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Desperately Seeking \\\"Hairlusions\\\" by Gary Gerard

6/14/2008

4 Comments

 

When first I began in the hair styling field it was the early 80's and I vividly recall setting up my first 'station' or 'chair'.   In a stack of discarded hair books I discovered an illustrated book that I recall to be "Hairlusions" by Gary Gerard and it became one of my best 'tools' on hand.  The book was unusual because instead of photographs of models, it was entirely composed of quality (timeless) illustrations.  What's so nice is that with illustrations is easier not to get caught up with the exact texture, thickness or color of the models hair.  It's easier to just look at the shapes, angles and the like.  While I recall there were plenty of very 'dated' styles, it was still by far a treasure trove of hairstyles since we know that given time, old styles resurface again with just a few twists and voila! Instant update!  Classics or takes on classic shapes will always find their way back in vogue.

When I left that salon 4 years later, well, suffice it to say I regret not asking the owner if I could save this book from extinction and keep it my possession. However, I still have hope to find a copy of that particular book.  Gary Gerard is still educating and traveling doing the hair show circuits but his hair style books are long out of print.  I did gather some helpful information and names to other books created by Mr. Gerard.  They include "Hair Power" , "Hair Explosion" and "Designs in Hair" as well as "Hairlusions".  Hopefully, I'll eventually find a copy of this book I've long coveted.   Maybe someone has some information?

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Joanie Pepitone
6/18/2017 06:16:02 pm

Since Gary passed on 2 years ago, I guess I'm able to talk...
I started my 1st hairdresser job with Gary when I was 22 in 1974.
I became his assistant, with a friend for life. I went to the Long Beach
Show with him 4 years in a row. It was on 1 of these shows that Gary invited Monica... the rest is history.!!! Because of the fact that Gary had too many cutters, I switched to perms, & I became his perm tech.
When he left the shop, I literally came along with it.. Roberta Meter
bought the shop & I stayed with her for a few years. Roberta, if you ever read this, I LOVE YOU, I'll give you the email address at the end..
Even in the shop, school, or shows, I prepped up the models (or clients)
Whether the call, I was there.!! From 1974 to 1985 whenever he called.
By that time I had a chair rented on Union St., 3 blocks from him...
For all those wonderful people I've met on this journey, thanks for putting up with me for lotsa years. Monica , I will ALWAYS LOVE you &
Gary.. Linda Dayton, Viola Gazzara, Jim Grice, Roberta, Evette & Rosanna.. All the ADVENTURES we had. Christmas's will never be the same without him.!!! He was like a kid when holidays came around..
I will ALWAYS be grateful for the training, & artistry I received when I did. Love to you all,
Joanie. June 18, 2017
[email protected]
(707) 961-6026


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Joanie Pepitone
6/18/2017 07:43:56 pm

Yes....
I have both Hairillusion 1 & 2..
They're NOT for sale.!!

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Frankie
9/26/2024 11:16:36 am

Just wondering if I might be able to see 1 and 2 I did some modeling for gary in the salon upstairs s and on cable cars wonder if I was in any of them it would be fun to see . Thanks Frankie

Christa Kriesel-Roth link
12/16/2017 06:03:22 pm

I have a copy of Gerard’s Hairlusions 3. I haven’t yet listed it in my bookstore and am open to discussing offers. [email protected]

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