Hair Asia's hairstyling and makeup tilt set

MANILA, Philippines –  The past year ended on a perfect note for the Philippine hairdressing industry with Hair Asia’s Salon Spectacular 2010. The whole-day affair was filled with inspirational hair designs, “hair-raising” runway shows and priceless nuggets of knowledge from global hairstyling experts.

In partnership with INOA and Matrix of L’Oréal Professionnel, Procter & Gamble’s Clairol Professional, and GiGi Wax by Beauty Lane Philippines, Salon Spectacular was yet another astounding event delivered by Hair Asia, organizer of the most prestigious hair and makeup competitions in the country.

There was as much action at the satellite stage as endless demonstrations, instructionals and hair shows were given by local and international experts.

Erlano won a Certificate Course at the Vidal Sassoon Academy

Holding the global front were Clairol Professional’s artistic director for North America, Danny LaPointe of Canada, Clairol Professional lead color master Anita Gutierrez of the USA and Asia Clairol Professional education leader Dila Rasiti of the Toni&Guy Academy, Singapore.

Not to be outdone is an assembly of homegrown experts led by Emphasis Salon’s head stylist, Danny Katalbas, who wowed the audience as he re-created, live his flamboyant, gravity-defying hair design. Francis Lee of Bridges Salon, Cebu, and master colorist Cherry Manding of the Jesi Mendez Salon also joined Katalbas on stage as institutional artists for L’Oréal Professionnel’s INOA.

Hans Olivar conquered the Ladies’ Cut and Color category while relative newbie Elvin Atud took the top spot for Gents’ Cut and Color. Both winning designs demonstrated clean, precise short cuts in shades of black and midnight blue.

Meanwhile, Venus fever dominated the Progressive Evening Hairstyle and Makeup category as judges clearly showed partiality to entries with morena beauties as canvas. The observation prompted the judges to explain that it is actually much more difficult to blend colors for darker skin rather than fair skin types. It was Anthony Erlano who, with his statuesque morena muse by his side, took the victory walk after being declared the category winner.

The mind-boggling hair creation by Danny Katalbas

Artistry in beauty will once again bare itself as Hair Asia holds its 21st National Open Championship for Hairstyling and Makeup Competition on March 28 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. The mega-affair features two highly anticipated events under one roof — the most respected competition for salon professionals in the country and the biggest cosmetic trade fair in the Metro.

For details, call 926-9480 or 415-2742 or e-mail at [email protected].