Addam Moreno

Art Director i.Design Team

A true artist, Addam Moreno has always had a passion for the stage, fashion, fine art and people, so when he found a career in hair 13 years ago, it became a way of bringing all his interests together. Calling Tucson, AZ, home, Moreno now has a private hair studio that also doubles as an art gallery, where he displays works including paintings, photography and wall-mounted sculptures by local artists.

Darby Shields

ISO Artistic Creative Team

After a BA in Vocal Performance and a Master's in Conducting, Darby quit music to pursue a long-held dream of being a hairdresser! She began her career in California and shortly left the west coast for the Big Apple. Upon moving to New York City, she studied dry haircutting with John Sahag. In addition to being a Guest Artist with ISO, Darby is an active editorial stylist, with a busy schedule of fashion shows and shoots. In between, she cuts hair at Simadi Salon, in Manhattan, where she specializes in hair extensions, and ISO Color and Texture.

Ben Mollin

ISO North American Artistic Team

In 2007, the debut of "Shear Genius", Bravo-TV's reality competition for hairdressers, one of the genuine surprises was Ben Mollin. The tattooed, music-loving stylist was eccentric and humble. But he also exhibited an eagerness to learn and a passion for his craft, so much that Sally Hershberger and Vidal Sassoon commended him for his raw talent and his growth over the course of the competition. And grow he did, right into the number two spot - taking second place and outdistancing the thousands of other stylists who auditioned.

For Mollin, "Shear Genius" was a turning point in a career that began in 1993 and included owning and operating several different salons in the Chicagoland area. At the same time Mollin pursued his passion for music while playing in several bands, and even combined hair, records and vintage clothing in some of his businesses. By 2005, however, he was at a professional crossroad. "At that point," he remembers, "I was working out of my living room and I was packing to go to Las Vegas to audition for Blue Man Group." But his future in cobalt body paint was halted when Bravo called and invited him to be on "Shear Genius."

Now Mollin is back in his new home state of Indiana, running a boutique salon with his wife and colorist Ann, called Bang Bang Beauty and Boutique." Thanks to his hard work after the show, he's recognized all over the world. He hosts and judges The Supreme Salon Tour "Hairwars," he's in demand for personal appearances, video projects and more. Mollin was featured in "50 Hairstylists," a book featuring the fifty most influential hairdressers in the country.

But one of the best things to come out of the "Sheer Genius" experience, he says, has been the opportunity to connect to beauty school students and young stylists. He believes that he is the type of person to whom people can relate, and he can offer education, support and encouragement. "I've been up and I've been down," he says. "When people meet me, they can relate to me."

Steve Napier

ISO Artistic Creative Team

Steve Napier thrives on making a connection with his audience and is not afraid to have fun when he is on stage teaching the latest trends and techniques in color, styling and finishing.

Known for offering programs that are entertaining as well as educational, he motivates the audience by involving them in his presentations. Inviting members to the stage for closer looks or walking among them for greater impact is one of the successful ways Steve interacts with his peers.

Inspired by an audience who can interpret his designs with their own creative twist, Steve believes that hairdressers have the power to change a person's appearance as well as provide a boost of self-esteem.

A hairdresser for the past 11 years, Steve paints in his spare time. Influenced by the colors of nature and how they play off each other, he interprets the hues of his surroundings combining warm and cool tones into wearable colors as he provides his clients and his peers with innovative creations.

ELISE BOREN

ISO Artist

Having lived in many different places throughout her childhood, Elise has had many different experiences and has developed a love for change. So much so that change became something Elise has embraced. While majoring in theater, she found her true love and passion in hair dressing and all the attributes of changing hairstyles.

Over the past 20 years, Elise has enjoyed creating changes in hairstyles; using different techniques and tools in all aspects of hair dressing. Elise continues to be excited about our industry because it is ever changing. With the knowledge of ongoing education and the use of ISO products, she has the capability to create any vision. From the accent of color to the structure and support of the cut and wave, anything can be accomplished once the vision has appeared.

Christopher Fiffe

ISO Artist

ISO Guest Artist Christopher Fiffe has been in business for over 16 years and with the ISO team for six years. Based in Fairborn, Ohio, at the Chelsea Manor Salon, Fiffe focuses on coloring, cutting and finishing techniques. As a former salon owner, he participated in an intern program where he helped young cosmetology students further their careers. "I enjoy sharing the knowledge I have learned over the years of being a stylist," he says. "My favorite ISO product is i.color, which has allowed me to become the color artist I am today by giving me unlimited color options that let me cover all avenues of a client base."

Christopher's ability to motivate others within the craft and provide a teaching platform that ignites imagination has made him a key figure in the ISO education program.

Robert Josef

ISO Artist

Robert Josef has been in the professional hair care industry for over 20 years, influenced by art, music, travel, fashion and everyday clients. His positive energy and dedication to education inspire his talents in cutting, color and texturizing. He has been involved with the ISO Design and Artistic Team for many years along with owning a salon in Dallas, TX, sharing his knowledge and artistry as he motivates others.

COURTNEY KUNAU

ISO Artist

Courtney, a successful salon owner of Salon Indigo in Lafayette, LA, featuring a team of 15 stylists, brings over 9 years industry experience and a contagious passion for color to her presentations. Although her forte is coloring and cutting for a huge salon clientele, her educational expertise is an asset to the ISO team.

Courtney's objective is to educate others while presenting work with a fresh and creative approach. Her extensive expertise of the technical, combined with her impressive creativity, makes her presentations motivating and exciting. She loves encouraging, educating and motivating others to achieve their goals.

AUNDREA LECHER

ISO Artist

Aundrea's ability to communicate and connect with her audience is matched equally with her natural talent for hair. As an ISO Design Team Artist, Aundrea utilizes music and fashion to give her an edge on a youthful and diverse approach to the world of hair. It is her goal to motivate stylists with her warm presence, giving her the opportunity to share information that has changed her life behind the chair as someone was kind enough to share with her.

"Inspiration is finding the latest and greatest thing and making it your own. When I get to play even a small role in that process for someone, that's where the true satisfaction and inspiration of what I do comes into play."

From time-saving techniques to stunning color and beautiful finishes, audiences all agree that her down-to-earth personality and incredible technical knowledge make her a pleasure to watch. New challenges to breed growth will always be sought after as a constant for this over-achiever imaginative hair stylist.

"The best is always yet to come!"

Virt Marcelo

ISO Artistic Creative Team

Inspired by many notable artists in the industry, Virt Marcelo has been creating images and visions with hair for 15 years. An expert in cut and color, he interprets the colors, shape and movement all around him and uses them as inspiration when expressing his artistic talent.

Virt contributes many qualities to the ISO Artistic Creative Team, including wit, motivation and imagination. He enjoys being on stage and embraces the excitement of communicating a message to an audience. Witnessing the expressions on their faces and anticipating the body language of a group that is responding to his message is the ultimate satisfaction. He's hopeful his information will be well received in his attempt to connect with the audience at every show.

Continually influenced by his fellow artists at ISO, the stylists he works with at his salon as well as his clients, Virt draws upon that constant interaction to inspire his imagination. Continuing education also plays an important role in his style and technique because it keeps him informed about what is fashionable so he can confidently convey that to his clients, many of who turn to him for direction with regards to their personal style.

CAROL RATHBUN

ISO Artist

With over 20 years in the hair industry, Carol Rathbun's experience and keen eye give her an advantage in the field. She is always in pursuit of advanced education, developing her ability to make people look their best and to further her career. She owns a small boutique salon in Oregon that specializes in hair extensions and hair loss replacement options where she attracts clients to the Pacific Northwest from as far as New York and Copenhagen, Denmark! When asked why she chose ISO, Carol said, "ISO has been the industry leader in texture since 1992, but doesn't stop there, ISO offers an amazing color line as well. And the I-System takes the stylist and client through consultation, cut, color, texture and finishing, including all of the tools and products to support the entire process!"