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{{Short description|American model and hairdresser}}
'''Rodolfo Valentin''' is a famous ] ].
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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 ].


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>
Born ], ] in ], ] he is one of the most creative ] hair stylists. His works include the hair infusion, a technique to add length, color and volume to the existing hair. The hairstyles created by Rodolfo Valentin relied on light, straight, and shiny hair.


==Early life and career==
In ], Rodolfo immigrated to ], New York where he opened an upper class beauty salon and started to become famous through magazine ads and television shows.
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>


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"/>
During the 2000s Rodolfo’s fame expanded as he opened his second salon in the fashionable ] in New York. The press named him as the New York society hair stylist.


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"/>
Despite remaining an upscale hairdresser who caters to the rich and famous, Rodolfo offers free hair wigs to cancer patients through his Sofia’s hair for health organization.


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>


==Philanthropy==
Category: hairdressers
], ] and Rodolfo Valentin at an ]]]

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.

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."

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
| last = Connor
| first = Tracy
| title = Big Town, Big Heart
|work=New York Daily News
| date = March 3, 2007
| url = http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/03/03/2007-03-03_keeping_a_promise_society_hairdresser_ma-2.html
| accessdate = April 26, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| last = Santucci
| first = Christina
| title = Gift of hair from Valentin
| publisher=The Queens Courier
| date = April 5, 2007
| url = http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2007/04/05/news/news08.txt/
| accessdate = April 26, 2007}}</ref>

Valentin also helps other charity organizations by donating money to them. He currently supports the ], ] and the Hellenic Times Scholarship Foundation.<ref>{{cite web
| last = Jedell
| first = Joan
| title = Silver celebration
| publisher = Hampton Sheet
| 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>

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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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