What: Redken Fusion 2012, a mix of education, inspiration and networking for 1,100 Redken salons, stylists and distributors.
Who: Educators at the events included Redken Education artistic director, Sam Villa, Sean Godard, Marilyn Rose, Jorge Joao, Chris Moody, Lauren Hagen, Kristi Valenzuela and Peter Mahoney. Attendees gathered on Sunday night for a kickoff party, featuring a 45-minute runway show of some of the hottest looks created by a team of top Redken artists, including the educators above. The following two days were chock full of education on hair colour, cutting, styling, business and managing your career. On Monday night, everyone gathered for a Mardi Gras-themed celebration, with cocktails and a sit-down dinner.
When & Where: May 26-28 in Montreal.
Soundbites:
* Redken artist Jorge Joao, on the lifespan of a trend and the Beckham bob: “It takes two years coming in, two years of being really strong and two years on it’s way out. The average trend lasts about six years.” Being within the final two years of the uber-trendy Victoria Beckham bob, Joao says, “Right now, we’re starting to see really short hair or really long. People are going to the extremes.”
* Business expert Peter Mahoney on standing in the way of your own success: “How you think is who you become. Every time you speak, it is from the script in your head. You habits and what you do are not who you are. Separate who you are from what you do. Listen to feedback and don’t judge yourself.”
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Photos courtesy of Redken.
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