iman shares her views on competing, hairstyling and personal style

ON tHe COVer Hair: Janet Jackson, The Artist Group Makeup: Beau nelson, The Artist Group Stylist: Gisela Castillo, The Artist Group Photography: John van der Schilden Shot on site at Project Runway Canada studios.

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La Biosthetique presents French Touch

Mario Argenti of KPSS talks about his hopes and goals

The most requested celebrity styles this season

The TIGI Creative Academy releases its 2007 collection

Marc Anthony says he doesn’t feel like he’s worked a day in his life

DreamCatchers by Paris Hilton come to Canada

The new luxury add-on treatment

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HAIR Damien Carney

COLOR Sue Pemberton

PHOTO Hama Sanders

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Editor’s LEttEr PubLishEr’s NotE hairLiNEs Redken’s new Metallic Glam collection p.16; The lastest web tool, HairDesignerTV.com p.18; Appliance of the month p.18; Reviewing Salons and Spas: The Architecture of Beauty p.19; Joico’s limited edition Vero K-Pak Color Intensity collection p.19; Jason Kearns releases the China Syndrome p.20

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Farouk reintroduces SunGlitz

mEN Rugged looks on the red carpet scENE A weekend of hanging out at the Film Festival parties with Joico scENE The One X One Gala inspries change

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coNtEssa GaLLErY Donna Dolphy’s Contessa 18 collection

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NaiLs A look at how profitable simple nail art services can be

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trENds saLoN52 November+December lineup EsthEtics Do’s and Don’ts for estheticians p.64; A conversation with eyebrow guru Anastasia Soare p.66

taNNiNG Using celebrities as a powerful marketing tool

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EDITOR’S lETTER

Contessa Milestones

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s we go to press with this issue, our office is once again experiencing Contessa fever. That’s the term of endearment we use to describe the period between the August 14th deadline for entries through the judging process and the manic preparations for a show and gala awards ceremony on November 4th.

Over the years it has been suggested many times that we should move to online judging for the Contessas. We have always felt that it would be a wonderful transition. It would allow us the opportunity to have judges from across the country and internationally, without the cost of airfares and hotels.

The challenge for us has always been the numbers. We get so many entries, especially in the hair categories. When we explored the issue with potential judges, they felt that with such large numbers it would be hard to judge so many in one session. We needed a way to ensure that the judging process was still fair for all entries.

This year we bit the bullet and devised a process that allowed us to treat every entry fairly and also conduct judging online. We kept two panels, with the first group deciding the semi-finalists and finalists in the usual live judging process (see photo above). Then we convened the second panel to decide the winners from the finalists, through a security-based online judging website, which uses the same blind judging process and scoring system—keeping the integrity of the process intact.

Our online panel was composed of an international group of editors and hair pros from Canada, the United States and England. To have such a diverse, prestigious group, including both the live panel and the online panel was exhilarating and took the judging process to a higher level. To be able to include the likes of Vivienne Mackinder and the editor of British Hairdressers Journal International, as well as your Canadian peer groups, as Contessa judges was a proud milestone for the Contessas. I sincerely thank everyone who was involved in this year’s judging. We all look forward to the thrill of the Contessa Gala and seeing the work of all the finalists showcased to the industry. I hope to see you there!

Stephen Puddister Editor-in-Chief WAHL CANADA • 80 ORFUS ROAD • TORONTO, ON M6A 1M1 TEL: (416) 787-4500 • FAX: (416) 787-0551

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nless you’re living under a rock, you’re well aware of the boom taking place in Alberta. With its oil-based economy, and our thirst for fuel, Alberta is experiencing tremendous growth. Here are some interesting stats from Canadian Business Patterns and Statistics Canada: • Alberta has a dynamic and innovative business climate, as shown by its growing number of small businesses.

• The number of Alberta small business establishments (less than 50 employees) grew by 8.3%, a net increase of 10,321, between the 4th quarter 2000 and the fourth quarter 2005. This was the largest increase of all provinces. The growth in small business establishments accounted for 89% of growth in all business establishments.

• Alberta has the fourth-highest percentage of self-employed workers in Canada.

Although this kind of growth is exciting, it also has its challenges, which directly affect our industry. The service industry is experiencing a severe labour shortage. Over the last few years, when I have attended shows in Alberta and through speaking with distributors, I learned about the problems they face with finding and keeping staff. From sales representatives to hairstylists and even warehouse people.

I recently visited Calgary for the ABA show. Modern Beauty Supplies sales manager Joe Perri showed me some Alberta hospitality by introducing me to a few salons on his client roster. I was so impressed with the attitude and professionalism of the salon owners.

Salons like the well-known Ginger Group, while being in business over 30 years, manage to keep it fresh. Wendy Belanger from Influence Salon, who could rattle off best business practices like a Harvard graduate, and the ladies from Lava spoke passionately about their mentoring program as well as heading off to Vidal Sassoon’s in London for educational training.

I heard comments about how these salon owners were experiencing low turn-over because of their mentoring practices and the emphasis they place on education. I was blown away! By the time I got buckled into my seat on the flight home I got it. These salons were operating on a higher level than many. My educated guess is they manage a thriving business, keeping their staff by raising their employment standards and investing in their staff and businesses. The stiff competition for staff clearly is making people better business operators. I think there’s a lesson in there for all of us, not just for the people in Alberta.

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Redken’s Metallic Glam collection

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he first in a series of special-edition, annual hair colour trends from Redken, the new Metallic Glam collection celebrates the return of high-shine metal accessories to the world of fashion. Featuring rich, neutral light browns and soft blondes, Metallic Glam is created with new colours from Redken’s permanent Color Fusion line and demi-permanent Shades EQ line—shades that add cool metallic tones to pigmented hair. Look out for a total of eight new colours: four from Color Fusion and four from Shades EQ.—MA

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Designer Space A beautiful and thorough reference for salon and spa

design, Salons and Spas: The Architecture of Beauty by Julie Sinclair Eakin provides myriad ideas. Profiling structures from all around the globeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paris, Toronto, New York, London and Tokyo, to name just a fewâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;page after page holds photos, background information and floor plans of each space. This dynamic book is an inspiring addition to any coffee table or reference shelf.

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The China Syndrome

Jason Kearns’s smooth cutting concept

Channelling the halo—the iconic geometric style made famous by the haircutting gods of the 60s—Jason Kearns, of Kearns-Davidson Hair & Skin Care in Toronto, pays homage to precision cutting in his latest photographic endeavour, The China Syndrome. “The model sits unadorned and seemingly oblivious to the camera, allowing the haircut to speak for itself,” says Kearns, who brilliantly carved out a flawless curved line over his model’s serene and smooth face.—MA

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Hair, concept and art direction jason kearns, kearns-davidson Hair & skin care, toronto makeup sienna skelton colour concept luke and katHleen at kearns-davidson pHotos tim saunders

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nature’s prescription for beautiful hair bain de terre’s sugar & fig scalp massage scrub gently exfoliates dulling impurities, dead skin cells and product build-up from the hair and scalp, while easily dissolving to rinse cleanly. Enriched with moisturizing fig, this pampering treatment leaves the scalp refreshed and energized. Colour-safe.

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Putting on the glitz

By Stephen Puddister

SunGlitz Home Maintenance System The SunGlitz Home Maintenance System is a complete line of back bar and home care products developed for highlighted or colour-treated hair to maintain and protect hair between salon visits. It’s composed of colour enhancement shampoos, conditioners and treatments to support all your colour and highlighting services.

It’s easier than ever with the reintroduction of the SunGlitz cream lightening system f you ask people who know the product what comes to mind when they think of SunGlitz, many will say that it’s the image of Farouk Shami on stage 21 years ago with his revolutionary ammonia-free lightener system,” says Woody Michleb, global artistic director for Farouk Systems Group. Mr. Shami, the man behind Farouk Systems, created SunGlitz after developing an allergy to ammonia in hair colour and chemicals. It was the birth of his company.

Last month at the Calgary ABA, Farouk introduced to Canada a patented new SunGlitz—revolutionary oil-based water-free lighteners that lift and tone in one easy step. “These superior lighteners have the speed and performance of a powder lightener with the conditioning properties of natural oils, silk proteins and emollients that are gentle on the hair and scalp,” says Michleb. He adds, “SunGlitz delivers deep intensive nourishment to colour-treated and highlighted hair with silk, essential oils, botanicals, herbs and vitamins that moisturize and reconstruct to provide healthy-looking, silkysoft hair with incredible control and shine.

“The olive oil in the product provides a great consistency to work with as far as lift and application, but olive oil also helps calm sensitive scalps that are easily irritated by chemical services,” adds Michleb. For the dedicated SunGlitz powder user, the original product is still available, and both work the same as when it was first launched, lifting up to eight levels, with short processing times and even lifting to create beautiful shades.

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SunGlitz Lighteners lift and tone in one easy step.

SunGlitz Brighteners/Toners create a multitude of tones and hues when painted over SunGlitz lighteners. They also creates customized lightening mixtures and is excellent for fast tonal colour corrections. S

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Jake gyllenhaal On the red carpet of Time Style & Design magazine’s TIFF after-party for the movie Michael Clayton.

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stuart townsend Writer, actor, director and boyfriend of Charlize Theron arriving at the W Studio for the TIFF world premiere party for his new film, Battle in Seattle.

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A weekend of hanging out with Joico at Toronto International Film Festival parties

By Stephen Puddister Photos by George Pimentel, Jessica Felker, and Aaron Cobb.

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For the third year running, Joico was a leading sponsor of the Film Lounge parties at W Studio at this year’s toronto international Film Festival. For three nights in a row, from September 7 to 9, i had the privilege of hanging out with artist Kevin Martel as he offered haircare advice to the likes of charlize theron. Friday evening was after-party for the north american premiere of anton corbijn’s movie control. on Saturday, theron was there with boyfriend/ director/writer/actor Stuart townsend, as well as Michelle rodriguez and Woody harrelson, for the world premiere of their new film Battle in Seattle—in which theron stars with rodriguez and harrelson. harrelson was probably the most crowd-friendly of the lot, hanging out at the bar and posing for photos with many of the fluttering hearts in the room. the canadian fashion designing duo twins dean and dan caten of dSquared2 showed up on Sunday evening causing, a flurry and buzz. dean and dan were there to support actor friend Stephen dorff and the launch of his new film, the Passage. Bad hair was not an issue, as all of the guests got to take home plenty of Joico products to ensure they looked their best the next day. S

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“You can’t change the past, but you can make a difference for the future, one person at a time.”

- Petra Nemcova

Did you know?

• Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere.

• 1.2 million children live in poverty in Canada—almost one in every six children.

• In First Nations communities, one in every four children lives in poverty, and 40 per cent of off-reserve Aboriginal children live below the poverty line.

• Ray Zahab, Charlie Engle and Kevin Lin ran 7000 km through the Sahara in 111 days to bring awareness to the need for clean water in the region and raise proceeds for H2O Africa.

• Last year’s One X One gala raised more than $1.3 million in proceeds to benefit Canadian charities.

“You hear these statistics and think they only apply to Africa. This is happening in Canada and more so in our First Nations communities.”

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f star-struck was the initial reaction to the third annual One X One gala on September 9, then awe-inspired was the parting feeling. As the evening progressed and the red carpet light bulbs faded in the background, the united message for change was undeniable.

The evening’s highlights were many and had far-reaching effects. From Wyclef Jean’s moving speech about his native Haiti and its plight of poverty to Quebec’s 13-year-old singing sensation Nikki Yanovsky’s sweet desire to help kids like her, the stage performances were high in emotion.

An uplifting excerpt from the documentary produced by Oscar-winning actor and gala host Matt Damon, Running the Sahara, had the sophisticated crowd misty-eyed. Jean also delivered a swaggering performance and brought down the house with last summer’s hit single Hips Don’t Lie, featuring friend and fellow humanitarian Shakira.

The benefit gala raises donations for global children’s charities and presents the organization’s Difference Awards to people who have made a difference against child poverty. First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine, Golden Globe winner Richard Gere, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, supermodel and philanthropist Petra Nemcova and Fred and Bonnie Cappuccino, parents of 21 adopted children and founders of Child Haven International, were honoured for their humanitarian work. Wyclef Jean was recognized with the special American Express Humanitarian Award for his work with the Yéle Haiti movement.

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ast year I packed my bags and headed off to Europe. There, I fell in love with the cultural

diversity of Paris and London, as well as the modern and historic architecture of those cities. When I returned, I wanted to make a collection that represented what I saw.

Thien Le, my wardrobe designer, created a white, mouldable garment that looks like an Asian fan. It represented the Asian influence I saw in Europe. Also, because the fan is stiff but pliable, it could be manipulated to represent the different architectural styles in each city. More importantly, its texture contrasted with the softness of hair.

The hair followed the colour palette that I saw in the Europe—the green moss growing up the sides of a building, the red-brick walls, the blue skies. For models, I chose girls who represented different multicultural communities. I thought their differences would really be highlighted by the white-on-white theme in the wardrobe and background.

In retrospect, it wasn’t easy trying to bring my inspirations to life, but I’m so happy with how this collection turned out. It’s about a personal journey—one of the best in my life.

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Iman shares her views on competing, hairstyling and personal style

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man’s no lightweight. Yes, her incredible looks and modelling skill are credited for propelling her to international fame and power, but Iman’s longstanding elite ranking in the world of fashion and beauty has been

earned through years of hard work, ingenuity and courage. She’s been a trailblazer for women of colour, changing perceptions and breaking ground through her modelling portfolio, autobiographical and beauty books and as the founder and CEO of her 13year-old makeup company, IMAN Cosmetics, Skincare and Fragrances.

Most recently, Iman can be seen as host of Project Runway Canada, the reality TV competition where young Canadian fashion designers vie for money, mentorship and exposure. “I’ve been in this business in one way or another for the past 30 years,” says Iman. “So when I was approached to be part of the show I knew I could bring something to the table. I also feel like this is more than your regular reality show.

There’s talent involved. It presents how inventive designers are and what it really takes for them to create clothing.”

Not unlike hair, nail and makeup competitions, Project Runway is judged on talent. “The outfit speaks for itself,” explains Iman, adding that backstage drama has nothing to do with the merit of a design or designer. “This means that when you want to compete, you should be ready to back yourself up with talent,” she says. “And if you really have talent, you should go for it. You should not hide it.”

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In other words, Iman believes a competitor needs to be brave and deliver on his or her skill, ideas and creativity. As a relatively new player in the world of cosmetics manufacturing—she founded IMAN Cosmetics in 1994—Iman has learned a thing or two about what it takes to compete with fierce and established contenders. To begin with, she built IMAN Cosmetics on a solid idea designed to fill a void in the market place: makeup formulated specially for women of colour.

“I was the first black model to get a contract with a beauty brand,” she says. “That was Revlon back in 1976.” Ironically, even as the face of a beauty company, Iman was not able to find a suitable foundation for her darkly pigmented skin. And if she, a world-class model with access to the best products and makeup artists, was having trouble, imagine how hard it was for the average black woman. “The intention of IMAN Cosmetics from the beginning was to make products specifically for women of all ethnicities.

Today, 60 per cent of my business is built on face, meaning foundations and powders. That’s because creating a foundation for women of colour is a totally different ball game.”

“Just because a trend looks great on this person, it doesn’t mean it will look great on another person.”

When it comes to hair, Iman sees more product choices available for the multicultural client. “It’s a huge business,” she observes. “It’s bigger than makeup, especially for the multi-ethnic market.” But volume doesn’t speak to quality, and since Iman is not officially in the hair business, she doesn’t comment on the merit of any brand or product. As a public figure and model, however, she’s got plenty of experience dealing with hairstylists. So we had to ask: what do you look for in a hairstylist?

“I look for a hairstylist who will talk to me about my hair rather than about the way he or she will make me look. That’s instant gratification and that’s easy to get. I like stylists who tell me how they are going to take care of my hair before they try to sell me a weave or a wig or put glue in my hair.” Again, as an African woman, Iman is a critic of harsh and outdated methods of styling black or multi-ethnic hair, techniques often associated with damage and hair loss.

“Then I look for a hairstylist who knows how to create looks that are natural, because I like my hair to move and not look stiff. I want versatility, and at the end of the day, I want something that will work with my lifestyle.”

Although Iman believes it’s important to update your look with the seasons, she is not an advocate of literal interpretations of trends. “Just because a trend looks great on this person, it doesn’t mean it will look great on another person,” she states. “My signature makeup look is the luxurious, smoky eye and the nude lip. I’m not that girl with the red lipstick. Yes, red lips may look amazing on a pale-skinned blonde girl, but I like to stick with what looks good on me.”

Finally, what does this mother of two teach her daughters about what it means to be beautiful? “Definitely, it comes from the inside,” she concludes.

“As women, we have a tendency to focus on what we don’t like about ourselves. In fact, we should concentrate on the things we are good at rather than being in a constant internal battle. Because if that’s what we do, that is what our daughters will inherit.” S

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In the latest collection from German beauty group La Biosthetique, the luxury of Parisian fashion is blended perfectly with highly personal, edgy street style. Titled French Touch and released for fall/winter 2007, the colours with beautiful Paris as their backdrop.

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“The excitement around this event shows how much potential there is for the future.”

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t’s been just over a year since Mario Argenti took over the helm at KPSS—owners of Goldwell and KMS California—in North America. Since that time Argenti has had a chance to listen, observe, motivate and make some positive changes for the two professional brands within the marketplace.

Argenti has some very strong feelings about how the company wants to work in partnership with hairstylists. “I believe in the talent of our guest artists in Canada and the USA. One of my goals over the past year and into the next couple of years is to push that talent to the forefront as it reflects our image as a company,” says Argenti.

“We have some incredible award-winning colourists and stylists who work with us to help train and educate our clients. They should have a more iconic image with our clients. That means they get to work more on the global image of the company or at least impact its image in their markets. It hasn’t been done enough in the past. In addition, we would like to challenge those hairstylists who use our colour line, to compete for the opportunity to work on our

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collections in our Global Colour Challenge.”

In terms of salon owners, Argenti feels that his team should be their closest partners in business. “In the coming two to three years we will concentrate our efforts on connecting more with them, to help them become more successful businesspeople.” Argenti goes on to explain, “Through KMS California we can help salons create building blocks to a successful retail business. Business building seminars, like Profit or Perish, are one of the most successful programs that KMS California offers our clients. I want us to build on those successes.”

Also on the subject of successes, Argenti is most excited about the popularity of Goldwell’s annual Trend Zoom, the yearly gathering to launch the Trend Zoom collection. The twoday affair teaches hairstylists the techniques for achieving the looks and interpreting them for clients back in the salon. “The excitement around this event shows how much potential there is for the future. I want us to exploit that energy and grow it with our partners at every level of the industry, from salon owners, hairstylists, guest artists to distribution partners as well.” S

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Makeup artist Napoleon Perdis with Debra Messing at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Messing, along with Jennifer Aniston is among the top choices in celebrity hair colour looks this season.

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Of the Pob,“The Vidal Sassoon-like classic bobs are definitely back, but with a modern twist. It's the slanted bob,”–Tal Fisher, Carte Blanche Coiffure, Montreal

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Many salons told us that Desperate Housewives star Terry Hatcher is a favourite request for the 35-plus age range. In terms of celebrity colour influencers, Jennifer Aniston and Debra Messing are still fan favourites. All of this proves that celebrity style sells, and any savvy stylist should be using it to their advantage with clients. S

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Femme Fatale The TIGI Creative Academy releases its 2007 collection

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Collection: TIGI Creative Academy Collection 2007 Hair: TIGI Creativ Academy Team; Maria Kovacs, Marco Ifrate and Gen Itoh Makeup: Jose Bas Wardrobe: Jiv D Photos: Roberto Aguilar and Ben Cook

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All-Star Styling Marc Anthony says he doesn’t feel like he’s worked a day in his life

Top to bottom: Anthony on the red carpert at the 2007 Alma Awards; Jennifer Lopez and Anthony; Helen Mirren gets styled by Anthony at the Emmy’s; Jessica Alba; Andy Garcia with Anthony. Top Right: Marc Anthony with Marc Anthony at the Almas

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is marquee salons, self-titled product line, constant presence on the red carpet and on TV and his star-studded Rolodex are all potent examples of celebrity stylist Marc Anthony’s success.

But the clearest sign that he’s really, truly made it in the most meaningful way is an aside Anthony makes during a wide-ranging interview conducted amid the frenzy of the Toronto International Film Festival, where Anthony is as in-demand as they come.

“Honestly,” concedes the genial stylist, whose client roster includes Catherine ZetaJones, Uma Thurman, Coldplay and Jessica Alba, “I don’t feel like I’ve worked a day in my life.”

Coming from a guy so busy that delegating duties to his trusted team is as essential to his livelihood as keeping his passport current, this is a revelation. Career coaches endlessly advise their charges that doing something they love guarantees a rewarding working life.

Anthony loves hair, but more than that, he loves business. That he has been able to dovetail the two—paradoxically bypassing university to attend beauty school in the aftermath of a family tragedy—shows that the old cliché about following your heart (almost) always pays dividends.

“I practically grew up on the salon floor,” Anthony recalls, noting that both his parents and his grandfather were stylists. “From about the age of four I helped out—sweeping floors, shampooing, applying colour, taking out rollers—and I absorbed all this camaraderie and creativity without really giving much thought to being a hairstylist.

“As I got older, I envisioned myself as someone who would pursue business. I had no idea in what industry, but I always had this passion to build a global company.”

When Anthony was 16, his father died in a car accident. The axis tilted, bringing his remaining family into focus. He made it to the threshold of York University before changing tack and enrolling at Marvel Beauty School.

There, Anthony says, he was “was selected through a series of competitions to represent Canada in the World Championships in Germany in 1988.”

Since then, Anthony’s career has soared.

And while there have been some business missteps (opening a chain of salons in secondary and suburban Ontario markets became an “operational nightmare” that diluted the brand, Anthony concedes), for the most part all is well.

The superstar clients and TV entertainment shows keep calling, the business keeps mushrooming, and Anthony keeps jet-setting between NYC, L.A. and points beyond.

Though cautious with details, he allows, “We have been approached about television.

It’s a bit early to talk about, but I’m looking forward to new challenges.

“It’s a great industry. You dress well, your hands are clean, you can be as charming as you want to be and you’re around women all the time so, you know,” the now-married Anthony laughs, “that definitely played a role in my decision, especially at age 18 when I was first considering this industry.” S

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elebrity endorsement works, but it’s not everything. Successful products need to be backed by performance, solid distribution, customer service, a multifaceted marketing campaign and much more. So don’t be fooled into thinking that DreamCatchers by Paris Hilton are just a line of hair extensions endorsed by a famous hotel heiress. They’re in fact a well-researched product designed to solidify stylist-client relationships.

Chris Volek, founder and CEO of Hair Tech International, developer and manufacturer of DreamCatchers, knew his extensions had to have the basics: quality hair, non-damaging bonds, a comprehensible education program, etc. However, Volek put a great deal of thought into other ways of keeping clients loyal to their DreamCatchers salon.

Like very few other systems, DreamCatchers are reusable, something Volek feels keeps the cost affordable for the client. “We work on a cycle of two visits per 16 weeks,” says Volek. “After eight weeks, extensions are readjusted in an affordable 45 minute service. After 16 weeks extensions are re-set with new bonding cylinders and re-adjusted on the client’s hair in an hour-and-a-half service.”

Installation work is guaranteed so long as the client gets all colour services done at a DreamCatchers salon. “So now your client comes back to you every six weeks for their colour as well,” adds Volek. “This is reinforced by our one salon per postal code policy, which gives a DreamCatchers salon a certain cachet and ensures that salon gets all our traffic in an area.”

“We have a toll free number—800.the.salon—which we advertise in all our campaigns, including our consumer ads,” continues Volek. “When someone dials this number they are immediately routed to the closest DreamCatchers salon. So we actually start advertising on behalf of our salons.”

DreamCatchers makes photos of Paris available for independent marketing and advertising campaigns and loads stylists up with pink silk pillowcases to give to clients in order to help preserve their extensions. Clients can also be assured that “they will get extensions identical to ones worn by Paris,” explains Volek. “There are no second-rate products here.” S

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t may be a new hit in salons and spas, but scalp massage is not a passing trend, according to Danyelle Bachand of St. Laurent Trends salon in Quebec City. This service has great potential for longevity. Manufactures are seeing the value for salons and are creating products to meet the niche demand. Redken just launched a whole line around it in October. Bachand mentions the new Sugar and Fig Massage & Scrub in the newly relaunched Bain de Terre line. “You can see the difference in the hair when it’s used,” she says. “Gravity takes the blood away from the scalp during the day. A massage stimulates the circulation and brings food back to the hair shaft.” The brown sugar acts as an exfoliant to remove impurities from the scalp, while fig is a moisturizer.

The Massage & Scrub is step one in all of the line’s hair treatments. “It gives customers one more way to have healthy hair starting right at the scalp,” says Bachand. She likes the fact that the ingredients are all-natural. “People are very aware of the need for a ‘green consciousness’ and want healthy products for healthy hair.”

Marissa Cannataro agrees. Owner and director of Salon Cachet in Markahm, Ontario, she has been promoting scalp massage since she started her salon 10 years ago. “We use the six-step Thai massage that is exclusive to SEAH hair spa salons. Trainers from Schwarzkopf Canada come in and teach our staff. The massage is wonderful, and the mask used is very high-end and luxurious, with essential oils and vitamins.”

According to Cannataro, there are very few drawbacks to offering this type of service.

“Though some salon owners may see price point as a deterrent, we haven’t found that here. Every client has a consultation when they come in, and if we recommend the massage, they’re usually quite interested. Once they’ve had the treatment, they tend to include it as part of their regular appointment.” To familiarize her clientele with the product, Salon Cachet had a ‘spa day’ to offer free SEAH massages to regular clients. “It was so successful—we had special food, music and blowouts, plus we sold the products at special price for that day.”

Both women agree that scalp massage can become a signature service that brings clients into the salon—and keeps them coming back. “It creates a sense of well-being and equilibrium,” explains Cannataro. “It is a unique pampering and holistic service.” Think of the extra revenue-generating possibilities, while pleasing your clients in the process. S

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treatments they love and hate, it usually didn’t come down to the type of treatment or products used. Instead, it was all about the details. The little things the esthetician does—or doesn’t do. And the result is either a memorable experience and repeat customer-in-the-making, or an awful hour that could cause you—and your spa—negative word-of-mouth.

Are you giving your client the best service you can? Check these do’s and don’ts to find out.

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• Do offer. Before the treatment starts, offer your clients a glass of water in case they get thirsty during the session. Have extra blankets on hand in case the client is cold during the treatment. If your client is getting a facial, offer to have her makeup touched up after. If she’s getting a body treatment, offer hot towels to remove excess oil.

• Don’t talk. Many clients look forward to relaxing during a treatment. The last thing they want to talk about is work. Before you start the treatment, explain what you’ll be doing throughout the session (for example, if you plan to do extractions or will be leaving a masque on for 10 minutes). Then let the client know that she can relax, but if she has any questions during the treatment she can ask them. If she wants to chat, she probably will, and will appreciate your chattiness then.

• Do ask. Before you start, ask any questions you need to. If you’re going to use oils, ask about scent likes or dislikes, and let the client know if you plan to apply oils to the scalp or anywhere else that might affect her appearance after the treatment. Ask whether the client wants extractions—if she says no, don’t try to convince her otherwise.

• Do be Discreet. Don’t wear a strong fragrance that will compete with the treatment products. If you have to sneeze, do so at the other side of the room into a towel to muffle the noise so you don’t startle the client. Don’t smoke before a treatment, or chew gum during the treatment. Use a gentle voice throughout, and don’t talk about yourself.

• Do be kinD. Your client is spending money to take care of herself, so she doesn’t want to leave feeling worse about herself. She wants to be treated nicely. While we all have faults, few clients will appreciate being told they have dry hair if they come in for a facial or that they have sun damage on their face if they come in for a body treatment. Keep your comments limited to the area you’re treating, and if you notice a problem, offer a gentle, helpful solution.

• Don’t play music too louD. Remember, the treatment should be relaxing. Likewise, avoid heavy music or too many lyrics. Soft, instrumental music is best.

• Don’t leave. The facial could require that you leave a masque on the client’s face for 15 minutes. Don’t leave the room. It lets cold air and noise into the room and is disruptive to the client who’s trying to relax. Instead, use the time to give an added bonus to the session—offer a neck and shoulder, hand or foot massage—with or without products. The client will love the extra attention—and it could pay off in tips, repeat clients or customers who request your service!

• Don’t shortchange the treatment. Many spas are starting to book 60-minute treatments starting at the top of the hour but finishing 10 minutes early (to allow for room changeover). Clients will catch on, and they won’t appreciate being cheated. If it’s a 50-minute treatment, just say so in your spa menu. S Chantel Simmons is the editor-in-chief of Elevate magazine, covering anti-aging, enhancement and wellness.

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ne of my favourite indulgences is a quality facial. And as a beauty junkie, I’ve tried my fair share of treatments at dozens of spas across the country. While I certainly have a preference for certain products or spas, these aren’t the make-it-or-break-it aspects that determine whether I return to a specific spa or for a certain treatment. It’s the esthetician—and the experience that she gives me once I’m inside that treatment room. I’m not alone. When I asked spa-loving friends and fellow beauty editors about

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Anastasia the Great A conversation with the queen of eyebrow shaping

By Tina Christopoulos You have a degree in technical design. What attracted you to cosmetology?

I have an obsession with symmetry, balance and order. My passion for symmetry was so strong it spilled over into beauty. I would sit and look at one of my girlfriends and say, “If you didn’t apply shadow above this right here, and if you removed some hairs form your brow here, you would look so much younger.”

What should every esthetician know about eyebrow shaping?

It’s not easy, and you can’t perfect it in two months. If someone doing it for 15 years zips through it, it doesn’t mean you should. Pay attention to the overall features of the face and really think about your next step.

The saying “learn from your mistakes” always rings so true. What’s the biggest mistake estheticians make?

When it comes to eyebrow shaping, freehand usually leads to brows that are too thin. Always use the right tools to achieve the right balance, on the left as well as the right.

Many artists have talent but don’t necessarily know how to market their skills. You excel in both. What is your secret in balancing skill with business savvy?

A strong team is key. My daughter runs all of my corporate affairs, which allows me to take care of my clients and practise what I love. Mondays and Tuesdays the team briefs me on what’s happening in the field and I work on product development with them. The rest of the week I work in my salon. The key is to know your strengths.

What does success mean to you?

It defines me. I come from a small country in the Eastern bloc where my parents worked day and night to support me. Success means completing the circle for my father and my mother, who didn’t have it so sweet.

How did you attract such an A-list following?

I don’t try and I never have. I consider every one of my clients equally special. I never try to hang out with my celebrity clients or ask them personal questions, or ever try to push my products on them. The most important thing is to have respect. Don’t ask a celebrity anything that you wouldn’t ask another stranger.

Many professionals who create their own lines say it’s because they are not satisfied with what is on the market. Is that true for you as well?

I launched my brow line in 1999. I used to spend so much time combing the excess powder or custom blending shades before then. When I created my line, I made every shade that I felt I needed to create great brows for all of my clients. Then I generated the right tools and kits for take-home use.

What do you look for when hiring staff?

A great work ethic, professionalism and a strong sense of duty to the customer. My philosophy is that clients define our business and pay my salary so in a sense they are my bosses.

You have been called a legend, a guru, the empress of eyebrows and the queen of eyebrows. What does it all mean to you?

It means that my peers appreciate my work and dedication. That makes me very proud.

What would you say to young aspiring estheticians?

Stay focused. This is a small message, but you have no idea how vital focus is to everything you will ever do.

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Anastasia Soare works out of her namesake salon in Beverly Hills and has a client list that reads more like an Academy Awards invitation list.

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Art & Commerce A look at how profitable simple nail art services can be

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or the average nail technician, the holidays are a profitable season. It’s a time when clients experiment with colours and styles and dabble with fancier services, like nail art.

“Nail art is the easiest and most profitable service you can add to your menu during the holidays,” says Elaine Watson, vice-president of marketing for Star Nail and a nail technician and educator for over 14 years. “Simple nail art services don’t require special training and can be huge income builders.”

According to Watson, the easiest form of nail art involves the simple adhesion of a rhinestone or decal, a premade slim sticker-like artwork that slides off a paper backing and attaches to the nail bed.

They are services requiring a low level of artistic ability and almost no added time, since a nail tech only needs to place the small decoration over a freshly done nail and seal with a top coat.

“You can charge about $5 for adding a rhinestone or decal without having to increase the time you spend with the client. So if you have someone booked for an hour, you can easily include a nail art service in that time frame but earn an extra $5. This means you keep the same number of clients but earn more money per client,” explains Watson.

The other option is to charge a flat fee for each rhinestone or decal you use in a nail design. This is a more retail-like approach that can be just as lucrative. For instance, a salon can purchase the Cina Pro Rhinestone Decoration kit, which includes about 400 rhinestones, for about $4.95 US. This means that if a salon charges 10 cents a rhinestone, they can make about $40 from the $4.95 investment.

Since the price of decals is a bit higher, Watson recommends figuring an average cost per decal and factoring in how much time it takes to apply. “If a nail technician charges $60 an hour (a dollar-perminute rate) and it takes five minutes to apply a decal, the service charge should be $5. If the cost of a decal is about 50 cents, the total charge for a one-decal design should be about $5.50.”

As usual, it’s important to know your market when figuring out pricing. But always remember: never underestimate your client. S

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Who: chArLize theron tAn LeveL: fAir recoMMended Lotion: PerfectLy dArk by sWedish beAut y Perfectly Dark is a great product for Charlize because it doesn’t have immediate or delayed bronzers, which works for her skin type, since she is so fair. Its tan-activating bronzer increases her own ability to tan, allowing her to get darker naturally. The coolant will keep her comfortable while she tans, and the encapsulated vitamin C will ensure she maintains the youthful look of her skin.

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Who: Jennifer LoPez tAn LeveL: dArk recoMMended Lotion: crystAL X by AustrALiAn GoLd J.Lo needs the very best. Crystal X is the best product on the market when it comes to skin care and color. The 10 bronzers in Crystal X include immediate bronzers for colour right away, delayed bronzers for colour that will last up to seven days and tan-activating bronzers that will increase her natural bronze colour. Crystal X also has 21 essential nutrients and vitamins that will keep J.Lo’s skin darker and her tan lasting longer.

Who: Jennifer Aniston tAn LeveL: MediuM recoMMended Lotion: PriceLess by sWedish beAut y Priceless is a fantastic product for Jennifer, who always appears to have a nice golden tan. Offering seven bronzers, it will give her immediate colour and delayed colour that will last up to seven days. The tan-activating bronzers increase her natural tanning potential. Priceless also offers a body blush that will leave Jennifer with a nice blushed glow. S

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Absolutely Fabio

Stylist Fabio Sementilli takes another step in his upward spiral B y P a m F u l f o r d

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nspiration. Support. Timing. These are some of the words stylist Fabio Sementilli—recently named creative director for Wella Canada—uses to describe his meteoric career.

“Coming out of high school, I really had no idea what I wanted to do. But I was so in awe of my sister—Mirella Rota-Sementilli. She was working in a salon, in such a creative environment, I wanted to be like her.” But not surprisingly, passion intervened. “I fell in love

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When he returned to Canada, he was hooked. “By then I knew the importance of training, so I went to Marvel Beauty Schools. I was also part of the Student Team in the first World Hair Championships. We came in fourth—it was a great start to my career.” But it wasn’t all just luck and timing. Sementilli was willing to put his neck on the line and at 21 he took a huge gamble. “I negotiated a $12,000 loan and used the money to compete in every major hair competition in North America. I didn’t win any,” he laughs. “But I placed in a few and started to get my name out there.”

Other highlights followed—opening Modelli Hair Salon and Salon Shampoo, both in partnership with his sister. He worked as a Platform Artist with Goldwell and later with Wella, and is now an international top stylist. But one of his proudest achievements was helping to rebuild a Canadian team three years ago to compete in the World Hairstyling Olympics. “So many people have given to me over the years, it is natural to want to give back.”

For Sementilli, that kind of commitment to the industry is paramount. “If you want to be successful you have to be dedicated and have a good work ethic. For me it’s not difficult. It’s a joy to come to work.” In addition, he has always had the support of his family. “My wife, Monica, is a makeup artist and often travels with me. We’re lucky because we have close family who help look after our three children when we’re away.” In saying that, he also emphasizes the significance of a personal life. “I work very hard, but as soon as I am home, it is all about my family. To be happy, you have to achieve that balance.”

With his usual passion, Sementilli is bringing all his skills to his new job. “I love working with stylists, creating a great team, expanding business. My job focuses on top salons, connecting with staff and getting to know them. They learn from me and I learn from them.”

And he can’t pass up on the chance to give some advice to young stylists working in the industry.

“I have learned as much from them over the years as they have from me. Don’t ever pass up the opportunity for more training or education. When I was young I used to volunteer my services to artists at shows or competitions. I took a Toastmasters course to learn how to present myself more professionally. Anything I could do to improve my craft or skills, I did. Invest in yourself, seek what you don’t know and always pay it forward.” S

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Name: address: PhoNe: Website: oWNers: oPeNed:

Studio H 151 Albert Street, London, Ontario 519.709.4247 www.studio-h.ca Heather Wenman and Bob Capson June 2007, renovated August 2007

iNterior desigNers: Heather Wenman and EQ3 FurNiture aNd equiPmeNt: Furniture EQ3. Custom-designed salon stations, reception and cabinetry by Heather Wenman and Bob Capson

The ArTisTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sTudio Studio H, London, Ontario

by Morella Aguirre

Number oF staFF: 45 size: 12,000 sq. ft. breakdoWN: 20 cutting stations, 1 colour lounge seating 8, 3 pedicure rooms with 6 pedicure chairs, 4 manicure tables, 4 treatment rooms, 1 makeup room, 1 whirlpool and sauna room, private parking lot and outdoor patio.

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aster hairstylist Heather Wenman is both creative and industrious. Her solid, 20-plus-year career as a hairstylist, entrepreneur and session and platform artist is a testament to her energy and ingenuity. But as is usually the case with ambitious people, Wenman is never happy with the status quo. She’s always in search of the next big idea, always working towards a bigger and better project.

Wenman’s latest endeavour, London Ontario’s Studio H, is the stylist’s most ambitious project to date. The recently renovated three-level, 12,000-squarefoot studio is the product of three years of planning and a true amalgamation of Wenman’s many passions.

“Studio H is a destination centre,” explains Wenman. “It’s an idea that came as a result of building my own portfolio and having my own salon. It encompasses hairdressing, wellness, training, photography and promotion.” In other words, the Studio H concept caters to both the beauty client and the beauty professional.

For the client, it offers a top-of-theline hair and body spa to care for all aspects of hair, scalp and beauty in a natural, holistic way. From a business standpoint, this is the backbone of the operation and the area in which Wenman is most experienced. “My skills are in hairdressing first and foremost,” says Wenman, “so the hair and body spa are really my foundation.” t

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But after many years of fellow stylists approaching her for advice and career counselling, Wenman wanted her new space to also serve as a centre where stylists can hone both their hairstyling and media and branding skills. To this end, she’s equipped Studio H with a photo studio and modelling agency where stylists can learn the ins and outs of portfolio building and session work.

Finding a building large enough to house this multi-concept business wasn’t easy, so when Wenman encountered the three-level location in downtown London, she jumped on the opportunity. “The upper level is the body spa—an open-concept, spacious and light-filled oasis. The ground level is the hair spa, academy and photo studio,” explains Wenman. The basement level is reserved for offices and the Studio H’s affiliate modelling agency, Model Studio Co. Anita Norris.

After moving in early last summer, Wenman felt the ground level of her new home needed a little nip/tuck. Her biggest investment was in movable cutting stations, an important element in creating a versatile space designed to serve as a salon, classroom and photo studio. Triple LCD screens for marketing, promotions and general client entertainment were also added in. And for a real touch of luxry, Wenman included a three-room VIP suite complete with a seperate entrance.

The unveiling and grand opening of the Studio H took place on August 26.

Amidst the schmoozing and a stunning red-carpet fashion show, Wenman once again reaffirmed her ability to see vision into reality. S

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ow times have changed. I attended a L’Oréal semi-final competition recently in which all the contestants were ladies.

Not a man to be seen.

Contrast this with the environment of exclusively male stylists—all 16 of them—in a salon in the mid-1970s in the underground shopping concourse in the Toronto-Dominion Centre, part of a chain of salons for which I was artistic director and manager. If my questionable memory serves me well, in those days male stylists pretty much ruled the roost in Toronto. When the Oscarwinning movie Shampoo came out in 1975, with Warren Beatty as a Beverly Hills hairdresser who revelled in the free-love opportunities of the late ‘60s, it set the tone in hairdressing for years after. Testosterone dominated.

It was very difficult for a female stylist to get on the floor. I always believed a top-flight female stylist could give the guys a run for their money and knock them off their perch. So I came in for a lot of flack from upper management for promoting women to the floor. Oh well. For me it has always been about talent.

Two women in particular stand out in my mind as amongst the most talented hairdressers I have ever seen: Jan Ohm and Pamela Neal. To this day, I distinctly remember Pamela’s test for me—a perfectly bleached head with the hair cut into a flat top, not with clippers, but with a scissors-overcomb technique. Absolutely flawless.

In the Rainbow Room my staff ratio was usually 50:50 men and women. In my current salon, John Steinberg and Associates, 60 per cent of my associates are female. Although Stats Can has no official numbers on this, I have it on good authority that nowadays in Canada’s urban areas, 60 per cent—and rising in the central core—is the norm for the ratio of female salon staff.

Let’s take a trip across the pond to Britain for a look at a superstar woman hairdresser. Antoinette Beenders has won many major hairdressing awards, including the coveted British Hairdresser of the Year in 2004. Attributed with

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inventing the Backslash haircut and two new techniques, the Clippertwist and the Squeeze, this lady has received standing ovations at both the Hair Expo Gala Show in Sydney, Australia, and a show in the Netherlands for a thousand Dutch hairdressers. In great demand for television and editorial work, Antoinette’s also has hairdressing images appearing in the world’s glossy magazines.

Closer to home, Anna Pacitto-Merlo has had a brilliant career over the last 20 years as a creative hairstylist and entrepreneur. Anna co-owns several salons including the Pure group as well as an academy. Besides awards won by her salons, Anna has nine personal Contessas to her credit, including Elite Master Hairstylist of the Year (four times) and Canadian Hairstylist of the Year. As if that weren’t enough, she has twice won the gold medal at the International Beauty Show in the States. Oh yes—and she’s been a guest judge on Slice channel’s Superstar Hair Challenge (along with yours truly).

Heather Wenman also has a shelf full of hairdressing awards. Among her many accomplishments are the 2005 L’Oréal Colour Trophy, a 2005 Contessa for Canadian Elite Master Hairstylist of the Year and the 2006 NAHA Master Hairstylist of the Year. A jetsetter with editorials galore, Heather also proves you don’t have to work in a major city to earn recognition. Based in London, Ontario, for some time now, Heather recently launched Studio H there, a hair spa, photography studio and academy, for which she creates and directs all the courses.

It makes sense to me that, along with hairdressers, chefs and photographers (like the marvellous Annie Liebovitz), we’ll soon have female superstar welders, electricians, carpenters and… whatever. Change is good, say I. S John Steinberg is the owner of Toronto’s John Steinberg & Associates. He’s currently celebrating 47 years in the beauty business and continues to be one of Canada’s premier style makers. Check out: www.johnsteinberghair.com.

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