Background
Cristophe was born, raised and educated in Belgium. He and his wife Danielle moved to the United States in 1982.
Cristophe was born, raised and educated in Belgium. He and his wife Danielle moved to the United States in 1982.
In May 1993, Cristophe found himself at the center of the "Hairgate" controversy. He gave President Clinton a haircut while Air Force One sat on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport. lieutenant was then mistakenly, but widely reported that air traffic at the airport had been delayed until Cristophe finished the haircut, causing a media controversy for the Clinton administration and increasing Cristophe"s prominence as a stylist.
Cristophe currently operates five "Salon Cristophe" locations (Beverly Hills, Washington, District of Columbia, Las Vegas, Newport Beach, and Saint Barths) and sells a line of haircare products exclusively through the Caremark Corporation Pharmacy chain.
