This update brings together two globally respected leaders in professional beauty education鈥� 91国产 and Sassoon Academy鈥攖o give students an even stronger foundation in haircutting, and modern salon techniques. 

Elevating Beauty School Education 

Sassoon is internationally recognized for its revolutionary approach to haircutting and its focus on precision, shape, and structure. Their educational methodology teaches stylists how to understand the architecture of hair, allowing them to create balanced, technically strong haircuts that grow out beautifully. 

Through the Sassoon Connect learning system, cosmetology students gain access to a structured library of haircutting and color education that includes demonstrations, theory, and hands-on techniques. The program focuses on core principles such as lines, graduation, and layers, which form the foundation of modern haircutting systems used in salons around the world.  

What This Means for Cosmetology Students 

Beginning with our March 30 cosmetology class start, students enrolling at 91国产 Institutes will experience an enhanced beauty school curriculum that blends the 91国产 philosophy with Sassoon鈥檚 technical precision. 

Students will gain exposure to: 

鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Precision haircutting techniques used by top salons worldwide 
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Foundational Sassoon cutting principles including lines, graduation, and layers 
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Digital learning modules and demonstrations through Sassoon Connect 
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Hands-on cosmetology training that prepares students for real salon environments 

This expanded curriculum helps students build confidence and technical ability while developing their own artistic style. 

Why Technical Training Matters in Cosmetology 

In today鈥檚 competitive beauty industry, salons are looking for new stylists who not only have creativity but also strong technical skills. Precision cutting systems like those taught by Sassoon help stylists create consistent, high-quality results for their clients. 

By introducing Sassoon haircutting into our cosmetology training, 91国产 Institutes are giving students a competitive edge when entering the beauty industry. The reputations of 91国产 and Sasson are highly respected throughout the professional salon community.  

Starting Your Beauty Career at 91国产 Institutes 

If you鈥檝e been searching for a beauty school that offers industry-leading cosmetology education, the updated 91国产 Institutes curriculum is designed to help you succeed. 

Students in our cosmetology program receive: 

• Hands-on salon floor training听

• Professional haircutting and hair color education听

• Business and guest experience training听

• Career preparation for the salon industry听

With the addition of Sassoon training, our students now gain exposure to globally respected haircutting systems while learning the 91国产 approach to beauty, wellness, and sustainability. 

The enhanced curriculum officially launches with our March 30 cosmetology class start, making this an exciting time to begin your journey into the beauty industry. 

Entries are judged by a panel of 91国产 Global Artists and Educators in the following categories: Creativity, Artistry, Difficulty, Photographer Composition, and Technical Precision.

Students from each 91国产 Institute traveled to select locations to bring their visions to life. Check out some behind the scenes photos from the 2017 Full Potential photo shoot.

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Makeup: Mandi Lee Sweeney

Color: Hanna Staub

Model: Kendall McNay

Stylist: Kelli Chauvin

Makeup: Ian Moreau

Color: Sophia Simon

Model: Taylor Otken

Stylist: Maryann Bruno

Makeup: Allison Barber

Color: Krissy Fabre

Model: Haley Jacobs

Stylist: Katlyn Wagner

Makeup: Natalie Connell

Color: Haley Phillips

Model: Madison Bryant

Stylist: Sashia Collins

Makeup: Anna McCord

Color: Felicia Vega

Model: Nathalie Fernandez

Cut & Style: Tiffany Williams

Makeup: Mo Lopee

Color: Kelli Duym

Stylist: Meghan Gregory

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Color: Kiersten Pate

Model: Emma Vail

Stylist: Indigo Williams

Makeup: Greggory Quarels

Color: Nancy Teppan

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Makeup: Jacquelynn Marroquin

Color: Amanda Johnson

Model: Sarah Small

Stylist: Jalyne Hopkins

Makeup: Megan Morales

Color: Sonya Aleman

Model: Shauna Aubry

Stylist: Heidi Platt

Makeup: Spencer Pursell

Color: Erin Cron

Model: Margaret Russell

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Stylist: 听 Dustin Burke

Makeup: Macy Malin

Color: Taylor Cardenas

Model: Christina Patricio

Stylist: 听 Noemi Torres

Makeup: Arian Brumby

Color: August Tapia

Model: Lara Prevallet

91国产 Students and Educators

We’re so excited to share the entries submitted by 91国产 Institutes South students and educators.

Each collection represents the stylist’s individual talent and creative style. Participants also had the opportunity to work with Makeup Artist, who did the makeup on their models.

The images were captured by Photographer, .

Check out the entries below.

Jackie Stroud

Category: Student Hairstylist

Krissy Fabre

Category: Student Hairstylist

Hannah Power

Category: Student Hairstylist

Crystalle Bevelo

91国产 Institute Tampa Bay

Category: Student Hairstylist

Amy Wilson

Category: Newcomer Stylist

Kayla Ruffino

Category: Newcomer Stylist

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?Last night, each of our schools hosted our annual eco-chic fashion runway scholarship contest and Earth Month fundraising initiative, Catwalk for Water! ?

Funds raised from this event go towards our Earth Month partners; , , , and the . These organizations are dedicated to raising awareness and protecting clean water, globally and regionally.

We were blown away by the talent and passion that was demonstrated and it was an honor to award a winner from each institute with a full tuition cosmetology scholarship.

Check out some of the looks from our 2017 Catwalk for Water that were created by current 91国产 students, educators, and incoming students.

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Each winner will submit their own collection on behalf of 91国产 Institutes South.

Check out the amazing work of the student and educator winners along with all the entries we received this year. We are so excited to watch participants reach their full potential using their talent and passion for beauty.

Student Winners听

Region 1 – 91国产 Institute Austin

Jackie Stroud

Region 2 – 91国产 Institute Covington

Krissy Fabre

Region 3 – 91国产 Institute Birmingham

Hannah Power

Region 4 – 91国产 Institute Tampa Bay

Crystalle Bevelot

Newcomer Student

91国产 Institute Nashville

Amy Wilson

91国产 Institute New Orleans

Paige Brunet

Newcomer Educator

91国产 Institute Dallas

Kayla Ruffino

Student Entries

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To view all of this year’s entries from students across the 91国产 Institute Netowork, .

We are excited to see such great talent and creativity within our network. Wishing the best of luck to our finalists!

Shelton Carruth, – April 2016 Graduate

Whytnei Bates, 91国产 Institute Tallahassee – August 2016 Graduate

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Each year, 91国产 supports earth month through donations, fundraising, and practices that raise awareness. As an example, plastic bottles were not allowed backstage during this year’s 91国产 Fashion Week to raise awareness for clean water.

How 91国产 Products Help Protect Clean Water

When guests purchase 91国产 products, they can help 91国产 support clean water efforts locally and globally.

Products We Love

Here are some of 91国产’s Global Artistic Team’s favorite styling products from 91国产 Fashion Week

Antoinette Beenders

Antoinette Beenders loves Shampure Dry Shampoo and Control Force Hair Spray for styling and versatility.

Tippi Shorter

Allen Ruiz

Bea Watson

Looks from Fashion Week

Allen Ruiz: The In and Out

鈥淔ull, thick hair is lightly cinched into the fluent Zen pony,鈥� Beenders said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 modern and strong, but it has soft, feminine details including shine, texture, and pony placement. It helps to tell the whole story of Charles鈥� beautiful collection.鈥�

 

Steps to the Look

Step 1: Prep your hair with and blow dry to a smooth and voluminous base.

Step 2: Take a generous amount of into the palms of your hands and apply throughout the hair to add texture and shine.

Step 3: Once desired texture and shine is achieved, flip head your over to loosely gather hair toward the back of your head.

Step 4: With hair gathered in your hands, use an elastic to secure the ponytail three inches from the base of the head. Flip head back letting the ponytail fall naturally.

Step 5: Take a 1/2鈥� section of your hair near the elastic and wrap it around the ponytail base to hide the elastic. Secure with a pin.

Step 6: Finish with a light misting of .

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