Celebrity hairstylist Marcos Carrasquillo recently worked with singer and actor Jencarlos Canela, and singer, actress and entrepreneur Sissi Fleitas who are featured in the popular Latin American series “Un Dia Con…” that airs on Fashion TV. Marcos was in charge of hair styling for Jencarlos and Sissi for their respective shootings while Qiu Salon makeup artists, Xochilt Dueñas and Yoandra Blanco, were in charge of makeup.
The show follows different Latin American celebrities and other prominent personalities, providing the audience with an intimate look at the life of a superstar for a 24-hour period. “Un Dia Con…” airs every Wednesday on Fashion TV throughout Latin America.
Once again, celebrity hairstylist Marcos Carrasquillo and his talented team from Qiu Salon were part of this year’s edition of the youth award ceremony, Premios Juventud. The team from Qiu was responsible for the hair and make up of superstars Luis Fonsi and Tito “El Bambino.”
Singer/songwriter Luis Fonsi was the most prominent star of the evening, taking home a record 10 prizes in the Music, Fashion and Style and Pop Culture categories. He also took the stage to present his new single, ‘Llueve Por Dentro,” in one of the most powerful performances of the evening in which he combined live pyrotechnics and on-stage rainfall. Marcos Carrasquillo was the hairstylist behind Fonsi’s image, while Yoandra Blanco served as makeup artist.
Another superstar that shone during the award ceremony was Reggaeton icon Tito “El Bambino” whose performance of his smash hit “El Amor” was one of the best received presentations of the event. Qiu team member Joey Nieves was responsible for Tito’s hairstyle while Xochilt Dueñas was the makeup artist.
The funds raised will benefit children living in extreme poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean
Doral-based hair salon and day spa, Qiu Salon, and non-profit organization, Mision Child, recently joined to present “Maraton de Corte y Secado de Cabello”, a fundraising event to support educational programs that help children living in extreme poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. The fundraiser that took place at Qiu Salon facilities in Doral raised more than $1,200. The money will be used to provide meals (breakfasts and lunches) for 300 students in Colombia for two weeks.
Qiu’s owner and creative director, Marcos Carrasquillo, was supported by his team of hair professionals including, Xochilt Dueñas, Lidia Fuentes, Nelly Anaya, Yoandra Blanco, Natali Pouchet and Katiuska Vargas. “It’s been a great experience to join with Mision Child for this special event. We have a moral responsibility to help children to break the poverty cycle and to provide them with the tools and elements necessary to obtain a better life. By providing them with healthy meals and education, we open a door to a brighter future and better opportunities,” stated Marcos.
Mision Child is a U.S. Christian-based, non-profit organization that supports and improves the lives of hundreds children and youngsters through educational programs and related services. For more information, please visit, www.misionchild.org.
From the onset, Marcos stood out for his creativity, his technique and his ability to create unique designs. This was all apparent from his very first job. Marcos launched his career in 1998, when he was only 15 years old, working as a barber. He immediately stood out for his talent and dexterity. Later, he decided to broaden his knowledge and began to study and perfect his art by also working on women.
Even as he studied at the Margurie Beauty and Technical College in Puerto Rico, Marcos was winning top prizes at some of the most prestigious beauty contests, including the “IBS Hair Show” in New York (1999), “San Juan Beauty Show” (1999) and the “Ponce Beauty Show” (1999).
In 2000, Marcos began a new stage in his career. He joined the “Regis” salons, the main division of the Regis Corporation, regarded as the biggest and most experienced chain of beauty salons in the world.
This phase, which Marcos describes as “one of the best experiences in my career,” was crucial for the beauty artist, and led him to consolidate himself at an international level through his outstanding participating in key international events such as the “Hair World Competition” in Berlin, where he won the Bronze Medal (2000), the “Hair World Competition” in Athens, Greece, where he also won the Bronze Medal (2002) and the “Hair World Competition” in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he landed among the top four winners (2002).
Months later, Marcos decided to go to the United States, with the purpose of further expanding his knowledge and experience. He arrived in Miami in 2003 and immediately joined “Victoria Hair Salon” in Coral Gables. Later, he joined the firm “Armandeus,” working from their Doral location, and partnered as a co-owner of the company’s Coconut Grove salon. Marcos has also collaborated with “Beauty Secrets” and “Horacio Salon,” both in Doral.
Beyond his extraordinary professional experience, Marcos is well known in the lecture and conference circuit as an expert in color and styling. Among his many appearances, he stands out for being the main panelist for three consecutive years (2000-2003) at the “San Juan Beauty Show,” Puerto Rico’s most important beauty convention.
The work of this young entrepreneur has graced the covers of magazines, such as Maxim en Español, Venue, and Siempre Mujer. He has also appeared on TV shows in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Following a decade of steady success in which he has changed the live and image of thousands of clients, Marcos has launched his own line of beauty salons. Qiu: True Element, is a unique beauty concept that brings together the infrastructure of a traditional beauty salon with image consulting and some of the most complete and advanced aesthetic medicine treatments available. Qiu offers first-rate services, uniquely created to provide a true and relaxing beauty experience.
The state-of-the-art facilities, located in Florida’s Doral area, will open to the public in Summer, 2008, under the artistic direction of Marcos, supported by his team of talented and highly trained professionals and experts in a broad variety of treatments, including color, cut, hair extensions, make-up and “medical spa” treatments.
In addition to his academic credentials, Marcos also bears the following certifications:
• Pivot Point (Forum 82)
• Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy (Classic Cut, Menstyle, Freestyle, Fashion Forecast, etc.)
• Eugeneperma (Color Master)
• Davine (Color)
• Paul Mitchell (The Art of Block Color, Style Wardrobe, The Surface Collection, The Best of Colorcutting, Wild and Styled Long Hair, The Business of the Color Bar)
• Rusk Educational (Bob Collection, Off Set Rotation, Beyond Rotation, Drop Out Rotation, Rocket Rotation, Dome Rotation)
• Martin Parsons (Wedding Collection 1, 2, 3)
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