
Rodrick Samuels on The Silent Work, Modern Beauty Education and Why Empathy Wins
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A last-minute opportunity to work with this group of talented creatives who have earned more NAHA wins and nominations collectively than any other team in the industry.



Hair by Dilek Onur-Taylor
Make up artist: David Maderich
Fashion stylist: Rod Novoa
Roberto Ligresti
Ever dreamed of entering the Professional Beauty Awards (PBA)NAHA(North American Hairstyling Awards)?
This is a last-minute opportunity to get creative and do the shoot of your dreams.
An award-winning group will help to bring your vision to life. These talented creatives have earned more NAHA wins and nominations collectively than any other team in the industry.
Your model will receive appropriate make up by 2018 NAHA Make Up Artist Of the Year, David Maderich.
She will then be dressed by top fashion stylist Rod Novoa.
The look will be captured by top photographer Roberto Ligresti (38 time NAHA winner/finalist).
Your journey will be under the guidance and direction of 25 time NAHA judge (and former MODERN Beauty and Fashion Director) Maggie Mulhern.
Two dates are offered: Oct. 25 and Nov. 3, both in NYC, and there are only THREE SPOTS LEFT!
The $8,000 investment (a $20,000 value) includes the model who you will select from dozens of vetted beauties.
This one-day session includes breakfast and lunch.
All COVID-19 precautions are being followed and all New York State mandates are being met.
For more info, or to grab your spot, contact Maggie Mulhern: Maggiemulhern@gmail.com or DM @maggie_mulhern on Instagram.

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