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Brides, say yes to the hair and makeup

February 12, 2018 Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Brides shop with great care for their bridal gowns prior to saying “Yes to the Dress.” But to help that dress shine, hair and makeup should be on point and on style. Several students at the International Institute of Cosmetology on Whiting Street in Plainville (International

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

February 8, 2018 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 done and how they will wear their hair. Students at the International Institute of Cosmetology on Whiting Street in Plainville,

Peeking behind the scenes of an upcoming bridal editorial

January 25, 2018 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 editorial for The Bristol, Southington, and Plainville Observers upcoming bridal book (www.BristolObserver.com, www.SouthingtonObserver.com, and www.PlainvilleObserver.com ) Here are some behind

Two shows, lots of models

November 1, 2017 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 of the Lower Naugatuck Valley in Ansonia, Conn. And in the evening, Destiny Tenille Productions was presenting its fundraising fashion

Before they showed they ‘had what it takes’

October 30, 2017 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 onto the runway in the designers’ latest collections, they took care of hair and make up in the dressing room.

The future of hair(stylists)

October 24, 2017 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 hairstyles and makeup on Oct. 22. The hair fashion show was held as part of the IIC’s annual graduation ceremony,

The rush before the runway crush

October 24, 2017 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 their hairdressing (and makeup) skills to the test. It was graduation day for many of the students. And as is

Hairdressing grads receive words of wisdom

October 24, 2017 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 Sunday afternoon. The activities included a bevy of awards, certifications, and diplomas for the students from the IIC, which has

Lighting the match to start ‘Blazing’

September 26, 2017 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 Production. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

Getting ready for New Haven Fashion Week

September 25, 2017 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 Fashion Week. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN

Braids for days and days and days

September 5, 2017 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, just maybe, you’ll think of the braids worn by the title character in the children’s novel, “Heidi.” But braids are

In the backroom at Miami Swim Week

August 7, 2017 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 to present their best walk as they show off the designers latest work. Take a look backstage at Art Hearts

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

August 1, 2017 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 and receiving their wardrobe selections. Later, they stepped outside at T’s Cafe and Lounge to perfect their runway walk with

Braid up your night

July 31, 2017 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 variations of three strand and Dutch braids pinned up for a night out. Schrlau said these are “a modern take

Prepping for the beach… and Diamond Fashion Week

July 18, 2017 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 Angel Boutique at 429 Campbell Ave., West Haven to begin preparations to head to Savin Rock in West Haven, Conn.

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

June 15, 2017 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 staff at 1044 Capital Ave. was in the house. And Joy Monroe and Lorraine Charles showed their body painting and

Making the magic happen for Project X

June 13, 2017 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 and Lorraine Charles led a team that created a different kind of fashion on the club floor. Here is a

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

May 6, 2017 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 and makeup creatives teamed with models to bring Ashley Stone’s “Inside the Artist Mind, Beauty In Chaos” to life. Here

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

May 6, 2017 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 up the floor of the historic city hall in Hartford as Ashley Stone presented “Inside the Artist Mind, Beauty In

Talking with Taylor… Talking about prom hair

April 26, 2017 Mike Chaiken

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

Dare to be different for prom

March 28, 2017 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 share photographs of their chosen prom dress. The idea of these closed groups is to ensure that no girl shows

Behind the curtains at Sappho and LaMoo

March 15, 2017 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 the models stepped out onto the runway, this was what was happening backstage in the dressing room and hair and

Three shows at once, you get madness

March 7, 2017 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 often need to create different looks all at once, which allows for cohesiveness on the runway but a lot of

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

February 20, 2017 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

January 30, 2017 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 auditorium, behind closed door, they rehearse the choreography of their opening number and practice the patterns of walking past

The brides are coming

January 27, 2017 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 England Carousel Museum in Bristol, Conn. to capture images of bridal gowns and bridesmaid gowns from Kathy Faber Designs of

Beautiful brides in waiting

January 20, 2017 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 International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville (which also has a campus in Wethersfield) put on their hair and makeup creativity

Tales of a young stylist

December 13, 2016 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 the hair industry for 31 years (he started when he was 17), has written, “Not Always Beautiful, Always Entertaining.” The

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

November 18, 2016 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 fabulous. Adam Broderick Salon and Spa in Southbury, Conn.—the sister salon of the Adam Broderick in Ridgefield, Conn.—has launched a

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

November 16, 2016 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, Conn.