Vogue Japan Versace

Calling all fashionistas!!!!  The February issue of Vogue Japan  will knock your socks off literally…. An editorial shot by the fabulous Carlyn Cerf de Dudzeele with models rocking a very Avedon feel, all Versace…..  The crowd pleaser ? Cotton candy coloured hair by our own Color Director Anthony Palermo and magically styled by Oribe and make up by Lena Koro…………….. Let’s just say Gianni would be proud!!!

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Sky Fits Madonna

The V magazine music issue dared to push the limits when photographer Mario Testino  captured the young model/singer Sky Ferreira and transformed her into  the queen of all queens of pop culture: Madonna! Anthony Palermo (who has had the honnor of working with Madonna in the past) along with Oribe created the iconic looks that defined the “Blonde Ambition”  star…. The pictures are so amazing you may have to do a double take!

V MAGAZINE

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The Queen of Hip Hop

The music issue of  V Magazine 2012 brings us back to old school hip hop flavour with a fresh new twist, models featured as pop stars. Street style brought to high fashion has always been amazing but nobody does it quit like Carlyne Cerf De Dudzeele , her obsession with hip hop has always been glamorous, sexy and powerful……. Watch how our very own Color Director Anthony Palermo along with the fabulous Oribe , the amazing Lena Koro, and the  genius Sebastian Faena make it royal!

THE QUEEN OF HIP-HOP – V Magazine

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Dear John

New beginnings are a great way to start the New Year. The AnthonyLeonard Salon knows how important it is to bring forth great new finds! Our hidden treasure happens to be our very own “Colorist to the Elite”, John Whelan . As the newest member to our team, his talent is as fresh as his Beautiful Blondes, Bold Brunette’s, and Royal Red heads… This month we asked him to foresee the future in the beauty  world, explain his technique and let us in on a few of his best kept secrets. When it comes to great hair color, we’re all ears!!!

Q-1:  What is your specialty at the ALS?

JW:- As a colorist my specialty is sexy,beautiful,timeless, classic, color. I stay abreast of the times but I don’t follow the trends.

Q-2 : How long have you lived in NYC?

JW: 15 years and counting.

Q-3: What do you see in the future for beauty/hair color industry?

JW: Getting back to anything natural. I feel the hair color industry is always producing more gentle , less harsh and  conditioning products.

Q-4 : What sets you apart from other colorists ?

JW: My ability to make people feel comfortable and have my clients understand what the end result will be. I am also a very good listener.

Q-5 : Who is your pick for the ultimate beauty?

JW: I love Charlize Theron. Besides being gorgeous she is an amazing actress. I love the Dior campaign.

Q-6:  What is your favorite music on your I-Pod at the moment?

JW: I love Mariah Carey. I’m really in to her music, I have all of her albums and I am crazy about her dance remixes.

Q-7 : Where besides NYC would you want to live?

JW: Paris! It’s very sexy and  there is so much art to be inspired by. I would also love to do what I do best there…. bring my highlights to the city of light!

Q-8: What was the last film you saw?

JW: The Skin I Live In by Pedro Almodovar . It’s a great film.

Q-9: Who in the world of fashion designers inspires you?

JW: Tom Ford . I love everything he does, he’s  super high fashion and I always loved what he did when he was designing for Gucci

Q-10 : What is your favorite ALS retail product?

JW: I love the Oribe Ultra Rich Shampoo/Conditioner combo. It is  a must have!

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The “MODERN” Look

What a great way to end the year !!! Modern Salon December issue celebrates the classic Hollywood woman, by showcasing amazing hairstyles, with beautiful  haircolor. Orchestrated by the one and only Oribe, the magazine pushes the limits when colorist Anthony Palermo suggested a modern blue Sofia Lauren look,  end result, Bellisimo!!!!

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Tiff’s the Season!!!

It’s the most wonderful time of  the year again, but before you start decking the halls  and  spending too much on senseless gifts, treat yourself to one of the best that NYC has to offer! Tiffany Damiani understands the real meaning of a great haircut, her master technique has the ability to have you hooked before you’ve reached the five golden rings!!! Four calling birds and a few mistletoe’s later, we sat with her to hear what she has to say about the future in hair trends, the look for the  holidays, and her specialty perfect , haircuts!


ALS: What is your  signature salon style ?

TD: I love for my clients to leave the salon with beautiful , touchable, effortless hair. It consists more of a feeling, It is great when the hair matches the personality !

ALS: How long have you been a NYC hairdresser ?

TD: I moved to NYC in 2003, so about 9 years. I have always worked in high end salons from the beginning.

ALS: What are your hair predictions in 2012 ?

TD: I think it is about embracing your God given texture, healthy hair is so important, less chemicals more treatments.

ALS: Give us a tip for a great holiday hair do .

TD: Anything up-swept is a great idea for a holiday party, a chic polished, sleek look will always turn heads.

ALS: Where besides NYC would you want to live ?

TD: I could really see myself in London. I fell in love with this beautiful city the minute I arrived at Heathrow Airport. It’s an amazing place.

ALS: What is the last film you saw ?

TD: I just watched “The Usual Suspects”. It’s one of my all time favorites. I love Benicio del Toro.

ALS: Who would be your choice for  ultimate diva…. past or present?

TD: Gwen Stefani! She is a real style icon and not a pop princess, she’s a rock star!

ALS: What is  played  most on your I-pod ?

TD: Right now I have been listening to The White Stripes on repeat.

ALS: Who is your favorite fashion   designer?

TD: Alexander McQueen. I’m actually blessed to have one of his amazing dresses.

ALS: What is your favorite ALS retail product?

TD: Volumista  by Oribe, it is made for all hair types.  It is not heavy and it manipulates the texture to make it do what it should . And like all his products it smells fantastic!


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The A Train

The November issue of Italian Vogue features a highly styled Raquel Zimmerman showing the rest of the world how NYC girls rock a look! The quick change act definitely  needed the help of some of the best in fashion and beauty industry, shot by the one and only Steven Meisel,  the hair by Oribe, the make-up by Pat McGrath, ultimate styling by Carlyne Cerf  de Dudzeele and of course the hair color is  by Anthony Palermo! All we could say is sit back and enjoy the ride!!!!

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Our Lady Of Grace


NYC, a freezing Saturday night in Oct .2011,The Wella Trends event held at The Tunnel was an amazing gathering of some of the country’s most talented hair dressers. The highlight of the night, a futuristic presentation given by Oribe, with model Ronie Brown .  Together they gave a  rundown of decades, from the 1930’s silvery  finger waves guided by a purple lazor light show in every curl, to a super straight 90’s bright yellow blonde Linda Evangelista inspired Beatles haircut. Next up was   a 60’s exaggerated pink Cat Woman look,  and the show stopper, the main event when the reinvented 80’s classic look of Grace Jones in a perfect shade of modern neon blue, complete with cigarette and lots of attitude! The colorist who made it all happen? None other than our very own Color Director Anthony Palermo. ” Oribe has me hypnotized ” says Palermo, “I see the color he is thinking and I bring it to life.” It is  another amazing colaboration between two true artists!

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Intercoiffure 2011

This year Intercoiffure’s Visionary  of the Year Award  held at New York City’s landmark Warldorf Astoria, went to the legenday Oribe. An amazing presentation and colaboration between Oribe and our Color Director  Anthony Palermo, together they designed a signiture rainbow of color swatches,  that cleverly matched hair flowers  and dress ! “Bringing back glamour and creativity is such an important part of our job’s as hair dressers” says Oribe, “We must take it back to American Fashion!” With that said,  A modern Marilyn was quickly transformed to a classic Elizabeth Taylor. Another high light of the evening:   a list of  amazing Oribe fashion moments, presented to us by  Sarah Jessica Parker, who was quoted after seeing Oribe’s performance ” That was one of the best theatricle performance’s I’ve ever seen in my life!!!” Another fabulous night in NYC.

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Michelle is Ready for Her Close Up

The October issue of  Vogue for 2011 brings us a modern,  more New York version of Marilyn Monroe , portrayed by actress Michelle Williams. Watch how the amazing Annie Lebovitz along with the help of hairdresser Oribe for Oribe Hair Care, make-up artist Linda Cantello for Giorgio Armani Beauty, and hair colorist Anthony Palermo for AnthonyLeonardsalon.com  reinvent an icon!

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