RARE stands for Ruth Anne Roche, Etc. (Education, Enterprises, Exquisiteness) It is a culmination of my vision for my life and my company which is made up of people who I truly enjoy being around. It is about excelllence, pushing yourself to the limit, and being honest. It is about following your gut, and it is about taking your own road even if you are told it is not the best road for you.
Blazing a trail that has not been made is an awkward place to be sometimes. Some people say I am a star. Some people have never heard of me, never will and could care less. I realize this really doesn't matter. It is easy to get swayed by other's opinions of what you should do, but usually this is based on what has always been done. I am doing it my way. And if that way works for other people to, then get on the plane and let's go. What matters most is that I believe, that WE believe in who we say we are. That is the person that is you.
I work behind the chair, I own Rare Salon, I travel the world teaching and playing with other hairdressers, and have an Advanced Academy too, which has sold out for 2008! I have an agent and do freelance work for fashion, editorial and celebrities. I am represented by artistsbytimothypriano.com , and have worked with amazing companies like Redken 5th Avenue, and the many wonderful artists there, and my mentor, Trevor Sorbie. My team is a group of fine individuals with class, grace, and talent. We love what we do there, and we love our clients ... we are RARE ... and so are YOU! www.rarenyc.com
RARE is not just about hair. The hair is the vehicle for the message we carry. Mine is love, empowerment, and that each person has a right to feel beautiful, and we have the power to help create that.
Below is a clip from a documentary series "I'm Not Just a Hairdresser" made by Vivienne Mackinder. (www.imnotjustahairdresser.org) It is one of an amazing series she has put together to show our industry, and people outside of it, who we really are.
Lyndsay Lohan Radar Shoot Lindsay Lohan at Maxim's 100 Hottest
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THALIA performs SEDUCCION at LATIN GRAMMYS: I did Thalia's hair for the red carpet and her performance of the song SEDUCCION. Bradley Irion, Natasha Hunt and Alana Lucas (The RARE Team)styled the wigs for the dancers and back-up singers. They did an AMAZING JOB!!!
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