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Perfect, simply perfect for IIC graduation

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Before the students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville and Wethersfield, Conn. graduated Oct. 13 with a hair fashion show, they worked backstage to […]

Cool hair inspired by people unaware they’re cool

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com A neighborhood of artists in Berlin served as the inspiration for a hair fashion show presented by international stylists Omar Antonio and Renato Vandine at the […]

A closer look

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Backstage at the International Institute of Cosmetology’s graduation ceremonies at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Conn. Sunday, Oct. 14 provided on opportunity to take a closer […]

Potential of hair styling, courtesy of IIC

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Graduating students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Plainville, Conn. and Wethersfield, Conn. as well as staff at Gugliotti Salon and Spa in Rocky Hill, […]

What trends are happening for bridal hair and makeup

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Yes, brides are looking at dresses. But with those dresses, they will need hair and makeup looks to add an exclamation to their big day. Students […]

Brides, say yes to the hair and makeup

Posted on February 12, 2018 by 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 […]

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 […]

Can you top this?

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

Internationally renowned hairdressing competitor Amanda Cassidy brought along some of her creations to present at the graduation of students at the International Institute of Cosmetology in Connecticut earlier this year […]

Before the diploma, before the magic, it’s the grind

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com They arrived at 7 a.m. at the Aqua Turf, Plantsville, Conn. The guests didn’t arrive until 1 p.m. But, the students of the International Institute of […]

Making up makeup looks for the big show

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Students at the International Institute of Cosmetology demonstrated their mad makeup skills as part of a runway show to accommodate the graduation ceremonies held Oct. 2 […]

Hair styles from the future of hair stylists

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

by MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com As part of the International Institute of Cosmetology’s graduation ceremonies at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Conn., students from the Plainville, Conn. and Wethersfield, Conn. offered a […]

An art gallery on the runway

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Mike Chaiken

By MIKE CHAIKEN CTFashionMag.com Fashion is as much an art form as a utility that hides our naked body from the world. That’s why the Academy of Art University’s runway […]