Investing in Myself and My Career With - Vivienne Mackinder and HairDesignerTV.com

I am a team member and ambassador and for Vivienne Mackinder and HairDesigherTV.com. Being part of Vivienne's team has enriched my life and my career in so many great ways! It all began about 2 years ago when I signed up for a month’s membership with HDTV I was so excited to discover HDTV because at that time the lack of continued education for our industry was such a shame especially locally here in Kansas!  I had been in the hairstyling business for nearly 30 years and was starving for new information and new ideas. Because of all the valuable training and education that I've received from Vivienne and HairDesignerTV I am ready to go into my next 30 years as a hairstylist full of inspiration, information, creativity and confidence and I want to share it with everyone! It’s true that when we discover something really neat we just want to stand on the highest building and tell the whole world so as an Ambassador for Hair Designer TV I want to tell everyone and help motivate as many hairstylists out there who love this industry and help to stir up their passion for their career just as I was inspired by Vivienne to re-ignite the passion in my career!

~ 2012 is going to be a great year to

turn up the fire and let our passions run wild! ~

 These video clips will tell you a little about who Vivienne is and give you an idea of what Vivienne’s dream and goal is for HairdesignerTV or HDTV is.

Part One

Part of Two

If you don't believe your career is important and that it's not worth investing in then take a look at the trailers to the "Your Not Just a Hairdresser" series by Vivenne Mackinder! I have a feeling that you will change you mind and that your view will change and the value in yourself will increase ten fold!

 View the trailers of the  series here:http://hairdesignertv.com/INAH.php

Have a great hair day!

What Does Ionic, Ceramic, Tourmaline etc. Have To Do With My Hair Tools?...?

Quite a few years ago I saved this info from one of my trade magazines, I'm going to guess Modern Salon or American Hairdresser, because when all this technology was new it was and frankly still is very confusing! I hope this helps you to understand a tiny bit better what all the nerdy words mean :-) 

I borrowed this pic from LadySpeak

Ceramic - An inorganic nonmetal coating on flatirons that provides constant even heat. If you recall, the Space Shuttle was made with ceramic tiles to control heat. Some less expensive flat irons are made with aluminum plates, but these are not generally recommended because they can be very drying and damaging to the hair.

Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) - The speed of the electromagnetic wave divided by the wavelength. Blow Dryers that use the lowest electromagnetic frequency to protect ions break water molecules instead of boiling them.

Infrared - Electromagnetic energy at a wavelength or wave lengths somewhat longer than those or red light. Infrared heat warms the hair from the inside out, causing less surface damage. Heat will distribute evenly, straightening hair fast and reducing risk of damage.

Ionic - Produces negative ions which eliminate frizz and static by smoothing and closing the cuticle layer of the hair. Companies that want to provide individuals with a way to retain straighter and smoother hair are using ions more frequently.

Nanotechnology - The application of Naniscience - the science of very small particles. Nano sized ions transfer quickly to hair, creating shine and eliminating buildup, toxins,static and bacteria.

Ozone molecules - Triatomic molecules consisting of three oxygen atoms. Ozone molecules are emitted by some blow dryers to shorten drying time,improve hair health, help hold color, minimize frizz and fly aways.

PTFC Heater - Originally created for NASA for the the aerospace industry, they're now used in flat irons. They not only emit infrared ions, which drastically reduce cold spots and recovery time, but they're also know for their efficiency and precise heat control.

Titanium - A light weight, durable and scratch resistant metal that produces even distribution of heat, prevents static electricity, smooths and seals the cuticle layer of hair and adds shine.

Tourmaline - A semiprecious gem that is a natural source of negative ions and far infrared rays. When used in tourmaline hair styling tools, the crystal emits negative ions - six times more than only ceramic styling tools. These negatively charged ions actually help smooth hair by sealing the cuticles, and helping the hair to retain moisture. These negatively charged ions actually help smooth hair by sealing the cuticle layer and helping the hair to retain moisture. Everyone can benefit from using tourmaline hair styling tools but is best for people who have thick, frizzy or textured hair, or for those who blow dry, straighten or curl their hair on a regular basis.

Top Hair Trends for Winter and How to Get Them

By: Angie Manson for Behind the Chair.com

Winter hair is particularly challenging. Even though your clients will be bundled up in knit caps, warm scarves and wool coats, they’ll rely on you to create looks that are not only on-trend and fresh, but can hold up to all of those strand-stressing cold-weather layers. Here, top celebrity and editorial stylists break down all the top cut and color trends for winter, plus tips on how to get each look.

What’s Hot: Heavily layered hair, cut to encourage the natural wave, falling just below the collar bone with heavy, chunky bangs

Says who?: Louis Angelo, celebrity stylist, Garren New York and Judy Casey Inc.

You’ve probably seen it on: Denmark model model Freja Beha Erichsen

“Freja Beha Erichsen undisputedly has the most requested, most talked-about hairstyle this season,” says Louis. “What makes this style so refreshing is the length (just above the shoulders) as well as the fringe and natural texture working together. Finally, a style that embraces waves rather than fighting them!” But beware! The look is not for everybody, especially clients who don’t look good with, or aren’t willing to maintain, a heavy fringe.

How to get it: “The most important, key point of this look is to make sure your client has some sort of natural texture,” advises Louis. He says to create a layered cut to encourage natural waves, then enhance them by applying René Furterer Volumea Volumizing Foam to wet hair and blow-drying with a diffuser attachment.

The trend: Rich, lustrous brunette color with natural-looking highlights

According to: Marco Pelusi, celebrity colorist, Marco Pelusi Hair Studio, West Hollywood

As seen on: Model/Actress Carol Alt

“This season is all about ‘easy-does-it’ hair,” says Marco. “A natural, rich brunette with subtle highlights placed off the scalp is right on for winter.” For styling, Marco says that less is more.

Get the look: Grab your large curling irons, folks! Wind large sections of hair around the barrel then break up the curls with your fingers to create flow-y, natural-looking waves. And don’t skimp on the conditioner. “Remind your clients to use a daily leave-in conditioner like Marco™ Color Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner,” he says. “And make sure you offer a deep-conditioning treatment to every client in your chair!”

Trend alert: Full, sexy, free hair—no matter what length—colored in warm tones

Who loves it: Frank Barbosa, celebrity stylist, Frank Antonio Hair and Makeup, Newport, RI

You’ve seen it on: Anne Hathaway in Love and Other Drugs (the long version) and on Abbie Cornish (the short version)

“Hair definitely becomes a gorgeous winter accessory if it’s worn full and sexy under our scarves and hats,” says Frank. “I think we’ll see a lot of big, wintry hair in warm tones to keep us hot under the collar!”

Recreate the trend: For Anne’s style, Frank recommends blow-drying René Furterer Vegetal Sculpting Gel into the hair. Next, wrap hair around a 1-inch curling iron and a ½-inch curling iron, alternating sizes as you move around the head. Make sure you don’t curl the ends! Shake out the curls and it’s ready to be topped off with an adorable knit cap. For Abbie’s full, mid-length bob, blow-dry hair using a round brush and upward movements. “Downward movements will flatten the hair too much,” notes Frank. Allow each section to cool on the brush after heating to lock in the style.

The trend: Short hair and high buns

Who loves it: Jacqueline Bush, celebrity stylist, Exclusive Artists Management

You’ve seen these looks on: Ashlee Simpson, Emma Watson and Janet Jackson (short hair) and Jessica Alba and Sienna Miller (high bun)

“I love Emma’s adorable pixie, Janet’s new short hair and Ashlee’s fresh ‘do,” says Jacqueline. “And the high bun is a great styling option for women with long hair.”

Tips for recreating: The best short cuts are done with a razored texture, and each of these short cuts have round layering. Don’t forget to texturize heavily. “That makes the difference between fresh and modern and ‘soccer mom,’” says Jacqueline. The high bun works best on long hair. First, prep wet strands with René Furterer Vegetal Sculpting Gel then blow dry for volume and bounce. Create a center part then tease the hair at the crown. Leaving a few pieces out around the face, brush hair up into a high ponytail. “It’s okay if the ponytail is not perfect,” she notes. “A slightly undone finish is what makes the look more modern.” The trick to the look is to pin a hair extension “doughnut” at the base of the pony then wrap the pony around the doughnut and pin for added volume and shape. Finish with a small bit of shine pomade and holding spray.

What’s hot for winter: Shiny hair, sleek bobs, and long wavy styles

Cases in point: Christina Ricci, Megan Fox, Uma Thurman

Says who?: Creighton Bowman, celebrity stylist, Exclusive Artists Management

“I find we don't go with any one style these days,” says Creighton. “We change the style and texture with each new season.” Christina is a great example of a celebrity with sleek, shiny, healthy hair, he says, whether she wears it down or up in a slick ponytail, straight and shiny is always the key. “Megan Fox looks great with shiny, highly-styled waves, and Uma Thurman is rocking a sleek, collarbone-grazing bob.”

Recreate the looks: For Christina’s smooth, sleek look, start with blown-out hair using shine-boosting products such as René Furterer Glossing Spray and a flat brush. Create a center part and flat iron the hair. “With this shiny, straight texture you can leave hair down or slick it into a high pony tail,” says Creighton. Megan is working long waves, but instead of a rough beachy texture, she’s opting for blown-out waves with more shine and style. First, blow out the hair with a medium round brush for volume, using René Furterer Volumea Volumizing Foam to add volume. Next, use a large curling iron to create soft waves. Uma’s bob shows off her blond highlights and gives her overall look more drama. This look is all about using your flat iron to create smooth, sleek strands. “Tucking one side behind the ear looks stunning, too!” notes Creighton, who adds that any winter-worthy look isn’t complete without glossy, healthy hair. “Recommend a color gloss to every client, and of course, use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to help combat harsh winter weather.”

I was reminded to be thankful

I was chatting with Barbara, one of my clients who is in her 70’s.  I was telling her about a friend of mine who was extremely up-set because she was going to be 30 years old this week and has been freaking out about it all month and how she truly felt her life was just about over!  I made the comment to Barb that my friend should be really happy to be only 30 and how I would love to be 30 again and went on to say how at 50+ I realize now how strong I was at 30 and I how nice it was to have so much more confidence and horse sense than when I was in my 20's!  At 30 my skin was still soft, no gray hairs and no noticeable wrinkles were appearing yet.  Barb interrupted me and sweetly but seriously looked into my eyes and said -

"Becci, I would love to be 50 again"!

I realized right then and there how important it is to really appreciate, enjoy and love ourselves at every age. I will remember that whatever age I am I will appreciate and enjoy the benefits of that age.

Think of Your Hair as Fabric - Sandra Bullocks Hair:

When you wash and iron a button up cotton shirt you want it to look crisp and hold the creases, so you would choose to use starch to help achieve the crispness you want.


When you wash and iron a silk blouse with ruffles then you would be using a fabric softener to enhance a soft flowing look.

Think of your hair as fabric.

If you want fullness and body choose volumizing products to support curls and fullness.

Such as, volumizing Shampoo, extra hold gel, pomade, paste, and hairspray -

These are the “fabric starches” for your hair.

If you want a sleek smooth hair style then choose softening products

such as smoothing shampoo, creams, silicone serums, spray shine -

These are the “fabric softeners” for your hair.

Have a great hair day! Becci

TaTaTiana Goes to Progressions Salon & Day Spa

When asked "who is the most important person in your life"

most will without hesitation say their children or spouse.

WROoooNG!

The answer to this question is YOU!

YOU are the #1, the Top Cat,

the Queen Diva, Your Royal Majesty!

So take loving care of yourself and stay well mentally and physically.

If you don’t and you get sick and/or go bonkers

then have to go to the funny farm

then who will take care of your family???

TaTaTiana loves her TaTa’s!

She eats well, exercises and gets her yearly diva breast exams
and PAP tests faithfully!

Today for a little a little relaxation and self lovin’ she is going to go to

Progression Salon & Day Spa (here)

and have Becci (Renfro) pamper her all afternoon!

TaTaTiana’s had a very busy schedule with her modeling career and magazine photo shoots for

“Stuffed - The Crafting of Softies”

(Summer 2010 Volume #3 Issue #2 Page 112 & 113).

http://www.stampington.com/html/stuffed_s10.html

  

Have a great hair day...

and please take care!

You are the only you there is! 

:-)

Viola's Transformation #1

 Viola's going to go through

a few transformations.

I plan on trying new things with her hair

so you can see if something

strikes your desires

for a bit of a change.

I used HDTV's "Berlin Cut"
adn Goldwell's "Petal Partings" for her color.

Note:

the darker edge on the underside of her bangs.

This gives the appearence of a shadow!

I LOVE IT!

:-)

Have a great hair day!

Pseudo Dreds - Faux Locs

( I know, I know... I spelled PSEUDO wrong...)

 

Little pieces of copper colored extensions were added here and there to Shawn’s hair otherwise this was done on her real hair.

Good healthy products were used and will be easy to remove with shampoo and conditioner and some patient combing - (hopefully HA!)

We did this on Tuesday and today (Friday) it still looks great! Actually it looks better than it did on Tues. because it’s gotten a bit more matted and is lying flatter to Shawn’s head.

Wouldn't this be the best for Prom?!

I bet the girl who wears Pseudo Dreds steals the spotlight!

Beauty is always there.

Winter can be a humdrum crappy time of the year, especially for creative people. Creatives are always wanting/needing to create and nothing much inspiring is going on. People are closed up in their homes because of the cold. Nothing is growing, not very many little animals running around, there's not much color - just coldness. Classes, conferences, new stuff in the stores don't kick into gear until closer to Spring time.

Ahhh…thinking about Spring.

I love Spring, things are rested, I am rested and beginning to come alive and get going again!

I feel refreshed and alive in the Spring!

I bet I was a bear in a past life!

If I were a bear I'd make this into my hibernating cave.

This frozen fountain is in Kansas City.

I saw this beauty right in the middle of Winter.

Beauty is everywhere.

It's allways there.

It's there if we choose to see it.

Here is proof of beauty in the midst of humdrum crappy Winter...

If you’re not happy with your hair cut then I’m not happy!

Over the years I have learned a lot of very nice haircuts and styles that I can suggest for you but somehow I haven't mastered mind reading. If you don’t know how to tell me what you want chances are you might not be happy with the end result.

Here are a couple of situations you may find yourself in at one time or another in your quest for a new hairdo.

1st situation - You have an idea of how you want your haircut (or color), you can visualize it in your mind but you can’t find the words to describe to me what you want and you don't have a picture to show me. This is a scary situation for you and a frustrating situation for me. I want you to be happy with your new hair cut but when I have no idea what you’re asking for chances are slim that you’re going to get the cut you are hoping for.

2nd situation - You have absolutely no idea what kind of hair cut you want. My suggestions puzzle you and you just can’t close your eyes and let me do what I think would work for you.

When you feel you might be in one of these situations here are a few ideas to possibly calm your nerves and help us avoid the frustration they cause.

~ Ask for a little more time. I, along with most stylists, allow ½ hour to 45 minutes for a haircut and style. I care deeply for my clients, and I love knowing you and your families, but to be honest, in my business time literally is money. So when you call to make your appointment ask the receptionist if she will book a little extra time for you because you want to visit with me about what you’d like to have done. This is helpful to me so I can spend the time to help you without worrying about getting too far behind and having to make my next guest wait. It’s perfectly acceptable to ask for more time once in awhile without an extra charge but it’s unreasonable to ask to take extra time for every appointment.

~ If you know someone who has the cut you like ask her to come with you to your next appointment so I can see how her hair is cut. Friends actually love to do this.

~ You might see someone you don’t know while you are out and about shopping who has that perfect haircut you’ve been dreaming of. Muster up the courage and ask her if you can take a picture of her hair with your cell phone. Tell her you want to show your hair stylist and assure her you will keep it private and not post it on FB. Get a front, side and back view if you can.

~ Start a visual collection of pictures. Cut out pictures from magazines, catalogs and print pictures from the Internet. Put them in your purse right away so you‘ll be sure to have them with you when you come to your appointment. There are too many times I hear “I had some really great pictures to bring you but I left them at home”. Well, this doesn’t do any good for either of us! While you are collecting pictures of what you like consider collecting the ones you do not like as well. Knowing what you don’t want or like helps us both to get closer to what it is you do like.

~ You can also e-mail any pictures to me that you like.

I hope some of this helps you, if you have any questions send me a note.

My e-mail address is: YourHairdresser@cox.net
My Blog: http://beccirenfro.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BecciRenfro
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BecciRenfro

(It’s kind of silly to have so many addresses, right?) :-)

 

Santa's almost ready!

I need to give Santa a little touching up

before he heads out tonight!

Merry Christmas!

Progressions Salon & Day Spa

I just discovered this little commercial clip on YouTube

for the salon I work at:

The Photo of the lady in the red dress is one of my

styles that I did for a contest I entered.

And that's me giving the haircut,

well it's my chin and hands anyway!

Finger Waving Idea

The Kansas State Fair started this weekend...so what this means to me is a very slow week at the salon! I'm use to being booked from the time I arrive until it's time (and after it's time) to go home! Saturday I had an hour to pass so instead of sitting and moping (which I really do) I decided to try and idea I'd been pondering around in my head. Finger waves are one of the number one things that will flip out any good hairstylist during the state Board exams. They really are tricky! This is what I came up with and I love it! Not show here is that the way I set it was after I got the hair pinned into place I used my flat iron to set the waves into my mannequin's hair.

What do you think?

Would you have your hair set like this?

HAVE A GREAT HAIR DAY! BECCI

NAHA 20 - North Americam Hairstyling Awards

I'm going to introduce myself to Robert...

Robert Lobetta and Becci at NAHA 20

I have wanted to be part of the North American Hairstyling Awards competition for quite a few years now. I have a NAHA file folder that I've been collecting ideas and articles in that have dates as far back as 1998. For one reason or another I talked myself out of ever participating. I had reasons that were understandable and some that were not at all. I have to admit the worst excuse was that I decided I just wasn't a good enough hairstylist. Blah.

So about two weeks ago I made a final decision to buy a ticket and get myself to Las Vegas to see the award presentations live and to decide once and for all if I really want to or could compete!

I actually am very creative in darn near every thing I create so I believe I would do very well with this challenge! I understand now after my weekend in Vegas that the true and most important reason for giving this a try is actually the process of it all. It's not just the award, it's about the brain storming for ideas, finding models, photographers etc. and then it's the creating the hair styles and seeing them all come together beautifully in the end!

~ The process is the reward ~

Have a great hair day! Bec

PS. I think I'll get a sexy little evening dress next year!

Salon Product Diversion. You decide.

This is a problem and you are taking an unnecessary risk.

MSN.com has a good article about it. Click here to read.

BrideZilla! Oh NO000ooo!

My first client yesterday morning was Debbie, BRIDEZILLA! How can someone who is getting married be so horribly unhappy and so ugly???

I found these hints on “eHow” to help deal with a bitch to be helpful and have incorporated these ideas into my hairdressing, actually not just with hairdressing but in all kinds of relationships as well…

Step 1 - Never show fear. Get control over yourself and take a few deep breaths. This will give you the time that you need to override your natural responses. Keeping calm is going to piss her off because it sends a message loud and clear that she hasn’t gotten to you.

Step 2 - Deliver a rebuttal that makes her back down and puts you in charge.

Step 3 - Feel sorry for them. It’s difficult to get angry with people when you pity them. They don’t have a grasp on their own lives and therefore try to shatter someone else’s because inability to control their own jealousies. It is a condition that deserves pity and compassion, but also intolerance.

Step 4 - Look at yourself from their perspective, it’s good to get another viewpoint. Very few of us are perfect. We likely have a trait that drives everybody else crazy.

Step 5 – SMILE

Does anyone else have any suggestions to add to this?

And

do have a great hairday! Becci

Cute Hair Style Idea

This very cute young cashier at Kohl's told me she hated her hair and was so bored with it that she really wanted to cut it all off! She said never knew what to do with it and it was like a "ball and chain" to her! During the course of the day she began sticking ink pens into the plane ole' bun she had finally decided on in the rush to get out of the house. I told her she had amazing hair and she must have a very creative soul to come up with that cute interesting idea! She was genuinely surprised that I said that to her! She told me she in fact was an art major and that she had to drop out of school to work full time to pay for an expensive accident that she had happen to her. She was so unhappy working at Kohl's because it was SO un-creative and she was about to go nuts! There were little tears welling up in her eyes as she told me all this thus, making me start to tear up too! we both stood right there in the Kohl's checkout line crying like little babies!

I just mad that all up...Sorry!

Have a great hair day! :-) Becci

I used Avon's "Anew" serum!

OH NO!!!

I have only used my "Anew" 2 times!

Is Avon going to take over the world? Avon/Resident Evil?

Watch this video from the Resident Evil: Apocalypse preview first...



Then watch this video for Avon's new product Anew clinical Durma-full X3...



Is this weird or what!

John came home tonight with a bottle of the Anew for me to try! I hope it takes care of my wrinkles and doesn't turn me in to a zombie!

I hope staying a human is guaranteed if not I want my money back!

Style Stars announces the 10 finalinst! I'm in the running!

denise briggs/yellow strawberry


The Style Stars® Global Hair Contest has announced the top ten finalists in its worldwide hairstyle competition.

style stars finalists
Since the contest launched on January 1st, 2007, hair stylists and hairdressers from around the globe have been submitting their entries. Now the judging panel has narrowed down the list of finalists to ten entries:

Becci Renfro, Salon Progressions and Day Spa, Wichita, Kansas, USA - Photo By: Becci Renfro, Makeup By: Daisy, Model: Daisy Randall

Chantel Didych, Enchante Hair Design, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA - Photo By: Rachel Mclay, Makeup By: Chantel Didych, Nicole Didych, Model: Nicole Didych

Demica Wilson-Howell, How Well Is It? Salon and Spa, Huntsville, Alabama, USA - Photo By: OJ Rice, Makeup By: Demica Wilson-Howell, Model: Bethany Simmons

Kelley DeCoste, Euphoria Salon and Spa, Brighton, Michigan, USA - Photo By: Louise Starbird, Makeup By: Kelley DeCoste, Model: Jill Wilson, Ally Drew

Kristie Charlton, HennesyLane Hair Design, Victoria, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA - Photo By: Rod Anker, Makeup By: Kristie Charlton, Model: Nichola Jane Crouch

Lizzie Ibarra, The Aparment, San Juan, PUERTO RICO - Photo By: Johnny Torres, Isabel Gandig, Makeup By: Lizzie Ibarra, Model: Naomi Morrison, Fiena Iguina

Margaret Presscilla Estes, Accented Hair Designs, Anchorage, Alaska, USA - Photo By: Apogee Studios, Makeup By: Presscilla Estes, Model: Kirsten Johanson

Rod Anker, HennesyLane Hair Design, Victoria, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA - Photo By: Rod Anker, Makeup By Kristie Charlton, Model: Hannah Nixon

Sean Yoell, Accents Hair Studio, Tecumseh, Ontario, CANADA - Photo By: Chalet studios, Makeup: Sean Yoell. Model: Anita Baldi

Roberta Commisso, Hair Xtacy, Burlington, Ontario, CANADA - Photo By: Vince Cianci, Makeup By: Roberta Commisso, Model: Karley Belcourt

To get to this stage of the judging, contestants submitted three before images and three after images. They were judged on technique, creative approach, and the harmony between cut, color and texture.

Judges Panel:

Selected judges are among the best in the hair and beauty industry; including celebrity hairstylist Candy Shaw Codner as head judge, Canadian super stylist Brad Graham Kirner, Italian top hairstyle artist Egidio Borri, platform artist and educator Bruce Todd, founder of London Hair, Inc. Frances London DuBose, fashion photographer Tom Carson and celebrity makeup artist Katherine Queil.

All ten finalists will now proceed to the next stage of the contest which will determine the grand prize winner, to be announced in October, 2007.

The winner and his/her hair model will be flown to Puerto Rico for a four-day stay at a beachside villa near Yabucoa. Activities there will include several hair styling sessions and photo shoots by renowned fashion photographer, Tom Carson. The resulting new hair styles and photo spread, to be entitled "Caribbean Dreams", will be published in top hair and fashion magazines in US and Europe, helping to advance the winning hair artist's career.

The winner will receive a prize package valued at over $150,000, including:

1. A Style Stars® Global Hair Contest Trophy engraved with the winner's name, valued at over $1000.
2. $5000 in cash.
3. Full page coverage in professional beauty magazine Hair's How
4. Exposure and coverage in Modern Salon Magazine
5. Exposure on the cover of Total Image Magazine.
6. A full set of hair extensions and a two-day training program by Great Lengths Hair Extensions
7. A set of certified Frances London Duboise Scissors
8. Yellow Strawberry Global Salons brand name for three years.
9. A professional photo shoot, in Italy, with pro hairstylist Egidio Borri.
10. A gold diamond watch donated by Jesse Briggs.
11. Two airfare tickets to Puerto Rico for the winner and his/her hair model.
12. A four-night stay in Lucia Beach Villas including a professional photo shoot by photographer Tom Carson and directed by Jesse Briggs.
13. Five days with Legendary Hair Icon Jesse Briggs; including airfare and lodging.
14. Five-days of salon management training from Denise Briggs.
15. An original lock of Paul McCartney's hair framed with a certificate of authenticity from the Beatles fan club.

For a detailed list of prizes visit: style-stars.com.

All finalists' names and entries will be published on StyleStars.com and other digital media including partner website short-hair-style.com

About Style Stars®
Style Stars® is an annual global hair competition conducted online and via email. Its mission is to find exciting new hair styling talent and promote individual artists from different cultural backgrounds. Style Stars' founder and President ,Jesse Briggs, also owns the Yellow Strawberry Global Hair Salons, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Style Stars® USA, Inc.