Born and raised in Provence, Herve Merlino moved to Paris to pursue a hairdressing career under the tutelage of Jean Marc Maniatis. After ten years, he uprooted his life again, this time to New York City in search of the American Dream. He landed at Fekkai where he and Julien met and stayed for ten years. After reconnecting with Julien in 2023, Herve decided to join Farel’s Park Avenue salon after ten years at Bergdorf Goodman. Inspired by the streets of Paris and New York, Herve is continually refining his eye and his flair for creating stylish looks for all types of personalities that arrive in his chair. His runway experience helps create beautiful bridal styles and his deep expertise in hair also encompasses the world of male grooming.