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The industry is ever changing here are some various topics in the Industry! Good and Bad

More Great Reviews for the Documentary!

~ Joseph Kellner

Denise Jones  Thank you kindly for all the hard work to produce “The Real Hair Truth”….Joseph –
Wow! What a expose’. I watched it once, then again, to digest all the fabulous insights you shared into our craft. Now, we need to “think tank” the solutions of the many problems you shed light upon!
I have many questions after seeing it…. For instance, how do other countries license their cosmetologists? All answers would be greatly appreciated.
With the internet as the venue of communication, we can learn much to change the profession we love ‘for the good’…..
Denise Jones

Trenton Clark  Thank you very much for the dvd copy,I played in class for students so the students could watch. This dvd tells the whole truth about the hair field,in school were only taught just enough to pass a state issued test,I totally agree with you and other stylists in the field,as students we need on hands experience in a r…eal salon outside of a school setup. I’m a student about to graduate and i’ve seen first hand students graduating that can’t even do a simple haircut,and schools are pushing students with tall stories of a over inflated story of school to riches untruth just to get the money from the students then push them out door. My teacher watch some of the video stopped talking and walked out of the classroom,the proof is in the pudding(CONGRATS ON THE REAL HAIR TRUTH).

Dina Odell  Kudos to you Joseph!!! Thank you for having the commitment and courage to say what everyone in our industry should be! You really did an amazing job putting this together and the list of wonderful professionals that contributed!
YOU make me proud to be in this industry…I stand behind the TRUTH 100%!
I am self-employed…, but have always taken a stand and do not support those who do not support us!

I will share this with everyone I know in the business and encourage everyone to watch, support and take a stand!

Thank you, Dina

Hi Joseph,
I have just finished viewing your film.
I must congratulate you on it. It was very informative and got to the nitty-gritty of the problems in the hair industry today. Even though I am not in the beauty business, I found this film educational. I came away with many new facts relating to hair salons and products.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to view this film.

Julie Howard.

Alejandra Rodriguez  To expose a truth is not an easy thing. Especially when there’s a lot of old people in this business whose minds are already made up. And you can see their work in their clients: same cut, same color, same everything… But to expose the real truth to new hairdressers, it’s even worse. New stylists have the horrible te…ndency to follow celebrities and make a “clone” of them . I truly like this Documentary. It’s a must for any professional who understands that fame will not come in 5 seconds… I just had my big slap… and I woke up!. Thank you Joseph.

Dear Joseph
This film should be viewed by EVERYONE in the haircare profession !!! For years the stylist/salon owner, have been blamed for diverting “Professional” products. This film has inspired me to take a MUCH closer look at the products and equipment that… I use, and recommend…. It is such a great feeling to finally know, The Real Hair Truth !!!
Matthew Petty
Mondi Salon-Orlando

Jill Andrea Thomason  As with any given profession, and life in general, there are two types of people, the dedicated, honest man who has character and empathy for others, and then there is the “sell-out”, the “what’s in it for me” person. I applaud and commend Joseph Kellner for stepping up and being the dedicated professional, brave enoug…h to expose the cold hard truth about the professional hair business. Everything from the lack of REAL training in beauty schools, to pushing for licensure on a national level, to maunfacturer product diversion, this film is a MUST SEE for everyone in this industry! Well done Joseph!

Jill Andrea Thomason  It was my pleasure Joseph, I will share this with the girls in my current salon as well as my new salon, when I start in January. I know all too well, the hassels with each individual state board, I’m dealing with that now, moving from GA to SC. I agree with you that there should be a national board, and that the focus should be on keeping up the standards, rather than an empty money pit which doesn’t benefit the industry whatsoever. I look forward to any upcoming follow-ups.

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!!

More Great Reviews for the Documentary THE REAL HAIR TRUTH!

~ Joseph Kellner

 

 

In the movie, “The Real Hair Truth” Joseph Kellner has taken the first step in exposing some of the negative aspects of the hairdressing profession. Not to ridicule or pass judgment but instead to hopefully bring to light the fact that, change must occur if we are to keep our industry flourishing as the highly professional occupation that it should be.

 

As a beauty professional of 40 years which encompasses Salon Ownership, Haircolor Educator, Educational Consultant to product manufacturers and Author of eight industry educational books, I am pleased to see that this Pandora’s box has finally been opened and now on film for all to see.  Hopefully, as an industry we will work together to improve the various aspects of the beauty profession that has made this such a wonderful and glorious industry to be part of.

David Velasco

David Velasco Salon, LTD. 

Author: Trade Secrets of a Haircolor Expert 

 

  

The REAL HAIR TRUTH Documentary Great Reviews on The Film

~ Joseph Kellner

If you would like to purchase this revealing Documentary, just go to the following website address!  THE REAL HAIR TRUTH

Shelly Van Pelt Hey joseph i just watched the film a couple of days ago and i have to say that im very impressed. It’s about time someone came and turned the industry inside out. I’d highly recomend this for film anyone, especially those considering a career in the beauty industry.

Joseph CirafisiI really enjoyed watching this documentary Joseph. I do want to shine a brighter light on commission based compensation and i do not feel service charges belong in a commissioned salon but I’ll leave the rest of my opinions for the next documentary. I highly recommend everyone purchase a copy of this film, and i must s…ay Joseph did an excellent job in presenting to the industry what many of us have definitely wanted to do at one time or another. You said it best Joseph, unless we all unite together as owners to take a stand on diversion, it will remain a cancer within the industry.

Maurice Tidy wrote:
…”a great movie ,it will open your eyes and mind and make you understand what needs to change in the world we live in and do everyday,the movie took four years to make and is worth its cost, but you need to look at more then one time I have now looked at it three times,each time the point of the movie comes home even greater ,buy it if you care what is need changed around what we do”

Lisa Pelletier Kelley I agree with Jesse Briggs. I think this film is a great insight into our industry. It explains so much….. We are disconnected and this reconnects who and what we are as an industry…… It all needed to be said and it all needs to be done. I’m just glad that Joseph took it upon himself to do this for us! Someone ne…eded to and I’m glad someone finally did. Applaud Applaud Applaud

Donna Maltais Petersen I watched the film as soon as i got my copy. This should be part of cosmetology school curriculum. I truly feel this will be a catalyst in changing our industry forever. Thank you, Joseph!

Stephen Marinaro Joseph, I gotta say this was a great production. The great thing is that you covered so many topics and broke them down in categories. This was a great strategy. You covered a-z and it may cause some doubts, confusion, but as you said positive comes from negative. Each topic you covered was really interesting and it wa…s great to see the people you interviewed share their opinions. I have a lot to add as well and I’d love to see a part 2.
Joseph is doing something that no one or not many do. Offering Scholarships to people that can’t afford continuing education which is showing he wants to help. I do feel that we ALL could use money and items for education, however it’s admirable you are taking this step. Congrats again!
TheSalonGuy

Debra Becker I enjoyed your documentary very much. Recommending.

Kimberli Aldrich Denton The most amazing documentary about our business. I hope that all stylist, owners and schools get their hands on this film. I am actually calling a meeting with my stylist so we all can watch this and discuss this> Thank you for taking time to research and make this amazing film!

Jesse L Briggs THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY , YOU MUST SEE “THE REAL HAIR TRUTH” VIDEO BY JOSEPH KELLNER & NOTABLE BUSINESS MEN & WOMEN SALON OWNERS AND STYLIST ON VIDEO SPEAK THEIR BELIEFS AND THE TRUTHS THEY SPEAK , JOSEPH HAS DONE A HISTORY CHANGEING DOCUMENTARY ABOUT OUR BUSINESS , A MUST SEE. 5… STAR JESSE & FLO BRIGGS (c) buy this video for a friend ! Report
hello all stylist & salon owneres , i have review and watch THE REAL HAIR TRUTH 9 times and the only thing i find wrong with the video is i didnt think of it my self , BRAVO JOSEPH KELLNER a must see !!!!!!!

William J. Messer I was truly hoping I could find a way to razz a Navy guy as Army guys are supposed to do unfortunately the quality of the DVD, the content the logic and the simple common sense of the message was absolutely brilliant! I would have taken Joseph to task so this is not a kudo lightly given. It is a wake-up call to our beauty industry and we can all be there to see it happen if we wake-up as well. Thanks Joseph, Stone-man and the rest of the cast and crew. Buy it, share it with your co-workers. I hear there might be a part 2…

Alice Woodrum Joseph, your video”The real hair truth ” is priceless. We can’t stop watching it!!! I agree with the whole message 100% and feel that your video should be in all salon video libraries. Good job, thank’s…

Albie Mulcahy  I lot of what I said about my friend Paul M the real deal was not in the film. Guess I said to many good things about him the Man.

Rhonda Kelly Joseph , I just watched your film tonight, after I digest a bit Im going back for seconds. The Professional Beauty industry was indeed founded on A pair of scissors, A comb & the creative passionate stylist . Paul Mitchell himself shared with me that ” a hairdresser needs three things to be successful, CREATIVITY EDU…CATION & TENACITY” I believe this.
Without “THE HAIR STYLIST” there would not be an industry.

Eric Charles Mokotoff  Bill Peplow’s comical rantings were a pathetic attempt at a corporate defense. Until PM can actaully prove otherwise nothing will convince me that they themselves do not divert to the 1000’s of stores nationwide. Using mass markets and distributors it is a brilliant way to sell their product. I have a video from the 19…90’s with the same speech. His segment was like an SNL parody. Get THE REAL HAIR TRUTH and then you’ll GET IT!

Claudia Diesti  The Real Hair Truth was amazing! It covered so manythings that those in the industry and those just starting need to know and to understand in order for us to survive! I give a big thank you to joseph for standing up for this beautiful industry so that it is keep that way…Beautiful!

Phil Stone Powerful, innovative, inspirational, emotional. Thank you again for making a beautiful movie!

Albie Mulcahy Enjoyed the Film Joseph. Thank you for letting me sound off a little. Sometimes the Truth can be a little hard to take….Peace and good luck on the next one.

The Group Continues To Grow! Phil Stone Will Soon Bring You “Claudia”

~ Joseph Kellner

No ego’s, no stars, no attitudes that is how I describe the 2 full days we shot with Phil Stone, Claudia Diesti, Dan Diesti, Dan Cunningham, La’Niece, Matt Fienman, and myself. This was the start for Claudia’s DVD on haircoloring, haircutting, hairstyling, and a biography of herself and her beliefs. These 2 days were filled with the most remarkable, ambitious, giving professionals that could be put together in one room. So many different professionals were there to pull this off. And so much clowning around to the fullest extent, that I would love to do this again with the same exact group. This was Phil Stones first taping of an educational DVD series for his website REWIREDHAIR.COM.  And Dan Cunningham who filmed and edited the documentary THE REAL HAIR TRUTH took on this undertaking  with Matt Fienman who was also in charge of videography.  And Dan Diesti Claudia’s husband was the everything role. From food, to hair supplys, to makeup to wardrobe. Dan did it all. And for once I could kick back and just do makeup and I also helped with the photoshoot. Either way we did a little of everyone’s profession with the staff for the DVD. And learning was top on the agenda with this shoot.

Learning was on everyone’s mind the past two days with this shoot. Phil with Dan learning Videography, Myself learning from Claudia – Balayage, everyone had education on their minds. And getting the proper filming within this two-day event was close to 24 hours of filming, setting up the stage, supply runs, etc. But we all pulled together to shoot Claudia and get the best footage we could possibly get for her DVD.  All in all we all got the job done and there was a moment in time that I will always remember these two days of my career, That we all pulled together and did a positive for everyone, the Industry, Claudia, Phil, everyone. And to get that type of group together is sheer priceless. And all the time went so very fast I will truly remember this DREAM. Or maybe this wonderful moment.

Thank You Phil, Claudia, Dan, Daniel, Matt, La’Niece, and all the models.

Joseph Kellner