George, or GG as he is often referred to, is known to us as The Facial Maestro. Internationally celebrated for his unique approach to combining serious results with incredible pampering. Many call him the skin whisperer. He prefers Maestro – as he plays the skin like a musical instrument. Usually with eyes closed, and incredible movement that takes over! Having worked for over thirty years in the Cosmetics industry, he was one of the original group of a minority of male Beauty Advisors, and also a qualified Beauty Therapist and Aesthetician.
He is also a qualified teacher, with a Post-Graduate degree dealing with the integration of those with higher needs into mainstream education.
George has worked with a variety of brands across retail and also the salon (professional) environment. His treatments are internationally renowned, and he also presented to and educated sales staff; aestheticians and beauty therapists – as well as nursing staff, dermatologists and surgeons. He is also renowned as a motivational speaker and business mentor. He has worked in far-flung destinations such as LA, Moscow, Paris, Hamburg, Vienna, Taipei and London to name a few, and many more... He is a passionate industry personality, who likes to take a "backstage" approach, and let his work do the talking.
Brands that George has worked with include: Shiseido, Guerlain, Gatineau, Payot, Dermalogica, SkinCeuticals, Lancôme, YSL, Giorgio Armani, Dr. Hauschka, and Luzern Pūre Cosmeceuticals, to name a few. He was with Lancôme as the Regional Educator for nine years (as well as Facial Trainer for YSL, Armani, Kiehl's and Shu Uemura), prior to embarking on setting up a successful skin care clinic and facial practice. He has actively worked as an educator for over thirty years in the industry.
Several of the brands George has championed throughout his career are available through The Facial Maestro, including Dermalogica, SkinCeuticals, Dr Hauschka, Marini SkinSolutions, La Roche-Posay, Omnilux, Skin Better Science, and Juliette Armand.
A bit of trivia for you
- He does not believe in injectables, but rather – true massage to increase firmness and elasticity, as well as lymphatic drainage.
- He cleanses his own skin with a full 45-minute massage every single night. That is his secret to a firm, plump and smooth complexion – along with serious skin care!
- Handbags... yes, handbags. Nowadays we see men sporting women's bags as something very du jour. GG was wearing his first handbag (a Chanel classic flap) from the day of his 18th birthday, back in 1990!
- He is the proud owner of 194 bags – including Hérmione – his beloved Birkin 35! He treats his bags to regular "facials" in order to preserve the integrity of the leather. He even has tricks as to how NOT to store your bags – for example, dust bags are not always the best option. Over time, they can damage the bags they are meant to be protecting.