Houston IMAGE Expo 2017 2017 Show Preview Guide | Page 4

on the NAJA RICKETTE MAIN STAGE TIME SUNDAY 2:00PM - 2:40PM MONDAY 1:00PM - 1:40PM Naja Rickette, aka, The Naja, is an award winning celebrity nail artist. She’s been a salon owner, brand Ambassador, and international educator. Her work has been seen on Lady Gaga, Mary J Blige, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, and Kobe Bryant. She’s got a Guinness World Record under her belt for polishing the highest number of clients in an 8 hour period and is currently on a reality television show in its 5th season; LA Hair. Her passion is helping young entrepreneurs in the beauty field make consistent cash from their craft. She offers online classes and coaching on the business side of beauty. JUSTIN THOMAS MAIN STAGE TIME SUNDAY 1:00PM - 1:40PM Justin Thomas, “the prodigy”, is platform artist and international artistic director for Hattori Hanzo Shears. Justin is progressively changing our industry with his unmatched style and aggression to bend the fundamental rules of hairdressing. In his class you will be challenged to open your mind and explore your own natural talents and be uplifted to regain your inspiration as a true hairdresser. Together we will discover the true meaning why we entered this industry by not learning HOW to cut hair, but by learning WHY we do. This is the why behind the how. Justin has been educated, trained, and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry from Beverly Hills to New York and San Francisco. IMAGE is EVERYTHING 4