Prior to meeting Elvis Presley, Larry Geller worked with Jay Sebring, one of the top men's hairstylists and cultural innovators in the US. Together they opened the very first styling salon for men in the country. Some of their clients included Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Peter Sellers, Roy Orbison, Sam Cook, Marlon Brando; they worked with many of the top celebrities in Hollywood.

On April 30, 1964, Larry received a phone call that would change his life - he was invited to the home of Elvis Presley. After styling Elvis' hair for the first time, Larry and Elvis spent several hours discussing everything from show business to the nature of life.

Larry and Elvis Presley became quick friends, exploring together the great spiritual and philosophical teachings of East and West. Larry remained Elvis' personal hairstylist, working on 10 Elvis Presley movies and hundreds of concert appearances across the country. He had the terrible task of preparing Elvis' hair for his funeral in 1977. Larry Geller's unique relationship with Elvis Presley has been the subject of books, television and radio interviews, a variety of newspaper and magazine articles and a number of documentaries.

In addition to entertainment celebrities, Larry has known leaders in the field of health and healing, including pioneers like Gypsy Boots and Jack LaLanne. Larry and his wife Shira often travel to Graceland and other places around the world, where Larry is a featured speaker at events commemorating Elvis Presley.

Larry Geller is an author whose first two books, "If I Can Dream" (Simon & Schuster, 1989) and "Leaves of Elvis' Garden" (Bell Rock Publishing, 2008) are considered classics representing the true inside portrait of Elvis Presley. (2017) Larry is working on his forthcoming book, "Healthy Life, Great Looks, Healthy Hair."

Larry is developing a holistic, natural/organic hair and beauty care system to be launched in 2017.

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