Testimonials
The early 1990s, I made this decision to switch to Wella Hair exclusively for the Bumble and bumble salon. As we had been using a mixture of 4/5 hair color brands, this was an extremely difficult transition. At that time, we had nine colorists and we were one of the busiest salons in New York. The first week of transition was extremely difficult with everyone completely confused and the results were varied.
It was at this point that I first met David Velasco. He had just finished a long stint as the art director and head colorist for Wella US and he very much wanted to come work at Bumble. I hired him specifically to try and help us make sense of this new color methodology that we were going to be using. With David's help, things changed and improved almost immediately. Apart from his quiet leadership and charismatic way, he was simply never ruffled. Further, he has a very deep understanding of the basic concepts of hair color as well as the complex tasks that some clients choose to do. He managed very quickly to make sure that all nine colorists were confident in the new haircolor and made sure they continued to broaden the skills and knowledge that they were missing and strengthen their techniques. His overall personality and experience were huge boosts to a salon that had over 120 employees.
After five years, David decided to return to his own salon. However, he had made an indelible mark on the quality of work that our hair color department was able to produce. I would say that every salon in America should have his books. It is a must read, must know, must study series.
Founder
Bumble and bumble
David, thank you so much for all this information. I printed your instructions and had them laminated along with all the charts that you sent me. These are all part of the color station.
Tresses Salon
Hi David,
I am so excited about your Haircolor Trade Secrets E-Books! I am always hungry for all education related to our industry, especially in the haircoloring department.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Castaneda
David,
I just wanted to say thank you. this is the third book i have boughten. they are a tremendous help. i am a student right now and it has made such a difference!!!! I have told my fellow students about you and your books.
once again thanks for what you do. It is so nice to be able to get these books. they dont teach you this wonderful information in school.
Amy Gatlin
Dear David,
I was reading your book again tonight. I must say, you have some INCREDIBLE CONTENT! You have a FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY to set a higher tone for haircolor education.
I think this book could set a new standard for
"Non-manufacturer" education you have done an EXQUISITE job writing a truly definitive work. Again, your content is PHENOMENAL!
Wishing you all the very best! Stay in touch, -- you are on to something very
special. This shows what a wonderful teacher you are.
Beth!
Co owner: Minardi Salon NYC
If you have David's books, you’ll see how easy it is to understand haircolor. Its been explained so basic and easy that everybody from experienced or beginners can understand it very well.
Mernaz Moussavian
To anyone interested in professionally coloring hair, David's books are well worth the investment. They are very affordable if purchased one at a time but, if you get one, you will want them all. I have often read that his books are "the Bible of haircoloring", but quite honestly, they are much easier to understand!
Edi LePere
I have them all and they are fab......
Sharon Moore
I highly recommend David's books, they are the BIBLE OF HAIRCOLORING and you'll learn more with these books than with anything out there, they are great.
- Mags Kavanaugh
AskMags.com
Dear David,
When you told me that you were writing a book I knew that it would be good, but what you wrote is the encyclopedia of haircolor!
Salon Nornandee
Secretary of Intercoiffure-America
wonderful advice!
Lynn Hammond
David! thank you so much!!
Victory Trakhtenberg
I have all of your books when i went to your class at Anaheim last year, but , every piece you pick out of the book still helpful. It's like the renew for my mine. thank so much,Cam.
Cam Dinh
David, your are awesome! Thank you for sharing this wealth of information.
Selines
David,
I wanted to let you know that I purchased your course at IHE. I thank you from the bottom of my color tube.
After 23 years in the industry I now have a 'Manual' that is readable and practical. I have put into
practice many of your secrets' and have had great success.
So simple really.
Thank you so much for loving the art of haircoloring and being willing to share your knowledge and
experience with the rest of us to make us all better.
I have been telling ALL my hairdresser peers about your series and encouraging them to contact you so
that they may have these amazing tools in their arsenal.
Once again David, thank you!!
Dawn-Marie Metz
samson & delilah Salon
All the above are so true ,but thanks Dave for taking your time :)
Abby
Thank you , Thank you , Thank you! Hats off to you!
Suzanne Slavin
It just shows you the "little" things can make a "BIG" difference--whether it is negative or positive.
Thanks for this website David.
Jacqueline Langhans
Thank you so much David
Dany
Dear David ~
I am a former education director for a major manufacturer and after almost 22 years, I'm still hungry for knowledge! And, after all these years, I'm still fascinated and frustrated by many of my fellow colorist's lack of knowledge and lack of interest in searching out or even making themselves available to information, tools and techniques. Just recently, I was fortunate enough to receive an email that contained your newsletter with all of it's categorized 'tips'. My reputation as a 'color geek' is long and well known, and I find myself the recipient of articles on the subject quite regularly. Not until today have I received something that made me stop in my tracks and realize that the ultimate comprehensive materials are readily available in your books.
Your ability to explain the realities of color/chemistry and the behavior of the hair's anatomy in relationship is outstanding. Your language is concise and to the point, leaving no doubt of what you are trying to convey. Each category has compelling information which simply relies on the 'core' of color theory to support any decision and/or formulation that is required for a successful and beautiful color result! Bravo!
I had given much thought over the years to writing such a book, but just didn't know how or where to begin; not so much for personal gain, but for the sake of the stylist AND client. Our young (and not so young) stylists rely too heavily on what they learned in beauty school - (and unfortunately some of that information has been deemed inaccurate or obsolete) - or they feel that they've complete their learning journey and are too proud to admit or confront that learning is ongoing and everlasting ... and exciting! THANK YOU for taking the time in writing such a much needed and well thought out 'encyclopedia' of hair color information. I smiled throughout the entire read and nodded my head in agreement, completely thrilled that there is a reference/learning tool out there that will once and for all cover all things imperative and important in approaching hair color with professionalism, confidence and integrity!
I am urging our salon to utilize your book as an educational implement to fine tune our colorist's approach to color, to create envious results through formulation and technique and to establish a code of integrity in dealing with challenging hair types! Your book is my bible and one that I can use to support the salons
goal of excellence in service and performance.
My appreciation and best wishes to you!
Karen Becker
Thank you very much you are so nice for share all your information
Lorsy Mondol
David,
I'm so excited for you! God has blessed you with the ability to teach, which will support you for a life time.
Marie Hebbel
When ever i have a question about color, your always able to answer it. Thank you for always keeping it real.
florence sims
Dear David
You could not have a better customer than me. I really have enjoyed the book so much and have had many aha moments and questions that I've wondered about, answered.
God gave you a beautiful gift of understanding, and putting into words, what you are passionate about with regards to color.
Thank you for taking the time to put pen to paper for all of us out here so that we too, can also try to understand color better.
I wish you a huge success with this new venture and thank you again so much,
Jennifer Hernon
Studio 1305
Thanks so much for give me your secrets o tips for color process, I'm so happy, thank you very much again.
Isabel Bernal
I attended your class on Amazing Redheads. I have been a hairdresser for 25 years and have never had a class that was full of info. throughout the entire class. Job well done. That class was worth the trip alone. Thankyou . I will see you next year.
Suzanne Slavin
You have good tips and this information is really usefully to know.
Thanks,
Leticia
