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Credits: Photographer: Bonnie Holland; Hairstylist: Danielle Valiente for Paul Mitchell Art Direction; Makeup Artist: Kelsey Deenihan; Wardrobe Stylist: Adria Heath |
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"I almost delayed entering the Paul Mitchell contest another year," confesses Valiente. "Naturally, I'm glad that I rushed things a bit to submit my images on time. Winning the Paul Mitchell Photo Shoot Contest has given me the confidence to enter NAHA 2011. |
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I decided to create light, airy looks to enhance the overall composition of the shoot," smiles Valiente. "Of course, this included an artistic and very frothy interpretation of the ballerina bun." |
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Valiente reveals, "I now divide my time between our family-owned salon of nine years, Atmosphere a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon in Phoenix, and the Angus Mitchell Salon in Beverly Hills. While I love working in our salon, I also want to be an editorial or celebrity stylist." |
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Valiente's ballet-inspired Pirouette placed first-out of 300 entries-in the Paul Mitchell Photo Shoot Contest 2010. |
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Black Swan step aside! Danielle Valiente's Pirouette collection flows as gracefully as ballerina Alina Somova playing Giselle, while displaying hair that speaks to lightness, energy and delicate, classic beauty. |
