EDUCATION 2023
In depth knowledge, learned together.
We believe that beauty should always be a source of pleasure and we believe that learning is a never-ending process.
We believe that training is a journey towards the heart of things, not a set of predefined rules.
We want to enrich your knowledge, so that you can acquire methods, practice them and bring your creativity to life.
Career path
DISCOVERY
Are you ready to discover our wide range of products?
KNOWLEDGE
Discover our color and care academies and seminars.
CREATIVITY
Discover cutting, shaping, coloring and styling seminars and find a path of your own.
OFFICINA
Join in with our big family and discover ad hoc services for you.
Foundation
Acquire the skills upon which to build a solid career.
Intermediate
Acquire autonomy and heighten professionalism.
Advanced
Acquire the ability to customize methods.
Master
Achieve excellence.
International Academies
Milano
Rome
New York
Rio de Janeiro
Our Global Ambassadors
ITALY
LORENZO MARCHELLE
Raised in his father’s barbershop, at 15 Lorenzo knew he wanted to be a hairdresser. In 2009 he opened his first salon, becoming Art Director of the Attilio Artistic Team in 2016. Then he started working closely with ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL to create seminars and collections. His passion for haircuts and colors has earned him accolades such as the Best Italian Hairdresser of the Year award, a shortlist nomination at the London Alternative Hair Show and the TOP 25 Precision Cut Shot nomination at the Behind the Chair #ONESHOTHAIRAWARDS 2021. Recently appointed as an official hairstylist for the London and New York Fashion Week events.
ITALY
EMANUELE VONA
Born in Rome, Emanuele started working in the family salon at an early age. His will to experiment with style led to the creation of the MOD group, in which he joined forces with his friend and colleague Oni Quadrino. With ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL, he has taken part in various international shows and contributed to two collections. He is now an International Hairstylist for the Euro-Asian area and holds education courses in his Rome-based academy. His style is a combination of the Swinging London aesthetic and Italian tradition: bold looks meet soft, nuanced shapes. His versatility has driven him towards the world of fashion, allowing him to work as a session stylist for Vanity Fair, Marieclaire, L’Uomo Vogue and collaborating on commercials for Valentino.
ITALY
ANTONELLA ROMITA
Antonella, born and raised in a large Apulian family, started working at an early age. Soon she turned to hairstyling, amazed by the way a color can make a woman look beautiful and light up a room. At 18 years old she moved and opened the Alkimia Salon, near the city of Crema. In 2013 she entered the world of ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL, where she holds seminars, courses and workshops on bleaching and coloring. In 2021 she has been actively collaborating in the creation of the Brand's latest collections and working as an Ambassador for the launch of new products and coloring lines. Last but not least, her technical and creative skills have earned her the title of Master Creative Colorist for ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL Italia.
ITALY
FRANCESCO ARANCIO
Francesco, after walking his first hairstyling steps in Palermo, opened his own salon. Over the years, he has become a world-renowned hairstylist with an unmistakeable approach. Not only has he presented his collections in more than 25 countries, he’s also the artistic director of two salons and an academy, while for ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL he serves as International Master Creative Colorist & Stylist for the Eurasia area. In 2017, he was elected Top Italian Hairstylist.
ITALY
GIANNI RANDO
Gianni has always shown great determination in every choice, starting with the decision to move away from his hometown Modica as a teenager. At 25 years old, he went back to Sicily and opened his own salon where, for the last 9 years, he has been combining creativity and passion to create looks that feel sophisticated yet always inspiring. After honing his skills around the world, in 2017 Gianni became an educator for the Italian branch of ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL, who granted him the title of Top Creative Colorist and Stylist. In 2019 he worked on our #AlfaparfMilano collection.
AUSTRALIA
BILL TSIKNARIS
Owner and director of Tsiknaris Hair, Bill’s career path spans family, education & educator, creativity, travel, business and an unwavering passion for his craft. Bill injects creativity, passion and innovation into every masterpiece he creates. Specialized in seamless layering cuts and classically beautiful styles, he draws his creative inspiration from high fashion, art and film. Bill’s talent has allowed him to travel the world for the past 30 years learning, educating, mentoring in hair fashion photography, and being a finalist and winner in national awards many times during his stellar career, culminated becoming Creative Director of Alfaparf Milano Australia. The last? On 13th June 2022 he has been named the best in the state as AHIA QLD Hairdresser of the Year 2022, cementing his position as the state’s most exciting stylist.
MEXICO
SAMUEL LUNA
Samuel specialized over the years with the biggest names of coiffure, both English and French. Thanks to his skills in cutting and coloring he became part of the Mexico Alfaparf Group Academy as a technical educator in 2006. His efforts to inspire professional hairstylists while managing the Vellesa Salón earned him the Best Hairstylist award for Inbemex in 2009 and for “Honor a quien honor merece” in 2016. As part of our team of educators, he currently holds a rich schedule of workshops in Central America and South America, being a point of reference for the Area.
MEXICO
WALTER GONZALEZ
Walter, with over 20 years of experience, is now a member of the Artigiani artistic team of ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL México, a group of selected local stylists His career started as a salon assistant, before attending formation schools in France and England and specializing in hairstyles for weddings and high-end events. His modern, elegant style has earned him collaborations with important Mexican publications and the main stage in several shows around the country. With ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL, he has held courses in Mexico and Central America.
ARGENTINA
WALTER HERRERO
Walter comes from the city of Santa Fe, Argentina, and after opening his first salon in 1996, he approached the world of Alfaparf Milano Professional in 2000 as a technician. Then he trained in the most prestigious English academies, meeting great figures and mentors who have marked his path of stylist. Today he shows an innate mastery of color, shapes and textures and expresses a great passion in his salon. With over 28 years of experience, he continues to create new styles every day as if he were the first, as he believes that the secret to success is to never stop learning. Two years ago he opened an exclusive salon branded Alfaparf Milano, where it offers unique experiences that satisfy the taste and style of each customer.
BRAZIL
ELIABE MOREIRA
Eliabe, already working on his craft at 14, opened his own salon in Porto Velho-Rondônia (Amazonia) at 18 years old. Many adventures later, he started collaborating with ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL in 1997. Over the years, he has held more than 400 presentations in over 45 countries - including a lecture at the São Paulo European Design Institute - and created a wide range of personal collections, which earned him more than 5 awards as the best stylist/educator in Brazil. He’s currently the Artistic Director of ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL Brazil and Creative Director of his BW Academy.
BRAZIL
JOÃO FRANCO
João, in his 22 years as a hairstylist has refined his skills at prestigious French and English academies. He earned several awards including the Golden Scissor and the Golden Hand Trophy in Brazil. In 2018, he was a finalist at ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL’s own Next Color Genhairation contest. An expert in blonde looks and short haircuts, he has taken part in many shows in Brazil and USA, and he has led a wide range of courses and workshops. Today, he owns 2 salons with more than 50 employees. Known as one of the best hairstylists in his country, he welcomes clients from Miami, New York and New Jersey.
UNITED STATES
LINDSAY LANE
Lindsay is one of the Master Colorists of our Team. In over 20 years as a hairstylist, she has curated innovative systems and solutions to take hair coloring to a new level. This dedication has brought her on stage at major shows such as Behind The Chair and earned her a feature on the cover of Modern Salon. She always makes sure to share the story behind the looks – the HOW is important, but the WHY is what makes a difference. Apart from being a color chemistry nerd at heart, she’s also a blonding specialist, a balayage placement artist, a certified beaded row extension specialist and a passionate stylist mentor.
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