Fabrizio Del Buono, the Italian Veteran Hairdresser, Shaking Up The Industry
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This is undoubtedly applicable to Fabrizio Del Buono’s work. Whether he showcases it on stage or on Instagram, it instantly grabs your full attention and is creativity at its finest. It’s all credited to Del Buono’s decades of experience in the field, penning the name “Creator”.
The Montepulciano-born hairdresser started off his career in 1985, working in hairdressing salons in Italy before his career took off.
Adding to his long list of accolades and achievements, the talented veteran hairdresser has been always called in to train new hairdressers and stylist at workshops, a testament to his talent and demand in the hairdressing field.
Here’s our full interview:
Fabrizio, describe your personal style, and what type of hairdresser you are? Can you give us an inside scoop of your background and professional career?
My style is the result of a constant search for innovative techniques and elegance. I am a hairdresser; my professional honesty is primary value along with total dedication. I’ve never gone to hairdressing schools and training courses. I’m self-taught.
Did you ever think you were destined to be in the hair industry?
I wanted to be a dress designer.
Growing up in Italy and working in various salons, how was it transitioning from one salon to another and what did you learn through the journey?
Working in different salons, as far as I’m concerned. I noticed that every reality is different in location and customers. It’s important to stay yourself and have a lot of patience.
Your sculptured hairstyles are all creative and your ideas are quite unique. How do you come up with the look and do you use many hairpieces or extensions?
Everything around us can be inspiring. When the idea comes in my head, I visualize the shape and every element to build the hairstyle. I am always looking for original looks, contrasts and unknown roads to walk. The motivation is to make sculptures to make art to raise the bar of my artistic path. I use hair, extensions, and accessories created specifically for looks.
You like to be called a ‘Creator’’, can you define this? Why does the word mean to you? How powerful is it?
I call myself a creator, that is, I realize what my imagination suggests to me. A creator has to see beyond. It is through art and creativity that the world has changed. This is power!
When creating a new look, what are the key areas of complementing the perfect collection of hair art, style and makeup while at the same time executing the image?
I do not like to repeat myself and so when I think of a new collection my mind is won over by inspirations opposed to the previous collection. To get a perfect collection, we have to respect the style, the imagination and the message that we want to convey. The elements: makeup, stylist, accessories, styling etc …, have to work in synergy for a believable total look.
I never lose sight of the image I built in my head – it’s my balance. Several times I have made for my collections not only hair but also makeup, photos and clothes because it is difficult to convey to others your thoughts.
What do you think about the current state of hairdressing, and what do you think is the biggest struggle stylists are experiencing in our industry?
Before, it was never taken into account where there is a great creative phenomenon on the part of hairdressers. I refer to Australia, Russia, South Africa, China, Korea etc… This is proof that our industry is getting much more active. The big fight is what hairdressers and stylists have to do with DIY and with products that are sold online and in supermarkets.
If you had a photoshoot at the Pisa or the Colosseum – or anywhere else in Italy – , which one would you choose and who would want as model and what are the three products you’d style it with ?
I come from Tuscany and for a photoshoot, I would choose the Val d’ Orcia for its enchanted landscapes and the historic center of the city of Arezzo. As for models, I would choose Chiara Scelsi and Maria Carla Boscono. The first would be perfect with her hair in the nature of the valley, with the second, on the other hand, I would create a contemporary hairstyle – futuristic in contrast to the historic buildings of Arezzo.
As a multi-award-winning stylist, how does it feel winning and what is the feeling of earning these awards?
The appreciation of your work, by hairdressers and professionals in the field, shows that your technical and artistic ability is included. If then, the recognition comes through an award confirms even more that you have done a great job.
How is hairdressing in Italy compared to various parts of the world that you have travelled and trained? Have you been in the Middle East?
Italian hairdressers have the ability to improvise and are endowed with great creativity compared to Anglo-Saxon countries that are technical, schematic and organized. I have never been to the Middle East except to make a stopover in Dubai for the East.
What/Who do you think has been the main attribution towards your success?
To myself, will, stubbornness and team.
What is your final message to all hairstylist, salon owners, managers and start-ups?
Every role requires commitment, passion and courage. Without these ingredients, you don’t go anywhere.
How would you describe Fabrizio to people that do not know you?
Ironic, reserved and creative.
What do you do in your spare time when you are not working?
I love painting and spend some time with my dog Dazz.
Thank you for taking part in this interview. Is there anything you would like to add or Share with our readers that we haven’t covered?
Follow me and stay tuned on my Facebook , my Instagram profile and my company website www.prive-fabriziodelbuono.it and you’ll discover my world.
