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Matrix Destination 2016
Members of the Matrix family from around the globe are set to gather in Orlando, Florida to connect with and learn from award-winning artists at Matrix Destination 2016. The three-day event will include both hands-on and Look and Learn classes ...
September 1, 2015
Matrix
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Members of the Matrix family from around the globe are set to gather in Orlando, Florida to connect with and learn from award-winning artists at Matrix Destination 2016. The three-day event will include both hands-on and Look and Learn classes that will cover the latest trends in color, cut and style; avant garde inspiration; celebrity color; and men’s trends. The programs will boost attendees’ skills in color application, correction and troubleshooting; creating editorial looks; and progressive-cutting techniques.
“The incredible education will definitely be a tangible result of Matrix Destination,” says Martin Dale, Matrix Vice President of Education. “Stylists will go back to their salons with new skills and new ideas that will allow them to accelerate their professional journeys."
Matrix Destination teachers will include internationally-renowned world-class educators, including:
Celebrity Colorist George Papanikolas
Three-time North American Hairdresser of the Year Award Winner and Matrix Artistic Director Chrystofer Benson
International Color Spokesperson Gina Kahn
Matrix Artistic Director Robert Santana
Matrix Artistic Director Nicholas French
Matrix Artistic Director Nick Stenson
Global Ambassador Daniel Roldan
Matrix Global Artist Franco Della Grazia
11-Time NAHA Nominee and Editorial Stylist Winner Michael Albor
Matrix Artistic Director Dan Csicsai
"There’s so much more to this event," Dale says. "It’s an unprecedented opportunity to connect with like-minded artists from around the world and to identify and pursue dreams. It’s a place where it’s safe, and encouraged, to dare to believe in any future you can imagine.”
For details, information and registration for Matrix Destination 2016, visit MyMatrixFamily.com
Can't make it to Matrix Destination 2016? Check out upcoming Matrix classes that may be closer to home:
9/13: George Papanikolas-Celebrity to Reality, Andreas Hogue Salon, Northbrook, IL
9/20: Chrystofer Benson-A New Perspective, Vito Mazza Salon & Spa, Woodbridge, NJ
9/21: Cori Randall-Color Savvy, The Loft Salon, Boston, MA
10/19: Franco Della Grazia-Razor's Edge, Salon Glo, Valencia, CA
10/19: Michael Albor-Foundations Hairdressing, Gemini Salon & Day Spa, Chelsea, MI
10/19: Sean Hayes-Pathway To Creative Cutting, Salon Nine, San Francisco, CA
10/26: Darci Brown-Success Now, Posh22 Salon & Spa, Coon Rapins, MN
11/2: Tarra Dean-Create Your Signature Haircut, TBA
11/2: Robert Santana-B2B. A Brunette's Journey to Lightness, The Loft Salon, Boston, MA
11/8: Gina Khan-Logical Color, Vito Mazza Salon & Spa, Woodbridge, NJ
11/9: Lenny Strand-Heart+Hair=Imagine A Program of Passion, Esteem Academy of Beauty, Ogden, UT
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