The Glowing Melon

IIC's annual graduation show may not be until late October, but students, staff, and International Guest Artists are already making preparations and bringing their designs to life.

Graduation is not only a formal ceremony with awards and guest speakers, but also an elaborate production where current and future stylists' imaginations come to life on the runway. Future stylists at IIC's campuses in Plainville and Wethersfield have been spending Thursdays working on designs for the masquerade-themed graduation.

The usual buzz and excitement is further propelled by the recent announcement that world-renowned stylist and TV personality Tabatha Coffey will be a guest speaker at this October's graduation.

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Tickets for graduation on October 25, 2015 will be available for purchase online.

Congratulations to IIC Plainville's July student of the month, Danielle.

Danielle was honored with a certificate for her accomplishments and her name will join the plaque recognizing past students of the month. In addition to the credits Danielle received that can be used toward products and service, and the release from sanitation duties for the month, Danielle says that the best part of being the student of the month is being recognized for her effort.

International Institute of Cosmetology first caught Danielle's eye when she came in for a campus visit to get more information on the program. "It seemed very clean, welcoming, and professional," Danielle recalled. Danielle's favorite services to perform are color and she loves helping clients who are looking for a transformation. She credits both personal and team effort and having a positive attitude as the factors that have helped her to grow personally and accomplish this particular achievement. IIC's Assistant Director of Education, Angela, shares, "Danielle shows maturity, respect, willingness to help all the time, and most importantly, a passion to learn".