 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
After graduating from beauty school 19 years ago, Julien began his career, cutting and styling hair for women in the French Alps to support his skiing habit. There, his talent and technique attracted the attention of styling icon Jacques Dessange, who offered Julien his own vision and expertise. |
| |
After ten years, Julien ascended the ranks at Dessange and was asked to lead their New York Training School in 1992. Just two years later, he caught the eye of Frederic Fekkai and was appointed the prestigious titles of Cutting Designer and Floor Supervisor at his Chanel-owned salon. Julien led the training of Team Fekkai in both New York and Los Angeles. Despite his successes, Julien was disillusioned with the industry's focus on quantity over quality. He had a more intimate experience to offer. |
| |
On January 2nd, 2001, Julien was committed to achieving his vision and left Fekkai armed only with ingenuity and perseverance. He began to look for the perfect space - accommodating, harmonious, and accessible -- while still tending to his clients. Trusting and loyal, they followed Julien to an interim salon in a room in the Pierre Hotel. |
| |
Still, Julien knew he wanted to be part of a team and began the search for those who shared his passion and commitment to providing the highest standard of service. Consequently, he joined forces with two exceptionally talented friends from Frederic Fekkai: Hair Designer Elvin Arvelo and Color Director Peter Oon. They shared the dream of building a business distinct from all others; a realm devoted not only to physical beauty, but to the indulgences that nurture the client as a whole. Thus, the idea of the Julien Farel Salon was born. |
| |
Julien Farel has worked for an extensive list of elite celebrities, including but not limited to Salma Hayek, Rachel Weisz, Kate Moss, Paris Hilton, Ivanka Trump, Audrey Tautou, Lauren Bush, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Catherine Deneuve, Natasha Richardson, Arielle Dombasle, Amanda Beard, Michael J. Fox, Richard Gere and Rod Stewart, Sean William Scott, Cynthia Nixon, Kate Beckinsale, America Ferrera and Broadway stars Lea Michelle (Spring Awakenings), and Stephanie March (The Talk Show). |
|
In addition, regular salon clients include businessmen Jonathan Tisch and Eddie Lampert as well as writer Carl Bernstein. |
|
He has also led his team in a number of photo shoots and fashion shows for designers such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Tod's, Douglas Hannant, David Chu and many others. |
His
Philosophy:
"To create a world of beauty built upon consistency, luxury, and fashion forward elegance." |
|
|
