DAVID J. WITCHELL
David began his career in hairdressing at a Redken Scientific Educational Systems Institute. His passion for the beauty industry started at the age of 15 as a freelance makeup artist. After completing his program, he further advanced his technical skills at the Vidal Sassoon Academies in London, England and Santa Monica, California.
Before pairing up with his business partner in 1994, David became a sought after beauty industry award winner and educator.
Together, David and Galina Witchell opened their flagship salon and spa in 1996.
Uniting David's hair and makeup artistry with Galina's brilliant business and artistic mind is the secret to the success of their award winning salon and spa businesses.
The curated team of consummate professionals at the David J. Witchell Salons will care for your hair loss concerns with a holistic approach. Once the best plan of action has been established, your journey to restoring your appearance begins.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Partner in an award winning 14,000 square foot Luxury Salon Spas and Retail Business Model/Bucks County, PA
Member of Advisory Board of the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
NOCTI Evaluator (MBIT)
Professional Training Consultant: Design and implement corporate training programs for the salon industry on cutting, styling, professional relations and presentation skills
National educator, platform artist and trainer for leading hair care brands Redken, Paul Brown International
Freelance stylist and make-up artist: Lancome, Elizabeth Arden, Shiseido, Cosmair, Versace, Diane Von Furstenberg, Gloria Vanderbilt, Charles of the Ritz and fashion photographers
Model and talent image consultant
MEDIA & PRESS:
Media: Dr. OZ, The View, E! Fashion Emergency, Lifetime's Our Home, Ricki Lake, The Maury Show, Tempest, 10!, Wife Swap, It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle
Press: Elle, Philadelphia Magazine, Allure, Town and Country, W, Conde Naste's Traveler, Travel and Leisure, Harper's Bazaar, Estetica USA, Passion Magazine and numerous other trade publications.
RECOGNITION/AWARDS:
Elle Magazine Top 100 Salons in United States
Philadelphia Magazine 5 time winner Best of Philly
Bucks Life Best of Bucks
Kerastase Top 100 Salons in the United States
Celebration Media Talk of the town 6 time winner Excellence Award
Passion Magazine: Image of Passion
Art and Fashion Group International: Master of the Craft Award
Two Time Nominee North American Hairdresser of the Year
AFFILIATIONS:
Member of the American Hair Loss Council