Suzanne:  Owner/Educator/Stylist  
My dream is finally coming true!  I opened Ignite Hair Designs June 05 with the vision implanted from my mentor, Don Francis, who gave me that shot in the arm to get things moving!  Ignite is rooted with education being key and am now adding educator to my title. Without the training from the most inspirational friend/teacher, I would not have been able to achieve this goal!  The Ignite staff will benefit from what I've learned over the past 7 years with Francis and personally be able to learn from him as he will begin with us in February 06 for 2 or 3 day master classes.  I plan on hosting his in depth hands on classes regularly.  Francis will also be available for consultations with clients and staff, and future plans to schedule appointments with him.  If you are a stylist, and want to join us for classes, or be part of staff, I welcome your inquiries.

Don Francis- Shaping the look, Teaching the style
His influence on the hottest looks of the season may be the reason New York stylist Don Francis "is on the speed dial of cool young designers everywhere" (PaperCity, Nov. 2001), but real satisfaction for this trendsetter lies in teaching. Whether it's training top stylists to coif the rich and famous or to advise a hopeful client who wants to make the most of her own look, Francis knows that true talent lies in bringing out individual beauty. "If a miniskirt is not you, I won't put one on you," London's most sensational export has been known to say. A U.K.-bred hairdresser for more than 25 years, Francis' edgy British sensibility urges aspiring hairdressers to fine-tune their technique while pushing artistic quality to the edge. Now an independent artistic and educational consultant, Francis has served as international artistic director at Jingles International, one of New York and London's most hip-and-now hair academy and salon studios. His experience as a salon owner and manager led him to develop teaching programs in cut, color, perm, long-hair styling, motivation, client management, product knowledge and sales for the renowned school, and now for salons across the U.S.

A stylist to the stars, ranging from music industry icons and the hottest models to high-powered CEOs, Francis serves as both makeover artist and beauty futurist. He understands the origins of style, how to accommodate that style for consumers right now and where the trends are heading. Francis has presented an array of trends on various television talk shows and produces photo shoots and editorial work that continually influence the look of fashion.

While Francis continues to perform and produce numerous standing-ovation hair and style shows around the world,  he always leaves room in his schedule for new devotees From aspiring hairdressers to celebrities to private clientele, Don Francis is telling the trendsetters what's hot, and translating the chic looks for individual tastes.