George Alderete, Keune Academy Trainer, Douglas McCoy, owner of House of POp salon and Mike Karg, dry-cutting stylist and shear master have pioneered creative endeavors and advanced to become educational icons within the industry.

Join us for cut, color and finish- as our featured educators share their different approach and techniques to the craft of styling, building your brand and blade cutting.

GEORGE ALDERETE

Keune Academy TRAINER

With over two decades of experience in the beauty industry, George Alderete has established himself as one of the foremost hair colorists in the country. He has performed at hundreds of educational events across the United States and around the globe, sharing with fellow salon professionals the latest techniques in coloring. George's learner friendly approach to teaching has made him one of the most requested hair color educators.




An accomplished editorial stylist, George's work has graced the covers and pages of leading beauty publications around the world. Magazines such as Vogue, InStyle, Self, Modern Salon, American Salon, Salon Today, Salon News and many others have looked to George for his creative vision. A three time finalist for the North American Hairstylist Award, George continues to be an inspiration to everyone who comes in contact with his message.

DOUGLAS MCCOY

owner of House of POp salon

Douglas McCoy is a 26 year veteran of the Hair industry. Learning with some of the masters from Vidal Sassoon and Bumble and Bumble and R+Co then backstage at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Douglas has proven himself through inspiration and desire to improve his craft. Photographers began collaborating with Douglas, finding his education invaluable to further their own work. Douglas became comfortable on both sides of the lens and a collective was formed called "House of POp" for this group of artistic minded individuals. Under House of POp they create media that serves to elevate the craft and create a home and brand for all involved. To Douglas, the craft means everything and bringing something new and exciting is an imperative.




Douglas's editorial work has been featured in hairbrained.me, American Salon Magazine,The Hairnerds, Spokane CDA Living, Muse and the Mode, The Inlander, Esthetica, and Redchocolate. Douglas is also a 5 season veteran of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and is a three time winner at the Hairbrained Video Awards.

MIKE KARG

Dry-cutting Stylist and Shear Master

Mike KARG has created a company specialized in cutting hair dry. With state of the art technology all hand made Japanese steel KARG shears have a special blade finish to master DryHairCutting with ease. A whole new take on dry hair cutting.

Elevate your craft, get empowered, have your own success story from beginners to master stylists. Latest looks, easy steps, cool looking hair and salon adaptable techniques that will work for anyone that loves to cut hair, period. "Its about shape, proportion, weight distribution, balance that will lead to confidence". Let KARG share his knowledge with you like he does around the globe at all major trade shows, other educational hair events and on his YouTube channel.