Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - SETAC's Third Annual Hair Spray Night event, held on Saturday, November 8th, 2014 at the Mantamar Beach Club, raised $79,936 pesos to help Tu Centro Comunitario (Your Community Center) fight AIDS in Puerto Vallarta.

With the theme 'Fauna & Flora from the Sea, Marine Creatures and Mythology,' ten hair stylists and make-up artists from Puerto Vallarta presented a fabulous Fashion Show full of creativity and talent to the approximately 350 supporters who gathered for SETAC's largest AIDS fundraiser.

Participating salons included:

Abel Salon
Grecco
Ideft
KG Salon
Loreal Salon
Lipstick by Victor Lopez
Magic Salon
Ruben Moreno
Runway Salon
Yuri Montoya

...and the winners were:

1st Place - Lipstick by Victor Lopez
2nd Place - Yuri Montoya
3rd Place - KG Salon

The judges for the event were Jim Lee of Jim Lee Events; Julie Guerrero of No Way José!; Video Diva International, Laura Gelezunas; Edgar Trevino of Paco's Ranch; and Renato Gomes, an accomplished make-up artist and stylist from San Paulo Brazil who lives in Puerto Vallarta and has worked with top models like Adriana Lima and Miranda Kerr.

Make-up artist & stylist, Renato Gomes

Renato has collaborated in Sao Paulo Fashion Week and coordinated hair and make-up for Fashion Fest and Noches de Palacio in Mexico City. He participates in fashion shows for Sears and Saks Fifth Avenue. He has created diverse world wide publicity campaigns for Coca Cola Light, Jafra and Mont Blanc, and contributes to some of the world's best fashion magazines, including Bazaar, Elle and Vogue. "It was great seeing so much talent and cooperation from the professional stylists coming together for a good cause," Renato stated. "This is clearly one of Puerto Vallarta's top talent events. There is no doubt that Vallarta has many great, creative talents. The costumes, hair styles and make-up were a true example the level of creative professionalism in our city."

In addition to the spectacular runway show, guests were treated to a performance by the students of Alas Escuela de Canto, an hour-long open bar, and delicious hor d'oeuvres provided by El Mole De Jovita, Mr Pulpo, and Pasta Fresca restaurants.

SETAC will use the $79,936 pesos that were raised to continue providing the community with their many services, including HIV testing, STD testing, milk and supplements for HIV positive mothers, assistance with obtaining health services, transportation, education and counseling. SETAC has an attentive and supportive staff that will help anyone walking through their doors. They sincerely care about people seeking their services.

Please visit the SETAC website for more information on the community health center, and consider making a donation to help them continue providing these much-needed services in the greater Banderas Bay area.

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The purpose of the SETAC Community Center, located at Constitucion #427 and the corner of Manuel Dieguez on the South side of Puerto Vallarta, is to provide essential services to the community, including physical and mental health treatment, referrals, and education in an atmosphere of safety, free from discrimination. For more information, contact Paco Arjona at (322) 224-1974 or paco(at)setac.com.mx.

Click HERE to learn more about Centro Comunitario SETAC.