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'''Rodolfo Valentin''' (born June 22, 1944) is a New York City ] and entrepreneur. Beginning his career as a fashion model in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Valentin later emigrated to New York and opened an elegant salon in Madison Avenue. Now he owns three hair salons within the New York City area with products and services that include ],<ref name="The New York Times">{{cite web| last = Schiro | first = Anne Marie | title = Pulse, Pretty, Quick | work=The New York Times | date = November 30, 1997 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/30/style/pulse-pretty-quick.html | accessdate = July 31, 2009}}</ref> and ].
'''Rodolfo Valentin''' is a ] ], born ], ] in ], ]. The hairstyles used by Rodolfo include hair coloring, regenerating ] hair, a tailored haircut, custom made wigs<ref>{{cite web

| title = Hair On Pieces
Valentin is also an active philanthropist. He currently supports the ], ], and has set up his own charity organization Sofia's Hair 4 Health Foundation.<ref name="Sofia's hair for health">{{cite web| url = http://rodolfovalentin.com/Sofia/sofias_hair_4_health.htm | accessdate = September 19, 2009 | title = rodolfovalentin.com}}</ref>
| publisher = Network Solutions

| date = ], ]
| url = http://www.Haironpieces.com
| accessdate = July 14
| accessyear = 2008}}</ref>
and the ].<ref name="Infusiones">{{cite web
| last = Merino
| first = Juan Fernando
| title = Infusiones estilo Valentin
| url = http://www.eldiariolaprensa.com/noticias/detail_archive.aspx?section=203&desc=%22MODA&id=1582091&Day=3&Month=3&Year=2007
| accessdate = May 3
| accessyear = 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| last = Frith Powell
| first = Hellena
| title = Big hair, small stomach
| publisher = London (UK), Sunday Times
| date = ], ]
| url = http://helenafrithpowell.com/uncategorized/big-hair-small-stomach
| accessdate = May 3
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref>
==Early life and career== ==Early life and career==
Valentin was born in ], Argentina. The son of Spanish and ] parents, from an early age he had dreams of becoming a plastic surgeon when he grew up.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://nymag.com/listings/beauty/rodolfo-valentin/ | title = Profile for Rodolfo Valentin | accessdate = August 1, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602121137/http://nymag.com/listings/beauty/rodolfo-valentin/|archivedate=June 2, 2012}}</ref> However Valentin became more interested in his future profession after years of playing the hairdresser to his mother and sister. His aunt, who had studied at a local beauty school in Buenos Aires, would later teach Valentin some of the techniques she had learned. He initially worked as a fashion model.<ref name="Fashion">{{cite web | last = Shalomoff | first = Rebecca | title = Fabulous salon has arrived | publisher = Herald Community Newspapers | date = June 28, 2001 | url = http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=2012703&BRD=1601&PAG=461&dept_id=62803&rfi=8 | accessdate = May 2, 2007 | archivedate = September 30, 2007 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070930030952/http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=2012703&BRD=1601&PAG=461&dept_id=62803&rfi=8 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref>
At a young age, Rodolfo Valentin was a ]<ref name="Fashion">{{cite web
| last = Shalomoff
| first = Rebecca
| title = Fabulous salon has arrived
| publisher = Herald Newspaper
| date = ], ]
| url = http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=2012703&BRD=1601&PAG=461&dept_id=62803&rfi=8
| accessdate = May 2
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref> and was recruited for fashion shows in Europe by hairdresser ],<ref name="Fashion"/> known for his work with ], ], and ]. Back in his native Buenos Aires, Valentin has worked with Argentine celebrities<ref name="Fashion"/> such as ],<ref name="Infusiones"/> ], ],<ref name="Infusiones"/> ],<ref name="Infusiones"/> ],<ref name="Infusiones"/> ], ], ],<ref name="Infusiones"/> and the ] ].<ref name="Fashion"/>


Moving to Europe, Valentin assisted hair stylist ] in Spain and ]. It was around this time that Valentin found a liking for the ] area of ], New York, later claiming "Five Towns is my ]". He purchased a mansion in Hewlett Bay Park; he would go on to stay in the area for eighteen years.<ref name="Fashion"/>
==Current activity==
During the early 2000s, Rodolfo expanded opening his second salon on ] in New York. The press named him as a preeminent New York society ], styling the hair of ] such as ],<ref name="PageSix">{{cite web
| last = Johnson
| first = Richard
| title = Page Six
| publisher = The New York Post
| date = ], ]
| url = http://www.pagesix.com/celebrities/Rodolfo+Valentin?d=20050916&page=0%2C1
| accessdate = May 02
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref> the ] Margo Catsimatidis,<ref>{{cite web
| last = Johnson
| first = Richard
| title = We Hear
| publisher = The New York Post
| date = ], ]
| url= http://www.pagesix.com/celebrities/Rodolfo+Valentin?d=20010831&page=0%2C1
| accessdate = February 08
| accessyear = 2008}}</ref> wife of ] CEO of Red Apple Group, the American gossip columnist ]<ref name="PageSix"/>Susan Hess,<ref name="Fashion"/>a philanthropist and a socialite,wife of the CEO of ], Caroline Kimmel, wife of the world famous billionaire filmmaker ], the Princess Maria Beatriz de Saboya, daughter of Humberto II, the last King of Italy, The countess Luann de Lesseps from The ], among others.


Two years after immigrating to Long Island in 1984, Valentin opened Rodolfo Valentin's salon and spa to the general public. Since then he has opened two further salons in the New York area.<ref name="Fashion"/>
==Achievements==
His expertise has recently been featured in ''Forget the Facelift''.<ref>{{cite web
| last = Dr. Day
| first = Doris J.
| title = Forget the facelift
| publisher = Amazon.com
| year = 2005
| url = http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/B000EUKR7M#reader-link
| accessdate = May 2
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref>
, a book dedicated to beauty by celebrity dermatologist Dr. Doris J. Day M.D.


Valentin's patented method of hair extension, the "Hair Infusion", was featured in the book ''Forget the Facelift'' by dermatologist Doris J. Day.<ref>{{Cite book| title = Forget The Facelift – Doris J. Day | id = {{ASIN|1583332324|country=uk}} }}</ref>
Rodolfo Valentin is the recipient of the hair coloring techniques award .<ref>{{cite web
| last = President
| first = Frank Commisso
| title = Hair coloring Techniques award
| publisher = Commco Beauty & Science
| month = May | year = 2002
| url = http://commcobeauty.googlepages.com/home
| accessdate = May 19
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref>
and his New York City salon, the "New York salon and spa" is the winner of the Grand Design Award.
<ref>{{cite web
| title = Winner of the Grand Design Award
| publisher = Takara Belmont
| year = 2001
| url = http://takarabelmont.com/salons/featured.php
| accessdate = May 15
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref>


==Philanthropy==
In the year 1994, his expertise in the processing of hair coloring and bleaching hair for hairpieces and wigs was noticed as far away as India. The Department of Economic Affairs<ref>{{cite web
], ] and Rodolfo Valentin at an ]]]
| title = Department of Economic Affairs- Page #61
| publisher = ISID- Ministry of Finance,New Delhi, India
| month = March | year = 2004
| url = http://isidev.nic.in/pdf/FM94u.pdf
| accessdate = May 6
| accessyear = 2007|format=PDF}}</ref>
of India, hired him to teach his unique techniques.


When he was a child Valentin had decided to help those suffering from hair loss due to ] treatment. His desire to do so arose after seeing the depression his mother (who later died from breast cancer) suffered from after losing her hair. "I promised my mother that I would help everyone with this, and make the perfect piece for chemo patients", he said.
Since 2006 to the present, Rodolfo Valentin has been consistently rated with "10 out of 10" by the readers of ].<ref>{{cite web
| last = Noonan
| first = Molly
| title = Salons Review
| publisher = New York Magazine
| year = 2007
| url = http://nymag.com/listings/beauty/rodolfo-valentin/
| accessdate = May 2
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref>
and rated 5 gold stars by ].<ref>{{cite web
| title = Salons Review
| publisher = Citysearch
| year = 2008
| url = http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/39930967/new_york_ny/rodolfo_valentin.html
| accessdate = March 14
| accessyear = 2008}}</ref>


To accomplish this, in 2002 Valentin founded the Sofia's Hair 4 Health foundation which offers free ] for those undergoing chemotherapy treatment. To qualify the person must earn fewer than thirty thousand dollars per year. "Some ladies don't make enough money", he said. "If they make $20,000, they don't make enough money to pay for the prosthesis."
==Contributions==

], Rodolfo Valentin at the Alzheimer's Association ]]]
Between one and three people are chosen every month by the organization. Nominations can originate from the person's own application, his or her friends, family members or medical caretakers. Applicants must also currently be under treatment and suffering hair loss due to treatments.<ref>{{cite web
Rodolfo Valentin supports several charity organizations such as the ], ] ],<ref>{{cite web
| last = McMullan
| first = Patrick
| title = Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth
| publisher = Patrickmcmullan.com
| date = ], ]
| url = http://72.30.186.56/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&fr=slv1-yphoto&p=RODOLFO+VALENTIN+ALZHEIMER&u=www.patrickmcmullan.com/website/pmc_screens/Event_selects.aspx%3Fpage%3D4%26Event_ID%3D7128&w=rodolfo+valentin+alzheimer&d=FqtqYvmdOmIK&icp=1&.intl=es
| accessdate = May 14
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref> Hellenic Times Scholarship Foundation,<ref>{{cite web
| title = Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund
| publisher = HTSF
| date = ], ]
| url = http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:AZ8u8SrIMlQJ:www.htsfund.org/raffle.html+RODOLFO+VALENTIN+HELLENIC&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us
| accessdate = May 14
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref> and his own organization created in memory of his mother Sofia offering free ] to ] patients through his ] foundation.<ref>{{cite web
| last = Connor | last = Connor
| first = Tracy | first = Tracy
| title = Big Town, Big Heart | title = Big Town, Big Heart
| publisher = New York Daily News |work=New York Daily News
| date = ], ] | date = March 3, 2007
| url = http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/03/03/2007-03-03_keeping_a_promise_society_hairdresser_ma-2.html | url = http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/03/03/2007-03-03_keeping_a_promise_society_hairdresser_ma-2.html
| accessdate = April 26 | accessdate = April 26, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| last = Santucci | last = Santucci
| first = Christina | first = Christina
| title = Gift of hair from Valentin | title = Gift of hair from Valentin
| publisher = The Queens Courier | publisher=The Queens Courier
| date = ], ] | date = April 5, 2007
| url = http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2007/04/05/news/news08.txt/ | url = http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2007/04/05/news/news08.txt/
| accessdate = April 26 | accessdate = April 26, 2007}}</ref>
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref>

==The Hair Infusion==
"Hair infusion", a Rodolfo Valentin trademark technique.<ref>{{cite web
| title = The Hair Infusion
| publisher = US Trademark Office
| date = ], ]
| url = http://assignments.uspto.gov/assignments/q?db=tm&qt=sno&reel=&frame=&sno=78622596
| accessdate = June 12
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref>, as hair extensions are, is a kind of hair additions to add length, volume and color to the individual’s own hair.
Because the lightweight structure of the Hair infusion in view of the fact that it is a flat small piece of real human hair that joins the recipient's own tresses without using heat, along with the natural protein used as a replacement for glue, which is considered a less damaging variety.<ref>{{cite web
| title = People Testimonials
| publisher = The hair infusion
| date = ], ]
| url = http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeqnuds/id16.html
| accessdate = May 14
| accessyear = 2007}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web
| title = The Hair Infusion
| publisher = Network Solutions
| date = ], ]
| url = http://www.hairinfusion.com
| accessdate = July 17
| accessyear = 2008}}</ref>

== Notes ==
{{Reflist}}


Valentin also helps other charity organizations by donating money to them. He currently supports the ], ] and the Hellenic Times Scholarship Foundation.<ref>{{cite web
== External links ==
| last = Jedell
* of Rodolfo Valentin
| first = Joan
* Review by Lauren Terrazzano
| title = Silver celebration
* Review by Laurie Kahle
| publisher = Hampton Sheet
* New York Hair Guide
| date = November 14, 2007
*
* | url = http://www.hamptonsheet.com/winter2009/silver-celebration.htm
| accessdate = July 31, 2009
| archive-date = September 12, 2019
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190912030442/http://www.hamptonsheet.com/winter2009/silver-celebration.htm
| url-status = dead
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| title = Big greek gala
| publisher=Hampton Sheet Magazine
| date = September 2008
| url = http://www.hamptonsheet.com/september2008/greek-gala.htm
| accessdate = July 21, 2008}}</ref>
On October 27, 2011, Valentin donated 1,000 hair prosthesis to the "Hewlett House 1 in 9". The organization name derivates from the fact that 1 in 9 people living in Long Island are diagnosed with breast cancer.<ref>{{cite web
| last = CBS
| first= Channel 2 News
| title = Rodolfo Valentin Donates One Thousand Wigs for Cancer Patients
| publisher=CBS News, Cindy Hsu
| date = October 27, 2011
| url = http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/10/27/rodolfo-valentin-donating-1000-wigs-to-cancer-patients/
| accessdate = October 27, 2011}}</ref>
On October 23, 2012, Rodolfo Valentin was named "New Yorker of the Week" by New York Television Channel 1.<ref>{{cite web
| last = NY1
| first= Time Warner
| title = Rodolfo Valentin - New Yorker of the Week
| publisher=NY1 News Television
| date = October 23, 2012
| url = http://wigblogs.com/tag/ny1-new-yorker-of-the-week/
| accessdate = October 23, 2012}}</ref>


==References==
{{reflist}}


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American model and hairdresser Not to be confused with Rodolfo Valentino or Rodolfo B. Valentino.

Rodolfo Valentin
Valentin at work
Born (1944-06-22) June 22, 1944 (age 80)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
OccupationHairdresser
Years active1972—present
EmployerRodolfo Valentin

Rodolfo Valentin (born June 22, 1944) is a New York City hairdresser and entrepreneur. Beginning his career as a fashion model in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Valentin later emigrated to New York and opened an elegant salon in Madison Avenue. Now he owns three hair salons within the New York City area with products and services that include hair extension, and hair coloring.

Valentin is also an active philanthropist. He currently supports the AFSP, Alzheimer's Association, and has set up his own charity organization Sofia's Hair 4 Health Foundation.

Early life and career

Valentin was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The son of Spanish and Italian parents, from an early age he had dreams of becoming a plastic surgeon when he grew up. However Valentin became more interested in his future profession after years of playing the hairdresser to his mother and sister. His aunt, who had studied at a local beauty school in Buenos Aires, would later teach Valentin some of the techniques she had learned. He initially worked as a fashion model.

Moving to Europe, Valentin assisted hair stylist Alexandre de Paris in Spain and Italy. It was around this time that Valentin found a liking for the Five Towns area of Long Island, New York, later claiming "Five Towns is my Beverly Hills". He purchased a mansion in Hewlett Bay Park; he would go on to stay in the area for eighteen years.

Two years after immigrating to Long Island in 1984, Valentin opened Rodolfo Valentin's salon and spa to the general public. Since then he has opened two further salons in the New York area.

Valentin's patented method of hair extension, the "Hair Infusion", was featured in the book Forget the Facelift by dermatologist Doris J. Day.

Philanthropy

Margo Catsimatidis, Yasmin Aga Khan and Rodolfo Valentin at an Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala

When he was a child Valentin had decided to help those suffering from hair loss due to chemotherapy treatment. His desire to do so arose after seeing the depression his mother (who later died from breast cancer) suffered from after losing her hair. "I promised my mother that I would help everyone with this, and make the perfect piece for chemo patients", he said.

To accomplish this, in 2002 Valentin founded the Sofia's Hair 4 Health foundation which offers free hair pieces for those undergoing chemotherapy treatment. To qualify the person must earn fewer than thirty thousand dollars per year. "Some ladies don't make enough money", he said. "If they make $20,000, they don't make enough money to pay for the prosthesis."

Between one and three people are chosen every month by the organization. Nominations can originate from the person's own application, his or her friends, family members or medical caretakers. Applicants must also currently be under treatment and suffering hair loss due to treatments.

Valentin also helps other charity organizations by donating money to them. He currently supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Alzheimer's Association and the Hellenic Times Scholarship Foundation. On October 27, 2011, Valentin donated 1,000 hair prosthesis to the "Hewlett House 1 in 9". The organization name derivates from the fact that 1 in 9 people living in Long Island are diagnosed with breast cancer. On October 23, 2012, Rodolfo Valentin was named "New Yorker of the Week" by New York Television Channel 1.

References

  1. Schiro, Anne Marie (November 30, 1997). "Pulse, Pretty, Quick". The New York Times. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
  2. "rodolfovalentin.com". Retrieved September 19, 2009.
  3. "Profile for Rodolfo Valentin". Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
  4. ^ Shalomoff, Rebecca (June 28, 2001). "Fabulous salon has arrived". Herald Community Newspapers. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved May 2, 2007.
  5. Forget The Facelift – Doris J. Day. ASIN 1583332324.
  6. Connor, Tracy (March 3, 2007). "Big Town, Big Heart". New York Daily News. Retrieved April 26, 2007.
  7. Santucci, Christina (April 5, 2007). "Gift of hair from Valentin". The Queens Courier. Retrieved April 26, 2007.
  8. Jedell, Joan (November 14, 2007). "Silver celebration". Hampton Sheet. Archived from the original on September 12, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
  9. "Big greek gala". Hampton Sheet Magazine. September 2008. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
  10. CBS, Channel 2 News (October 27, 2011). "Rodolfo Valentin Donates One Thousand Wigs for Cancer Patients". CBS News, Cindy Hsu. Retrieved October 27, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. NY1, Time Warner (October 23, 2012). "Rodolfo Valentin - New Yorker of the Week". NY1 News Television. Retrieved October 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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