RAY CIVELLO

Ray Civello is a philanthropist, leader, and visionary in the fashion, beauty, and wellness industry. Combining creative skill and keen business sensibilities, Ray is a successful entrepreneur, celebrity hairstylist, editorial stylist, photographer, inspired public speaker and coveted international educator.

For more than 25 years, Ray Civello has been a revolutionary figure in the beauty industry as a master hairstylist and business owner. After starting his career as a stylist at one of Canada’s hottest salons, The Rainbow Room, Ray’s visionary talent and engaging personality propelled him to become a sought-after editorial hairstylist in North America and Europe. In 1985, he launched Civello, the first-ever salon-spa conglomerate of its kind in Toronto, Canada. He opened with the mission to inspire guests to look and feel their best; image crafters committed to being forerunners in beauty and wellness. After opening four successful Civello salons in Toronto, he expanded nationally to open two salons in Vancouver, British Columbia. With over three decades of experience, Ray has worked with a variety of clients including celebrities, executives and tastemakers.

In addition to Civello salons, Ray has pioneered the Aveda Global business. He has held titles as Aveda’s Global & Creative Director and V.P. of Education. In 1994, Ray Civello established Collega International, a conglomerate of sales, salons and education. The business is the only national distributor for Aveda products in Canada and parent company to 2 Aveda Institute and Academy Salons nationwide, 15 Aveda retail stores, and 6 highly successful salons across the country. With his distinctive perspective and skillset, Ray has crafted an approach to hair unlike any other by truly factoring in the personality and appearance of every individual through coloring, cutting, and styling.