elon Salon’s continuing World-Class Education

Guest educators routinely elevate the level of excitement found in the continuing education classes at elon Salon.

Recently elon welcomed world renowned hair fashion educator William DeRidder (above left) for a two-day intensive training class and photoshoot. Widely considered Europe’s top educator, Mr. DeRidder’s cutting and styling techniques are highly acclaimed and sought after. His common sense approach to cutting is an excellent tool to be added to every élon stylists extensive hairstyling knowledge. Instruction like this allows our stylists to expand their creative boundaries and provides them with greater versatility in individualizing each client’s style to completely complement their facial shape, facial features, and hair texture.

Celebrity stylists, like Fabrice Gili (above right and far right) of Frederic Fekkai Fifth Avenue, are brought in to instruct on topics they are renowned for, which in this case was cutting techniques. Fabris a creative director for Frederic Fekkai’s salons and a lead Trainer for the entire Fekkai staff. Besides studying under some of the most influential stylists of our time, such as Serge Normant, Odie Gilbert, and Michael Aleman, Fabris boasts a long  and impressive list of celebrity clients, like Scarlett Johansen, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Davis, Naomi Campbell, Raquel Zimmerman, Elle Macpherson and Selita Ebanks. Even with his significant credentials, his most impressive ability is being able to connect with his audience, allowing them to get inside his thought processes. This allows them to make better use and application of the knowledge they receive.