3-Day Master Workshop (11/11/19, 11/18/19 and 12/2/19)

Don't miss out on this awesome workshop taught by TYLER GREEN As Seen on SyFy's FACE OFF. The main objective of this workshop is to give a beginner the tools and techniques to  understand and master a variety of special-effects looks that are being used in the industry today.  During this class, you will learn how to creat burns, wounds, lacerations, bruising, preparing and applying prosthetics, airbrush use, completing the look for a complete, camera-ready look to get characters ready at a professional level-- and more!

Details and tickets available at https://studyhairadvanced.ticketleap.com/makeup-fx/

We had a recent interview with Miss Lexi.
Here’s what her and her students had to say:

What has your journey been like? ✨

I graduated International Institute of Cosmetology in 2009. Since then I built a clientele and have taken numerous advanced classes. Currently, I teach Phase 3 and still work at my salon in Newington. Soon I will be the new flex class teacher at the Plainville campus.

A note from the class: 📝
How does Miss Lexi motivate you?
She pushes us to be better by personalizing everything we do.
She treats us with respect and it feels like she’s one of us.
We know she’s our teacher but mostly, we know she cares about us.
She’s always by our side when we have clients. Her vibe is so calming.
She always has our backs and
reconfirms what our plan is with clients.

How does Miss Lexi impact your day? ✨

“Omg hahaha 🤣😂😅”
She’s always coordinating lunch & making sure the A/C is at the perfect 👌temperature. Most importantly she doesn’t forget what it was like to be a student! 💝

A recent interview with Miss Amber

1- How do you stay focused during a constantly shifting creative environment?

I feel like keeping the end goal in mind is important. To remember the reason why we are here is key. My goal is to be leading with the students. I say good morning to every person I see. Usually the 1st thing I ask the students is:
Who has something good to tell me.
Often times students will pick another student that they are grateful for and let them know.✨

Created by Ashley Snelling, a current student at the International Institute of Cosmetology, this look was portrayed in the Wella Color Create segment led by Renato VanDine a Wella master colorist/stylist. Below Snelling elaborates on the look, her inspiration, and how she achieved this rainbow do. 

"My inspiration for this hair color design was a prism reflecting light into a rainbow. Ever since I was a kid, I have had crystals hanging by my window. When the sun shines in at just the right time, it reflects hundreds of little dancing rainbows onto the walls. I love hearing what my color design makes people think of before I tell them what my inspiration was. Everyone interprets art differently, and mine is no different. When looking at my work, specifically this design, some may be reminded of Lisa Frank, Pride,  galaxies, and I'm sure more- the possibilities are endless! Different experiences in ones life reflects how they understand certain pieces of art. When I look at this design, I see how far my color designs have progressed. I combined many techniques such as what I've learned from class with the help of my educator Ms. Carly, as well as the techniques I've seen on Instagram."

To create this design: 

1. Lighten the hair to at least a level 8.

2. Section the front from the back with a middle part.

3. Mix together ultra purple and pure violet in Wella Color Fresh Create 1:1.

4. Starting at the back nape apply the purple section by section working up. 

5. When you reach about an inch left use a foil to start your first rainbow piece, apply and blend each color in the pattern you desire. (I used the pattern high magenta, uber gold, uber gold with a little bit of magenta mixed, future yellow mixed with a little bit of new blue, new blue, then ultra purple.)

6. Depending on the length of hair you may need to repeat the pattern two or three times.

7. After the first rainbow foil, leave a recession of purple in between. 

8. Apply another rainbow foil.

9. Leave a thin slice of purple for the last piece on top.

10. Repeat the same for the sides using slight diagonal back sections. 

11. Process for at least 20 minutes, rinse with cold water. No shampoo.

See below pictures of Ashley's creation.
Picture Credit: Sean Fowler