René has worked internationally at each level of hair care for more than half a century. His career began at age fifteen with a 4-year apprenticeship at the Revlon hair salon, followed by the beauty school “Les Ats et Metiers” in Brussels. His first position began at the famous "Alexandre de Paris" in Belgium, one of the most famous salons at the time. Many strategic moves followed to various salons in Europe, including Alexandre Knokke-Heist on the Belgium Coast, Didier et Rosalinde in Brussels, along with frequent visits to the Sassoon Academy in London and two trips a year to Paris with Alexandre de Paris for the Spring and fall fashion weeks. In 1971, René opened his own salon under the name "R" employing fifteen stylists, which he eventually sold before moving to Beverly Hills to join the famous salon Cristophe Beverly Hills. René Vandesande is currently located at the Giuseppe Franco Salon in the heart of Beverly hills. He has a passion for beauty and a unique idea of style benefiting clients worldwide.