Rolando Cevallos is a top internationally acclaimed hair stylists and owner of Paris Salon in St. James, Long Island.
Rolando began his interest in fashion and beauty at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, then concentrated on the art of cosmetology at Long Island Beauty Instutute.
Rolando had an incredible breakthrough. He was offered a position as a makeup artist with Chanel in New York City. With great work ethic and ambition on his side, Rolando eventually worked his way up and became Chanel’s creative director and regional makeup artist. From there, Rolando was sent to Paris to learn about their philosophy on makeup and beauty to further enhance his knowledge.
After his journey in Paris, Rolando felt that he had to bring what he had learned about beauty and makeup and their artistic approach to both. Hair was his next step. Rolando worked as a top stylist for the late Vidal Sasson, as well as Frederick Fekkai Salon, in New York City. Several years later, Rolando moved to Long Island where he served as Master Stylist at a local salon.
To date, Rolando has appeared several times in Allure Magazine, Newsday Long Island, Long Island Parenting Magazine, and featured on the Rachel Ray Show. He has also worked behind the scenes at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City, prepping and styling various models.
After gaining all of this experience and working on the heads of famous and beautiful people, Rolando decided to venture out on his own. He launched Paris Salon in St. James, Long Island. Rolando’s creative edge has helped him to reinvent hair based on what he has learned over the years.
His passion is about taking hair color and styles to a whole new level, always revolving around the latest fashion trends.
Rolando continues to strive for excellence, which shows through his creations as a Master Stylist.
As much as he has accomplished, Rolando isn’t just about business. He feels a sense of true accomplishment when is donating his services and time to numerous charities in order to help others who are in need. For Rolando, it’s about giving back to the community and helping in his own way.