The Glowing Melon

Are you ready for a creative career where you can have fun and make a great living?
Enroll in an upcoming cosmetology program at our Wethersfield or Plainville campus! Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Upcoming Cosmetology Start Dates
Wethersfield campus 
 October 2nd (traditional 5 day schedule)
 September 11th (3 day flex schedule)


Plainville  campus
 October 10th (traditional 5 day schedule)

Gugliotti Salon & Spa competed LIVE in New York City on June 25 in front of a panel of renowned industry hairdressers. Hosted by industry icon and hair stylist to the stars Ted Gibson, the Color Trophy Judges Panel boasts some of the top hairdressers in editorial, celebrity beauty and fashion.
More information on this past week's event is available at: https://colorstyletrophy.com/ for more information on the exciting event.

Congratulations to our Phase 1 Future Stylist Emily Hanson! Emily's essay won her a scholarship from Great Clips last week. In her essay, she shared her ambitions and the goals that motivate her. She was one of just two scholarship recipients in the state, and was awarded her scholarship by Great Clips owners Jack and Gary.

Congratulation to our students at staff at International Institute of Cosmetology for putting on a an entertaining and artistic show last Friday at IIC's Plainville campus that highlighted the wonders of Las Vegas. Keep reading for photos of the show and behind-the-scenes!


 
 


 
 


 

Behindthechair.com's OneShot photo competition entries are open until May 22nd!


The #HotShot segment of the competition is geared toward real, behind-the-chair photos. To enter, upload your photo to instagram with official contest hashtags as well as #behindthechair in the photo caption. (Entries should be single photos, not multiple) For complete contest rules, visit http://www.behindthechair.com/oneshot/


Here are the categories for the contest. To enter for a category, use that category's hashtag in addition to the other required hashtags:

The best overall transformation shot (including corrective color, cut & style, etc.)
#btconeshot_transformation17
(Note: Must include before & after shots)

The best collaboration shot (up to 3 people) 
#btconeshot_collaboration17

The best “BTC Quickie” video
#btconeshot_btcquickie17

The best hair-painting shot
#btconeshot_hairpaint17

The best ombré shot
#btconeshot_ombre17

The best pastel/metallic shot 
#btconeshot_Pastel17

The best vibrant shot
#btconeshot_vibrant17

The best color melt shot
#btconeshot_colormelt17

The best unconventional color shot
#btconeshot_unconventionalcolor17

The best all-around haircut shot
#btconeshot_haircut17

The best braids (or use of braids) shot
#btconeshot_braids17

The best upstyling shot
#btconeshot_upstyling17

The best waves or curls shot
#btconeshot_wavesandcurls17

The best men’s shot
#btconeshot_men17

The best fade shot (male or female)
#btconeshot_fade17

The best tattoos and cutouts, shave designs, etc. shot (male or female)
#btconeshot_hairtattoo17

The best extensions shot
#btconeshot_extensions17
(Note: Must include before & after shots)

The best overall student shot
#btconeshot_student17

Don't forget to tag IIC @studyhair in your entries so that we can support you!

We are excited to share some of our cosmetology students' published hair and makeup work this week! International Institute of Cosmetology students showed off 2017 bridal trends on three of the models featured in the 2017 Stepsave/Observer's Brides Guide and spoke about tips for the big day and the looks featured on models Juliette, Alyssa, and Samantha (photographed by Mike Chaiken). The models were styled in natural-glam makeup and have up-dos featuring braids and modern-classic hair accessories.


To see the Bride's Guide online, visit: http://www.newspaper-marketplace.com/step-saver/special-section/bridal/02-17-2017#


International Institute of Cosmetology is a hairdressing school located in Plainville and Wethersfield, Connecticut. For more info, go to www.studyhair.com

Check  this behind-the-scenes video from the International Institute of Cosmeolology's future stylists' shoot for the Feb 2017 issue of the Stepsaver/Observer Bride's Guide below, and look for their feature in in this month's publications!

An exciting career in skin care begins with the aesthetics program at International Institute of Cosmetology.

In as little as four months, you can be ready to work in the aesthetics field. If you are looking for a part-time, evening program, IIC also offers a six month schedule to fit your lifestyle. Skin care is one of the fastest growing areas in the beauty and spa industry, which makes your opportunities unlimited.





Our three hundred hour aesthetics program is available at IIC's Wethersfield campus. The program focuses on the study of skin care, body care, hair removal, and makeup. You will learn to treat, beautify, and pamper the skin. Facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, makeup application, and intro to microdermabrasion are some of the topics you will study and practice. Learning methods include theory, demonstrations, practical application, and taking on clients to perform the services you will master in the aesthetics program. Professional skills are emphasized, giving you the the tools to work as a skin therapist.





Dermalogica is our exclusive professional skin care product provider.

To learn more about the aesthetics program at International Institute of Cosmetology and how you can get started, set up your Wethersfield campus visit today!


You can reach the admissions department at 860 571-0330 or by submitting an online inquiry at http://www.studyhair.com

To see a list of spa services offered, visit http://www.studyhair.com/services

We are proud of all of our talented cosmetology students who shared their creativity in the Sebastian 2017 What's Next Awards competition. Future stylist Julia Green has been selected as a semi-finalist and we need your help to send her to the competition in Dallas!


To see the look Julia created, go to
and don't forget to vote!


You can also find the entries by clicking on the link on @SebastianWNA instagram bio.

Happy holidays from the staff of International Institute of Cosmetology. Sending you warmest wishes this season! At IIC, we've had great success with this year's toy drive, fun holiday mannequin challenges, and of course, ugly sweater day. See below for some of the fun!