Biography & History:
The world of beauty, fashion, and
style have been touched on many levels by Master Stylist, Hair colorist and
Makeup artist Jorge Zabaleta (Jzab).
Throughout his illustrious career he
has time and time again, been on the forefront of the hair and makeup industry.
With over 20 years of topnotch
training , theory and now, mastery of the field, He is an accomplished and well
known artist in both the American and the European markets.
Clientele:
His personal client list includes
various celebrities such as Roz Ryan (from the Original Dreamgirls
Broadway cast),
Actress Rene Russo, Pop star Christina Aguilera, Latin stars
Miguel Bose, La India, Ednita Lazario, Carlos Danielle,
Expose’ singer Gioia Bruno, Hieress and infamous celebrity Paris
Hilton, Playmates Carol and Darlene Bernaola, Model Oliva Wolfe,
freestyle group Dance Affair, Alternative Dance Singer/songwriter
Monserrattz of Dance Planet X, House music singer Michael M, Miami
DJ/Producer Maximus 3000, 1998 Miss Florida/USA Jaime Estrada, club
aficionado and owner Regine of Regine nightclubs (Paris, Miami, New
York), Twin model/actresses/singers/artists Estefania and Valentina Crespo,
Toni Tennille of captain and Tennille, Freestyle Dance group Secret
Society, and Latin Music royalty Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Just to
name a few....
Corporate Clientele:
Corporate/Editorial clients include,
Sandals resorts, Diet Pepsi, Nike, Playboy Magazine , Anne Klien jewelry,
Kritzia, Cosmopolitan, Vogue (Germany, France, Spain), Lancome, In Style
Magazine, North Beach Leather , 24 Collection, Guiller Vallei Cotour, Versace,
Ford Modeling inc, Sister 8025 Records, Directions Magazine, In wear Matinique,
and More.
Titles:
Jzab’s technique not only shines in
his cutting edge innovative style, but in his full knowledge of the products and
lines that he uses.
Garnishing the title of Platform artist and educator throughout his career for such lines as (but not limited to):
- Goldwell
- Matrix
- Joico
- Sebastian
- Clairol
- Redken
- Evolution
Awards:
Among many monumental achievements Jzab has had the distinction of winning:
- 1st place award from a national Revlon competition for best Makeup
- 1st place prize for all three color, cut and makeup from a national Clairol competition
- Master colorist status certification from Goldwell
- Master colorist status certification from Matrix
- Creative group award from Haircolor USA
for bumble and bumble salon in NYC.
Neon Technics:
Jzab, even has well the star on his shoulder
of opening , operating and founding his own salon in the heart of South Miami
on the corner of sunset Drive and US1 , Neon Technics; (where he styled a
plethora of whose who in the club, music, fashion and art scene of the mid to
late 80’s).
Jzab has worked from South Beach, New York , London, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, to Coral Gables, Chicago, and Weston. He continues to work both the modern cutting edge of style as well as the mainstream culture of hair, color and makeup and freelances on fashion shoots, music video productions, independent films and art exhibits locally and internationally.