CosmoBiz Magazine November 2015 | Page 93

an Aveda spokesperson. “I think my students realized how a small group of creative-minded individuals with an open mind and an open heart, can truly change the world,” Amy said. Recycle Caps with Aveda continues this year, and Amy and her students received a special visit from Aveda Global President Dominique Conseil to commend them for their efforts. or and cut, highlighting how important they are to each other’s success. We teach the theory, demonstrate the technique, and then you workshop, learning to improve the definition of each cut with correct color placement and tone.” KEVIN.MURPHY HOLDS EDUCATION EVENT IN ONTARIO Back to Blue, a three day educational event for stylists and salon owners was held October third through fifth at the Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario, Canada. “Back To Blue is four years in the making,” explained Murphy, in a press release before the event. “This event is designed to help stylists and salons set themselves and their businesses apart. We have a great lineup of presenters who will be sharing their expertise. We are excited to share our knowledge and help interested stylists and salons grow.” Back to Blue featured educational topics such as Runway, Cutting, Styling, Colour and Business Building. In addition to Murphy, other keynote speakers included COLOR.ME Director of Education Kate Reid, KEVIN.MURPHY CUTTING. MASTER Tim McClean, President of Sue Remes Resources and KEVIN.MURPHY Consultant Sue Remes, and Contessa 2014 Canadian Hairstylist of the Year Tony Ricci. ARROJO ACADEMY OFFERS NOVEMBER CLASSES Arrojo Academy will offer two upcoming classes in the month of November. Check out Cut and Color Inspiration on November 1st and 2nd to learn visionary razor cutting techniques as well as artistic hair painting. Nick Arrojo explains, “In this hands-on, two-day seminar focus is placed on the symbiotic relationship between col- November 8th through 10th, Arrojo will host an advanced razor cutting seminar for those who want to improve their skills with the straight edge blade with three days of intensive practice in the most progressive techniques. Nick says, “For those that already have experience of the razor, this three-day seminar focuses on ultra-m odern, trendsetting, and sophisticated razor techniques that allow you to unlock true creative potential. All these techniques have been developed, and are now practiced, at ARROJO studio and include: texturizing, creating swinging bangs, panel cutting, forming geometric and rounded shapes, making a weightless line with swing and movement, shaping rounded bangs, undercutting through the back sections, and how to use a razor when cutting close to the root. Each technique is highlighted in demos before you execute them in supervised model and mannequin workshops.” ISSE 2016 DATES ANNOUNCED The PBA’s (Professional Beauty Association) International Salon and Spa Expo 2016 will be held January 30th through February 1st in Long Beach, California. Tickets are now on sale for the expo which will include three days of top-notch education, hands-on competitions, special celebrity guests, and more. This year ISSE offers the three day passport ticket for $30 to members of the PBA and $60 for non-members. See the ISSE website for other ticketing options. Ted Gibson, Tabatha Coffey, Leah Freeman, and others will make appearances at the expo. ISSE ticket prices increase after January 4, 2016. 93