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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Honey Blonde

Check out these beautiful shots of supermodel Joan Smalls in the 2011 September  issue of  V Magazine! Our very own Anthony Palermo along with hair hero Oribe created this signiture look to transform the Este Lauder beauty into a pop princess!

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Jane’s Addiction!!!!

AnthonyLeonard Salon would like to introduce you to their new blog feature spotlight:

Style Log Artist of the Month

September is the most important time  of the year….for fashionistas!!!  It is considered the high holidays, if you will, and  this month ALS interviewed one of The Big Apple’s most sought after trendsetters , our very own Jane Witkowski …

And here is what she had to say……

ALS: What is your specialty at The AnthonyLeonard Salon?

J: I am a hair color specialist.

ALS: How long have you been a stylist?

J: 10 years…. I have always worked on 5th Avenue or Madison my whole career

ALS: Who is your favorite actress of the moment?

J: I really adore Rachele Weisz.

ALS: Who is your favorite actor of the moment?

J : Ryan Gosling right now

ALS: What is the last movie you watched?

J: Bridesmaids, I loved it!

ALS: Where besides NYC would you want to live?

J: California preferably Monterey or Carmel

ALS: Who is your  all time favorite designer?

J:  Valentino. Gorgeous

ALS: Who is your muse?

J:  Grace Kelly hands down

ALS: What is the last album you bought?

J:Bon Iver …..Amazing!

ALS: Whats your favorite product of the moment?

J: Oribe Masque For Beautiful Color, I simply can not live without it!

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What’s New Pussy Cat?

Cheers to Oribe and his special guest, our very own Anthony Palermo for his amazing Las Vegas show “Whats New Pussycat” held at the fabulous Hard Rock Hotel!

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Leonard’s Magic Touch

Leonard Zagami, hair guru to the stars, manipulated Hayden Panettiere’s short haircut into the cutest “Pebbles like” ponytail when she appeared on ABC’s  THE VIEW. This look is sure to start one of the summers hottest hair trends!!!!

To achieve this  fresh and flirty  style , start  by flat ironing hair.  Then add  Oribe Original Pomade to hair pulled back into an elastic. Use  a few bobby pins to secure the shape,   and finish with SACHAJUAN Strong Hold Hairspray…….A look that is sure to get lots of attention!!

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