Dave Ray

He is Dave Ray aka "The Beauty Surgeon" international award-winning stylist/educator/platform artist/author. He has recently written several educational publications "Mind Your Business", "What Is Good Hair?" The Trichology Manual, "Customer Service Is" & "Color - The Fhair Factor" He has 33 years in the industry and has won almost every globally recognized beauty competition in the USA. Paris, Milan, Italy & China.He also trains upscale hairdressers for some major competitions. Dave holds a BA...See more

He is Dave Ray aka "The Beauty Surgeon" international award-winning stylist/educator/platform artist/author. He has recently written several educational publications "Mind Your Business", "What Is Good Hair?" The Trichology Manual, "Customer Service Is" & "Color - The Fhair Factor" He has 33 years in the industry and has won almost every globally recognized beauty competition in the USA. Paris, Milan, Italy & China.He also trains upscale hairdressers for some major competitions. Dave holds a BA degree in Business Management from Lehman College (CUNY) Bronx NY. He has mastered his craft attaining a PhD in Clinical Trichology. Dave is a Board Certified Master Colorist/Former Regional Training Director for Mizani/L'Oreal USA throughout the USA. He also runs a successful Professional Salon & Spa along with a Training Facility in New York. He is also the author of "Customer Service is...", "3 Hair Color Manual for Aspiring Colorists" & "What Is Good Hair?"; reference guides in operating business and dispelling myths relative to hair care respectively. He is also the president & CEO ... which brings advanced education t the beauty field. The Beauty Surgeon has also consulted for hair & beauty companies - S C Direct/ Boston, Massachusetts, featuring Star Jones Wigs, Beverly Johnson and Dianne Carrol Wigs; Sensationnel, Shake N Go Fashions/Milky Way/Izunami Ceramic Irons & Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model. Dave is now an official judge for all the major hair competitions. Hair stylists retain him for his wealth of knowledge in the industry on Platform Artistry, Salon Management, Color, Trichology & Avant-Garde Competition techniques. Dave has been honored with "Cosmetologist of the Year Award 2006" by the New York State Beauty Culturist Association. He is a sought-after educator because of his systematic approach, craft discipline, methodical manner and humility. Dr. Dave Ray is very passionate about seasoned stylists sharing their knowledge with upcoming stylists. Antiguan born; A major player on the world stage. Featured as main judge in Chris Rock's HBO Documentary, "Good Hair". He was the stylist responsible for bringing to life the OXYGEN's & "Hair Battle Spectacular" logos for OXYGEN. The Beauty Surgeon just completed the hair pieces for the Oxygen's Network "Hair Battle Spectacular" promo ad. The Beauty Surgeon was recently awarded "Educator of the Year 2011" by the Black Beauty Association in Richmond, VA. Dave is also a LMT. See less