Enjoy the video of the Jerseylicious Season 4 Red Carpet Premiere held at Encore in Wayne, NJ. The cast members that attended such as Tracy DiMarco, Anthony Lombardi, Jackie Bianchi, Briella Marie and others seemed to all feel season 4 will be the best yet. Drama, relationships, new cast members and much more seem to be in the works for this new season. A few members from Jersey Couture and The Glam Fairy attended to show support.

TheSalonGuy with Kristin Cavallari at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2012 from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

I get to talk to TV star and actress Kristin Cavallari at the Rachel Roy Presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012. Kristin and I talk about her take on hair this season. Thanks
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Lela Rose Fall 2012 Collection featuring Celebrity Hairstylist Ted Gibson from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

Celebrity Hairstylist Ted Gibson was the lead for the Lela Rose Fall 2012 Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
The architectural, 40s looking hair was inspired by “the new gibson girl”.
Ted says, “”We’ve created something that I think is really something that a
girl can do at home. It’s kind of like the new answer to the braid. The
twist is the new braid.” To create the style, Ted began by blow drying the
hair using build it blow drying spray for volume, then swept all the hair to
one side. Secure the hair with an elastic about five or six inches from the
scalp, then twist the hair into itself and pin. Finish with beautiful hold.
The hair, makeup and collection were stunning as Lela’s vision was perfect.
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Houghton Fall 2012 Collection for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

Katharine Polk created the Houghton Fall 2012 Collection with elegant and fluid winter white textures for her looks.
The overall hair look was romantic curls with a dramatic side part that was easily transformable into 3 different looks.
From the rich makeup colds to the eloquent soft white textures, Houghton Fall 2012 was an amazing collection for a debut at Fashion Week.
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TheSalonGuy
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Nicholas K Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

Nicholas K kicks off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in the Studio for the Fall 2012 Collection.
The collection was inspired by a South Western feel with a classic square bob shape for hair and a soft smokey eye for makeup.

Nicholas K is a New York based design company, founded in January of 2003 by siblings Nicholas and Christopher Kunz.

Nicholas K was conceptualized with the intent of providing sophisticated customers with modern classics to become wardrobe staples.

Incorporating traditional quality and design with modern refinements and a downtown edge, Nicholas K offers items across the full women’s RTW product range as well as accessories and a menswear line that launched for Fall 2006.

The first collection for Fall 2003 was extremely well received and sold through 35 of the top women’s specialty boutiques across the U.S. and Japan. Demand for Nicholas K continues to
exceed expectations.
Video Produced by:
TheSalonGuy
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Planete Chic New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 Collection from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

New York, NY. February 2012. On Wed. Feb 8th guests of Planete Chic’s Official New York Fashion Week event at Open House Gallery included Maxim Chmerkovskiy of Dancing with The Stars, Stylist Engie Hassan, Danny Rodriguez of Top 5 Management, Writer Nana Brew-Hammond, Abigail Rogado, Jeein Ha, R&B Artist AC Lincoln as well as many prominent editors, designers and fashion insiders. International guests included the United Nations Ambassadorial Spouses Mrs. Azizah Klein of Indonesia, Mrs. Zulay de Valero of Venezuela, Mrs. Emerald Aung of Myanmar and Mrs. Elise Andrianarivelo of Madagascar. These fans of designers Shauntele and Espen Salberg enjoyed a reception with exquisite Champagne by Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, wine by Simone International and hip cocktails by Sakiri Vodka.

Celebrity Speaker Karen Hoyos, Planete Chic Founder Herve Racaud and Elizabeth Ortiz of MyLifestyle Magazine

Planete Chic is focused on bringing both emerging and established Domestic and International fashion houses to the world’s leading Fashion Weeks in order to help promote designers in competitive markets. Founded by seasoned show producer and global fashion ambassador Herve Racaud, Planete Chic believes that new talents are the future of the Fashion industry and come from all over the globe. Planete Chic designers are known for extremely high quality, elegant garments with feminine sensibilities and memorable details.

Shauntele’s Fall 2012 Collection was a slightly edgier take on Shauntele’s trademark feminine silhouettes. Shauntele’s collection presents a multidimensional femininity by combining tailored, body conscious constructions with details of soft draping. As Nana Brew Hammond of BlueFly says: “Staying true to her commitment to working woman chic, designer Shauntele presented a collection punctuated by cubicle ready separates complete with colorblock skinny pants and pencil skirts, printed dresses and killer coats.” Her approach ushers in a new respect and understanding of modern woman’s duality. Both femininity and function meet to create versatile classics to be treasured as mainstays in any wardrobe. Launched in 2008, Shauntele’s clientele includes some of the most influential women on the Manhattan social scene, such as Ivanka Trump and actress Judy Reyes.

After presenting at Hong Kong Fashion Week this past season, FIRMATO Espen Salberg made its New York debut with its Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection titled “The Scent of A Woman.” The silhouette is that of body enhancing shapes that will emphasize a woman’s curves and femininity. Draping and ruching play equally important parts, as do exceptional fitting and pleating. Espen’s FIRMATO Woman, is a strong woman, sophisticated and elegant, at times inspired by the images of a “Femme Fatale.” She is proud of her femininity, sensuous and always elegant. The collection consists of Evening and Cocktail dresses as well as Mix & Match pieces and jackets.

Born in Norway and living many years in Italy and now Bali, designer Espen Salberg discovered his creative flair for design during his career in the international dance sport world as a former World Professional Dance Champion, teacher and coach. Known as the originator of “Stretch Couture,” Espen has worked with celebrities & artists of many calibers all over the world. Espen had the pleasure of designing and making the lilac dress that Jennifer Lopez wore in the famous Tango dance-scene with Richard Gere in the film ‘Shall We Dance.” He has been a Judge on the popular reality show” Dancing With The Stars” in Italy and recently in Indonesia. His experience as a dancer and choreographer influence his creative fashion work, being familiar with the movements of the body and the way to let the beauty of dance movements transfer into sensuous lines and shapes that enhance a woman’s presence.

Guests of the Planete Chic Fall/Winter 2012 shows are now able to pre-order Shauntele and Espen Salberg collections.

Planete Chic highlights International emerging designers and helps them present their collections in the US fashion scene during the major Fashion Weeks. Planete Chic assists market-ready designers by promoting their lines and managing the entire production of the show including Public Relations, model management, partnership with luxury brands, and post promotion of the line, while respecting the highest standards of the Fashion Industry. For more on Planete Chic and to get involved with future events visit www.planetechic.com
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TheSalonGuy
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Rodney Cutler at The Diet Pepsi Refresh Studio for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 NYC from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

Simon Doonan mentored four regional designers, whose Diet Pepsi-inspired Fall 2012 looks were on display at the Diet Pepsi Refresh Studio at Lincoln Center for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012. Rodney Cutler was the lead hairstylist and his team created a varity of looks for the models. The designers were Genoveva Chritoff, Shirin Askari, Rachel Hurst and Elise Bergman.
Video filmed by TheSalonGuy
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Nicholas K Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

Nicholas K kicks off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in the Studio for the Fall 2012 Collection.
The collection was inspired by a South Western feel with a classic square bob shape for hair and a soft smokey eye for makeup.

Nicholas K is a New York based design company, founded in January of 2003 by siblings Nicholas and Christopher Kunz.

Nicholas K was conceptualized with the intent of providing sophisticated customers with modern classics to become wardrobe staples.

Incorporating traditional quality and design with modern refinements and a downtown edge, Nicholas K offers items across the full women’s RTW product range as well as accessories and a menswear line that launched for Fall 2006.

The first collection for Fall 2003 was extremely well received and sold through 35 of the top women’s specialty boutiques across the U.S. and Japan. Demand for Nicholas K continues to
exceed expectations.
Video Produced by:
TheSalonGuy
www.thesalonguy.com

Mizutani Scissors World Premiere of the 5.5 Acro Stephen Shear from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

Please enjoy this world exclusive video of the unveiling of the world’s first “S” (Stephen) shear hand crafted by Mizutani Scissors. I have been using Mizutani Scissors for the last few months and fell in love with the craftsmanship, steel and quality of these Japanese scissors. They are the best in the world in my opinion and will give you amazing results. These scissors are EXTREMELY sharp so be careful. They are a hefty investment, however will take your haircuts to a new level.
I would like to thank Mizutani Scissors for creating this first and only “S” shear in the world. I am extremely humbled and honored.
For more information on Mizutani Scissors, please visit
www.mizutani-scissors.com
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THE WINTER GLAMOUR PARTY AT THE J SISTERS SALON

PRESS RELEASE: JANUARY 13TH, 2012, NY NY

2012 is supposed to be a big year. Better finances, bigger career moves, bolder choices, change in our environment and apparently, a rare aligning of the planets causing catastrophic tidal waves, tsunami’s and earthquakes. If we are in fact going down… let’s go down in style.

Social Exposure kicks off 2012 and welcomes whatever disaster is careening our way with a pick-me-up, feel good, Winter Glamour Party. Ladies and gents are invited to experience spa like treatments, salon touch ups, make up touch ups, baked goods, Sponsored cocktails and VIP gift bags at the famed J Sisters Salon inside the Limelight Market Place. “It’s time to pamper OURSELVES after pampering everyone else”! Says Executive Producer, Sally Golan.

The Winter Glamour Party has achieved over 300 RSVP’S and is a part of the “Social Exposure Intimate Series”, where SEM focuses more on bringing people together to talk shop in unique environments while experiencing luxurious services, products and goods that are specifically targeted to their demographic. The Winter Dinner Party, the Salon Party, The speak easy events, Day time brunch parties, poker tournaments (and more to come), will open up a new social salon for the brand and bring in new members to the SEM club.

The Winter Glamour Party will feature salon treatments by the famed J Sisters Salon (best known for Brazilian blow outs and top notch waxes), A Whiskey tasting sponsored by Kansas Clean Distilled Whiskey (a new whiskey for new whiskey drinkers), A full blown candy bar and glam inspired cocktails sponsored by Hpnotiq Harmonie, Gorgeous Jewelry designs to prep for award season by Mina D Jewelry , Glamorous makeup touch ups and mens grooming by Jennifer King, Valerie Star, and Marisa Cohen, Real Beanz Coffee ( a new, health based, energizing canned coffee drink) mixed with Voli Vodka – espresso Vanilla martinis, A glam diva photo shoot session with celebrity photographer, Alan Barry, beauty products to sample by Soy Spacasso, featured hand made bath and body products from the South African Store, Rain Africa, pure sparkling, refreshing water by Perrier.

When: Wednesday January 25th
Where: The J Sisters Salon inside the Limelight Market Place 656 6th avenue
Time: 7 pm – 11pm

PRESS REQUESTS:
Contact – Sally Golan
646 525 9791
sgolan1@rogers.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Social-Exposure-Media/289727294396258

GIFT BAG SPONSORS:
Rain Africa
Angela Angiulu Personal Training Certificates
Sophie Blake Jewelry Designs
Voli Vodka
Soy Spacsso
J Sisters Salon
Mina D Jewelry
Alzerina Gomes Jewelry
Societe Perrier
Hypnotiq Harmonie
Jennifer King Style

Pictures credited to: Anthonino Olimpio courtesy of TheSalonGuy

Hands down 2012 is going to be a bigger, better, and creative year. The Beauty Industry followers can tip their hat to Peter Orcinoli, who presented Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa, Sunday, January 15 at Bliss Lounge of Clifton New Jersey. This event was just a kickoff to a series of upcoming events that will feature new and upcoming salons & their “Head to Toe Fash- ions”.

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TheSalonGuy Breaking News on the World’s Greatest Show from Emiliani from TheSalonGuy on Vimeo.

The World’s Greatest Hairdressers Come Together for One Night to Make Beauty History.

Top artists include: Phillip Wilson, Michael O’Rourke, Nicholas French, Robert Cromeans, Rafe Hardy, Boyd Parris, Tim Hartley, Amit Abraham, Joseph Di’Maggio, Jo Blackwell-Preston, Patrick McIvor, Rocco Vitale & Leonel Rodriguez and Gina Khan.

The teams will have support from groups of outstanding artists including Mario Raimondi, Tommy Torres, Tom Harris, Carla Ford, Martin Dale, Emiliani Creative Directors Brian & Tracy Smith-Grieve and more to be announced.

This two-day event will consist of the world’s greatest hairdressers coming together on one stage for the first time ever to showcase their artistic talents and celebrate hairdressers all over the world. Each of these icons will present their creative vision from couture artistry to incredible hair cutting techniques, avante garde looks to the latest collections, runway to theatrical performances and more.

“There has never been a collaboration of the greatest hairstylist all together joining for one massive main stage presentation”, says Andre Chiavelli, creator of the 4th Dimension and Vice President Sales and Corporate strategy for Emiliani Enterprises.

On the evening of April 15th in the Xanadu Theater located in the Trump Taj Mahal, there will be a special meet and greet to celebrate their arrival and toast together starting at 8pm -12am. On April 16th at 1pm in the Taj Mahal Arena, the infamous artists will each do an inspirational hair presentation with their world class team on stage for 5000 attendees. The Taj Mahal arena which has housed the likes of Beyonce, Elton John, and more will consist of 5 major video screens, a 60×40 stage, a 40 foot runway, over 3000 stadium style seats and 2000 runway seats with full concert stereo systems, laser light shows, video production and musical performances.

Tickets to this once in a lifetime event are being exclusively sold through Emiliani Enterprises. Guests interested in attending the show can purchase tickets and stay over packages now at www.emiliani.com/summit .



Show Dates:

Where/When: April 15th VIP meet and greet party 8pm-12am

Taj Mahal/Xanadu Theater- Atlantic City

1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

April 16th : Hairstylists stage presentation 1pm-3pm

Taj Majal Arena- Atlantic City 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Press: The Hip Event

Media produced by: TheSalonGuy

1.         SalonGuy:  Lisa, what have you been working on over the last 5 years and how have you grown?

In 2009, I delivered my son Brody on Feb 28th, which ironically happens to be National Rare Disease Day. My other boy, Aidan is now six years old. I have been a stay-at-home mom for both of my sons.  In addition to this I have been able to do some work outside my home, mostly volunteering to serve and provide for the homeless, working at shelters and being an advocate for anyone who needed it. I was a National Out Reach Director for a child sexual abuse organization where  my primary role was speaking to children, from ages 3 to 20, about respecting themselves, their bodies and teaching them they can be anything that they WILL themselves to be.

Brody’s “story” began when he was just three months old. I started noticing symptoms that were not “normal”. I however, wasn’t too concerned because I knew his older brother could have brought viruses home from school. Since I had been a director and teacher at a school with children 6 weeks old to 12yrs of age, I was able to detect most of the normal viruses. This said, Brody’s symptoms persisted to a level that not only showed external signs like extreme redness to his skin (like severe sunburn) and swelling (which we later learned was due to the inflammation he was having internally), he was in extreme pain.  He not only couldn’t tolerate his clothes touching him, but every day he also expressed the internal pain by crying and screaming. I remember the frustration of his not being able to tell me where the pains were stemming from.

As he grew older, he was able to identify his pains with “boo boo” (which were, sadly, his first words), but it was just as hard because I was still unable to give him the help he needed. He would grab band-aids and put them all over his body thinking that would take away the pain. It was at 6 month old that most of Brody’s invasive testing began.  For 19 months he endured so many tests, operations and scans that showed a disease, but not one that many doctors understood or could specify. It wasn’t until his first endoscopy done at CHOPs (by one of the best doctors), that they found his granuloma. Knowing these granulomas were abnormal lead to multiple laparoscopies, which showed many more granulomas throughout his body.  Later, when his appendix was removed, they also identified granulomas inside it.

We also had the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) look at his biopsies and they confirmed that the granulomas were noncaseating. The AFIP also found silica in the lymph nodes/granulomas.  After confirming that these were true granulomas and noncaseating ones, which ruled out a lot of infectious diseases, we went to the National Institute of Health (NIH). The NIH located the specific gene mutation for his now known disease – Blau Syndrome.  We now understand that the presence of silica activated by intense inflammation causes certain cancers. This said, Brody, as well as having Blau syndrome and an overlap of Children’s Auto-Inflammatory Disease (CAID), is also prone to lymphoma. The labs tests, genetic testing, symptoms and clinical work-up all helped with this diagnosis later confirmed by the Cleveland Clinic.

During the time before having a confirmed diagnosis, I held Brody in front of two nurses and three Doctors; one of them mentioned “it was the worst pain they have ever seen a baby in”. It was at this moment that I became an advocate for, as well as, a mom for, my child. For the 19 months before his diagnosis I had been literally, Brody’s only “treatment’ by carrying him close to me.  This was all I could give him, so I continually carried him as much as I could.   Thankfully Aidan was in pre-school during this time, which allowed me to give Brody extra time during the day. But I was sure to give Aidan the attention he needed when he was home. I had vowed that no matter what, Aidan was never going to have a school project that he needed me to attend or play and look around and not see me. As difficult as it was, I made good on my promise to him..

The only time Brody slept was after surgery or a procedure because he was completely under the comfort of a pain-killing drug or medicine. I remember sleeping in the hospital cribs with him to comfort him as best I could, but always knowing it wasn’t enough.

I have observed some horrific moments with Brody and literally have had to take my emotions to another level in order to stay focused. One of the worst memories I have was when I had to hold a gas mask over his face for 15 minutes during one of his procedures. The functioning of his lungs were in question and he was allergic to one of the lighter sedatives, so the only way to have him lay still for 15 minutes was to have the mask over his face. As if in slow motion, I watched tears come out of his eyes and his body to fight it. If you have ever been under anesthesia and tried to fight it, you know what a horrible feeling it is. Well, knowing what he was feeling and seeing his tears……I said to myself “if I don’t have a nervous breakdown now, I never will”. This test was about eight months ago and it is still vivid in my mind.

I had thought that with Brody’s finally being accurately diagnosed, that this marked the end of a long and heart-breaking trial.  I was wrong; it was just the beginning! Prior to my older son being born, I had worked for the Police Department.  I had loved it and had been looking to get back in the field. I was going to go into forensic psychology, which is a field in which I was very interested. However, I remember looking at Brody and realizing: “what am I thinking, my baby has a genetic, rare disease, without a prognosis, hardly understood by many physicians, no foundation for it and he is taking more than an adult dose of injections daily”.  I knew at that point what needed to be done, so I held Brody and made him a promise.

I told him that no matter what illness he has, I was going to make sure he was going to have all the opportunities to have the best life possible. The only way I knew how to do that was to allow him to live, while I fought for his life. Knowing my determination for Brody, I wanted to also help all children suffering with Childhood Auto-Inflammatory Diseases, so I coined the term “CAID” and started StopCAIDnow.org.

2.         SalonGuy: What is “Stop CAID Now” and why choose this disease to create a charity to fight it?

StopCAIDnow.org is a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on all aspects of making a difference with respect to this terrible group of diseases. We are the voice for the children afflicted, their families and the doctors dedicated to fighting CAID. I choose these diseases because the need to understand the inflammatory response – the innate immune system and the damage it creates -  is essential to the outcome of the lives of these children. The pain they endure is horrific. The diseases of CAID range from some who don’t make it past infancy, to others who live with the chronic illness, to others bound to a wheelchair, to others who don’t know their prognosis.  None of these situations are good enough for me! In the video titled “CAID is not just one disease,” which can be viewed on our website: www.StopCAIDnow.org, shows all the diseases we cover.

We have created and implemented several initiatives to raise the public’s awareness of CAID, to inspire and enable physicians to specialize in this area, and to honor the strength and suffering of those innocent children who have faced and persevered so bravely against this cruel disease.  Among them are:

•             The “True Hero” awards which we give to the children
•             The CME (Continued Medical Education) called CAIDology, accredited by the Cleveland Clinic (I actually met with the CME board while Brody was getting one of his Pet Scans, to see how to get the CME started).
•             The storybook: “Hero In Me”
•             A golf tournament
•             Partnerships with hospitals
•             Gaining global recognition as led globally as StopCAIDnowInternational
•             Inducing the  PepsiCo, NFL, the Flyers, the Eagles, ARCA, INDY, and NASCAR to become involved
•             All these efforts are helping to make a difference for CAID.

3.         SalonGuy: What drives you to keep moving forward and what advice can you share with others that may need better direction or motivation?

My promise to Brody and all the afflicted children and their families keeps me driven. The motivation is simple and has always been, to within, never lose focus on anything I put my whole heart and mind to. My advice to others is to not waste time; if you have a vision then use it and put it into action. Thoughts are just that and not effective until brought into play. When others have said “it can’t be done,” I say: “really, show me why and I will show you how it can be.”

I think the one thing I see amongst foundations which is mind blowing is competition, which I neither understand nor tolerate. If you focus on what others are doing, you need to question what your purpose is. I don’t care what others DO, I know what I need to do for the children and I stay focused on that. I welcome other foundations and try to help them, and there are many that I am in contact with. I also sit on the board of the Global Genes Project and support all Rare and Genetic Diseases. I am also writing blogs for Parent Society about a variety of diseases and about those who give back.

4.         SalonGuy: Being my main industry is beauty, do you have anything in the works that may appeal to that audience?

I do and it is very exciting.  I call it “La Fin Du CAID” and I am sharing this launch LIVE in January and will definitely share it with your audience. All who have received an invite to the Gala have been given a sneak peak. We are the first Foundation to create such a product. I developed this with a few things in mind. I understand the Foundation is near and dear to me but it doesn’t mean others are going to be as receptive. It is hard for others to accept children’s illnesses…and I wanted to give those who wanted to help something lovely that at the same time benefits the children and the Foundation. 100% of the proceeds will go towards research. I didn’t want to spend my money on “things” that I knew people wouldn’t want, I also know that when this is attached to a business card that it will provide both awareness and possible funding for research. This is why I created “La Fin Du CAID” and all who know what it is have said “it is off the charts”!!! I will explain this more in depth when I talk LIVE in January.

5.         SalonGuy: What other projects or events are you working on currently?

•             We are holding the “Ultra Sleek and Chic White Carpet Gala” on February 25, 2012 at the Ritz Carlton in Philadelphia. It is way outside the box and full of entertainment.  This will be an EVENT to remember. My incredible host, Chance Spiessbach, and I have planned so much from the top known comedians to a live fashion show by the best designers, special appearances, live band, live auction, and, . . . my surprise launch’s…
•              We have partnered with both the Cleveland Clinic and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and have educational and research projects planned.
•             We have another big project in the works that shows we are keeping up with the NOW. This is also very exciting and I am grateful to have my International Advisor helping make this happen.
•             We are starting a “TrueHopeFund” for CAID, that will help those needing financial support with treatments, traveling and insurance.
•             We are planning an exciting event in the near future called “Tackle CAID” and it will be a HOT one. I am inviting all Foundations to benefit from this EVENT since we are hoping to have it at one of the biggest venues. Hint: over40females vs under 40 ….
•             My 5 year plan is to have a wing at one of the top hospitals dedicated to  CAID

6.         SalonGuy: You have some big names on board with your charity. How did you get them to be involved?

Well, when I asked them I explained that it is not what you have done that makes me want to have you on board, it is more about who you are inside.  I asked everyone to please go to the site and learn about StopCAIDnow. If after learning about CAID they still wanted to support us, then we want them on board. Anyone can read a script, but I want those involved to truly care. I have children who look up to these “celebrities” and I won’t let them down. I have been very fortunate that the ones involved have such heart and truly get it!! They also can handle how outside-the-box I am in order to make a difference and are fully on board with the future of CAID. I want those on board to be proud of who they are supporting, I may have done a lot in these 11 months but it is with the support of others that I am able to deliver TRUE HOPE!! ~ I appreciate all involved in helping StopCAIDnow. I have an impressive medical board, advisory board (which my husband is on), an International Advisor and an Advocate who have been such assets to the Foundation. Among them are:

•             CAID’s  Ambassador, Kamie Crawford (Miss Teen USA 2010), who has great energy and ideas to help bring more awareness, has been great.
•             Forge Media which has expertly assisted in all my web and design details
•             Our host Chance Spiessbach, has truly been so helpful and promotes StopCAIDnow wherever he goes
•             Lisa Ling, who is truly a beautiful person inside and out. Her support means a lot for many reasons and you will hear more from her soon.
•             My spokesperson Mike Quick, is known for his amazing talents on the football field; but as grand as his reputation is for being the 5-time Pro Bowl winner for the Philadelphia Eagles, this is just a small part of who he is inside. I am honored to have his support and devotion to the children. He knows what it is to have a vision and make it happen. We have a lot of great things ahead for 2012, so look out!!

7.        SalonGuy: What makes you love what you do?

Knowing that I can accomplish these goals and that these children will have a future and their children will have a better one. The children send me pictures and videos of them with the awards I give them, and seeing their smile and knowing they have my word is most important to me. The parents have a lot to handle and I am committed to them. They have become a part of my family.  I never want a family to go through what I went through with Brody, which is why The CME is Key!! I am on the phone with parents sometimes at 2am – I don’t have a punch in time – and they can get to me anytime by phone, Facebook, email or by texting.

Giving Brody his daily shots is the worst and best 5 to 20 minutes of my day.  But both my boys know I will do anything for them, and now the families of CAID, and Rare and Genetic Diseases, know I am there for them as well. Long term inflammation causes cancer, so I work with cancer foundations too…..What makes me love what I am doing? Is being able to think outside-the-box in order to achieve our mission for children, who need serious help.

8.         SalonGuy: How can people support your charity?

They can visit our website at www.stopcaidnow.org and learn more about the diseases and the Foundation. They can also donate by clicking “donate now,” or support us by purchasing a shirt, ribbon or the storybook. If they would like an invite to the Gala they need to email me at stopcaidnow@aol.com, including their name and address.

Stephen, thank you for letting me share Brody’s story and information regarding CAID and the Foundation. It is people like you, who give Foundations a voice, and help make a difference. I appreciate your support and all you do for others.  All is Possible, because together we can make it possible!!

With a guest list of over 600 people including TV celebrities such as Albie Manzo of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, Krystle Couso and Lorenzo of Jerseylicious, Maurice Aguilar of Love & Hip Hop on VH1, Limo Bob of Tru TV, and some of the biggest companies in the salon industry as sponsors such as DePasquale Companies, Emiliani Enterprises, Millennium Salon Software, Scruples, Mizutani Scissors, and many more, this event turned out to be the topic of discussion since that night.

Stephen wanted to offer his guests an experience that they will never forget the minute they walked in the door and with the help of his amazing team, people are still thanking him for how they were treated. “I pride myself on service and the experience of the guest and that was my main goal. I wanted people to remember this night for a long time and how they were treated” said TheSalonGuy. Food, cocktails, live performances and more all as a gift to the people who have shown support throughout the start of his brand. Not only was this a reason to celebrate, there was also an even stronger highlight, “In the Chair”. A new web series that features someone who has never experienced a top salon & spa experience and who has a touching story to tell all while receiving a head to toe makeover in a top salon in New Jersey. The first episode featured Donna Paradise, a domestic violence survivor who received a gunshot to the head and lived to tell the tale. This makeover changed her life and the emotions were obvious when the episode was aired. Lot’s of tears and touched hearts as they watched the story unfold of Donna and her daughter Gabby.

You can watch the full episode here http:www.inthechair.tv . Stay tuned for episode 2 coming January 2012.