- The first edition of the hairstyling talent show, produced by Shine Iberia (A Banijay Company) and hosted by master stylist Rossano Ferretti and stylist Beatriz Matallana, with the collaboration of AlfaParf, will be exclusively broadcast on DKISS and within the exclusive content catalog of Rakuten TV.
- Diego, Pedro, José María, Aitor, Agustín, Jonathan, Ángela, María Isabel, Demi, and Erika are the ten professional hairdressers competing to become the next big name in the world of hairstyling in Spain.
- ‘HairStyle, The Talent Show’ was introduced in a press conference today in Madrid, with the presence of the show’s hosts Rossano Ferretti and Beatriz Matallana, Macarena Rey (CEO of Shine Iberia), Susana Ortega (Director of Programming at DKISS), Cristian Liarte (Director of Original Productions for Rakuten TV Europe), and Marco Eula (CEO of AlfaParf Milano Professional).
November 6, 2023 – On November 17, ten professional hairstylists from Spain will step into the salon of ‘HairStyle, The Talent Show’ with the goal of becoming the breakout star in the world of hairstyling. Master stylist Rossano Ferretti and stylist Beatriz Matallana will judge the work presented by the contestants and offer their best advice. Viewers can follow the competition of this talent show produced by Shine Iberia (A Banijay Company) on DKISS (broadcasted openly and available for all of Spain via TDT) starting on November 17th at 9:00 PM and also through the exclusive content catalog of Rakuten TV.
“We are thrilled with the result and looking forward to the premiere on DKISS and Rakuten TV because the talent genre is in Shine’s DNA, and it has been a lot of fun to record,” highlights Macarena Rey, CEO of Shine Iberia. Cristian Liarte, Head of Original Content at Rakuten TV Europe, considers ‘HairStyle’ a “pioneering and innovative” format that “combines Rakuten TV’s values with high-quality entertainment for a broad European audience.” Susana Ortega, Director of Programming at DKISS, adds: “At DKISS, we are very excited about the premiere of this format. From the moment Warner Bros. Discovery, as our main content provider, presented the program, we saw that it was a perfect fit for our channel’s identity.”
For Master Rossano Ferretti, ‘HairStyle’ is a great opportunity to bring more visibility to his profession. “I want my world to be more aspirational, and I want people to know how wonderful this profession is, as it cannot be replaced by machines; it is a manual art.” Although Beatriz Matallana is accustomed to working on sets and studios, this is the first time she has been in front of the cameras. “At times, it was challenging for me to play the role of an impartial judge while also motivating the contestants. Becoming a successful hairdresser is not an easy task. Creativity is essential to excel in this profession, and it is the most challenging characteristic to develop in the short term,” she emphasizes.
Adapting to the requests of clients, studying their physical features, and advising them on the most flattering hair colors and cuts, creating hairstyles for special occasions, and rescuing damaged hair are some of the challenges that the ‘HairStyle’ contestants will face. Additionally, they will need to demonstrate their skills with brushes, as they will have to complete the hairstyles with dreamy makeup. They will put their creativity and hairstyling vision to the test to make their name known in every household. The winner of each ‘HairStyle’ edition will receive a prize valued at 150,000 euros, allowing them to open a super exclusive salon with guidance from a team of experts led by Rossano Ferretti. They will also have the support of the program’s collaborating brands and receive an additional 10,000 euros check to invest in their salon. They will also become part of the international team of instructors at the prestigious ‘MDB Education’ hairdressing master.
A TV studio transformed into a grand salon. ‘HairStyle’ is an ambitious project for which a 1,000 m2 studio hub was built in Madrid, where recordings for a total of five editions of ‘HairStyle’ took place, featuring contestants and judges from five countries: Spain, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. “It has been a challenge to cast in 5 countries and in 4 different languages, and to find co-presenters in each country to accompany Rossano,” highlights Macarena Rey, CEO of Shine Iberia.
The salon includes workstations with all the hairdressing tools needed to perform spectacular work, separate washbasins to provide personalized treatment to clients, and a wide shelf with the best hair care products and a variety of natural hair extensions. With all these products, the ‘HairStyle’ contestants will be able to complete all the challenges with high-quality materials provided by the program’s collaborating brands: AlfaParf Milano Professional, Rossano Ferretti Parma, Gama Professional, Maletti, and Great Lengths.
Stylish hosts in the world of hairstyling. Master stylist Rossano Ferretti is one of the most renowned hairstylists in the world. He belongs to the third generation of a family of hairdressers and has created a global empire from Campegine, a small Italian village with only 500 inhabitants. Recognized for hair care through Italian design products, his prestigious hair beauty salons are a refuge for many celebrities, members of royalty, and VIP individuals from all over the world. Some of these salons are located in Milan, Paris, New York, Miami, Dubai, and Madrid. Furthermore, Rossano Ferretti is internationally recognized as the creator of the revolutionary “Invisible Cut” method. For decades, Rossano Ferretti has advocated that hair should be cut in a personalized manner, considering the natural fall of the hair, its texture, and movement. It should also be cared for through a personalized hair care routine for each person. At a time when incorporating skin care ingredients into hair care was rare, Rossano Ferretti was a pioneer in researching the link between both care practices, positioning himself at the forefront of the ‘skinification’ movement. The next challenge for Rossano Ferretti is to become the host and judge of the new hairstyling talent show ‘HairStyle, The Talent Show.’
Beatriz Matallana is a renowned stylist, makeup artist, and fashion expert, whose talent and passion for beauty have made her a reference in the industry. With two decades of professional experience, Beatriz has led the hairdressing team for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in more than 40 editions. In these events, she has closely collaborated with designers and models to create cutting-edge and elegant hairstyles. In addition to her experience on the catwalk, Beatriz has worked on hundreds of makeup and hairstyling projects for fashion campaigns, advertisements, and audiovisual productions. Her ability to enhance the beauty of each person has led her to collaborate with celebrities such as Shakira, Elsa Pataki, Amaia Salamanca, Lali Espósito, Black Eyed Peas, and Pierce Brosnan. Beatriz has also served as a judge at important national and international awards, such as the International Hairdresser Awards and the Figaro Awards. Beatriz Matallana joins Rossano Ferretti as a judge for the Spanish edition of ‘HairStyle, The Talent Show,’ bringing her experience, knowledge, and fashion and beauty industry expertise.
The Spanish premiere through DKISS and RAKUTEN TV. DKISS will broadcast this new format, openly and nationwide, through TDT. DKISS is the channel where life surprises you, featuring a programming full of unique stories from diverse people, offering inspiring narratives that leave no one indifferent. Medical genre, crime, and fascination with the everyday make up the thematic offering, with a growing audience. Since its launch in 2016, it has become the most successful among the last batch of channels launched on national TDT. DKISS is part of the KISS Media group, which owns the KISS FM and HIT FM radio stations, as well as the HIT TV music channel.
Rakuten TV adds this new program to its catalog of free content (AVOD) and within the line-up of exclusive FAST content in Spain, being one of the new releases on the platform after Karate Do: the path of Sandra Sánchez and Bojan Krkić, beyond the smile. Rakuten TV is one of the leading streaming platforms in Europe, combining TVOD (transactional VOD), AVOD (ad-supported VOD), and FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) services to offer a universe of content, simplifying the experience for its audience. Rakuten TV is available in 43 European territories and currently reaches more than 140 million households thanks to the remote control button and its pre-installed app on devices from major Smart TV manufacturers. Rakuten TV is part of Rakuten Group, Inc., one of the world’s leading Internet services companies, focused on e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communication.
The ten hairdressers who will compete in the Spanish edition of ‘HairStyle, The Talent Show.’
