The Glowing Melon

Future Stylists at International Institute of Cosmetology have a busy and creative season ahead of them with clients requesting up-dos and formal styles for proms, weddings, and special occasions. Students at the Wethersfield and Plainville campuses have been sharing some of their creative hair designs, and have recently been featured in the Plainville Observer for bridal hair and makeup looks that they styled on models. Below are some photos that IIC students have recently shared! Don't forget to tag us to be featured on our blog & social media: #STUDYHAIR


 
Thank you to @getglambykate , @hairbymerita , @hairbyhunterabell , and @linds_behind_the_chair for tagging us in your beautiful work.
 
Call or visit one of our student salons located in Plainville and Wethersefield, Connecticut.

"Fun Fridays" at International Institute of Cosmetology give students a chance to express creative themes through hairstyling and makeup artistry. Students have created looks on mannequins and classmates aligned with themes such as villains of film, Disney characters, international looks, and most recently, monsters. See IIC Plainville's Phase 1 class transformations below!

"Fun Friday is a chance for us to think outside of the box.. a great chance to release our creative side. It gives me a chance to be myself" - Rey Alicea, Phase 1

"I love Fun Friday! It allows up to express ourselves and our creativity in different ways. We not only styled and painted our mannequins, but also applied makeup and did hair designs on our classmates. The themes we chose were so much fun!" - Sam Newberry, Phase 1

"We get to showcase our creativity and bring our visions to life. I looked at a picture of a phoenix online for a minute or two and then closed it down and allowed my imagination to do the rest.

I don't think you should spend too much time looking at a picture trying to recreate someone's work. That's the best part about being in cosmetology school-- you let your creative side run wild and there's no wrong!" - Taylor Murphy, Phase 1

Finished looks on Amber, Rey, & Tori

A close-up of the amazing use of color and shade on Amber

Future Stylists Tori, Justin, Amber, Ashantee, Michelle, and Taylor of IIC Plainville's Phase 1 class

Thank you to all International Institute of Cosmetology students who participated in the Wella TrendVision Regional competition.

From Wella, The Wella professional annual TrendVision award offers a spectacular platform for true creativity where up-and-coming stylists, as well as the most masterful colorists in the industry, are fully recognized.

Future Stylists at IIC's Plainville and Wethersfield campuses created looks showing off their creative vision on a model, to be recognized as best-in-class overall look, for the student category of the TrendVision awards.

Four IIC students were selected as semi-finalists to advance to the regional TrendVision competition to be held in Boston on April 10th, 2016. Congratulations to Shaely Couture, Abigail Fenerty, Myosha Posey, and Lysett Cuervo for being recognized for your talent, creativity, and skill! We are excited to see you showcase your work at the regional competition next month!

International Institute of Cosmetology's students and educators gathered in the student salon to learn about the new products and see ways to create with them.

Visit IIC's student salons in Wethersfield and Plainville for all of your styling needs and hair, skin, and nail services! Call 860-571-0330 to book an appointment.

Teena and Martin Gugliotti, Dean of Students,  at the Sebastian What's Next Awards

From all of the IIC community, we would once again like to congratulate one of our own, Teena Gugliotti, on receiving Sebastian's Educator of the Year award in conjunction with their annual What's Next awards in Miami, Florida.


Teena is IIC's Director of Branding/ Culture for International Institute of Cosmetology's campuses in Plainville and Wethersfield. Before joining IIC as a student, and later as an educator, she worked directly with Laura Mercier and Philosphy's Cristina Carlino. Her background in makeup and clienteling motivated her to follow her passion. She also specializes in Great Length and Balmain hair extensions and color techniques, and has competed in Chicago.

Feeling honored, Teena adds,  “Lead a successful career by surrounding yourself with successful people.  Being mentored by Carmelo Gugliotti and sharing his success vision has provided the foundation to be part of the Sebastian Professional What’s Next Awards and be among industry greats.”

Bridal hair and makeup account for a significant part of today's beauty industry. Stylists and makeup artists create elegant, formal hair designs and flawless makeup looks for the bride, members of the bridal party, and family of the bride and groom. Timing, efficiency, and professional skills are also important elements for a stylist in this growing field, not to mention how fun and meaningful it is to be a critical part of such a special day of the bride's life!

Future Stylists honed these skills when styling models for a bridal-themed photo shoot that will appear in the Observer. Models were styled at International Institute of Cosmetology's Plainville student salon, and the shoot took place upstairs in the Makeup Academy.

Olivia and Bri add the finishing touches to the model's soft up-do and classic makeup



Future Stylists from Phases 2, 3, & 4 posing for the Observer with models and educator Teena

 Do you want to study hair and makeup? Visit Studyhair.com or call admissions at 860 571-0330 to chat with us about a career in cosmetology.

At IIC, we love to show off our work and our clients! Here are some of the posts we've been tagged in this month:
Thanks for submitting, @w.url @paulitaa17 @brookeleonephoto_ & @studyhair




Be sure to use our official hashtag #STUDYHAIR to be featured!

Photo courtesy of Blend Makeup Artistry

IIC is excited to offer the new Airbrush Contouring Class. The world of makeup artistry is larger than ever, and this intermediate course will provide you with the skills necessary for the in-demand finesse of contouring, design, and more with airbrush makeup. Students will receive included TEMPTU tool kit and a certificate after successful completion of the one day class. This class will provide makeup artists with the tools to enhance clients' facial structure with a flawless finish. Contouring and highlighting are especially sought-after by today's bridal and special event makeup clients.

The International Institute of Cosmetology is a TEMPTU makeup partner school. Our airbrush class was developed by Bobby Blumenthal and Teena Gugliotti.

Class Covers:

• Use stencils to create body and face art
• Eye shadowing, lip, and blush application
• Brow techniques
• Proper Contouring
• Highlighting

Requirements:
Prior experience, airbrush and compressor are required.
New to Airbrush makeup? Check out IIC's AIRBRUSH FUNDAMENTALS class first!

Plainville Campus
September 21, 2015 (sold out)
M 9:00 AM
December 7, 2015
M 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM


To register for an upcoming Airbrush Contouring class online, visit: http://www.studyhair.com/#!contouring/c1skj or call 860-571-0330

 
For more information on the Airbrush Fundamentals class, visit: http://www.studyhair.com/#!makeup/c9\2903