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Ratner Companies Taps Veteran Salon Professional and Educator Steve Waldman to Head Technical Training

Steve Waldman has been training salon professionals and educators for more than two decades.

by Staff
January 4, 2019
Ratner Companies Taps Veteran Salon Professional and Educator Steve Waldman to Head Technical Training

 

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Steve Waldman has been training salon professionals and educators for more than two decades and he brings his innovative approach and creative insight to his new role as Director of Technical Training at Ratner Companies.

Whether in salons, on stages or even online, he has created and delivered content packed programs with passion and style all over the world.  Sharing his comprehensive experience as a hairdresser/colorist, salon owner, session stylist and creative consultant, he most recently was with Matrix, a brand of L’Oreal, as a Technical Director and Global Artist.  

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 “It's in the synergy of our artistic vision, an analytical approach and inherent talents where we find the ability to be our best and experience growth for maximum effectiveness,” Waldman says. 

About Ratner Companies

Ratner Companies is the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, operating nearly 1,000 salons in 16 states, and employing more than 12,000 stylists. Its diverse brands include Hair Cuttery, BUBBLES, Salon Cielo, Salon Plaza and Cibu for Hair. Led by co-founders Dennis Ratner and Ann Ratner, the Ratner family also includes nephew Gary and daughters Kelly and Lauren, who serve in capacities ranging from licensed stylists to Resource Center leaders. For more information visit ratnerco.com.

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