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Celebrity hair stylist Giannandrea (The Wall Group), whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Megan Fox, Hannah Simone and Kristen Stewart, has signed as Brand Ambassador at Macadamia Natural Oil (Macadamia Beauty).

Giannandrea is an often-requested artist for his celebrity clients and their red carpet events.
Celebrity hair stylist Giannandrea (The Wall Group), whose clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Megan Fox, Hannah Simone and Kristen Stewart, has signed as Brand Ambassador at Macadamia Natural Oil (Macadamia Beauty).
Giannandrea began styling hair at 16 in Bologna, where he was inspired by the new fashion trends that were sweeping across all of Europe from the UK in the 80s. Giannandrea’s experience and glamorous styles are looked upon as inspirational, and he is recognized as a creative force in the beauty and fashion industry working for major editorial publications such as VOGUE, In Style, Marie Claire and Elle in the US and Internationally.
“The industry knowledge and experience Giannandrea will bring to Macadamia is unparalleled”, says Vincent Davis, CEO of Macadamia Natural Oil. “Macadamia is excited to have him on board as our Brand Ambassador.”
Giannandrea will work with Macadamia Natural Oil on their various editorial shoots and marketing campaigns and will help Macadamia expand their current product range.
Macadamia Natural Oil manufacturers and markets premium, professional hair care product lines focusing on solutions for problem hair through a modern application of macadamia and argan oils.
For more information on Macadamia Natural Oil and their products, please visit www.macadamiahair.com

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