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Dan is a highly gifted creative. Apart from his fine art work and illustrations, in the field of hair and makeovers he has established an exclusive clientele- one to one appointments only, who range from Hollywood stars to the simply wealthy. Discretion absolute.

THE GARDEN AT CHARLESTON HOUSE: mixed media on canvass.

In the collection of Jane Linklater- former muse to sculptor Gerald Laing.

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Dan-Paul Flores

From an early age, Dan-Paul Flores was fascinated by the visual. He was so captivated by colour and aesthetics, that it comes as little surprise that his early ambition was to become a special effect make-up artist.

Living in Norfolk, he broke into the beauty industry through hairdressing. After completing his apprenticeship, Dan trained with Vidal Sassoon and was then asked to be Art Director of the salon at Army and Navy in Guildford. It was here he first started to work with make-up, preparing models for fashion shows and events.

Dan was then head hunted by John Carne, the Guilford-based, nationally known, hair salon that was to give him his first taste of celebrity. Whilst working with a variety of high profile clients, he established firm friendships with the likes of Jill Tavelman Collins and her then husband, Phil Collins that were set to last for many years.

At the same time, Dan established himself as an industry authority by working in the professional seminars of L’Oreal and overseeing artistic direction on an array of fashion photo shoots.

Portrait photograph of Dan-Paul by CM for i2i designs international.

Next stop was Liverpool where Dan worked for Andrew and Liz Collinge, managing their prestigious salon while the couple themselves built up a media profile with regular appearances on shows such as ‘This Morning’. Dan was not only strengthening his clientele, but was able to closely observe the inner workings of the media.

After working for individuals such as Alan Paul and Patrick Cameron at events that included shows at the Royal College of Fashion, Dan took the opportunity for a change of scene and worked as a private image consultant in the south of France.

‘The opportunity to work abroad came at the right time for me,’ he says. ‘The fashion and beauty industries can be very full on and I needed to experience a life outside it.’

BARNS AT EMPOUCOURON GERS FRANCE: mixed media on canvass.

Sold from a gallery. Purchaser unknown.

It took only six months for Dan to be seduced back to the UK when he was asked by John Carne to return as Art Director of the L’Oreal fashion shows. ‘I loved the job because it was very creative, whilst also educating other professionals.’

Dan went on to work with the likes of Nicky Clarke, Paul Merrit and was, along with his associate Paul Scully, the first choice for Channel 4’s reality television series ‘The Salon’. ‘Originally I thought the project would be a showcase for the hair and beauty industry, but as the idea progressed it became clear that I was expected to provide access to my client base, get them on the show and encourage them to talk about their private lives. I became increasingly uncomfortable with the show’s agenda and since I didn’t need the publicity, I decided to bow out.’ The role would later be given to Paul Merrit.

Dan not only become a regular face backstage at events such as the British Music Awards, MOBOs and international fashion shows, but had built up an impressive celebrity clientele. From Julie Walters to Jim and Tracey Davison, Will and Lisa Carling, Angie Rutherford and Jill and Lily Collins. Dan continued to work as a freelance stylist for 12 years, visiting their homes and spending a great deal of time with them

‘I love working with people on such a personal level. Over time you build up trust and I was often asked to work with entire families, helping to introduce clients’ daughters into hair and make-up techniques.’

In 2005, Dan took an extended break from private consultancy to pursue his passion for painting and art. ‘At this point in my life, I am having an absolute love affair with colour - I love exploring it as a means of expression and communication.’

It is this passion for colour that brought Dan back to the limelight for one special project - to be the UK and European spokesperson for Wet ‘n’ Wild. Wet n Wild is one of the Top 5 selling cosmetic brands in the USA with 25,000 retail outlets selling over 100 million pieces a year. It has a celebrity following of Hollywood talent such as Claire Danes, Rachel Bilson and Angela Basset and music icons such as Avril Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson, and Britney Spears.

‘The one thing I have learnt from my career in hair and beauty is that it is all about giving confidence. Colour can be used to any effect, whether it be simple, striking or sexy. What attracted me to Wet ‘n’ Wild was that as well as being bright and funky, it has something for every age group. Having worked with many generations, often of the same family, I don’t believe that cosmetics should be age-specific - people of all ages want to have fun with their appearance and style.’

‘I also wanted to promote Wet ‘n’ Wild due to its price. I know the ingredients contained in this make up are the best, but most of these items cost less than a couple of quid! Making the brand so affordable allows anyone to experiment and play with their style using the best quality cosmetics.’

‘Finally, as I am half-Hawaiian, I was impressed by a brand committed to creating a product with multi-ethnicity, whilst making fashion fun, affordable and above all, REAL! The celebrities I work with have the same worries and concerns about their appearance as anyone else. I have used Wet ‘n’ Wild on my friends and they love it. I would not hesitate to recommend it to a top end, celebrity clientele because fashion should not be about how expensive a product is or which celebrity endorses it, but quality. When I used Wet ‘n’ Wild I had to ask myself ‘why would anyone pay more’?’

The Wet-n-Wild Range on sale in Bulgaria. Dan-Paul centre stage as ever.

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Beauty Expert to be Wet ‘n’ Wild Spokesperson

Markwins International is proud to announce that top American cosmetic brand, Wet ‘n’ Wild, will be the first open price brand to be launched in the UK with an expert industry spokesperson.

Dan Paul-Flores has over twenty years’ experience in the beauty industry working for big names such as Vidal Sassoon, L’Oreal and the Royal College of Fashion. A regular face backstage at events such as the British Music and MOBO Awards, Dan has also spent the past decade working with an impressive celebrity clientele.

Dan, who until now has always preferred to stay out of the limelight, (passing up the opportunity to star in Channel 4’s reality series ‘The Salon’) has come forward to endorse Wet ‘n’ Wild because he believes it is the first range to successfully combine the three characteristics fundamental to high street fashion: colour, quality and cost.

‘I have a long standing love affair with colour,’ he explains. ‘It can be used to create any look, whether it is simple, striking or sexy and I knew of Wet ‘n’ Wild from its popularity in the States. It’s bright, funky and has something for every age group. Having worked with many generations, often of the same family, I don’t believe that cosmetics should be age-specific - people of all ages want to have fun with their appearance and style.’

Wet n Wild is one of the Top 5 selling cosmetic brands in the USA with 25,000 retail outlets selling over 100 million pieces a year. It has a celebrity following of Hollywood talent such as Claire Danes, Rachel Bilson and Angela Basset and music icons such as Avril Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson, and Britney Spears. It will be launched this Spring in Boots and New Look stores across the UK.

‘It is nice to see a multi-age, multi-ethnicity brand that is making fashion fun and affordable. I have recommended Wet ‘n’ Wild to top-end, celebrity clients and they love it.

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Fierce Angel return with their second full CD release of 2008. Angels Fall is a sublime compilation of the finest chill-out featuring a selection of cutting edge artists and true classics.

The label continue with their new look branding with a stunning piece of artwork that combines the talents of illustrator Jason Jaroslav Cook, photographer Katja Mayer, model Dominique Annaliese with Makeup by Dan Paul Flores for Wet N Wild.

The album features 3 CD’s each with it’s own distinctive style. CD1 is predominantly acoustic with some amazing new female artists including Sarah Whatmore, Laura Fowles Amy Studt and Charlotte Martin. Fierce Angel isn’t afraid to tap into the mainstream if the music is good and the best examples of this are tracks by top artists Mika and The Feeing that close this CD.

CD2 is a little more cutting edge with another great selection of tracks from artists like the newly signed Speck Mountain, Grand National and Gotye. Once again major artists play a factor in the tracklist with the epic Nude by Radiohead and Elle by Sebastien Tellier.

The third and last CD is Marks’ personal selection of the finest classic chill. This CD needs absolutely no explanation as artists like Zero 7 rub shoulders with the Sneaker Pimps and Groove Armada.

Mark Doyle says “I’m so proud of this latest compilation the entire team got involved with the final track selection and the package is topped off by some absolutely jaw dropping artwork.”

A major part of the new look Fierce Angel is the amazing creative team that have created the stunning artwork for this new release.

JASON COOK : ART DIRECTION & ILLUSTRATION

Jason Jaroslav Cook trained at the University of Wolverhampton & London Guildhall University where he gained a 1st Class BA (hons) & A Master Of Arts with Distinction respectively. He has been working in London for the last 10 years and is also known as Jacey, Flatliner & Jaroslav. His previous clients include MTV, VH1, Mixmag, Virgin Airlines, Tatler, Motorola, Honda and

The Guardian Guide. (www.jasoncook.co.uk)

KATJA MAYER : PHOTOGRAPHER

After having graduated from her BA course in Visual Communication in 2002,Katja Mayer started working as an illustration agent for 2 years whilst developing her own photographic practice. She began to shoot numerous fashion editorials in Europe and America and started collaborating with a number of illustrators. Between 2004 and 2006, she was producing for Rankin whilst continuing to shoot fashion imagery and working on fine art projects. Katja has now embarked independently and works as a freelance fashion and advertising photographer. (www.katjamayer.com)

DAN PAUL FLORES : MAKEUP ARTIST

Celebrity Hair and Make-Up Artist and Creative Stylist for Wet n Wild [UK & Europe] and Creative Director of dpfstyling™ and eye2eye designs™

Dan Paul-Flores has over twenty years’ experience in the beauty industry working for big names such as Vidal Sassoon, L’Oreal and the Royal College of Fashion.

Dan-Paul's clients are the most important part of his business. When you engage DAN-PAUL FLORES PROFESSIONAL, you will find that he is committed to giving his corporate and private clients the highest quality customer service possible at an incredible value in a friendly atmosphere. Style and fashion is his passion, and he wants to share that passion with you! Becuse, he says, 'You are ALWAYS worth it.'

Not only can he help you get the style you want, but he can also keep your hair healthy and beautiful with his high-quality hair care products. He only carries specific lines that meet his standards of excellence. You can be sure that any product he carries is taking care of your hair between privee visits.

Curious about what he can do for you? Just call or text that message. 07971 408615

The DAN-PAUL FLORES XPRESS YOURSELF hair product range

it was created in concert with IKO Beauty of Switzerland.

Thank you Bruno and Natalie and the team in Zurich.