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Get Your Swag on at the Fall Education Jam!
BaByliss Pro, RUSK, BSG, and Conair are hosting an upcoming education event that you are not going to want to miss—the Fall Education Jam! At this all-about-beauty event, there will be main stage presentations by the industry's best, including 2009 NAHA Winner, Faatemah Ampey. Read the details
October 5, 2011
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BaByliss Pro, RUSK, BSG, and Conair are hosting an upcoming education event that you are not going to want to miss—the Fall Education Jam! At this all-about-beauty event, there will be main stage presentations by the industry's best, including 2009 NAHA Winner, Faatemah Ampey.
The event will have comprehensive break-out room instructions, the latest news in cut and color techniques (including the art of hair tatooing!), a product shopping expo and all stylists will receive a "Swag Bag," which contains over $100 in professional beauty products.
Highlights:
Rusk Fall Fashion Week Cut & Color Trends: RUSK Designers will bring the styles from Fashion Week to this show in on-stage demos coupled with a comprehensive Rusk Deepshine Hair Color break-out session focused on color trends and techniques. Learn about Rusk Anti-Curl and develop your cutting, color, and finishing skills while gaining new artistic vision from Rusk's Design Team 2011 Global Inspiration Collection.
BaBylissPRO Takes You "Behind the Clipper": Learn how to clipper cut long-hair. Master the art of hair tattooing, and learn how to turn this growing trend into a lucrative service in your salon.
Become Satin Smooth Certified: Learn about the products and techniques that will enable you to offer a customized service menu that addresses the varied needs of your clients. Master the latest DermaRadiance and SmoothSculpt techniques in anti-aging and non-invasive treatment services.
Editorial Hair with Faatemah Ampey: A 2009 NAHA winner and former Shear Genius competitor, Faatempah Ampey will teach you the "go-to" techniques using RUSK design and styling tools.
Keep your calendars open because this event is coming up fast on Monday, October 24th, 2011 at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa in Downtown Stamford, Connecticut. Show Admission is $50. To purchase tickets, contact Sandy or Katie at BSG 1-330-528 x6818 or x6819. For more information contact Richard at Rusk 1-203-351-9454.
STAY TUNED TO MODERNSALON.COM FOR MORE COVERAGE INCLUDING PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT.
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