CJ Collins

Every once in a blue moon, you get the opportunity to do something truly special. Ever since I met Cj Collins, I was inspired! Inspired by her energy her ray of light and not to mention her body of works. I first cut Cj six months ago. She came in with long grown out but still beautiful hair. She wanted to cut it all off but I saw the opportunity to do something that I have been waiting 12 years to do. I suggested we do a full color gloss using a silver toner only. This just enhanced the grey and made it more silvery. Then we did a Brazilian straightening treatment to remove all the frizz and smooth out the course grey hairs. One this was done, I had the perfect canvas to paint on. I have been creating pieces like this for over a decade now but who better to do it on than Cj! Thanks Cj!!!!


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Out Music Awards

Jose Duran 2010 Fall Collection

This is an invitation to an opening reception of Jose Duran's Fall 2010 collection at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. The collection is in video form we shot a few weeks ago. Styled by Rene Garza, Make up by the lovely Agata Helena and hair by yours truly. Enjoy!

Wedding Portraits- Collodion style

my best friend Kim's wedding on the beach

Lira's wedding. what a sexy bride!

A lot of things happening as I prepare for my first full week in this new studio.

This week saw me running around, having to change the addresses on my cards---I'm now at Suite 740, 611 Broadway. I had to return to Ikea for the nth time, because apparently the rack from which my newly-bought shelf would hang from had to be purchased separately (of course nobody told me that). Then I went and got hair from the hair district for a client and then off to the flower district for some flowers.

This was on a Wednesday, and everything had to be done before 5 pm because I had a color client, and then I needed to try out an assistant who might be able to help me with do weddings.

(Oh, and then I had to photo document my sink and figure out what was wrong with the chair since it's so uncomfortable. I definitely need to get a new one).

And finally I had to prepare for a Good Housekeeping shoot the next morning. All in one day. I've never been more psyched. More to come.

 
 

And so we begin...

First thing on the agenda. The floor. The foundation. The base from which everything will rest upon.

All my life I've wanted to have dark floors. I love the dramatic earthiness of rich, dark wood, but never had a floor space big enough to get away with it. As soon as I saw this space, I knew I was going for it. This studio will definitely have dark floors.

After they sanded it out my best friend and I got down and did the staining and coloring ourselves. 

Three days of furious scrubbing, and I got my coffee stain floors--- a beautiful contrast to the white walls, as Erica, who's in the picture on the right commented. (She's the first ever client in this new studio).

THE BEFORE PICTURE

As with all great makeovers let's do the before picture first. This space came calling exactly three weeks ago.

I had long wanted to have my own studio. I really have a tendency to get bored when I'm surrounded by the same walls too long, but I honestly didn't want to leave this great neighborhood, much less this building. So then this empty, lonely space (27 x 15 ft. 550 sq.ft) came up and I thought it was absolutely perfect. I could already imagine the things I could do with a place like this. 

Seriously, it called to me. 

THE AMAZING SAGA OF MY STUDIO, a prologue

Everything is coming together. Three weeks of acting as handyman---painting, hammering, screwing, cleaning and churning out my manual skills---is paying off beautifully.

It seems each piece is determined by this cosmic destiny to be here. Everything is just coming together so perfectly, contributing to a fantastic sense of energy. 

Because the process has been so exhilarating, I want to share the entire story: the great coming-together of this studio from day one---- plants, sinks, buddha statues and power tools included. Stay tuned.

very exciting new

well after much planning, its about to happen! i will be opening my own studio in Soho. my dream is to create an artistic space where creative people can come together.... and of course a comfortable space for me to do all of my wonderful clients!

see you all there

stay tuned for more details coming soon......

Marco Guglielmino
www.marconyc.com

917 612 1636

Today's Beauty Tip: how to deal with all the rain, get smooth frizz free hair

Today's beauty tip: in the rainy weeks to come, remember to use a smoothing creme in your hair to keep the moisture out and the shine in. i love ALFAPARF's Diamonti smoothing creme because its light and works beautifully to keep frizz down and your hair smooth.
use a small amount on your damp hair, work it thru from your scalp right down to to your ends. blow dry on high heat for just a few minutes focusing on the root area ONLY, then switch to medium heat to finish your blow dry remembering to always work down the cuticle layer {blowing the air down the hair shaft} to keep it smooth. finishing your blow dry with a shot of cool air will seal your cuticle and give your hair a smooth shinny look.
any questions....? drop me a line

great hair: Collodion Photograohy

hair by www.marconyc.com

shot by Robert Malmberg
COLLODION STUDIO,LLC
www.robertmalmberg.com

styling by Newheart Ohanian
Newheartnyc.com

make up by Agata Helena
www.agatahelena.com

great hair: Collodion Phtography

Collodion Photography

im really excited about this process of photography called Collodion. in a digital world, its nice to step away from high resolutions and pixels for a moment. this 18th century style of photography is what you see every time you see a picture of Abraham Lincoln.
Roberts camera was newly constructed in the same way the original 18th century cameras were built. the lens is an actual lens from the 18th century that he found, of course, on ebay.
put an artistic format like this in the hands of a bunch of creative people and you get something extra ordinary.
enjoy

Modern Bride Magazine

All about Marco Guglielmino

www.marconyc.com

Marco's sixteen years in the beauty industry have not only provided him with a wealth of experience but have also earned him great respect in the fashion industry. He began his freelance career in Tokyo, where he picked up an Eastern concept of hair styling as art as well as new attitudes toward color and cut. In his quest to learn and share his experiences, he has continued to travel the world as a master colorist and educator. In his collaboration with members of the entertainment and fashion industries, Marco's work has been showcased worldwide.

In his private and intimate studio in SoHo, NYC, Marco adapts his technical skills in cutting and coloring to each client. "My goal with every client," Marco says, "is to create that perfect haircut based on bone structure, body shape, lifestyle, and overall image. I use color in a modern way to create a luxurious texture within the hair, leaving it shimmery and full of movement."

Marco's stylings have hit the red carpet on the heads of Susan Sarandon, Hillary Duff and Tyra Banks. His work has also appeared on television, in magazines and on the runways of such designers as Tracy Reese, Cynthia Rowley, Carlos Campos, Project Runway, Andy and Deb, Jill Stuart, L.A.M.B., Zac Posen and Future Fashion.