Tucson, AZ--- Frank Westerbeke, one of the owners of Gadabout SalonSpas, will receive one of the beauty industry’s most prestigious awards on September 1, 2007 in Paris at the Intercoiffure "Night of the Stars" gala. The Createur de Mode Award is given each year to members of the industry that exhibit inspired creativity and love of their craft.
Frank has been recognized for his talents since he was in cosmetology school. The winner of numerous awards throughout his career, from the beginning he has been and continues to be one of Tucson’s most sought-after stylists. He is not driven by classic style factors but rather works to bring out the personality of his clients using innovative style and color techniques. This same creativity allows him to develop cutting edge building and space design for the Gadabout group of salons which includes 7 locations in the Tucson market.
Never one to miss a creative challenge, when asked to spontaneously participate in a design demonstration at the Intercoiffure World Congress in Tokyo in 2005, he didn’t hesitate. The "chandelier" hair styles that resulted will not soon be forgotten and it remains one of his most enjoyable projects to date. For this, and numerous other outstanding creative efforts put forth over the years, Frank is a most deserving recipient of the Createur de Mode Award.
Intercoiffure America/Canada is an association of the beauty industry’s elite with more than 250 salon owners representing more than 2,200 salons and more than 27,500 employees. The average annual sales volume for an Intercoiffure member ranges from $1.5 million to $85 million. In addition to their economic clout, Intercoiffure members set creative and quality standards for the industry.