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For brides with a makeup-hair to-do list, go Boho

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com With spring within reach, many brides are putting together their “to-do” lists. And one item on that list surely will be how they want their makeup […]

Peeking behind the scenes of an upcoming bridal editorial

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

Three teams of students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville (www.StudyHair.com) prepped three models (Samantha Anderson, Ava Onofreo, and Jade Soto) for a bridal hair and makeup fashion […]

Two shows, lots of models

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com One dressing room, two fashion shows. Connecticut Fashion Week was presenting its Bridal Expo fashion show in the early afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club […]

Before they showed they ‘had what it takes’

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Do U Have What It Takes 3 Pink & White Affair A Cancer Benefit was held at Capitol Community College in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 27. Before the models stepped […]

The future of hair(stylists)

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Graduates of the International Institute of Cosmetology pulled out their crystal balls and put on their thinking caps to demonstrate their visions for creative and trendy […]

The rush before the runway crush

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Students from the International Institute of Cosmetology and models arrived at the crack of dawn, 6:30 a.m., at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Conn. to put […]

Hairdressing grads receive words of wisdom

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Dozens and dozens of students of the International Institute Cosmetology entered the professional world of hairdressing following graduation exercises held at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville […]

Lighting the match to start ‘Blazing’

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Here is a peek behind the scenes at the Omni Hotel and Resort in New Haven prior to go time for the Blazing the Runway fashion show mounted by TRJ […]

Getting ready for New Haven Fashion Week

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Inside New Haven City Hall, before the crowds arrive, the work begins as hair and makeup is applied on models and the models perfect their runway walk for New Haven […]

Braids for days and days and days

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com If you say hair braid, your imagination may fixate on the braid your mother may have given you on the first day of school. Or, maybe, […]

In the backroom at Miami Swim Week

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Miami Swim Week brings press and patrons from around the world. This means hair and makeup people have to present their best work. And models have […]

Making preparations to show if they ‘Have What It Takes’

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the models hit the runway at Do You Have What It Takes 2 in Hartford, July 29, they prepared by sitting for hair and makeup […]

Braid up your night

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com You’ve got plans for a dinner at an elegant restaurant than plans to hit the clubs afterward. Hairstylist Bill Schrlau of Southington, Conn. offered up some […]

Prepping for the beach… and Diamond Fashion Week

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Prior to the popup fashion show to preview Diamond Fashion Week, the models and makeup artist gathered at the storefront of Karlene Lindsay Designs and Chocolate […]

Arts– visual, literary, and dance– take centerstage at Project X

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com On June 10 at Vibz Uptown, patrons experienced the arts of hair and makeup, poetry, and dance as Project X was launched in Hartford, Conn. The […]

Making the magic happen for Project X

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fantasy hair and makeup were the order for the day as Project X was held at Vibz Uptown in Hartford, Conn. on June 10. Joy Monroe […]

Putting some work into it… behind the scenes at ‘Beauty in Chaos’

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com There is creativity, concentration, skill, and elbow grease behind ever extreme hair and makeup creation. At the historic city hall in Hartford on May 4, hair […]

Hair and makeup taken to the extreme… to help the kids

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com HARTFORD, Conn. — There was all manner of beauty… and chaos was kept at bay… on the runway last Thursday. Extreme hair and makeup creations took […]

Talking with Taylor… Talking about prom hair

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

CTFashionMag.com’s correspondent Taylor Plourd shares her vision for hair styles for Prom 2017.

Dare to be different for prom

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com by MIKE CHAIKEN Over the past few years, when prom shopping time rolls around, high school girls have set up social media pages so they can […]

Behind the curtains at Sappho and LaMoo

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Connecticut fashion designers Sappho Clothing Co. and LaMoo teamed up for a runway show at Caral Lounge on Park Street in Hartford, Conn. March 12. Before […]

Three shows at once, you get madness

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Art Hearts Fashion often packages several designers into one runway slot– allowing guests to see one show after another. But backstage, this also means craziness as hair and makeup people […]

The up and coming trends, as told by the up and coming artists

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

Hair and makeup students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville, Conn. recently offered up their tips for trends for brides as well as other helpful advice.

Pulling back the curtain at the pageant

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the contestants of a pageant step up on stage before the judges and an audience, there is preparation that goes on behind the scenes. In […]

The brides are coming

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

The Bristol, Southington, and Plainville Observers in Southington, Conn. continue to prepare for its annual bridal book. This time, the creative team took over the top floor of the New […]

Beautiful brides in waiting

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com The Bristol, Southington, and Plainville Observers, based in Southington, Conn., are preparing for their annual bridal guide. And to prepare for the periodical, the teams at the […]

Tales of a young stylist

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A hairstylist from Southington is sharing his tales from behind the chair in a book due out next year. Bill Schrlau, who has been working in […]

Shhh! It’s okay you can cheat a little. Adam Broderick can show you how

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Don’t worry, you can cheat on your hairdresser. And you won’t have to spend a lot of time or money in doing so—and you’ll still look […]

On The Nose With Rozana Tamis… the debut of the ab Style Bar

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

CTFashionMag.com hostess Rozana Tamis continues her fashion adventures. This time she’s at the Nov. 14 Launch of ab Style Bar Featuring Color Wow at Adam Broderick Salon and Spa in Southbury, […]

Talking hair

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

By TRICIA AQUILAR Special to CTFashionMag.com Let’s talk about hair. I have been cutting for over 20 years. I’m always surprised by how many people do not know that […]

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