“Cutting curly hair is an art. You have to make sure that you work individually according to the texture of the hair and the structure of the face, since curls have a mind of their own. Everyone should be able to achieve the hairstyle they feel their best in. This is why my goal is to maximize the potential of each individual’s best possible hair.”

- Christo

Christo is one of the world’s finest hair experts - internationally celebrated for his unrivaled talents to style curly hair, transform straight hair into something to talk about, and create color with vitality and originality. With experience and training that took him throughout Europe, Asia and the United States, Christo has become an authority in the hair industry, leading trends and educating consumers as well as professionals on how to look and feel beautiful beginning with their locks.

At the age of twelve, Christo began apprenticing in a family owned salon in the Greek island of Cyprus. During his high school years, Christo ventured to Paris and fell in love with Parisian fashion and techniques, and by his senior year of high school, he had opened his own private studio there. From Greece, Christo traveled throughout Europe and into Asia, learning secrets of the trade and cultivating his own enriched style and vision. As a leading Platform Artist and Educator, he was enchanted by the energy of New York City.

In 2002 Christo opened his luxurious salon, Christo Fifth Avenue, and launched Curlisto® Systems - which is today’s number one botanical hair care line specially formulated to nourish and rejuvenate everyone’s curls – even if your hair is straight! Since the salon’s opening, Christo has received a myriad of awards and honors that have distinguished not only the success of his artistic work, but also his philanthropic and charitable deeds. Christo has been a sponsor and lead designer for many fashion shows including San Francisco Fashion Week 2005, New York City Fashion Week 2006 and 2007. He was featured on news segments on ABC, CBS, FOX 5, and Telemundo. Christo was invited to transform hair color and style for TLC’s “Date Patrol” and Bravo’s "GUIDE TO STYLE”. Various other media include In Style Magazine, People En Espanol, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, etc…He has received recognition throughout the industry as the “King of Curls”. (Daily News) (WWD BeautyBiz)