Meet the Academy Experts
Learn the art of red carpet style straight from the pros.
Johnny Lavoy
Johnny Lavoy is a sought-after hairstylist based in Connecticut and New York City and has worked on many national advertising and editorial campaigns. His work has appeared in the pages of Vanity Fair, InStyle, Glamour, Ocean Drive, People Espanol, Entertainment Weekly, Seventeen and Elle, among others. He has also worked with numerous designers during Fashion Week, including Michael Kors, Oscar De La Renta, Diane Von Furstenberg, Christian Dior, Cynthia Steffe and Gucci.
Lavoy’s rise to fame in the beauty industry was fueled by his “How to Get the Look” videos that appear online via Ford Models. His videos have received more than 20 million hits from all over the globe and his fan base continues to grow.
Johnny has also been featured on E Entertainment Television, The Style Channel, A&E Biography, The Learning Channel’s The Makeover Story, Discover Channel’s Ambush Make Over and HBO.
Collier Strong
"I’m always inspired by seeing how makeup can boost a woman’s confidence."Read more about Collier Strong
Collier Strong
Collier Strong, world-renowned makeup artist, has used his gifts to enhance and illuminate the faces of Eva Longoria, Milla Jovovich, Diane Keaton, Andie MacDowell and many more of the world’s most beautiful women. As L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics Expert, Collier is dedicated to making his brand of beauty—fresh, flawless, sophisticated—available to everybody.
“True beauty is about confidence,” says Collier. When people look beautiful, they feel good about themselves. When a woman thinks she looks beautiful, she feels good about herself and that confidence can literally help change her life.”
In addition to his role as L’Oréal Paris cosmetics expert, he works internationally as a makeup artist for editorial, print and commercial advertising campaigns.
Cristina Ehrlich
"I try to help women change how they see themselves."Read more about Cristina Ehrlich
Cristina Ehrlich
Born in NYC, Cristina spent her youth in LA and returned to NYC to study dance at NYU. Cristina has been one of the designers for Miss Davenporte, a clothing line that successfully combines glamorous Old Hollywood shapes and fabrics with a contemporary “easy to wear” feeling. The line has collaborated with incredible brands such as “The Premiere Line,” a makeup palette with LORAC, Jergen’s Natural Glow and a line of Coach handbags. Cristina’s style philosophy is defined by classic, chic and timeless sensibility.
Andrea Correale
Based in NYC, Andrea owns Elegant Affairs Catering. Her company does P Diddy's White Party, Russell Simmon's Fourth of July Party every year and other major events. She had a four-episode arc on the Real Housewives of NY last season and will appear on Millionaire Matchmaker this season (as someone to be set up). She helps her clients do everything from throw the perfect party to speaking in front of large groups.


































