About RaulHair

Portuguese-born and raised in the Madeira Islands, Raul moved to New York City at 18 with a clear vision: to express himself creatively and artistically. He first found that opportunity in the fashion and beauty industry, where he began assisting top stylists and hair artists. Through dedication and craft, Raul quickly honed the skills that moved him up the professional ladder.

His early work led to collaborations with celebrated talents, including Nicole Kidman on the films The Interpreter and Cold Mountain, working closely with her lead stylist. These experiences opened the door to working with other iconic names such as Penélope Cruz, Mary-Louise Parker, Famke Janssen, and Iman.

After mastering the art of hair, Raul expanded his focus to understand the business side of the fashion and beauty world. This evolution led him to collaborate on photoshoots alongside designers, stylists, agents, and acclaimed photographers for print, film, and editorial projects.

In 2009, Raul was named Pantene’s spokesperson for the U.S. Hispanic and Puerto Rico markets. He appeared in educational YouTube videos, television segments, fashion shows, radio interviews, and major publications such as People en Español and Cosmopolitan. He was also invited to host red-carpet pre-show coverage for Univision and Telefutura’s Premios Lo Nuestro as a beauty and fashion advisor.

In 2011, Raul joined the global beauty brand Moroccanoil as part of its Global Creative Team. As an ambassador and educator, he traveled worldwide—teaching in English, Spanish, and Portuguese—and worked closely with marketing, product development, and sales teams. His international work took him to Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Canada, and across the United States.

By 2013, Raul expanded his expertise into the high-fashion arena, contributing backstage at New York Fashion Week for designers such as Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mischka, Catherine Malandrino, and The Blonds.

In 2015, Raul continued evolving his career as an educator, creative director, and industry advisor, collaborating with leading photographers.

In 2018, Raul embarked on new creative projects with photographer Manny Roman, producing editorial and magazine covers featuring Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, as well as supermodels Desire Cordero and Sports Illustrated model Lorena Durán.