José Eber

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José Eber (pronounced joe-ZAY eh-BEAR) is a well known hairstylist. His flagship salon is in Beverly Hills, California. He has written two books, and created one video tape. The first book, published in 1982, was titled "Shake Your Head, Darling". The video tape on hairstyling tips, called "Why Do I Call You Sexy?", was created in 1983. His second book, titled "Beyond Hair: The Ultimate Makeover Book" was published in 1990. On June 9, 2008, José was honored with the Global Salon Business Awards Lifetime Achievement award.⁸

For more than four decades, José Eber, arguably the most recognized name in hair styling, has been in the vanguard of beauty. He created influential looks in the 70's, 80's and 90's. He remains a leading trend setter in hair and fashion.

Born in Nice, France, José began styling hair at age 12. His Mom and sister were the patient first clients for this aspiring stylist. He began his official 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. His first celebrity client was Farrah Fawcett, followed by Cher, Jaclyn Smith, Elizabeth Taylor and the Who's Who of Hollywood.

Upon establishment of his reputation among Hollywood's celebs, José opened his first signature salon in Beverly Hills and ten years later expanded into his salon on 2 Rodeo Drive. There are now [http://www.joseeberatelier.com/salons/index.html two José Eber Atelier salons] in the country. In the next few years, plans are for expansion nationally and internationally.⁹

Now a world recognized celebrity, José Eber is a much sought after television personality appearing regularly on both international, national and local talk shows. Appearances include programs such as "Oprah", "Entertainment Tonight", ABC's "Good Morning America", "CNN" and NBC's "The Today Show", and very recently as a guest judge in Bravo's "Shear Genius". Eber was mentioned in an episode of "Psych" and "Malibu's Most Wanted", a movie starring Jamie Kennedy. Makeovers done by José and his staff have recently been featured on [http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1111621434&channel=823322422 bebin.tv] , and on [http://www.myfoxla.com/myfox/pages/Home/SearchResult?siteId=1003&pageId=5.2.2&searchLocation=site&qt=Jose+Eber&submit.x=26&submit.y=5 "Good Day LA"] .

In the rare moments when he is not working, José 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. “ Women who are abused usually have little or no self-esteem,” says José,” Because my career has been about helping women raise their self-esteem, this fight became very important to me.” José also supports The Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT), a non-profit organization that helps unemployed or underemployed women. ⁴

Family

Parents: André and Chana Eber
Siblings: Has a brother Henri and a sister Esther (José is the youngest of three)

Name pronunciation note

The country of José Eber's birth and upbringing is France. His name is French derived. Because of the Spanish influence within the States, Monsieur Eber's first name is commonly mispronounced and misspelled. His first name is pronounced joe-ZAY, rather than HOE-say. It is spelled José (e with an accent). ⁵

Awards

June 2008 - Global Salon Business Awards, Lifetime Achievement⁸

Publications

January 1983 cite book
others=Illustrated By Steve Schapiro (photographer)
title=Shake Your Head, Darling
publisher=Warner Books
location=New York, NY
pages=p. 1
isbn=9780446373647
language=English

April 1990 cite book
others=Illustrated by Michael Childers (photographer)
title=Beyond Hair: the Ultimate Makeover Book
publisher=Simon and Schuster
location=New York, NY|pages=p. 156|isbn=9780671683016
language=English

Video

1983 cite video
title = Why Do I Call You Sexy?
medium = VHS NTSC
publisher = Warner Home Video

Quote

ources

1. José Eber interview with [http://www.southerncalifornialife.com/videos/in_studio/jose_eber.mov "Southern California Life"]

2. cite web
author=Roberts, Ozzie
title=Stylist José Eber doesn't let his star status go to his head
publisher=Union Tribune
date=2003-01-21
work=SignOnSanDiego.com
url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/roberts/20030121-9999_1c21ozzie.html
accessdate=2005-01

3. N. Vanderzon, photo flickr.com [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ntknicole/302496768/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/ntknicole/302496768/] November 17, 2006.

4. cite web
title=José Eber
url=http://joseeberatelier.com/jose/index.html
accessdate=2004-03

5. cite book
last=Eber
first=José
others=Illustrated By Steve Schapiro (photographer)
title=Shake Your Head, Darling
publisher=Warner Books
location=New York, NY
date=January 1983
pages=p. 1
isbn=9780446373647
language=English

6. cite web
title= Episode 6: José Eber's Blog, pt.3
url=http://video.bravotv.com/player/?id=104570
accessdate=2007-05-17

7. cite book
last=Eber
first=José
others=Illustrated by Michael Childers (photographer)
title=Beyond Hair: the Ultimate Makeover Book
publisher=Simon and Schuster
location=New York, NY
date=April 1990
pages=p. 156
isbn=9780671683016
language=English

8. [http://www.salonbusinessawards.com/feb08press/GSBA%202008%20Winners%20Release%20FINAL.pdf Global Salon Business Awards press release] (pdf document)

9. cite web
author=Brown, Rachel
title=José Eber: More To Come
publisher=Fairchild Publication
date=2008-06-13
work=Women's Wear Daily
url=http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/jose-eber-more-to-come-1553714
accessdate=2008-06-14

External links

* [http://www.beautysnob.com/2008/05/jose_eber_the_first_and_always.html Jose Eber, The First and Always "Master" Hairstylist]
* cite web
author=Shelton,Karen Marie
title=José Eber: The Messenger Of Love & Beauty
date=2003-04-03
work=HairBoutique.com
url=http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip3530.htm
accessdate=2003-05
* cite web
author=Roberts, Ozzie
title=Stylist José Eber doesn't let his star status go to his head
publisher=Union Tribune
date=2003-01-21
work=SignOnSanDiego.com
url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/roberts/20030121-9999_1c21ozzie.html
accessdate=2005-01
* [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,160924,00.html José Eber interview with Neil Cavuto]
* [http://www.jaclynsmith.com/interview2.html José Eber and Patrick Jagaille interview with Jaclyn Smith]
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* José Eber interview with [http://www.southerncalifornialife.com/code/guest.html "Southern California Life"]
* [http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/mar/25/a-knock-at-the-door/ 'Good Day L.A.' brings welcome news to an Oxnard student] Newspaper article featuring "Knock Knock Makeover"
* [http://www.lamfacialplastics.com/lfp-blog/archives/215 Lifetime achievement award congratulations]
* cite episode
title = Here Comes the Challenge
series = Shear Genius
serieslink = Shear Genius
airdate = 2007-05-16
season = 1
number = 6

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