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“The 4th Dimension: The Day of the Hairdresser,” the Emiliani Enterprises hairdressing extravaganza planned for April 15 and 16, is one of the hottest tickets in the professional salon industry today. The Taj Mahal Xanadu Theater in Atlantic City will be the setting for this two-day event featuring some of the beauty industry's top hairdressers showcasing their artistic talents and celebrating hairdressers all over the world.
“The 4th Dimension: The Day of the Hairdresser,” the Emiliani Enterprises hairdressing extravaganza planned for April 15 and 16, is one of the hottest tickets in the professional salon industry today. The Taj Mahal Xanadu Theater in Atlantic City will be the setting for this two-day event featuring some of the beauty industry's top hairdressers showcasing their artistic talents and celebrating hairdressers all over the world.
More high profile artists have agreed to bring their talents to the venue. Gina Kahn and Patrick McIvor will join Phillip Wilson, Michael O'Rourke, Nicholas French, Robert Cromeans, Rocky Vitelli, Rafe Hardy, Boyd Parris, Tim Hartley, Jo Blackwell, Amit Abraham, Leonel Rodriguez, and Joseph DiMaggio to present their creative visions including couture design, hair cutting techniques and avante garde looks.
What started off as show has turned into the biggest event in industry history. its incredible to have all this talent in one main stage event. The artists are all collaborating with each other and the spirit and excitement is incredible. This event will be talked about for years to come,” says Andre Chiavelli, creator of the 4th Dimension and Vice President sales and corporate strategy for Emiliani Enterprises.
On the evening of April 15, guests will be invited to a private Meet and Greet reception with the artists to celebrate their arrival and toast together. On April 16, the artists will each do an eight minute presentation with their world class team on stage for the expected 5000 attendees.
The Taj Mahal arena which has housed the likes of Beyonce, Elton John, and more will consist of 5 major video screens, a 60x40 stage, a 40-foot runway, over 3000 stadium style seats and 2000 runway seats with full concert stereo systems, laser light shows, video production and musical performances.
Agenda:
April 15th VIP Meet and Greet Party
Taj Majal—Atlantic City
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
April 16th, Hair stylists stage presentation
Taj Majal—Atlantic City
1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
For tickets go to emiliani.com.

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