Shelley Mohr's love for coloring hair began in 1992 at San Francisco's top salon, diPietro Todd. It was there that she received her training as a color specialist and continued on to successfully build and maintain a large clientele at diPietro Todd's Mill Valley location. With her remarkable talent and intense passion for hair, Shelley not only became an educator, but soon thereafter was promoted to Director of Color Education for diPietro Todd's training program Development. Shelley has been influential in the training of diPietro Todd's future color professional and, thus, instrumental in the growth of diPietro Todd Salon's five locations.

In 2004, Shelley partnered with Kim and Andrew Todd, along with Amita Moticka, to create the diPietro Todd Academy. As Director of Color Education for diPietro Todd's professional academy, Shelley has developed a color curriculum that covers all aspects of color training and involves visual, written, and practical applications. She has also helped produce hair and fashion events representing L'Oreal Professionnel, Kérastase and Shu Uemura, as well as seasonal collections and photo shoots for diPietro Todd.

One of Shelley Mohr's major achievements to date has been her involvement in the L'Oreal Professionnel Creative Team as one of their featured Portfolio Artists. She has had the honor of working on multiple national collections and the opportunity to travel all over the country educating at salons and V.I.P. events, including trade shows and, most notably, Intercoiffure and The International Hair Color Exchange. Most recently, Shelley has been asked to teach on the Master's Stage, showcasing L'Oreal Professionnel's new premier color line, INOA.

Shelley has also been featured in professional industry magazines such as HairColor & Design, Modern Salon, Launchpad, and American Salon, covering topics ranging from salon business to color education and creativity.

When Shelley is not teaching or traveling, she is in the salon working with her clients, continuing to further her exploration of and passion for redheads, power blondes, rich brunettes, and corrective color.

Amita Moticka started her hairdressing career at the age of seventeen. She completed her apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles. Upon completion, she began the teacher training program while working for Vidal Sassoon. After just a couple of years, Amita was fortunate enough to travel around the world to teach and work as a Platform Artist for Vidal Sassoon.

Amita came to diPietro Todd salon in 1997, where she lended her expertise in helping create Development, the assistant training program she would later become the Director of. Once the Development program began to thrive, Amita moved to New York to pursue her creative outlets such as film, videos, photo shoots, and numerous runway shows for designers such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Tula, and Betsey Johnson. Amita continued to travel to California on a regular basis to maintain her clientele on the west coast.

Over the years, Amita has had the pleasure of styling the rock n' roll locks of James Hetfeild (Metallica), Sammy Hagar (Van Halen), members of Wilco, Cake, Dieselhead, and Jolie Holland just to name a few. Amita also toured with the legendary band, Journey, as their personal hairstylist.

In 2004, Amita reunited with her partners at diPietro Todd, Shelley Mohr, Kim and Andrew Todd, and created the diPietro Todd Academy. Several years later, she now spends most of her time in San Francisco. When she is not traveling as an educator and diPietro Todd Academy Director of Haircutting, she divides her time between the five different diPietro Todd Salon locations working on her devoted clients.

Akemi Tamaribuchi has always known the culture of hairdressing having grown up as the daughter of a renowned stylist and salon owner. Her profound understanding of all facets of the industry began at a very young age and attributes to her success today. Akemi completed her formal training with diPietro Todd Salons ten years ago. Her passion for hairstyling has taken her on a fruitful journey with diPietro Todd over the years.

While maintaining a diverse and loyal clientele throughout all five diPietro Todd locations in the Bay Area, Akemi was promoted to the Director of Hair Cutting Education in 2005. She created a notable curriculum for the in-house apprenticeship program and defined a language of teaching tools for students and fellow instructors to ensure growth, all the while mentoring future hairstylists.

In 2007, she managed to expand her repertoire when she was appointed Creative Director of diPietro Todd Salons + Academy.

Akemi oversees the diPietro Todd brand bringing expertise and enthusiasm to the stylists, educators and community. A forward thinker, Akemi tracks the waves of luxe style, blending classic foundations with the most progressive ideas and trends. At diPietro Todd, she is responsible for managing all creative activities carried out by the teams, including productions, shows, photoshoots, press releases and content of classes.

As a teacher, she is known for establishing and maintaining the highest standards of education through her demonstrations and hands-on sessions. She creates an innovative and professional environment in which she shares her inspirations emanating from international travel and the study of different mediums including art, culture, architecture, and fashion.

Her latest conquest: Akemi has joined the Shu Uemura team as an Atelier Director. The multi-faceted Akemi Tamaribuchi is a highly respected stylist, whether she is behind the chair, on location, or center stage, she is a leader in her company and an innovator in her industry.

Moises Villa landed at diPietro Todd at the age of 22 where he was recognized as a special talent early on and where his fruitful journey as a hair stylist began. In the 10 years that he has been with diPietro Todd, Villa has had creative involvement in photo shoots for the salon, has been published as an editorial stylist for local magazines, + continues to teach + inspire our apprentices in our in-house Development program + Academy. Villa has created a well-rounded clientele for himself consisting of the most fashionable people in town to high profile politicians +everything in between.

His work embodies a wide range of style from the most conservative to those who are more avant guarde. His most recent mentionable experience: styling hair backstage at New Work Fashion Week's L.A.M.B. Spring/Summer 2011 collection by the famous musician + designer Gwen Stefani.

To date Moises Villa is diPietro Todd's Assistant Creative Director + is in constant upward motion from his direct involvement in growing + maintaining the diPietro Todd Salons + Academy brand through his work in supporting photo shoots, classes, + events produced by the Creative Team.

Villa greatly influences these areas drawing from his professional + personal experience in the fashion, art, music + culture of San Francisco. He is a regular on the scene of fashion editorials, runway events, + industry educational productions. In his personal time he is constantly working to attain his mastery in the craft of hairstyling + considers it to be more than just a career—it is his lifestyle.

Shelley Mohr's love for coloring hair began in 1992 at San Francisco's top salon, diPietro Todd. It was there that she received her training as a color specialist and continued on to successfully build and maintain a large clientele at diPietro Todd's Mill Valley location. With her remarkable talent and intense passion for hair, Shelley not only became an educator, but soon thereafter was promoted to Director of Color Education for diPietro Todd's training program Development. Shelley has been influential in the training of diPietro Todd's future color professional and, thus, instrumental in the growth of diPietro Todd Salon's five locations.

In 2004, Shelley partnered with Kim and Andrew Todd, along with Amita Moticka, to create the diPietro Todd Academy. As Director of Color Education for diPietro Todd's professional academy, Shelley has developed a color curriculum that covers all aspects of color training and involves visual, written, and practical applications. She has also helped produce hair and fashion events representing L'Oreal Professionnel, Kérastase and Shu Uemura, as well as seasonal collections and photo shoots for diPietro Todd.

One of Shelley Mohr's major achievements to date has been her involvement in the L'Oreal Professionnel Creative Team as one of their featured Portfolio Artists. She has had the honor of working on multiple national collections and the opportunity to travel all over the country educating at salons and V.I.P. events, including trade shows and, most notably, Intercoiffure and The International Hair Color Exchange. Most recently, Shelley has been asked to teach on the Master's Stage, showcasing L'Oreal Professionnel's new premier color line, INOA.

Shelley has also been featured in professional industry magazines such as HairColor & Design, Modern Salon, Launchpad, and American Salon, covering topics ranging from salon business to color education and creativity.

When Shelley is not teaching or traveling, she is in the salon working with her clients, continuing to further her exploration of and passion for redheads, power blondes, rich brunettes, and corrective color.

Cares Mills began her hair coloring career in 1992 in New York City. After spending 3 years between Manhattan and Beverly Hills at Louis Licari Color Group, she joined the diPietro Todd Color department when she moved to SF in 1995. Currently, Cares is the Assistant Academy Director of Color for diPietro Todd Academy and also upholds the title as Artist for the Matrix/Logics Education Team.

She specializes in dimensional highlights and is known for her distinctive knife-based highlighting technique. Over the years, she has had the pleasure of working in film and television throughout Los Angeles and San Francisco with many famous models, actors, and musicians, but finds working with her every day clientele the most rewarding.

Growing up all over the world, Emily has been creatively inspired by a wide range of culture, architecture, fashion and music. This diverse exposure has molded her into the creative eclectic colorist and individual that she is today. Emily joined diPietro Todd as a student in the training program back in 2001. Since then she has made a name for herself as a brilliant colorist and passionate teacher.

Emily specializes in creative color and is renowned for her blondes. She enjoys the balance of growing and maintaining a loyal clientele and sharing her daring approach to coloring hair with other colorists. Because of her remarkable talent in various hair coloring techniques and styling, Emily is currently a educator for the diPietro Todd Academy and the Director of Color Education for the diPietro Todd Development Program.

She has also worked on various photo shoots, fashion shows and is a regular platform artist at diPietro Todd's anuual Collective shows. Her work has been published in numerous issues of Hair Color and Design and she was listed as a top colorist in San Francsico in the New York Times bestseller "How Not To Look Old." She continues to inspire herself and others through what she considers to be the key to success: education.

Brian started his career working at a high-end salon in the metro Detroit area. It was here he found a mentor in Toni + Guy Artistic Director David Hockney. David pressed upon Brian the importance of education and exposed him to the world of platform and editorial hairdressing.

In 2001, Brian became an Artistic Technical Trainer for L'Oreal Professionel. Andrew Bartfield, Vice President of Education, quickly recognized his passion for L'Oreal Professionel.

He was asked to become a member of the portfolio team and has since been involved in the creation of two national collections and traveled the country sharing his knowledge with industry professionals.

In 2003, Brian began to work with industry icon Vivienne McKinder. Under her creative influence his work elevated to a whole new level. Being Color Director of HairdesignerTV.com allowed him to work in Italy, London, Brazil, as well as many cities around the United States.

In 2008, Brian collaborated with Vivienne on various editorial collections which appeared in American Salon, Modern salon, and Hair Dressers Journal magazines.

After a brief period in New York Brian found a home at diPietro Todd where he is currently a member of the Artistic Team and an Academy Educator. As a member of the art team he is regularly asked to create looks for in house photo shoots, collections, shows, as well as maintaining the color of local models.

Working with hairdressings elite, Brian has perfected his own blend of current fashion and technical excellence. Drawing from the world of art, fashion, and pop culture, he is inspired to create wearable, beautiful hair color. Brian's goal is not to be a master colorist, but to make every color he works on a masterpiece.

Amita Moticka started her hairdressing career at the age of seventeen. She completed her apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles. Upon completion, she began the teacher training program while working for Vidal Sassoon. After just a couple of years, Amita was fortunate enough to travel around the world to teach and work as a Platform Artist for Vidal Sassoon.

Amita came to diPietro Todd salon in 1997, where she lended her expertise in helping create Development, the assistant training program she would later become the Director of. Once the Development program began to thrive, Amita moved to New York to pursue her creative outlets such as film, videos, photo shoots, and numerous runway shows for designers such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Tula, and Betsey Johnson. Amita continued to travel to California on a regular basis to maintain her clientele on the west coast.

Over the years, Amita has had the pleasure of styling the rock n' roll locks of James Hetfeild (Metallica), Sammy Hagar (Van Halen), members of Wilco, Cake, Dieselhead, and Jolie Holland just to name a few. Amita also toured with the legendary band, Journey, as their personal hairstylist.

In 2004, Amita reunited with her partners at diPietro Todd, Shelley Mohr, Kim and Andrew Todd, and created the diPietro Todd Academy. Several years later, she now spends most of her time in San Francisco. When she is not traveling as an educator and diPietro Todd Academy Director of Haircutting, she divides her time between the five different diPietro Todd Salon locations working on her devoted clients.

Jay began his training by working closely with a New York editorial stylist from whom he learned a multitude of hair styling and extension techniques. After relocating to San Francisco, Jay began his career at diPietro Todd as a student in the development program and is currently one of the salon's most popular stylists, specializing in creative haircutting techniques and hair extension services. Jay joined the diPietro Todd creative team as an educator and has worked on various runway and editorial projects.

He has become an integral part of diPietro Todd's ongoing effort to bring up the level of hair and fashion and continues to be an inspiring force at the diPietro Todd Academy.

Debi Alley came to diPietro Todd with much experience from her Vidal Sassoon upbringing. In 1995, she began her training in New York + shortly after became a Stylist. She also upheld the responsibility of Assistant Manager in the salon. While working with Sassoon, Debi had the privilege of traveling to cities such as Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, + Los Angeles as an Educator. Some of her most memorable times with Sassoon was while she worked on the editorial team styling hair at New York Fashion Week.

After her ten year career with Sassoon, Debi joined the diPietro Todd team in 2005. With her extensive training + signature style of graphic cuts, it was obvious that she was a perfect fit for the Creative Team, where she continuously works on editorial photo shoots + shows. Debi has a passion for teaching + when she is not behind the chair with clients, she is an Educator for diPietro Todd Academy teaching fellow hairdressers in the industry. Her most recent position as an Educator is Assistant Development Director of Haircutting for diPietro Todd's in-house apprenticeship program.

One of Debi's proudest accomplishments in her career to date is creating the Altruist Project, a non- profit organization for hairdressers to donate their time + skills to bless the local community by making them look beautiful + feel loved. She enjoys sharing ideas with her students + peers, growing together + learning from other hairdressers' perspectives. Debi is committed + passionate about always learning to further her growth as a hairdresser in the industry.

Yureesh's creativity began at a very young age in mid-town Manhattan as a multi-talented musician and artist. His perpetual appreciation for art became the window into his mind, heart, and soul, which encouraged his move to the Bay Area in 2001. Through his passion of visual arts and connection with people, he began his journey with diPietro Todd as an assistant in the Development program and after only a couple of years he landed on the floor at our Mill Valley location as a Stylist.

Yureesh, known for his warm and energetic personality, has built a solid following during his four years with diPietro Todd and is now an educator to our Academy. Yureesh continues to stay passionate about his role as a stylist and educator knowing that his only limit in this art form truly is his imagination.

Ali Salahshoor graduated from high school at the very young age of 16. From there he pursued a two year education in the field of Architecture. Ali always had a lingering passion for the world of hairdressing and discovered that he could implement concepts and theories from architecture school and apply them to haircutting and styling. Thus began the inspiration for his love of hair. Ali listened to his instinct and began his bountiful career as a hair stylist.

Ali completed his training at Vidal Sassoon where he built his reputation as a gifted hair stylist and soon after successfully ventured onto the roles of Educator and Art Director. Throughout the years, he has had the pleasure of traveling and teaching at Vidal Sassoon's salons and academies in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and London. Ali continued to hone his craft while gaining insight and knowledge from his students and fellow hair stylists from all over the globe.

In 1995, Ali joined the diPietro Todd family for the next four years. He then moved to India to explore their culture. Upon his return from India, Ali became a proud business owner opening Oud salon. In 2009, Ali decided to return to diPietro Todd and has quickly become one of our salon's top Stylists and Educator.

Ali is an impassioned educator and is known for his gregarious and resonating teaching style. His most rewarding moments as a teacher are when he makes a unique and purposeful connection with his students while watching them grow, learn, and apply themselves through his guidance.

Dawn's aspiration to become a hairstylist began as a child, growing up in her mother's salon where she loved to watch her mother work. Following cosmetology school, Dawn apprenticed at diPietro Todd, where she worked closely with the Bay Area's top hairstylists. She has built a thriving clientele and has worked on numerous fashion shows and photo shoots.

The culmination of her experiences at diPietro Todd has created a desire for Dawn to share all she has learned over the years as an educator for the diPietro Todd Academy and as the Director of Cutting Education for the diPietro Todd Development Program.

Akemi Tamaribuchi has always known the culture of hairdressing having grown up as the daughter of a renowned stylist and salon owner. Her profound understanding of all facets of the industry began at a very young age and attributes to her success today. Akemi completed her formal training with diPietro Todd Salons ten years ago. Her passion for hairstyling has taken her on a fruitful journey with diPietro Todd over the years.

While maintaining a diverse and loyal clientele throughout all five diPietro Todd locations in the Bay Area, Akemi was promoted to the Director of Hair Cutting Education in 2005. She created a notable curriculum for the in-house apprenticeship program and defined a language of teaching tools for students and fellow instructors to ensure growth, all the while mentoring future hairstylists.

In 2007, she managed to expand her repertoire when she was appointed Creative Director of diPietro Todd Salons + Academy.

Akemi oversees the diPietro Todd brand bringing expertise and enthusiasm to the stylists, educators and community. A forward thinker, Akemi tracks the waves of luxe style, blending classic foundations with the most progressive ideas and trends. At diPietro Todd, she is responsible for managing all creative activities carried out by the teams, including productions, shows, photoshoots, press releases and content of classes.

As a teacher, she is known for establishing and maintaining the highest standards of education through her demonstrations and hands-on sessions. She creates an innovative and professional environment in which she shares her inspirations emanating from international travel and the study of different mediums including art, culture, architecture, and fashion.

Her latest conquest: Akemi has joined the Shu Uemura team as an Atelier Director. The multi-faceted Akemi Tamaribuchi is a highly respected stylist, whether she is behind the chair, on location, or center stage, she is a leader in her company and an innovator in her industry.

Moises Villa landed at diPietro Todd at the age of 22 where he was recognized as a special talent early on and where his fruitful journey as a hair stylist began. In the 10 years that he has been with diPietro Todd, Villa has had creative involvement in photo shoots for the salon, has been published as an editorial stylist for local magazines, + continues to teach + inspire our apprentices in our in-house Development program + Academy. Villa has created a well-rounded clientele for himself consisting of the most fashionable people in town to high profile politicians +everything in between.

His work embodies a wide range of style from the most conservative to those who are more avant guarde. His most recent mentionable experience: styling hair backstage at New Work Fashion Week's L.A.M.B. Spring/Summer 2011 collection by the famous musician + designer Gwen Stefani.

To date Moises Villa is diPietro Todd's Assistant Creative Director + is in constant upward motion from his direct involvement in growing + maintaining the diPietro Todd Salons + Academy brand through his work in supporting photo shoots, classes, + events produced by the Creative Team.

Villa greatly influences these areas drawing from his professional + personal experience in the fashion, art, music + culture of San Francisco. He is a regular on the scene of fashion editorials, runway events, + industry educational productions. In his personal time he is constantly working to attain his mastery in the craft of hairstyling + considers it to be more than just a career—it is his lifestyle.

Moises Villa landed at diPietro Todd at the age of 22 where he was recognized as a special talent early on and where his fruitful journey as a hair stylist began. In the 10 years that he has been with diPietro Todd, Villa has had creative involvement in photo shoots for the salon, has been published as an editorial stylist for local magazines, + continues to teach + inspire our apprentices in our in-house Development program + Academy. Villa has created a well-rounded clientele for himself consisting of the most fashionable people in town to high profile politicians +everything in between.

His work embodies a wide range of style from the most conservative to those who are more avant guarde. His most recent mentionable experience: styling hair backstage at New Work Fashion Week's L.A.M.B. Spring/Summer 2011 collection by the famous musician + designer Gwen Stefani.

To date Moises Villa is diPietro Todd's Assistant Creative Director + is in constant upward motion from his direct involvement in growing + maintaining the diPietro Todd Salons + Academy brand through his work in supporting photo shoots, classes, + events produced by the Creative Team.

Villa greatly influences these areas drawing from his professional + personal experience in the fashion, art, music + culture of San Francisco. He is a regular on the scene of fashion editorials, runway events, + industry educational productions. In his personal time he is constantly working to attain his mastery in the craft of hairstyling + considers it to be more than just a career—it is his lifestyle.

Brooke Hawks has now worked for diPietro Todd for 5 years. She has entered the industry by attending the Paul Mitchell Partner school in San Francisco. After finishing the apprentice program at diPietro Todd salon, Brooke flourished into an enthusiastic, precise, well rounded colorist. Loving all color techniques and specializing in soft ribbony color using the balayage technique as well as in keratin treatments.

A year after becoming a colorist, Brooke joined the teaching staff of the dPT development program. The combination of working behind the chair and assisting young colorists in developing techniques and their eye, gives Brooke the ability to come full circle in her updated techniques and passion for the trade.

Michael always knew what he wanted and to the surprise of no one achieved it in record time. One month out of high school he started as a colorists' apprentice at our Mill Valley location and four years later, after having trained in all salons, became a staff member at Palo Alto in 2005. While assisting in Palo Alto, Michael connected quickly with the staff and clients. He spends his time behind the chair working on the many of the Penninsula's top Venture Capitalists, Philanthropists, executives, professors, doctors, lawyers, dot coms, and many lovely housewives. Having spent the majority of his time with diPietro Todd in Palo Alto, there is no doubt that Michael feels at home here.

Just a few years after building a demanding clientele, Michael joined the Development Program as a color teacher and now oversees Palo Alto as the Department Head for Color. Michael enjoys wearing many hats at diPietro Todd. Michael is well versed in corrections, creatives, foil work, tinting, relaxers, and balayage services, but is known most well for his power blondes, and soft brunettes, natural redheads.

Michael thrives on working in a teaching salon such as diPietro Todd and draws inspiration from his peers as well as pop culture, high end fashion, and music. He simply loves this constantly evolving industry.

Dawn's aspiration to become a hairstylist began as a child, growing up in her mother's salon where she loved to watch her mother work. Following cosmetology school, Dawn apprenticed at diPietro Todd, where she worked closely with the Bay Area's top hairstylists. She has built a thriving clientele and has worked on numerous fashion shows and photo shoots.

The culmination of her experiences at diPietro Todd has created a desire for Dawn to share all she has learned over the years as an educator for the diPietro Todd Academy and as the Director of Cutting Education for the diPietro Todd Development Program.

Debi Alley came to diPietro Todd with much experience from her Vidal Sassoon upbringing. In 1995, she began her training in New York + shortly after became a Stylist. She also upheld the responsibility of Assistant Manager in the salon. While working with Sassoon, Debi had the privilege of traveling to cities such as Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, + Los Angeles as an Educator. Some of her most memorable times with Sassoon was while she worked on the editorial team styling hair at New York Fashion Week.

After her ten year career with Sassoon, Debi joined the diPietro Todd team in 2005. With her extensive training + signature style of graphic cuts, it was obvious that she was a perfect fit for the Creative Team, where she continuously works on editorial photo shoots + shows. Debi has a passion for teaching + when she is not behind the chair with clients, she is an Educator for diPietro Todd Academy teaching fellow hairdressers in the industry. Her most recent position as an Educator is Assistant Development Director of Haircutting for diPietro Todd's in-house apprenticeship program.

One of Debi's proudest accomplishments in her career to date is creating the Altruist Project, a non- profit organization for hairdressers to donate their time + skills to bless the local community by making them look beautiful + feel loved. She enjoys sharing ideas with her students + peers, growing together + learning from other hairdressers' perspectives. Debi is committed + passionate about always learning to further her growth as a hairdresser in the industry.

Jay began his training by working closely with a New York editorial stylist from whom he learned a multitude of hair styling and extension techniques. After relocating to San Francisco, Jay began his career at diPietro Todd as a student in the development program and is currently one of the salon's most popular stylists, specializing in creative haircutting techniques and hair extension services. Jay joined the diPietro Todd creative team as an educator and has worked on various runway and editorial projects.

He has become an integral part of diPietro Todd's ongoing effort to bring up the level of hair and fashion and continues to be an inspiring force at the diPietro Todd Academy.

Yureesh's creativity began at a very young age in mid-town Manhattan as a multi-talented musician and artist. His perpetual appreciation for art became the window into his mind, heart, and soul, which encouraged his move to the Bay Area in 2001. Through his passion of visual arts and connection with people, he began his journey with diPietro Todd as an assistant in the Development program and after only a couple of years he landed on the floor at our Mill Valley location as a Stylist.

Yureesh, known for his warm and energetic personality, has built a solid following during his four years with diPietro Todd and is now an educator to our Academy. Yureesh continues to stay passionate about his role as a stylist and educator knowing that his only limit in this art form truly is his imagination.

Ali Salahshoor graduated from high school at the very young age of 16. From there he pursued a two year education in the field of Architecture. Ali always had a lingering passion for the world of hairdressing and discovered that he could implement concepts and theories from architecture school and apply them to haircutting and styling. Thus began the inspiration for his love of hair. Ali listened to his instinct and began his bountiful career as a hair stylist.

Ali completed his training at Vidal Sassoon where he built his reputation as a gifted hair stylist and soon after successfully ventured onto the roles of Educator and Art Director. Throughout the years, he has had the pleasure of traveling and teaching at Vidal Sassoon's salons and academies in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and London. Ali continued to hone his craft while gaining insight and knowledge from his students and fellow hair stylists from all over the globe.

In 1995, Ali joined the diPietro Todd family for the next four years. He then moved to India to explore their culture. Upon his return from India, Ali became a proud business owner opening Oud salon. In 2009, Ali decided to return to diPietro Todd and has quickly become one of our salon's top Stylists and Educator.

Ali is an impassioned educator and is known for his gregarious and resonating teaching style. His most rewarding moments as a teacher are when he makes a unique and purposeful connection with his students while watching them grow, learn, and apply themselves through his guidance.

Brian started his career working at a high-end salon in the metro Detroit area. It was here he found a mentor in Toni + Guy Artistic Director David Hockney. David pressed upon Brian the importance of education and exposed him to the world of platform and editorial hairdressing.

In 2001, Brian became an Artistic Technical Trainer for L'Oreal Professionel. Andrew Bartfield, Vice President of Education, quickly recognized his passion for L'Oreal Professionel.

He was asked to become a member of the portfolio team and has since been involved in the creation of two national collections and traveled the country sharing his knowledge with industry professionals.

In 2003, Brian began to work with industry icon Vivienne McKinder. Under her creative influence his work elevated to a whole new level. Being Color Director of HairdesignerTV.com allowed him to work in Italy, London, Brazil, as well as many cities around the United States.

In 2008, Brian collaborated with Vivienne on various editorial collections which appeared in American Salon, Modern salon, and Hair Dressers Journal magazines.

After a brief period in New York Brian found a home at diPietro Todd where he is currently a member of the Artistic Team and an Academy Educator. As a member of the art team he is regularly asked to create looks for in house photo shoots, collections, shows, as well as maintaining the color of local models.

Working with hairdressings elite, Brian has perfected his own blend of current fashion and technical excellence. Drawing from the world of art, fashion, and pop culture, he is inspired to create wearable, beautiful hair color. Brian's goal is not to be a master colorist, but to make every color he works on a masterpiece.

Debi Alley came to diPietro Todd with much experience from her Vidal Sassoon upbringing. In 1995, she began her training in New York + shortly after became a Stylist. She also upheld the responsibility of Assistant Manager in the salon. While working with Sassoon, Debi had the privilege of traveling to cities such as Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, + Los Angeles as an Educator. Some of her most memorable times with Sassoon was while she worked on the editorial team styling hair at New York Fashion Week.

After her ten year career with Sassoon, Debi joined the diPietro Todd team in 2005. With her extensive training + signature style of graphic cuts, it was obvious that she was a perfect fit for the Creative Team, where she continuously works on editorial photo shoots + shows. Debi has a passion for teaching + when she is not behind the chair with clients, she is an Educator for diPietro Todd Academy teaching fellow hairdressers in the industry. Her most recent position as an Educator is Assistant Development Director of Haircutting for diPietro Todd's in-house apprenticeship program.

One of Debi's proudest accomplishments in her career to date is creating the Altruist Project, a non- profit organization for hairdressers to donate their time + skills to bless the local community by making them look beautiful + feel loved. She enjoys sharing ideas with her students + peers, growing together + learning from other hairdressers' perspectives. Debi is committed + passionate about always learning to further her growth as a hairdresser in the industry.

Jay began his training by working closely with a New York editorial stylist from whom he learned a multitude of hair styling and extension techniques. After relocating to San Francisco, Jay began his career at diPietro Todd as a student in the development program and is currently one of the salon's most popular stylists, specializing in creative haircutting techniques and hair extension services. Jay joined the diPietro Todd creative team as an educator and has worked on various runway and editorial projects.

He has become an integral part of diPietro Todd's ongoing effort to bring up the level of hair and fashion and continues to be an inspiring force at the diPietro Todd Academy.

Amita Moticka started her hairdressing career at the age of seventeen. She completed her apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles. Upon completion, she began the teacher training program while working for Vidal Sassoon. After just a couple of years, Amita was fortunate enough to travel around the world to teach and work as a Platform Artist for Vidal Sassoon.

Amita came to diPietro Todd salon in 1997, where she lended her expertise in helping create Development, the assistant training program she would later become the Director of. Once the Development program began to thrive, Amita moved to New York to pursue her creative outlets such as film, videos, photo shoots, and numerous runway shows for designers such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Tula, and Betsey Johnson. Amita continued to travel to California on a regular basis to maintain her clientele on the west coast.

Over the years, Amita has had the pleasure of styling the rock n' roll locks of James Hetfeild (Metallica), Sammy Hagar (Van Halen), members of Wilco, Cake, Dieselhead, and Jolie Holland just to name a few. Amita also toured with the legendary band, Journey, as their personal hairstylist.

In 2004, Amita reunited with her partners at diPietro Todd, Shelley Mohr, Kim and Andrew Todd, and created the diPietro Todd Academy. Several years later, she now spends most of her time in San Francisco. When she is not traveling as an educator and diPietro Todd Academy Director of Haircutting, she divides her time between the five different diPietro Todd Salon locations working on her devoted clients.

Ali Salahshoor graduated from high school at the very young age of 16. From there he pursued a two year education in the field of Architecture. Ali always had a lingering passion for the world of hairdressing and discovered that he could implement concepts and theories from architecture school and apply them to haircutting and styling. Thus began the inspiration for his love of hair. Ali listened to his instinct and began his bountiful career as a hair stylist.

Ali completed his training at Vidal Sassoon where he built his reputation as a gifted hair stylist and soon after successfully ventured onto the roles of Educator and Art Director. Throughout the years, he has had the pleasure of traveling and teaching at Vidal Sassoon's salons and academies in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and London. Ali continued to hone his craft while gaining insight and knowledge from his students and fellow hair stylists from all over the globe.

In 1995, Ali joined the diPietro Todd family for the next four years. He then moved to India to explore their culture. Upon his return from India, Ali became a proud business owner opening Oud salon. In 2009, Ali decided to return to diPietro Todd and has quickly become one of our salon's top Stylists and Educator.

Ali is an impassioned educator and is known for his gregarious and resonating teaching style. His most rewarding moments as a teacher are when he makes a unique and purposeful connection with his students while watching them grow, learn, and apply themselves through his guidance.

Akemi Tamaribuchi has always known the culture of hairdressing having grown up as the daughter of a renowned stylist and salon owner. Her profound understanding of all facets of the industry began at a very young age and attributes to her success today. Akemi completed her formal training with diPietro Todd Salons ten years ago. Her passion for hairstyling has taken her on a fruitful journey with diPietro Todd over the years.

While maintaining a diverse and loyal clientele throughout all five diPietro Todd locations in the Bay Area, Akemi was promoted to the Director of Hair Cutting Education in 2005. She created a notable curriculum for the in-house apprenticeship program and defined a language of teaching tools for students and fellow instructors to ensure growth, all the while mentoring future hairstylists.

In 2007, she managed to expand her repertoire when she was appointed Creative Director of diPietro Todd Salons + Academy.

Akemi oversees the diPietro Todd brand bringing expertise and enthusiasm to the stylists, educators and community. A forward thinker, Akemi tracks the waves of luxe style, blending classic foundations with the most progressive ideas and trends. At diPietro Todd, she is responsible for managing all creative activities carried out by the teams, including productions, shows, photoshoots, press releases and content of classes.

As a teacher, she is known for establishing and maintaining the highest standards of education through her demonstrations and hands-on sessions. She creates an innovative and professional environment in which she shares her inspirations emanating from international travel and the study of different mediums including art, culture, architecture, and fashion.

Her latest conquest: Akemi has joined the Shu Uemura team as an Atelier Director. The multi-faceted Akemi Tamaribuchi is a highly respected stylist, whether she is behind the chair, on location, or center stage, she is a leader in her company and an innovator in her industry.

Growing up all over the world, Emily has been creatively inspired by a wide range of culture, architecture, fashion and music. This diverse exposure has molded her into the creative eclectic colorist and individual that she is today. Emily joined diPietro Todd as a student in the training program back in 2001. Since then she has made a name for herself as a brilliant colorist and passionate teacher.

Emily specializes in creative color and is renowned for her blondes. She enjoys the balance of growing and maintaining a loyal clientele and sharing her daring approach to coloring hair with other colorists. Because of her remarkable talent in various hair coloring techniques and styling, Emily is currently a educator for the diPietro Todd Academy and the Director of Color Education for the diPietro Todd Development Program.

She has also worked on various photo shoots, fashion shows and is a regular platform artist at diPietro Todd's anuual Collective shows. Her work has been published in numerous issues of Hair Color and Design and she was listed as a top colorist in San Francsico in the New York Times bestseller "How Not To Look Old." She continues to inspire herself and others through what she considers to be the key to success: education.

Jay began his training by working closely with a New York editorial stylist from whom he learned a multitude of hair styling and extension techniques. After relocating to San Francisco, Jay began his career at diPietro Todd as a student in the development program and is currently one of the salon's most popular stylists, specializing in creative haircutting techniques and hair extension services. Jay joined the diPietro Todd creative team as an educator and has worked on various runway and editorial projects.

He has become an integral part of diPietro Todd's ongoing effort to bring up the level of hair and fashion and continues to be an inspiring force at the diPietro Todd Academy.

Akemi Tamaribuchi has always known the culture of hairdressing having grown up as the daughter of a renowned stylist and salon owner. Her profound understanding of all facets of the industry began at a very young age and attributes to her success today. Akemi completed her formal training with diPietro Todd Salons ten years ago. Her passion for hairstyling has taken her on a fruitful journey with diPietro Todd over the years.

While maintaining a diverse and loyal clientele throughout all five diPietro Todd locations in the Bay Area, Akemi was promoted to the Director of Hair Cutting Education in 2005. She created a notable curriculum for the in-house apprenticeship program and defined a language of teaching tools for students and fellow instructors to ensure growth, all the while mentoring future hairstylists.

In 2007, she managed to expand her repertoire when she was appointed Creative Director of diPietro Todd Salons + Academy.

Akemi oversees the diPietro Todd brand bringing expertise and enthusiasm to the stylists, educators and community. A forward thinker, Akemi tracks the waves of luxe style, blending classic foundations with the most progressive ideas and trends. At diPietro Todd, she is responsible for managing all creative activities carried out by the teams, including productions, shows, photoshoots, press releases and content of classes.

As a teacher, she is known for establishing and maintaining the highest standards of education through her demonstrations and hands-on sessions. She creates an innovative and professional environment in which she shares her inspirations emanating from international travel and the study of different mediums including art, culture, architecture, and fashion.

Her latest conquest: Akemi has joined the Shu Uemura team as an Atelier Director. The multi-faceted Akemi Tamaribuchi is a highly respected stylist, whether she is behind the chair, on location, or center stage, she is a leader in her company and an innovator in her industry.

Moises Villa landed at diPietro Todd at the age of 22 where he was recognized as a special talent early on and where his fruitful journey as a hair stylist began. In the 10 years that he has been with diPietro Todd, Villa has had creative involvement in photo shoots for the salon, has been published as an editorial stylist for local magazines, + continues to teach + inspire our apprentices in our in-house Development program + Academy. Villa has created a well-rounded clientele for himself consisting of the most fashionable people in town to high profile politicians +everything in between.

His work embodies a wide range of style from the most conservative to those who are more avant guarde. His most recent mentionable experience: styling hair backstage at New Work Fashion Week's L.A.M.B. Spring/Summer 2011 collection by the famous musician + designer Gwen Stefani.

To date Moises Villa is diPietro Todd's Assistant Creative Director + is in constant upward motion from his direct involvement in growing + maintaining the diPietro Todd Salons + Academy brand through his work in supporting photo shoots, classes, + events produced by the Creative Team.

Villa greatly influences these areas drawing from his professional + personal experience in the fashion, art, music + culture of San Francisco. He is a regular on the scene of fashion editorials, runway events, + industry educational productions. In his personal time he is constantly working to attain his mastery in the craft of hairstyling + considers it to be more than just a career—it is his lifestyle.

Angel believes a woman's hair color has the power to transform her image of herself and the world around her. He discovered his innate talent and passion for hair styling early on in his life. At the age of 8, he would watch attentively as his mother's hair was often unsuccessfully transformed during frequent visits to the salon. He soon grew confident that he could bring forth the best in his mother's hair. From then on there was no turning back. Angel went on to graduate at the top of his class from Paul Mitchell at the yough age of 20. His natural flair and remarkable sense of personal style advanced him quickly.

Angel began his professional career at diPietro Todd Salon where he is now a Colorist to many of San Francisco's and Marin county's elite clientele, among them high-powered CEOs, authors, and socialites. Many of his clients come to him for his signature balayage technique. He believes in year-round attention to hair, and dedicates time creating a plan for his client's hair color taking into consideration special events and seasonal changes throughout the year. Angel truly loves the sight of clients leaving the salon looking radiant, confident and red-carpet ready.

Brooke Hawks has now worked for diPietro Todd for 5 years. She has entered the industry by attending the Paul Mitchell Partner school in San Francisco. After finishing the apprentice program at diPietro Todd salon, Brooke flourished into an enthusiastic, precise, well rounded colorist. Loving all color techniques and specializing in soft ribbony color using the balayage technique as well as in keratin treatments.

A year after becoming a colorist, Brooke joined the teaching staff of the dPT development program. The combination of working behind the chair and assisting young colorists in developing techniques and their eye, gives Brooke the ability to come full circle in her updated techniques and passion for the trade.

Cares Mills began her hair coloring career in 1992 in New York City. After spending 3 years between Manhattan and Beverly Hills at Louis Licari Color Group, she joined the diPietro Todd Color department when she moved to SF in 1995. Currently, Cares is the Assistant Academy Director of Color for diPietro Todd Academy and also upholds the title as Artist for the Matrix/Logics Education Team.

She specializes in dimensional highlights and is known for her distinctive knife-based highlighting technique. Over the years, she has had the pleasure of working in film and television throughout Los Angeles and San Francisco with many famous models, actors, and musicians, but finds working with her every day clientele the most rewarding.

Shelley Mohr's love for coloring hair began in 1992 at San Francisco's top salon, diPietro Todd. It was there that she received her training as a color specialist and continued on to successfully build and maintain a large clientele at diPietro Todd's Mill Valley location. With her remarkable talent and intense passion for hair, Shelley not only became an educator, but soon thereafter was promoted to Director of Color Education for diPietro Todd's training program Development. Shelley has been influential in the training of diPietro Todd's future color professional and, thus, instrumental in the growth of diPietro Todd Salon's five locations.

In 2004, Shelley partnered with Kim and Andrew Todd, along with Amita Moticka, to create the diPietro Todd Academy. As Director of Color Education for diPietro Todd's professional academy, Shelley has developed a color curriculum that covers all aspects of color training and involves visual, written, and practical applications. She has also helped produce hair and fashion events representing L'Oreal Professionnel, Kérastase and Shu Uemura, as well as seasonal collections and photo shoots for diPietro Todd.

One of Shelley Mohr's major achievements to date has been her involvement in the L'Oreal Professionnel Creative Team as one of their featured Portfolio Artists. She has had the honor of working on multiple national collections and the opportunity to travel all over the country educating at salons and V.I.P. events, including trade shows and, most notably, Intercoiffure and The International Hair Color Exchange. Most recently, Shelley has been asked to teach on the Master's Stage, showcasing L'Oreal Professionnel's new premier color line, INOA.

Shelley has also been featured in professional industry magazines such as HairColor & Design, Modern Salon, Launchpad, and American Salon, covering topics ranging from salon business to color education and creativity.

When Shelley is not teaching or traveling, she is in the salon working with her clients, continuing to further her exploration of and passion for redheads, power blondes, rich brunettes, and corrective color.

Yureesh's creativity began at a very young age in mid-town Manhattan as a multi-talented musician and artist. His perpetual appreciation for art became the window into his mind, heart, and soul, which encouraged his move to the Bay Area in 2001. Through his passion of visual arts and connection with people, he began his journey with diPietro Todd as an assistant in the Development program and after only a couple of years he landed on the floor at our Mill Valley location as a Stylist.

Yureesh, known for his warm and energetic personality, has built a solid following during his four years with diPietro Todd and is now an educator to our Academy. Yureesh continues to stay passionate about his role as a stylist and educator knowing that his only limit in this art form truly is his imagination.

Amita Moticka started her hairdressing career at the age of seventeen. She completed her apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles. Upon completion, she began the teacher training program while working for Vidal Sassoon. After just a couple of years, Amita was fortunate enough to travel around the world to teach and work as a Platform Artist for Vidal Sassoon.

Amita came to diPietro Todd salon in 1997, where she lended her expertise in helping create Development, the assistant training program she would later become the Director of. Once the Development program began to thrive, Amita moved to New York to pursue her creative outlets such as film, videos, photo shoots, and numerous runway shows for designers such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Tula, and Betsey Johnson. Amita continued to travel to California on a regular basis to maintain her clientele on the west coast.

Over the years, Amita has had the pleasure of styling the rock n' roll locks of James Hetfeild (Metallica), Sammy Hagar (Van Halen), members of Wilco, Cake, Dieselhead, and Jolie Holland just to name a few. Amita also toured with the legendary band, Journey, as their personal hairstylist.

In 2004, Amita reunited with her partners at diPietro Todd, Shelley Mohr, Kim and Andrew Todd, and created the diPietro Todd Academy. Several years later, she now spends most of her time in San Francisco. When she is not traveling as an educator and diPietro Todd Academy Director of Haircutting, she divides her time between the five different diPietro Todd Salon locations working on her devoted clients.

Before landing at diPietro Todd Salon 6 years ago, Trish had been on a quest to follow and develop her true passions—connecting with people and artistic expression. From growing up on a horse ranch and years of piano and French horn lessons, to art classes at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco to traveling abroad for several years as a professional athlete (never without a sketchbook in hand), to the wine and food industry, she came to finally finding her home as a hair stylist at diPietro Todd salon.

From these array of experiences, Trish brings a vibrant and friendly personality, and a chic urban style. While keeping up with current trends in fashion and hair, she is known for her creativity, passion and authenticity- while truly listening to her clients' needs. She has a passion for it all- creative edgy short cuts, long sexy layers, the distinct beauty of curly hair, men's barbering, updo's and keratin smoothing treatments.

Trish thrives on having a broad spectrum of clientele, and outside of work, is just as happy in the beat and pulse of San Francisco as she is riding a bike on the roads of Marin. Her favorite part of this job is making people look and feel fabulous through artistic expression every day.

Michael always knew what he wanted and to the surprise of no one achieved it in record time. One month out of high school he started as a colorists' apprentice at our Mill Valley location and four years later, after having trained in all salons, became a staff member at Palo Alto in 2005. While assisting in Palo Alto, Michael connected quickly with the staff and clients. He spends his time behind the chair working on the many of the Penninsula's top Venture Capitalists, Philanthropists, executives, professors, doctors, lawyers, dot coms, and many lovely housewives. Having spent the majority of his time with diPietro Todd in Palo Alto, there is no doubt that Michael feels at home here.

Just a few years after building a demanding clientele, Michael joined the Development Program as a color teacher and now oversees Palo Alto as the Department Head for Color. Michael enjoys wearing many hats at diPietro Todd. Michael is well versed in corrections, creatives, foil work, tinting, relaxers, and balayage services, but is known most well for his power blondes, and soft brunettes, natural redheads.

Michael thrives on working in a teaching salon such as diPietro Todd and draws inspiration from his peers as well as pop culture, high end fashion, and music. He simply loves this constantly evolving industry.

Amita Moticka started her hairdressing career at the age of seventeen. She completed her apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles. Upon completion, she began the teacher training program while working for Vidal Sassoon. After just a couple of years, Amita was fortunate enough to travel around the world to teach and work as a Platform Artist for Vidal Sassoon.

Amita came to diPietro Todd salon in 1997, where she lended her expertise in helping create Development, the assistant training program she would later become the Director of. Once the Development program began to thrive, Amita moved to New York to pursue her creative outlets such as film, videos, photo shoots, and numerous runway shows for designers such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Tula, and Betsey Johnson. Amita continued to travel to California on a regular basis to maintain her clientele on the west coast.

Over the years, Amita has had the pleasure of styling the rock n' roll locks of James Hetfeild (Metallica), Sammy Hagar (Van Halen), members of Wilco, Cake, Dieselhead, and Jolie Holland just to name a few. Amita also toured with the legendary band, Journey, as their personal hairstylist.

In 2004, Amita reunited with her partners at diPietro Todd, Shelley Mohr, Kim and Andrew Todd, and created the diPietro Todd Academy. Several years later, she now spends most of her time in San Francisco. When she is not traveling as an educator and diPietro Todd Academy Director of Haircutting, she divides her time between the five different diPietro Todd Salon locations working on her devoted clients.

Akemi Tamaribuchi has always known the culture of hairdressing having grown up as the daughter of a renowned stylist and salon owner. Her profound understanding of all facets of the industry began at a very young age and attributes to her success today. Akemi completed her formal training with diPietro Todd Salons ten years ago. Her passion for hairstyling has taken her on a fruitful journey with diPietro Todd over the years.

While maintaining a diverse and loyal clientele throughout all five diPietro Todd locations in the Bay Area, Akemi was promoted to the Director of Hair Cutting Education in 2005. She created a notable curriculum for the in-house apprenticeship program and defined a language of teaching tools for students and fellow instructors to ensure growth, all the while mentoring future hairstylists.

In 2007, she managed to expand her repertoire when she was appointed Creative Director of diPietro Todd Salons + Academy.

Akemi oversees the diPietro Todd brand bringing expertise and enthusiasm to the stylists, educators and community. A forward thinker, Akemi tracks the waves of luxe style, blending classic foundations with the most progressive ideas and trends. At diPietro Todd, she is responsible for managing all creative activities carried out by the teams, including productions, shows, photoshoots, press releases and content of classes.

As a teacher, she is known for establishing and maintaining the highest standards of education through her demonstrations and hands-on sessions. She creates an innovative and professional environment in which she shares her inspirations emanating from international travel and the study of different mediums including art, culture, architecture, and fashion.

Her latest conquest: Akemi has joined the Shu Uemura team as an Atelier Director. The multi-faceted Akemi Tamaribuchi is a highly respected stylist, whether she is behind the chair, on location, or center stage, she is a leader in her company and an innovator in her industry.

Merria Dearman‘s extensive career in the hair industry began with a fervent passion for and a strong commitment to film, print, and theater work. After receiving her cosmetology license, Merria trained with award winning educators and creative directors in California‘s prominent Sonoma County. As a full-time stylist, Merria won several prestigious awards, but her enthusiasm for further education prevailed. Merria attended Vancouver Film School where she received a degree in film and television makeup artistry.

In addition, Merria also excelled at wig construction, including the making of lace hairpieces, hand laid hair, and bald caps for stage and film. As a result of her unique and unrivaled expertise and talent, Merria has worked as a freelance wig maker, hairstylist, and makeup artist for California Shakespeare Theater, Xanadu Productions, The History Channel, Pete Thompson Photography, American Conservatory Theater, and Berkeley Reparatory Theater. In addition to her involvement in theater, Merria has helped build the foundation of diPietro Todd Salon‘s newest location in Walnut Creek as a stylist and wig and hairpiece expert.

Dawn's aspiration to become a hairstylist began as a child, growing up in her mother's salon where she loved to watch her mother work. Following cosmetology school, Dawn apprenticed at diPietro Todd, where she worked closely with the Bay Area's top hairstylists. She has built a thriving clientele and has worked on numerous fashion shows and photo shoots.

The culmination of her experiences at diPietro Todd has created a desire for Dawn to share all she has learned over the years as an educator for the diPietro Todd Academy and as the Director of Cutting Education for the diPietro Todd Development Program.