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More Great Reviews for the Documentary THE REAL HAIR TRUTH!

~ Joseph Kellner

Joseph, you have shown the Cosmetology industry in it’s true light. Hopefully with your powerful DVD “The Real Hair Truth” things will get changed in this industry, from how the schools teach Cosmetology, to how the States test the stylists. You are a brave… soul to show the real side of our industry which in my opinion is going down the tubes fast. Now please show the real side of diversion, who is truly causing it and how to big wigs in our industry are grabbing their money to promote their “Diverted Companies Lines”.
Thanks again, you were a pleasure to work with!
– Mags Kavanaugh

Eric Charles Mokotoff  I want to formaly thank Jospeh Kellner not only for the opportunity of being in his film and helping me with my book but mostly for being an honest friend full of true advice, concern and conviction. Its rare to find that genuine quality in people. Thank you Joseph

Susan Abbott  Good morning Joseph, I have watched “The Truth” and would just like to thank you for creating this movie! We are all working in our own little Salon Bubbles and we are all experiencing the same drama and discussing the same ideas. Your movie delivers! It is a significant overview of our industry and how it might im…prove itself and evolve. I hope this video gets out there so some improvements can start. You are a hero.

Kelli Looper  Joseph, your documentary “The Real Hair Truth” is just that. It focuses on many important issues that the industry deals with on a daily basis and points out many that SHOULD be dealt with. “The Real Hair Truth” was put together in a beautiful and artistic way. It is extremely enlightning; not only for those in the …profession but even those that are not. This is a true insiders documnetary with very stong objective and educational views. It is a must see for profesionals in the industry and especially for those thinking of or starting out in this industry. It is worth every dime!!!

Dear Joseph
…5-Stars to you!!!!
“The Real Hair Truth” is just that, “The Real Hair Truth”. There are so many important areas discussed in this film that its a “Must see” by artists on ALL levels.”
Janice Tunnell

Donna Hourigan  Totally agree! One point: Fast track courses, international programs should only be viewed as an introduction to the industry not a qualification! Great Film!

Albie Mulcahy This is a very cool film..Great job Joseph!!!!!

William J. Messer I think it a wonderful thing you’re doing.

Dear Claudia,  I had a chance to see a preview of your video from (The real hair truth). I have to say that just that alone was very inspirational to me because of your passion and good heart, and the fact that you are of Hispanic origin makes me very proud…. I love this industry and I have a passion for it and want to have the opportunity to always meet people that are passionate about what they do. I live in Pa. and I’m considering moving to Florida and would like to connect with people in the Industry. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a great New Year, God Bless.

Hi Joseph,Your documentary was a great watch. “The Real Hair Truth” is a must see by salon owners, hair professionals, students, and customers. This documentary was an eye opener to the practices in the hair industry. Hair conveys one’s self-image; it is vanity’s proving ground. Hair is extremely personel, an entan…glement of mysterious prejudices. Hair stylists have a responsibility to customers to improve their vanity. Hair professionals have the opportunity to learn the truth about their industry and customer needs by watching this documentary.
This film would do very well in the theaters!!
Cindy Unvericht, Owner, EC Investment Group

Dear Joseph The production I liked. For newbies, trainees and up and coming stylists I
would add more industry ‘glitz’ like the hair shows, competitions or
backstage session styling to help encourage and feed that flame that newbies
…have.  Also reduce the ‘rant’ a little as this is will drive the newbies away
from the industry. If you want to keep the rant up and the glitz down then
aim at pleasing an established generation of stylists not the new
generation, if that makes sense. I agree with the content totally, regarding
industry standards and training or lack of and with the lack of support by
what are meant to be salon only product companies, whereby they allow their
salon only products to make their way to high street shelves, its not good
enough and its messing with our income.
Feel like I know you a little now after having watched the dvd, spooky that
we’re 2 , ageing, macho undersea explorers who create amazing hair for a
living!
Kindest Regards,
Alex Douglas
New Zealand
Your copy of the Documentary THE REAL HAIR TRUTH is available at THEREALHAIRTRUTH.COM

More Great Reviews For The Documentary!

~ Joseph Kellner

Phil Stone Joseph Kellner shows a passion for this industry that is rarely seen today amongst the “fluff and hype” of todays icons. This film will move you.

Gayla Smith Hey!!! I just got finished watching The Hair Truth, every stylist needs to buy this and watch this!!!!!!! It is a must see for all hairstylist. I know i will watch several parts again, it has so much helpful information. I have been in this industry for over 20years, and I have to say I am glad i own The Hair Truth. Jo…seph tells the truth and I LOVE THAT!!!!!! He interviews many people with loads of information.Order and watch it, I am glad that I did!!!! 🙂

John Santilli Mr. Kellner, I have just got your film “The Real Hair Truth” here in Rome, Italy. I cannot comment about the politics of the United States and the school industry. But it is always good that someone like Joseph Kellner puts up a mirror for us to see ourselves. Otherwise the industry will get stale. We need someone to …be out there, looking after us.
Before we had Michel Moore. Today we have Joseph Kellner on our side. Keep up the good work (and the mirror) and looking forward to your next Documentary.
P.s. Great to see faces of people that we all admire and to hear there opinions.

Marion Shaw Hi Joseph, great work. I really like the fact that both sides of the subject were discussed. I absolutely agree with you that apprenticeship is the best way to learn this industry, combined with some classroom time to get the theory. It really should be standardized across the country.  As I was about to say, I believe the manufacturers are the “diverters” however, not without provocation. If salons did a better job of retailing product they could afford to keep it professional. Many millions of dollars are spent on producing product, most salons sell less than a dozen products per week.

Barb Cochran Joesph, I am beyond blown away by your documentary, THE REAL HAIR TRUTH! You did a fantastic job and you should be extremely proud of your accomplishment.

Many people set out in life to do something significant and make a difference, or write the perfect novel…..but .0001% ever do fulfill that goal. You did! It was… a monumental undertaking and executed brilliantly. BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO ~~~>Joseph<~~~ !!!

THE REAL HAIR TRUTH is very professional and delivers a very important message. You dared to be the brave person who brought the messages forward that no one else would do. THE REAL HAIR TRUTH will change the industry in all the right ways. This should be required material in all the beauty schools. It’s a must see.

Joseph, congratulations on a phenomenal film! You rock!

Lacey Allison Elliott Joseph….I just finished watching THE REAL HAIR TRUTH….Wow, I am impressed! You did a great job!! You can definitely tell all of the individuals in your film are truly passoniate about their art form. Anyone thinking of going into this industry should definitely watch this…I cannot wait to see the next one!!

Joseph, you have shown the Cosmetology industry in it’s true light. Hopefully with your powerful DVD “The Real Hair Truth” things will get changed in this industry, from how the schools teach Cosmetology, to how the States test the stylists. You are a brave… soul to show the real side of our industry which in my opinion is going down the tubes fast. Now please show the real side of diversion, who is truly causing it and how to big wigs in our industry are grabbing their money to promote their “Diverted Companies Lines”.
Thanks again, you were a pleasure to work with!
– Mags Kavanaugh

THE REAL HAIR TRUTH by Joseph Kellner ~ Reviewed by HAIR NEWS NETWORK

~ Joseph Kellner

 

The Real Hair Truth is a documentary by Joseph Kellner created for anyone considering a career in the hair industry, anyone new to the hair industry, as well as the professional independent stylist, and salon and business owner. Interviews are given with established artists and some highly revered icons in the world of hair who greatly contribute to inform on a variety of pertinent topics from different angles with varied opinions. The admirable Maurice Tidy, Robert Lobetta, Jess Briggs, Albie Mulcahy, Eric Charles Mokotoff, Claudia Diesti, Phil Stone…just to name a few…give brilliant and colorful contributions and opinions sharing their knowledge from individual experiences throughout.

The film is smartly made and moves fast, and is loaded with valuable information giving the viewer much to think about on topics varying from education, to booth renting vs commission vs salary, marketing and trade shows, to product diversion…and much much more. It is a film to pay close attention to, and offers more to take into careful consideration than can be absorbed in one viewing, when making business choices and mapping out ones career path.

Although you may or may not agree with all or any of Mr. Kellner’s opinions and point of views, his diplomatic and emphatic delivery comes through as caring and sincere from the heart with a true passion for his craft, and proud reverence for the hair industry.

Whether as a platform for debate, or to gain knowledge and have eyes opened, or to be inspired and informed, this is a MUST see.

Thumbs up, Mr. Kellner!

by Kathryn Miller for Hair News Network

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