Master Stylist:
Ray Civello


Internationally respected for his influence on salon/spa development, education, editorial work and the creativity he brings to all his projects, Ray is a leader in the beauty and fashion industry. In 1994, Ray and his family opened Collega, an Aveda distributor. Collega Inc. is a resource center for salon and spa owners across Canada, providing the best and most current technical and business education, seasonal image trends and wellness/lifestyle education. In 1999, Ray became vice president of global education for Aveda, where he conceived Aveda's global Purefessional program as well as the Master Jam series. In 2001, he became artistic director and launched Aveda's Seasonal Portfolio Image and educational Video Collections. His ability to combine the technical foundations of hair styling, creativity and the principles of wellness has greatly influenced the beauty industry.

Offspring: The Civello Creative Team; Tristin Morrison, Dylan Sit, Morgan Roy, Marta Murray, Joseph Xibia, Pauline Emery and Kristjan Hayden

Ray Civello has built and continues to build a team of creative, technical and business-minded protégés to carry on his vision. He believes that real success is gained by assembling a diverse group of individuals who collectively inspire others. His companies including Collega International, Civello, Melacor and Novvo, represent this ideal of "team." The internationally acclaimed Civello Creative Team has created cutting-edge yet classic looks in hair and makeup. For over two decades this team has been coveted for their high-profile editorial work in magazines, television, fashion runways, Aveda Congress and other beauty industry events.

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