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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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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!!

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 Real Hair Truth is Released!

~ Joseph Kellner

 

The film is done and completed!  You can order a copy of the Documentary THE REAL HAIR TRUTH which is a non-profit organization for Hairdressers and Makeup Artist who cannot afford Advanced Education.  This film was made for the Beauty Industry Professional, and also for the Commercial Film Festivals. This film will not be viewed at Professionals Beauty Shows, or distributed within the industry from Beauty Associations, Beauty Industry Periodicals, Beauty Industry Websites, or any sponsorship from any Beauty Manufacturer. If you are a member of the Beauty Industry purchasing a copy of the film will be your only venue. This film was made for the Blue Collar professional in the Beauty Industry.

Joseph Kellner

Green Screen Taping For REAL HAIR TRUTH Completed!

~ Joseph Kellner

I would like to thank the crew for a wonderful time on July 19, 2010 for the green screen taping of the REAL HAIR TRUTH. Alot of hard work has been done for this documentary. I do believe we have a winner for all to watch. All proceeds from the sales of the Documentary THE REAL HAIR TRUTH will go to professionals who cannot afford Advanced training, Laptops, Instructional Videos, Books, Hd Camera’s, and also Websites. You can purchase the Dvd by pre-ordering on the website THE REAL HAIR TRUTH for the prices of $27.50 per copy. Prices for international sales will also be the same. International sales will be launched October 1, 2010.