For more than four decades, José Eber, arguably the most recognized
name in hair styling, has been in the vanguard of beauty. Since the
very beginning of his career, José has set the trends. He created the
most influential looks of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s: something no one
else has ever accomplished. And with the dawning of the new millennium,
he remains a leading trendsetter in hair and fashion.
His clientele spans the world of international jet setters, glamorous
Hollywood personalities, legendary stars and people like you and me.
The French born master stylist believes that every woman has star
potential if she will recognize her own unique beauty and appreciate
the characteristics and traits that make her special and different.
José Eber analyzes each client's personality, lifestyle and facial
structure to create a look from which her inner beauty can emerge. At
the center of his makeover approach is the philosophy that a woman's
beauty lives in her individuality, her positive spirit and her ability
to look at her distinctive features as assets rather than flaws.
Born in Nice, France, José began his career as a hairstylist apprentice
at a chic Paris salon at only fifteen years of age. At twenty-six, on
his first visit to the States, José fell in love with Los Angeles and
decided to make it his home. In a desire to free American women from
their stiff, sprayed styles of the day, José created a sexy, carefree
unstructured look that was easier to maintain and which instantly
became "de rigueur" for an entire generation. He has established
himself as the undisputed hairstylist of choice among the world's most
famous and beautiful women. From that moment on celebrity clients began
to storm the doors. The first was Farrah Fawcett, followed by Cher, Elizabeth Taylor
and the Who's Who of Hollywood. José then opened his first signature
salon in Beverly Hills and ten years later expanded into his elegant
salon on 2 Rodeo Drive. José has since added nine locations including
Palm Desert at The Marriott Desert Springs Resort; South Coast Plaza in
Costa Mesa, California; Saks Fifth Avenue in Houston and Austin, Texas;
The Westchester Mall in White Plains, New York; The Four Seasons
Resorts Aviara, Carlsbad, California; The Shops at the Willow Bend
Mall, in Plano, Texas; and the Preston Sherry Plaza, in Dallas, Texas.
Now the long awaited opening of his spectacular salon at Saks Fifth
Avenue in the Bal Harbour Shops brings his one-of-a-kind artistry to
South Florida.
Now a world recognized celebrity, José Eber is a much sought after
television personality appearing regularly on both international,
national and local talk shows where his stunning oncamera makeovers of
both celebrity and non-celebrity women regularly delight and astonish
millions of viewers. Appearances include programs such as Die Oprah Winfrey Show (1986),
Entertainment Tonight (1981), ABC's Good Morning America (1975), "CNN" and NBC's Today (1952). In addition, his
numerous personal appearances across the country inevitably attract
enormous crowds.
Eber is a national best-selling author with two books on hair care and
styling titled: "Shake Your Head, Darling" and "Beyond Hair, The
Ultimate Makeover Book" (Simon & Schuster). José was also a pioneer in
the world of home video with his highly successful "Why Do I Call You
Sexy?", a step-by-step 'how to' video sharing his secrets on beauty and
style.
In the rare moments when he is not working, Eber is active in numerous
charities. He was one of the first to join the fight against domestic
violence on behalf of the Sojourn Organization. He also devotes
significant time and energy to AmFar (Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS
Foundation).
