The Method
 

Zuri Institute of Hair Design^® students are meticulously trained in the Euro-Tek Wet/Dry Cutting System^TM, a cutting innovation developed by Peter Friedauer through years of practicing and teaching the art of hair design.  The system assures that students perform consistent, precision haircutting and receive the necessary foundation to become skilled, artful technicians.

 
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The Educators
 

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Peter Friedauer / Founder & Instructor
Trained in his native Switzerland, Zuri owner Peter Friedauer has presented his work at shows and in magazines throughout the world. His styles have been featured in Vogue, W, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Allure, Good Housekeeping’s Beauty Guide, Cosmopolitan, Family Circle, GQ, Mademoiselle and Self Magazine, which named Peter one of "America’s Top 30 Stylists."

His impressive list of professional credits includes being a longtime member of Intercoiffure America/Canada and a past member of its Board of Directors and Fashion Committee. He has also served as vice-president of the North American section of the Haute Coiffure Francaise.

He has represented Intercoiffure America/Canada at the Paris World Championships, been featured in numerous shows in New York, Rio and Paris, and received star billing at the Las Vegas Hair World Show. In addition, he has had the privilege to work with world-class models in the U.S. and Europe and with such renowned celebrities as Elizabeth Taylor and Yoko Ono.

In 2000, Peter founded the Colorado Intercoiffure Group, an alliance of Colorado salon owners. That same year, he co-created Stepping Out for SafeHouse Denver, a major fundraising event benefitting SafeHouse Denver, a shelter, outreach and educational center for abused women and children.

An avid racecar enthusiast, Peter has raced his own car on many amateur racing circuits in the United States. He is also an accomplished photographer, designing and creating his own photography for many published editorials and websites. He has also created his own signature product labels: the Péka^® and Zuri hair care systems and the Alina^® skin care system.

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Megan Caldwell / Agent & Instructor
Megan became a Zuri employee in 2006 when she was hired as a hostess. She has since graduated from Zuri Institute of Hair Design and is currently a Zuri colorist. Megan is also the Assistant General Manager and a Zuri Institute^® School Agent and Instructor. Currently pursuing a degree in Philosophy at Metropolitan State College, Megan enjoys visiting local coffee houses, bike riding and dance music.

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The Place
 
The name Zuri reflects our progressive, innovative nature.  Zuri defines not only our commitment to European excellence in hair care, but also has a very personal association.  Peter Friedauer, Zuri Salon & Spa owner and Zuri Institute^® founder, began his career in Zurich, Switzerland.

Zuri's hair designs and commitment to excellence have received local, national and international attention in leading publications.

Zuri Institute of Hair Design^® was conceived with the idea to bring European-style apprenticeships into the salon and teach students the trade.  Zuri Institute exposes them to the real world hair business and helps them earn their license as a hairstylist at the same time.

Zuri Institute^® is located on the corner of Third Avenue and Steele Street in Cherry Creek North, within walking distance of some of Denver's finest dining and shopping.

   
Zuri Institute of Hair Design^®
3150 E. Third Ave.
Denver, CO 80206

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The Industry
 
Sam Brocato, an industry icon, wrote a book titled The Beautiful Industry.  It could also be titled The Gratifying Industry or The Creative Industry.  I love this industry because it is all of the above and much more.  Where else can you beautify people by being creative and feel instant gratification?  On top of all that, you meet great people and develop great relationships.
 
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The Career
 

A career in hair design is both unique and rewarding.  It is unique in the sense that things are never boring.  We are constantly confronted with changes.  Styles change, customers change and of course, the scenery changes.  We have to keep up with new hair fashions and techniques.  We meet new, interesting clients and are able to travel the world to hair shows, to visit salons, or to work in cities like New York, Paris, Los Angeles and Milan.  We feel gratification when making clients beautiful and seeing them happy.  In addition, it is rewarding to teach and mentor young stylists starting out their careers.

Welcome to the beautiful, creative, rewarding, ever-changing business.