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WORLDNEWS

Image: Sergei Legarez from the OMC Prestige Club Collection
by Irina Baranova.

Dear Friends,
OMC WORLDNEWS has been created to give better
information on OMC’s activities and the dissemination
of its programs and initiatives, which are the core
of our Organization. It is important for OMC to
share its experience with the OMC member country
organizations’ members, offi cials and their OMC
delegates.
To expand the awareness about OMC, each member
organization can email the OMC WORLDNEWS to all its
fellow members, making them aware of what is going
on in our profession.
Now I would like to remind you that we soon have a
big appointment in Chicago, USA: OMC HairWorld. It
is where the OMC World Championship of Beauty of
teams and individuals will take place, as well as the
OMC World Congress, where all member country
delegates will meet to support and confi rm all the
decisions made by the OMC World Board of Directors
in the last two years.
I would like to inform you that elections to diff erent
positions on the OMC Board will be taking place.
My position is up for re-election. NCA, my national
organization, is supporting my candidacy for a second
term. Since my election as President, OMC has focused
on restructuring the foundation of our organization, on
where to build OMC’s future. If elected, in my next term
I will lead OMC to focus on implementing the many
diff erent educational programs which are ready to be
launched.
In closing, I want to thank you for your trust and
constant support. Looking forward to networking
with you in Chicago where many new ideas may spark
among us for a better OMC future, I remain
Sincerely yours,
Salvatore Fodera World President
EDITORIAL
A MESSAGE FROM THE
OMC VICE PRESIDENT
I am pleased to see the
evolution of OMC, with OMC’s
new structure, the creation of
the Commercial Company, the
OMC membership expansion,
the birth of the OMC Prestige
Club, the OMC educational
programs to be presented in
the OMC Zones, and OMC’s fi nancial growth. My special thanks
go to the OMC Board of Directors for their wise decisions, and
particularly to OMC President Salvatore Fodera for his passion
and devotion in leading OMC.
Valeri Gorelik
THE INITIATOR OF THE
OMC ZONES
Pierre Seassari the
immediate past OMC
President and adviser
to President Fodera was
the man responsible for
creating the diff erent
zones within the OMC.
THANK YOU TO OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS
And also
Pivot Point, Linda Hair Group, Yong Feng,
CK International, Balmain Hair and their distributors
Cover
Image: Sergei Legarez
from the OMC Prestige Club
Collection by Irina Baranova.
Credits Issue1 2008
Editor
Salvatore Fodera
OMC World President
Publisher
Maeve O’Healy-Harte
MOHH Publishing. Ireland
Graphic Design
studio93. Ireland
OMC Offi cal Photographer
Franta Barton
Contents
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Jury Congress
06
Zone News
10
Globalise your event
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Lifetime Achievement
Award
12
OMC Prestige Club
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Events Calender
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New DVDs
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1st OMC World
Jury Congress
“Leadership means:
doing right things,
Management means:
doing things right”
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Joachim Wolf - OMC Creative Director of the Train the Trainer programme.
The 1st World Jury Congress sponsored by Wella was
held at the Wella Studio in Darmstadt, Germany. It
began with welcomes from Salvatore Fodera, world
president of the OMC, Carmelo Gugliotti Global Director
of Competition and Réne Zimmermann Director VIP
Service Friseur Wella.
The OMC World Artistic Team presented the OMC
trainers, jurors and managers the new rules, procedures
and hair styles to be respected in preparing their
competitors for the OMC International, Europe and
World Championships. The team comprised of Joachim
Wolf, (OMC Creative Director of Competition) and team
members Irina Baranova, Giada Guerrini, Aldo Vigolo,
Mirasov Rustam and Balmain Hair Fashion representative
Barbara Groenewegen.
Udo Brand conducted the management section and
spoke in depth and enlightened his audience on the
many rules for success.
The 1st OMC Juror Certifi cation took place with
delegates from 43 countries sitting the compulsory
written examination and completing the three practical
judging assessments at the Wella Studio. It was a huge
success.
That evening the OMC Night of the Stars Show and
Dance was held at the Hotel Maritim and included
the special presentation of the OMC Competition
Commission Award of Excellence to Mr Carmelo
Gugliotti - OMC Competition Global Director.

OMC Ladies Competition
Director Awards
Mr. John Jenkins Great Britain
Mr. Peter Cardon Puerto Rico
Mr. Nicolas Christ France
Mr. Winfried Löwel Germany
Mr. Vincenzo Tallarico Italy
Mrs. Line Tangen Norway
Mrs. Candi Ekstrom USA
OMC Gents Competition
Directors Awards
Mr. Jan Bentzen Norway
Mr. Bruno Frustaci USA
Mr. Vladimir Garus Russia
Mr. Gérard Pioger France
Mr. Toshio Tanaka Japan
Mr. Elio Vassena Italy
OMC Education of the Year
Award 2007
Wella Germany (for sponsoring OMC
Secrets DVD)
OMC Global
Hairstylist of
the Year 2007
This brand new OMC photographic award attracted
candidates from several countries including: Ireland,
Italy, Japan, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico,
Russia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, and the USA.
There were two categories Ladies and Men’s and then
sub-divided into three categories – Trend Cut, Long Hair
and Mixed Styles and the winners were:
Global Ladies Hairstylist of the Year
2007
Anna Zuyaginkseva Russia
(photographer: Sergei Legarez)
Global Men’s Hairstylist of the Year 2007
Martin Gugliotti. USA
(photographer: Lindsay Vigue)
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America Antiqua & Barbuda, Argintina, Boliva, Canada, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, USA.
President:
Peter Cardon,
Puerto Rico.
The Americas Zone has promoted a number of
activities during 2007. In July they travelled to
Montevideo, Uruguay to hold a series of seminars and
demonstrations to promote the OMC. They also held
a show which featured a video and slide show of the
Spring/Summer collection from the Pasarell & Cardon
Salon of Puerto Rico, followed by a parade of models.
Follow-up seminars and training workshops in Uruguay
were held in November.
Also after the OMC Secrets DVD’s were launched, a set
of four DVD’s were sent to each country organisation
within the zone to foster good will and promote
continuing education to their members.
Asia China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, Korea, Sri Lanka,
Taiwan, Thailand
President:
NayanaKarunaratne,
Sri Lanka.
The 3rd Asia Cup Open took place in July in Beijing,
hosted by the China Hair & Beauty Association presided
by Mrs Xiuzhen Yan. The event was very successful with
complete participation of the zone members.
The Zone Committee met in July in Beijing and a
new committee was appointed. They are planning
to extend the Zone membership by inviting the
Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam to the OMC family.
It will implement extensive training programmes for
members using the expertise within the Zone.
The Asia Zone Championships in association with
OMC Hong Kong Association will take place during
Cosmoprof Asia November 12th and 13th 2008.
During 2007 two conferences were organised
in Athens, which were most successful. The fi rst
conference focused on the risks within the hairdressing
profession. The second one concerned the diff erent
laws governing professional education in each
nation. The discussion showed the great diversity in
our profession with regard to the free movement of
workers in Europe.
Competitions within the Zone that took place in the
last year were: Athens Cup Open took place in June,
Mondial Coiff ure Beaute Rose d’Or in September and
the Latvia Cup Open in Riga in November.
Asia Zone was privileged to host two successful Train
the Trainer seminars for the Zone in Singapore and in
Taiwan.
Central Europe Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary,
Italy, Latvia, Montenegro, Portugal, Serbia, Spain.
President:
Elio Vassena,
Italy
ZONENEWS

Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz tan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
In Russia during 2007, many competitions were held
under the auspices of the Union of Hairdressers and
Cosmetologists. In Dnepropetrovsk the festival ‘Young
Talents of Ukraine’ took place. National Championships
The Western Europe Zone raised some concerns over
the expense of the Jury Seminar held in Darmstadt
in August 2007 and it was agreed by the general
assembly that: the Zone pays the €100 for the gala
were also successfully held in the Republic of Belarus,
the Republic of Moldova, Kazakhstan and other
countries. These were all run in conjunction with
professional exhibitions, seminars, workshops and
show programs. 25 Jury members from the EEZ took
part in the 1st World Jury Congress in Darmstadt and
successfully passed their examinations.
The best stylists of the EEZ took part in the OMC
Artistic Team. They presented a fantastic show during
the World Congress in Darmstadt and also performed
at MCB in Paris.
Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Luxemburg,
Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland.
dinner for each of the two offi cial jury attendees,
and when there is a Board Meeting, one night’s
accommodation would be paid from the zone account
for the Western European Zone Directors.
Mr Peter Aambakk, Vice President of the Western
European Zone gave an overview of the Structure of
the Norway National Organisation.
The Western Europe Zone are in the process of
producing a WEZ Newsletter which will include items
such as winners of Best Juror, results of competitions,
news of what is happening in western zone member
countries etc.
Burkina Faso, Senegal and South Africa.
Africa is aware that according to OMC structure, a zone
should be composed of 5 countries from the same
geographical area.
However, due to economic turmoil and fi nancial
diffi culties OMC Africa only represents three countries
at present but is currently re-building the structure
and there have been requests lately from additional
countries such as Togo and Mali and the Ivory Coast to
join which is promising.
Eastern Europe
President:
Dolores Kondrashova,
Russia
Western Europe
President:
John Jenkins,
Great Britain.
Africa Zone
President:
Anthony Missenden,
South Africa.
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GLOBALISE YOUR EVENT.
….with OMC educational programmes
As a member of the OMC family of nations, you have
at your disposal a powerful resource for enhancing
and publicising your next national event:
Branding Strength.
When salon professionals and manufacturers see
the OMC Logo, they know they will be attending a
world-class show. Our logo symbolizes expositions,
excellence and quality in over 60 countries around the
world. The use of the OMC logo by any organization,
group, company or individual is subject to written
permission by OMC (re. OMC Financial Agreement for
events).
Promotion! Website Listing.
Your event will have a link to OMC’s website:
Thousands of hairdressing professionals visit the OMC
website, looking for the latest listings of competitions
they can enter. Of course, you want them to see your
listing in plenty of time to train and enter.
International OMC Competitions.
OMC Competitions are the showcase of international
events and competitors from 60 OMC member
countries visit the OMC website to check on the latest
events.
Exciting Education!
OMC has its World Artistic Team, constituted by our
educators, which can truly highlight your event. There
are several kinds of programs to choose from:
l Fashion Show Presentations directed by Irina
Baranova and the Russian World Champion Team
l Global Certifi cation / Diploma of Master Hairstylist
l OMC Train the Trainers Competition Class Become a
champion with the secrets from OMC Champions
l The Art of Cutting - Look & Learn Master Class
l The OMC Stylist’s Image Course will off er the
participants who wish to join the excellence of
hairdressing education the opportunity to
benefi t from the essential elements and excellent
professional needs if he/she wants to join with
seriousness into the world of fashion, stages,
shows, and be among the stylists who are ahead of
their time. The Stylist’s Image Global Certifi cation
course can be introduced in the diff erent OMC Zones
or can be carried out as one seminar on a global
scale in any country.
l OMC Global Leadership Motivational Program - the
Art of Excellence presented by OMC World President
Salvatore Fodera.

OMC 2009 Europe Cup
Commercial Company
OMC Lifetime Achievement Award
The name Leo Passage has become synonymous with
innovative hair design education. As Founder and
Chairman Emeritus of Pivot Point International, Inc., he
is credited with dramatically changing the concepts
behind cosmetology education.
His great friendship for the OMC is acknowledged and
it is with great pleasure that the OMC will present the
OMC Lifetime Achievement Award to him in Chicago
during OMC HAIRWORLD 2008.
Other Awards include:
OMC Business Man of the Year Award
Mr. Jeff rey Davis. GM of Wella and
Global MD of PG Professional Care
OMC Hall of Fame Award
Mr Gérard Pioger. France
OMC Appreciation Award
Mr Rene Zimmermann.
Wella Director VIP Service
OMC Motivation Award
Mr Te-Hsiung Chen Taiwan
OMC Sponsors of the Year
Wella Germany and Takara Belmont Japan
To build the highest recognition for the 2009 Europe Cup, it was decided that
starting from the next OMC Europe Cup, the highest ranking two competitors
from a country competing in the combination tests of the Fashion and Technical
categories of the Ladies and Gents, seniors and juniors, will automatically form the
country team and receive the perpetual OMC Team Europe Cup.
All tests are won on an individual basis fi rst. The winner of each test will receive
a Gold Medal and the title of individual Europe Champion. This procedure is
automatic and not subject to competitor selection by the respective competing
countries.
Because of the fast evolution of OMC, a Commercial Company was created to
handle all commercial activities. Therefore it was decided to put the fi nances and
communication into professional hands. As shown on the OMC structure, these two
positions have been withdrawn.
We thank Mr. Giorgio Arcaleni who served as Treasurer to the OMC for the past 3
terms for a job well done, as well as Mr. Branislav Petkovic for his contribution during
his term.
OMC Awards of Excellence
Ladies Senior Fashion Tournament Winner 2007
Amanda Whittome, Ireland
Giorgio Arcaleni
Leo Passage
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OMC World President Salvatore Fodera introduces
the OMC Prestige Club which will take the OMC to
a new level. This will be launched in Chicago during
HAIRWORLD at a special show sponsored by Wella and
presented by the OMC Prestige Club World Artistic Team
led by Irina Baranova - Artistic Director.
The aim of the OMC Prestige Club will be to promote
the greatest hairstylists in the world thus creating a
permanent link that will give us the opportunity to
share and highlight the excellence of our knowledge. All
members applying in 2008 will get a 50% reduction and
will be placed in the Founder Member Book.
The list of privileges will show you how you can promote
yourself and your salon as having the highest quality
standard of excellence within our profession, and your
clients will enjoy your newly acquired status.
OMC Prestige Club Privileges
1. OMC Prestige Club Annual Collection
and Prestige Show
The OMC Prestige Club Annual Collection will be
presented once a year by the OMC Prestige Club World
Artistic Team in Paris on the Saturday afternoon during
MCB. That evening, at the Gala Dinner the fi nal of the
OMC Global Stylist of the Year and the OMC Prestige
Show will be presented.

2. OMC Prestige Club Annual Collection Book
Every member will receive the annual OMC Prestige
Club Collection Book with the latest trends in Ladies
and Gent’s, a DVD of step-by-step ladies and gent’s
haircuts from the collection, three posters of the trends
- one of the men’s and two of the ladies and a CD of
the collection - all created by the OMC Prestige Design
Team.
3. OMC Prestige Club Membership Diploma
You are members of the highest OMC body and
this remarkable status is also a powerful message of
communication towards your clients. Display it visibly
in your salon, because it will give you the opportunity
to explain OMC, its Prestige Club and what makes the
diff erence between you and any other hairdresser.
4. OMC Prestige Club Pin
Being a member of the OMC Prestige Club is a
distinction and like all distinctions must be worn
permanently while exercising your functions.
5. OMC Prestige Club Gallery
The OMC Prestige Club members will be invited to
contribute photographs to the OMC Gallery. The
members who produce the best photographs may be
selected to be part of a future Design Team of the OMC
Prestige Club.
6. OMC Global Stylist of the Year
The OMC Stylist of the Year will be selected from the
photographs contributed to the OMC Gallery. Members
may vote on line and 10 fi nalists will be invited to
the fi nal at the annual Gala Awards in Paris. A Global
prestigious jury panel will select the top three winners in
Ladies and Gent’s.
7. OMC Prestige Club Membership Card
The OMC Prestige Club membership card will have a
code which will allow all members to have 25% discount
at the OMC Shop.
8. OMC Prestige Club Decal
This is a window decal to display the status of excellence.
9. OMC Prestige Club Global Network will
have a website which will feature OMC Prestige
Club and its members, with a link to their salons,
meaning that when the member clientele is travelling,
they may go to www.omcprestigeclub.com and fi nd
an OMC Prestige Club salon in any part of the world to
serve them.
10. OMC Prestige Club Founder Book
The OMC Prestige Club Founder Book is a privilege to all
members who sign up for the Club in the fi rst
year ie 2008
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nternational Championships
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2008
February 29th
OMC WORLD CONGRESS
McCormick Place,
2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.
March 1-3
OMC HAIRWORLD - OMC WORLD CUP
McCormick Place, 2301 South Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago.
Competitions Saturday, Sunday & Monday
Rules www.omchairworld.com
June 1-3
OMC ATHENS CUP.
E.K.E.P Exhibition Centre,
12th KLM National Road. Athens, Greece.
Competitions Sunday & Monday
2009
March
OMC MOSCOW CUP. Moscow, Russia
April 24-25
OMC WORLD JURY CONGRESS
and Juror Certifi cation
Athens, Greece
April 26-27
OMC EUROPE CUP. Athens, Greece
Carmelo Gugliotti, Global Director of Competitions is
proud to report that the following Zone Competitions
were held last year
OMC l Norway Cup Open – Oslo (Feb)
OMC l Europe Cup Final – Frankfurt (May)
OMC l European Tournament Final – Frankfurt (May)
OMC l Athens Cup Open – Athens Greece (June)
OMC l USA Beauty Open – Orlando, Florida (June)
OMC l Asia Cup Open – Beijing, China (July)
OMC l Rose d’Or/Trophee de Paris (September)
OMC l Latvia Cup Open – Riga (November)
All competition results are posted on
www.omchairworld.com
At OMC HAIRWORLD Chicago it is expected to have
a record attendance of over 100,000 visitors. Over
1000 competitors will compete in junior and senior
categories in both Technical and Fashion tests. We wish
them every success.
September 13
OMC PRESTIGE CLUB GALA NIGHT
PARIS, FRANCE
The 2009 Collection Show Paris France
September 14-15
OMC ROSE D’OR TROPHEE DE PARIS
MCB Hall, 7 Porte de Versailles. Paris. France
Competitions Sunday & Monday
Rules www.salonmcb.com
November 12-13
OMC ASIA CUP Open
HONG Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong
September 12
OMC PRESTIGE CLUB GALA NIGHT Paris, France
2010 Collection Show. Paris France
September 13-14
OMC ROSE D’OR. TROPHEE DE PARIS. MCB
Porte de Versailles. Paris, France
November
OMC AMERICAS CUP OPEN. Buenos Aires. Argentina

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