José Eber
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José Eber is a well known hairstylist
. His flagship salon is in Beverly Hills, California
. He has written two books, and created one video tape. The first book, published in 1982, was titled "Shake Your Head, Darling". The video tape on hairstyling tips, called "Why Do I Call You Sexy?", was created in 1983. His second book, titled "Beyond Hair: The Ultimate Makeover Book" was published in 1990. On June 9, 2008, José was honored with the Global Salon Business Awards Lifetime Achievement award.
For more than four decades, José Eber, arguably the most recognized name in hair styling, has been in the vanguard of beauty. He created influential looks in the 70's, 80's and 90's. He remains a leading trend setter in hair and fashion.
and decided to make it his home. In a desire to free American women from their stiff, sprayed styles of the day, José created a sexy, carefree unstructured look that was easier to maintain and which instantly became "de rigueur" for an entire generation. His first celebrity client was Farrah Fawcett
, followed by Cher
, Jaclyn Smith
, Elizabeth Taylor
and the Who's Who of Hollywood.
Upon establishment of his reputation among Hollywood's celebs, José opened his first signature salon in Beverly Hills and ten years later expanded into his salon on 2 Rodeo Drive. There are now two José Eber Atelier salons in the country.
Now a world recognized celebrity, José Eber is a much sought after television personality appearing regularly on both international, national and local talk shows. Appearances include programs such as "Oprah", "Entertainment Tonight", ABC's "Good Morning America", "CNN" and NBC's "The Today Show", as a guest judge on Bravo's "Shear Genius", and most recently on "Nightline"
. Eber was mentioned in an episode of Psych and in a movie starring Jamie Kennedy
entitled Malibu's Most Wanted
. Makeovers done by José and his staff have recently been featured on bebin.tv and on "Good Day LA".
In the rare moments when he is not working, José Eber is active in numerous charities. He was one of the first to join the fight against domestic violence on behalf of the Sojourn Organization. “ Women who are abused usually have little or no self-esteem,” says José,” Because my career has been about helping women raise their self-esteem, this fight became very important to me.” José also supports The Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT), a non-profit organization that helps unemployed or underemployed women.
April 1990
Hairdresser
Hairdresser is a term referring to anyone whose occupation is to cut or style hair in order to change or maintain a person's image. This is achieved using a combination of hair coloring, haircutting, and hair texturing techniques...
. His flagship salon is in Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills is an affluent city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 34,109 at the 2010 census, up from 33,784 as of the 2000 census, it is home to numerous Hollywood celebrities. Beverly Hills and the neighboring city of West Hollywood are together...
. He has written two books, and created one video tape. The first book, published in 1982, was titled "Shake Your Head, Darling". The video tape on hairstyling tips, called "Why Do I Call You Sexy?", was created in 1983. His second book, titled "Beyond Hair: The Ultimate Makeover Book" was published in 1990. On June 9, 2008, José was honored with the Global Salon Business Awards Lifetime Achievement award.
For more than four decades, José Eber, arguably the most recognized name in hair styling, has been in the vanguard of beauty. He created influential looks in the 70's, 80's and 90's. He remains a leading trend setter in hair and fashion.
Biography
Born in Nice, France to André and Chana Eber, he is the youngest of three with a brother, Henri, and sister, Esther. José began styling hair at age twelve. His mother and sister were the patient first clients for this aspiring stylist. He began his official career as a hairstylist apprentice at a chic Paris salon at only fifteen years of age. At twenty-six, on his first visit to the States, José fell in love with Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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and decided to make it his home. In a desire to free American women from their stiff, sprayed styles of the day, José created a sexy, carefree unstructured look that was easier to maintain and which instantly became "de rigueur" for an entire generation. His first celebrity client was Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett was an American actress and artist. A multiple Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee, Fawcett rose to international fame when she first appeared as private investigator Jill Munroe in the first season of the television series Charlie's Angels, in 1976...
, followed by Cher
Cher
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist. Referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and a Cannes Film Festival Award among others for her work in...
, Jaclyn Smith
Jaclyn Smith
Jacquelyn Ellen "Jaclyn" Smith is an American actress and businesswoman. She is best-known for the role of Kelly Garrett in the television series Charlie's Angels, and was the only original female lead to remain with the series for its complete run...
, Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond "Liz" Taylor, DBE was a British-American actress. From her early years as a child star with MGM, she became one of the great screen actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age...
and the Who's Who of Hollywood.
Upon establishment of his reputation among Hollywood's celebs, José opened his first signature salon in Beverly Hills and ten years later expanded into his salon on 2 Rodeo Drive. There are now two José Eber Atelier salons in the country.
Now a world recognized celebrity, José Eber is a much sought after television personality appearing regularly on both international, national and local talk shows. Appearances include programs such as "Oprah", "Entertainment Tonight", ABC's "Good Morning America", "CNN" and NBC's "The Today Show", as a guest judge on Bravo's "Shear Genius", and most recently on "Nightline"
. Eber was mentioned in an episode of Psych and in a movie starring Jamie Kennedy
Jamie Kennedy
James Harvey "Jamie" Kennedy is an American comedian, rapper, and actor.-Early life:Kennedy, the youngest of six children, was born in Upper Darby Township, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family is of Irish descent and he was raised Roman Catholic. He attended and graduated from...
entitled Malibu's Most Wanted
Malibu's Most Wanted
Malibu's Most Wanted is a 2003 comedic feature film written by and starring Jamie Kennedy and co-starring Taye Diggs, Anthony Anderson, and Regina Hall....
. Makeovers done by José and his staff have recently been featured on bebin.tv and on "Good Day LA".
In the rare moments when he is not working, José Eber is active in numerous charities. He was one of the first to join the fight against domestic violence on behalf of the Sojourn Organization. “ Women who are abused usually have little or no self-esteem,” says José,” Because my career has been about helping women raise their self-esteem, this fight became very important to me.” José also supports The Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT), a non-profit organization that helps unemployed or underemployed women.
Publications
January 1983April 1990
Publications cited in
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External links
- Jose Eber, The First and Always "Master" Hairstylist
- José Eber interview with Neil Cavuto
- José Eber and Patrick Jagaille interview with Jaclyn Smith
- José Eber interview with "Southern California Life"
- 'Good Day L.A.' brings welcome news to an Oxnard student Newspaper article featuring "Knock Knock Makeover"
- Lifetime achievement award congratulations