2012 October Issue - Midwest Black Hair Magazine

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ISSUE 11

October 2012

Featured Interview:

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Hairstylist of the Month

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5 Staples Today's Woman Should 1 Have in Her Closet

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AWARD CATEGORIES Best of Color Best Colorist in the Midwest Best of Cut Best Hair Cut Stylist in the Midwest Most Artistic Hair Stylist/Barber Most Artistic Hair Stylist in the Midwest Most Artistic Barber Most Artistic Barber in the Midwest Best of Natural Hair/Braids Best of Natural Hair/Braids in the Midwest Make Up Artist of the Year Best Make Up Artist in the Midwest Manicurist of the Year Best Manicurist in the Midwest Barbershop of the Year Best Barbershop in the Midwest Hair Salon of the Year Best Hair Salon in the Midwest 2012 Legend Award Award for someone that has been a Legend in the Hair &/or Beauty Industry 2012 Best Barber Award Best Midwest Barber in 2012 2012 Best Hairstylist Award Best Midwest Hairstylist in 2012

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Upcoming Events Letter from the Editor Contributor Bio Job Postings Hair Professionals Directory

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: MALISSE LOCKHART-FORD

cONTRIBUTOR: NIKKI BINION CONTACT US: MIDWEST BLACK HAIR, LLC KANSAS CITY, MO 816-866-MWBH (6924) INFO@MIDWESTBLACKHAIR.COM

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Photographer: Fotofein Photography, Stylist: Mychael Stuart Saint Rose aka Myke Wit, MUA: Leeann Jemmott

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To all the readers of MWBH Magazine: October is here! I again can’t say thank you enough to all who help with with the magazine, as well as all the readers and supporters that we have across the country.

This month we were honored with a feature interview from the incredible Blogger and Public Figure, Beautiful Brwn Baby Dol, Nina Ellis-Hervey. We also are featuring the talented Hairstylist of the Month, Makia Brooks, from Granite City, IL, and much , much more!

We also want to remind everyone that Midwest Black Hair Magazine will be hosting the 2012 Midwest Black Hair & Beauty Awards to honor the magnificent hair & beauty professionals in the Midwest on December 15, 2012 in Kansas City, MO. I know there are thousands out there, so in order to be considered for the award, make sure you get your nominations in on time! The nomination period ends October 15th, so make sure to get your picks in soon. We are hoping to get a nice diverse group of nominees from all over the Midwest, so please be sure to share with colleagues, friends, and anybody that you know. Let’s make this special night a huge success!

If you have any feedback, suggestions, questions, or general comments that you would like to share with us, feel free to email us at: info@midwestblackhair.com.

Thank you, Malisse Lockhart-Ford Editor-In-Chief Midwest Black Hair Magazine

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Contributor

Nikki Binion

Nikki Binion is a Chicago native cosmetologist, with an extensive background in fashion, runway, video shoots and special events. Her exceptional talent and creativity has made her a successful salon owner, an independent artist at Kanvas Salon & Spa II. Nikki’s vast experience and industry knowledge has given her the opportunity to become a regional freelance glam tech. She is a hairstylist, a lash and brow specialist and truly believes in the art of healthy hair. Nikki is a licensed Cosmetologist from Creative Hairstyling Academy and has a passion for making the everyday client look and feel like a star.

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Stylish Makia Brooks was born and raised in East St. Louis, IL where she found her passion for Fashion and Art. It was there that Makiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion grew into a career of hairstyling at the age 14. Makia played sports throughout her school years and later graduated from high school but her desire to be creative and love for hair became more important. She was determined to work as a shampoo girl at local beauty salons just to gain experience. She later found herself enrolled in cosmetology school at the age of 18. This is where her creativity began with using rack combs to design lines as a way to create illusions for long styles to appear short. By the end of cosmetology school, Ms. Brooks had created a signature which then led to a demand for her edgy but different hairstyles. She is different, and her clients have been loving it for 9 years.

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5 Staples Today's Woman Should Have in Her Closet By: Nikki Binion

It's time to fall into fashion and with deep colors, and classic pieces on the brain I've decided to make sure that you are prepared for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to come. There are several items that every woman should have in their wardrobe right about now. And if you don't have those items, rip this page out and consider it your shopping list.

1. The Undergarment Foundations are first. I don't care how uncomfortable these things have been known to be they are essential to a great fit. Like my friend once said " comfort and beauty aren't even play cousinsâ&#x20AC;?, sometimes they just don't belong in the same sentence lets be real. You can't build a house without a foundation so why would you start building your outfit without one. There is nothing more unsightly than a whole lot of lumps and bumps under a great outfit. I prefer undergarments such as The Squeem or Spanx. They come in all shapes and sizes. http://www.classicshapewear.com/squeem-cotton-rubber-waist-cincher-faja-perfect-waist-26c26pw-p-748.html?osCsid=41f5a6e60e8bc130d5ba e4a59bfab43f

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2. The Blazer This is a classic piece that keep making its debut. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constantly being reinvented to be made appealing to all sorts of women and lifestyles. This season, the blazer has made its come back in bold colors, waist lengths, and with added ruffles and embellishments.

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3. The classic white blouse (or the "boyfriend shirt") Nothing speaks fashion to me more than a crisp white button up blouse with a stand up collar. I absolutely love it. A great blouse can also add that special amount of fierceness to a simple outfit. This top can be paired with so many types of bottoms. A pencil skirt, a denim trouser, or a pant suit.

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4. The Scarf Fashion scarves are my staple piece. I absolutely love a good looking scarf. They can add flare to something simple and even be the focal point of an outfit. Make this your statement neckwear this season. Keep your neck warm and look fabulous doing it!

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Up Close and Personnal: Midwest Black Hair Magazine was honored to interview the incredible Blogger and Public Figure, Nina Ellis-Hervey, better known as...

By: Nikki Binion

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How did u come up with your known blog name, Beautiful Brwn Baby Dol?

After adopting a whole new life style by changing your hair regimen and literally losing the weight of another person per say, how does that make you feel?

â&#x20AC;˘ Beautiful Brwn Baby Dol represents 3 dimensions. BBBD (3-D). I am a woman who is about holistic health and life. I have many things that interest me and that make me excited to fulfill my purpose. In order to complete those things, you must in essence enjoy many aspects of yourself. Also, dolls are sentimental. They are played with, abused, put away, dressed, and go through many aspects of life. However they are timeless, tell a story, are passed down through generations and we always revisit them. Also, beautiful represents what I have become from the inside. I believe that since I have taken the time to be my very best, the beauty is now exuded on the outside. Of course we know I am quite perfectly brown!

â&#x20AC;˘ I would say that it makes me feel amazing. What's most fulfilling is that I am very happy with myself, truly confident and living well for me! I love waking up to take care of my hair, body and soul daily. What's even better is that is that I am able to give back to many others to help them live and feel their best. When I lost 100 pounds, it was a time in my life that I also wanted to change all unhealthy practices in my life, which led to me going natural as well. During that very time I was earning my Ph.D. Now I am continuing this journey as a young tenure-track professor and psychologist and motivational speaker. So it is quite evident that being healthy and at my best became a big part of all parts of my life.

After completing your bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree, with having your love for hair have you ever considered perusing a license in cosmetology. â&#x20AC;˘ Yes, I have thought about getting my license. I am actively pursuing branding license.

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When did you discover you love for helping others as well as your love for individuals with autism?

â&#x20AC;˘ Ever since I was a child I have been involved in community service and helping to some degree.

I always did work in the church such as feeding the homeless, cleaning and volunteering at the neighborhood outreach center. I also volunteered a few summers at nursing homes reading to and helping to take care of the elderly. I also began babysitting my little cousin when I was 11 years old.

He had Asperger's Disorder. He was very connected to me and I grew to love him very much!

As I grew I knew helping others was my calling. I also found this by engaging in various community service projects as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. As I went through my journey to fitness, education and natural hair, I wanted to share with others practical ways that they could use to achieve many of the same things.

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them to avoid the many mistakes I made along the way. This is why I chose to start my YouTube channel and now this has lead to motivational speaking and giving back to those who desire the help and motivation.

Being natural for 3 years now, what are some of your favorite products that you would recommend to some other naturals?

I am very simple with products. I make some of my own products however there are other staples I enjoy! I love Koils by Nature (hair butters and shealoe leave in conditioner), HPO products (healthy hair butters), Shea Moisture (conditioners and hair masque), Miss Jessie's (super sweet back conditioner) and Trader Joe's (tingling tea tree shampoo and conditioner).

What is your inspiration?

My inspiration is being healthy and being the best I possible can be. I love working hard at everything I do. I love challenging myself and giving back to my community and family. I love the feeling that I am doing my part to make the world better. My focus is not to compete with other people but to perfect my craft and have long lasting success blessed by God. Furthermore my motivation comes through sharing on my YouTube channel and also www.beautifulbrwnbabydol.com.

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Midwest Black Hair Magazine Freelance Contributor Job/Internship type: Unpaid Freelance Company/Publication Name: Midwest Black Hair magazine Location: -Description: Midwest Black Hair Magazine is a monthly publication that is devoted to showcasing African American hair styles, promoting local hair and beauty stylist, supporting local small businesses, putting a spotlight on hair & beauty events in the Midwest, and providing hair, beauty, and health information.

We are looking for freelance contributors to join us that have an interest in the hair & beauty industry, and also have a passion for writing.

Candidates should have the following: Creative Open to write about different subjects Be able to bring your own article ideas to the table Skill set in writing and editing Familiar with the African American hair and beauty industry Contact: Applicants can send samples of their writing along with a resume and cover letter to Malisse Lockhart-Ford at hr@midwestblackhair.com â&#x20AC;&#x192;

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Midwest Black Hair Magazine Marketing/Advertising Intern Job/Internship type: Unpaid Internship Company/Publication Name: Midwest Black Hair magazine Location: -Description: Midwest Black Hair Magazine is a monthly publication that is devoted to showcasing African American hair styles, promoting local hair and beauty stylist, supporting local small businesses, putting a spotlight on hair & beauty events in the Midwest, and providing hair, beauty, and health information.

We are looking for a Marketing/Advertising Intern to join our team.

Candidate would be responsible for assisting with marketing and advertising campaigns for the magazine.

Candidates should have the following: Experienced with social media Creative ideas for advertising marketing and campaigns *This position is UNPAID and is also VIRTUAL Contact: Applicants can a resume and cover letter to Malisse Lockhart-Ford at hr@midwestblackhair. com â&#x20AC;&#x192;

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Midwest Black Hair Magazine Graphic Design/Media Intern Job/Internship type: Unpaid Internship Company/Publication Name: Midwest Black Hair magazine Location: -Description: Midwest Black Hair Magazine is a monthly publication that is devoted to showcasing African American hair styles, promoting local hair and beauty stylist, supporting local small businesses, putting a spotlight on hair & beauty events in the Midwest, and providing hair, beauty, and health information.

We are looking for a Graphic Design intern to join our team.

Candidate would be responsible for assisting the Editor and Art Director with the design of the monthly issues, photo editing, and assistance with promotional merchandise.

Candidates should have the following: Very Creative Multi-tasked Good communication skills Ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines Experience with Adobe CS4/CS5 Knowledge or open to learn Adobe Premiere Pro Candidate should have access to a computer with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. *This position is UNPAID and is also VIRTUAL Contact: Applicants can send a resume and cover letter to Malisse Lockhart-Ford at hr@midwestblackhair.com

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Midwest Black Hair Magazine Advertising Sales Rep Job/Internship type: Paid/Commissions Company/Publication Name: Midwest Black Hair magazine Location: -Description: Midwest Black Hair Magazine is a monthly publication that is devoted to showcasing African American hair styles, promoting local hair and beauty stylist, supporting local small businesses, putting a spotlight on hair & beauty events in the Midwest, and providing hair, beauty, and health information.

We are looking for Advertising Sales Agents across the Midwest to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating new and servicing existing accounts, sales experience a plus. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, responsible, self-starter. *This position is based solely on commissions.

Contact: Applicants can send a resume and cover letter to Malisse Lockhart-Ford at hr@midwestblackhair.com

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MWBH Directory ILLINOIS Timeka’s Hair Design 646 Fifth Ave. Aurora, IL 630-585-1441 Joyce Hair Braiding 581 Sundance Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-759-0405 http://www.joycehairbraiding. com/hairstylesalbum.htm Glo On Braids & Natural Hairstyling Chicago, IL 773-643-8299 www.glo-onnaturalhair.com My First Salon (Kids Salon) 1724 East 71st Street Chicago, IL 60649 773-363-1000 www.myfirstsalon.com Soul Salon Spa 4256 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60653 773-268-3390 www.soulsalonspa.com AJES The Salon 628 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL (312) 454-1133 Time Hair Gallery 943 W. Randolph #2W Chicago, IL (312) 421-5097

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Black Pearl 7126 Ridge Chicago, IL (773) 338-9311 Blyss Full Service Salon 1703 E. 87th Street Chicago, IL (773) 768-8955 Christian Fields Style Bar 6550 S. Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 288-5627 Desi’s Full Service Salon 2130 West 95th Street Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 445-8300 DiAnne B. Natural Hair 1610 West Highland Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 764-5127 www.DianneBNaturalHair.com Freedom Hair Salon 1518 N. Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 252-4247 Hair Dare You 1459 E. 53rd St., 2nd Fl Chicago, IL 60615 (866) 384-9386, (773) 288- 0000 www.hairdareyou.com Amazon Salon, Inc. 5548 S. State St Chicago, IL 60621 773-256-0500 http://www.amazonsaloninc. com/

Kings & Queens Natural Hair Studio 4519 South Calumet, #1S Chicago, IL 60653 (708) 323-8260 (773) 895-4968 Mane Abstracts 16 N Morgan Street Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 666-999 Nappy Headz 4141 North Broadway Chicago, IL (773) 549-2664 Red Karma 3523 S. Indiana Avenue Chicago, IL (312) 842-3482 The Tribesman 4459 S. Indiana Avenue Chicago, IL, 60653 (773) 268-6900 Time Hair Gallery 943 W. Randolph Chicago, IL, 60607 (312) 421-5097 Toss Hair Salon 60 E. 13th St Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 986-8677 Why Knot Concept Salon 805 W Randolph Street 203 Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 421-6580 Desi’s Full Service Salon 2130 W. 95th Street Chicago, IL Phone: 773-445-8300

The Abyss Salon 67 E 16th St Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 880-0263 Amazon Natural Look Salon 5548 S. State Street Chicago, IL (773) 256-0500 Eshe Day Spa & Salon 8 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60603 312.629.0376 http://www.eshedayspa.com/ The Hair Source 197 Peterson Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 573-1993 A Salon Bizz 9834 W. Roosevelt Road Westchester IL, 60154 708.681.9834 http://www.asalonbizz.com/

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INDIANA Ego Styles 7325 Mallard Ln Schereville, IN 46375 219-759-EGOS (3467) http://www.styleseat.com/egostyles Adaru 6524 N. Carrollton Indianapolis, IN 46220 59

MWBH Directory KANSAS Reflections 8255 Craig St Indianapolis IN 46250 317.596.9200 http://www.reflectionsindy. com/index.html Bourgeoisie Hair Gallery 2707 N. Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46222 Brunette Salon 6531 Ferguson Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 253-9540 Divine Hair Design 3673 W. 86th St Indianapolis, IN 46268 Do or Dye Hair Studio 916 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: 317-375-1008 Natural Solutions by Kristy 4460 Keystone Ave Indianapolis IN 46205 Phone: 317-541-9600 Cheveux Hair Salon 1315 Mishawaka ave South Bend, IN 46615 574.234.1455 http://www.itsallaboutthecut. com/Cheveux/Welcome.html Salon Fabulous 4102 E Michigan St Indianapolis IN 46201 Phone: (317) 357-4322 60

Black Panther Beauty Salon 926 North West Street Wichita, KS 67203 (316)943-3327 Girlfriends Salon 2059 East Santa Fe Street Olathe, KS 66062 (913) 764-8988 http://www.girlfriendsthesalon-ks.com/ Double Take Stylist- Rashida Bonds 13459 Switzer Road Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 814-7200 http://doubletakesalonandspa. com/ KC Braids 4301 State Ave Inside Midway Shopping Center Kansas City, KS 66102 http://www.facebook.com/KCBraids Meika 347-404-4070 Tanisha 816-695-2667 Braid Creations 2862 W. 47th Ave Kansas City, KS 66103 (913) 362-9858 Khadim Afircan Hair Braids 6249 E. 21st Street North, Suite 104 Wichita, Kansas 67208 316-618-0515 http://khadim.us/

Maasai Braids & Gift Shop 122 Grant Avenue Avenue Junction City, Kansas 66441 785-238-1677 http://www.maasaibraids.com/ Center Stage Unisex Kuts & Style Salon 606 Washburn Ave Topeka, KS 66606

MICHIGAN

Happy To Be Nappy Salon & Spa 18945 Livernois Ave Detroit, MI 48221 313-340-HAIR www.happytobenappy.com Rooted Salon & Spa 22313 Kelly Rd East Pointe, MI 313-587-6000 www.rootedsalonandspa.com The Hair Diva 2956 W. Davidson Detroit, MI http://www.facebook. com/pages/Detroits-HairDiva/318046111548410?sk=wall Shades of Ebony 15153 Gratiot Avenue Detroit, MI 48205-1324 (866) 462-9659 http://www.shadesofebonydetroit.com/ Everetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cornrows 16094 E. 8 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48205 313-527-2884 http://www.everettes.com/ Locks 4 Life 26125 Greenfield Rd Southfield, MI 48076 248-552-6288 http://www.locks4life.com/

Riccardo’s Place 10333 West 8 Mile Road Detroit, MI 48221 (313) 342-330 Weave Got You Covered Southfield, MI 48075 249-688-5683 http://www.weavegotyoucovered.com/ B Unique Hair Boutique 21700 Greenfield Suite 412 Oakpark MI 48237 248-967-9383 http://www.buniquehair.com/ Sy’s African Hair Braiding 20761 Kipling St Oak Park MI 48237 (248) 254-2189 http://www.sysafricanhairbraiding.com/ Harold’s Place The Hair Salon for Children and Families 2663 W. Grand Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48208 (313) 972-4141

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Babe’s Beauty & Barber Salon 20359 Conant Detroit, MI 48234 (313)779-3246

MISSOURI Tresses Au Naturale 3914 Indiana Kansas City, MO 64130 816-778-5414 BestTresses Barber Salon 1656 E. 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64110 (816)-500-0740 61

MWBH Directory Your Natural Image 216 West 39th St. Kansas City, MO (816) 695-3563 http://www.yournaturalimage. com/ Leons Cutting Edge 621 Mock Unit – B Blue Springs, MO 816) 878-8229 Beauty by Design 2951 Patterson Rd. Florissant MO 63031 (314) 830-3222 Creative Cuts & Locks Barber & Style 1723 S New Florissant Rd Florissant, MO (314) 524 –4266 Head Turners Hair & Nail Designs 6342 Lucille Ave St. Louis, MO 63136 314-381-8880 http://www.headturnershair. ypgs.net/ http://headturnershair.com (for retail) Jeannine’s Hair 4211 Virginia Saint Louis, MO 63111 (314) 353-7807 Napps 6267 Delmar Blvd.

Saint Louis, MO (314) 727 -0312

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Natural Hair Reigns N Style 2944 Derhake Rd. Florissant, MO 63033-3900, (314) 838-9990 Salon Indigo 2319 Woodson road St. Louis, MO 63114 314-374-7124 www.salonindigo.org

MINNESOTA Realistic Manes Salon Concepts 2020 Nicollett Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-827-8117 http://www.realisticmanessalon.com/ Malobe Natural Hair Salon 915 West Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-823-8626 http://www.malobe.com/

NEBRASKA

Catrynas Braiding Studios Nebraska (402) 578-7747 http://www.catrynas.blogspot. com/

NORTH DAKOTA Please send in your loacal salon information!!!

OHIO

The Loc Shoppe 3700 Avalon Shaker Heights, OH (216) 921-5410 DJ’s Image Beauty Salon 500 Ross Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45217 (513) 641-3333 Salon Favor 7370-G Kingsgate Way West Chester, OH 45069 (513) 779-2147 Reverence Salon 3649 Lee Rd, Upper Level Shaker Heights, Ohio (216) 921-4242 Jennifer Wells - Stylist 3138 Lee-Washington Blvd Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-320-9675 The Hair Cafe 3964 Mayfield Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio (216) 644-5431 Exquisite Barber & African Hair Braiding 3140 S Hamilton Road Columbus, OH 43232-5657 (866) 632-3561 http://www.exquisitehairbraiding.com/

OKLAHOMA

Phat Headz Salon 4528 S.E. 29TH Street Del City, OK (405) 741-7006

Platinum Salon 6808 S. Memorial Dr., Suite 206 Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 286.8634 http://www.platinum-salon. com/

SOUTH DAKOTA Please send in your loacal salon information!!!

WISCONSIN New Waves Hair Styling Studio 4481 N 76th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210 (414) 464-7780 Oluchi, LLC 5010 N. 26th Street Milwaukee, WI 53209 414-610-5646

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COSMATOLOGY PROGRAMS Dudley Beauty College 1756 West 95TH Street Chicago, IL (773) 445-5765 Empire Beauty School 3810 E Southport Indianapolis, IN (317) 489-5656 5750 Crawfordsville Road, Speedway Super Center Indianapolis (317) 204-4562 www.empire.edu 63

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COSMATOLOGY PROGRAMS CONTD. House of Heavilin Beauty School 5720 Troost Avenue Kansas City, MO 64110 (816) 523-2471 http://kc-hair.com/ ERIC FISHER ACADEMY 6727 W. Central Wichita, KS 67212 Phone: 316-440-5555 Fax: 316-440-4985 http://www.ericfisheracademy. com/ info@ericfisheracademy.com ACADEMY OF AESTHETIC ARTS, LLC 10316 Shawnee Mission Parkway Shawnee, KS 66203 800-996-7335 or 913-397-7546 FAX: 913-962-7560 http://www.academyofaestheticarts.com/ elite7546@hotmail.com B STREET DESIGN SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL HAIR STYLING - LAWRENCE 1601 W 23rd St Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-832-2600 Fax: 785-856-0619 http://www.bstreetdesign.com bhancock@bstreetdesign.com

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BELLUS ACADEMY 1130 West Loop Place Manhattan, KS 66502 785-539-1837 & 1-800-6961765 Fax: 785-539-1651 http://www.bellusacademy.edu B STREET DESIGN SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL HAIR STYLING - MANHATTAN 512 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS 66505 Phone: 785-776-4794 Fax: 785-776-4482 Bill Hancock, Owner http://www.bstreetdesign.com/ manhattan.asp B STREET DESIGN – OVERLAND PARK 10324 Mastin Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: 913-492-4114 Fax: 913-492-2597 http://www.bstreetdesign.com/ overland-park.asp B STREET DESIGN –TOPEKA 3602 S Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66611 Phone: 785-267-7701 Fax: 785-266-7411 http://www.bstreetdesign.com/ topeka.asp B STREET DESIGN - WICHITA 1675 S. Rock Rd., Ste 101 Wichita, KS 67207 Phone: 316-681-2288 Fax: 316-681-2368 http://www.bstreetdesign.com/ wichita.asp

COWLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 125 S. 2nd St. Arkansas City, KS 67005 Phone: 620-441-5315 - 800-5932222 Ext. 5284 Fax: 620-441-5350 http://www.cowley.edu/departments/business/cosmetology.html mauzey@cowley.edu DODGE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE COSMETOLOGY DEPT 2501 N. 14th Avenue Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: 620-225-0288 Fax: 620-225-2353 http://www.dccc.cc.ks.us/ artnails@dc3.edu 1barb@dc3.edu ENTOURAGE INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY & ESTHETICS 12004 W. 95TH Lenexa, KS 66215 Phone: 913-888-2800 Fax: Fax: 913-322-0747 http://www.entouragebeauty.com/ skennison@entouragebeauty.com FT SCOTT COMM COLLEGE – FT. SCOTT COSMETOLOGY DEPT 7 S. National Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-5220 Fax: 620-223-5240 http://www.fortscott.edu/ FT. SCOTT COMM COLLEGE PITTSBURG Associate Dean Judy Collins 813 N. Broadway, Suite B Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: 620-231-4497 Fax: 620-235-1754

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 801 Campus Drive Garden City, KS 67846 Phone: 620-276-8713 Fax: 620-276-9630 http://www.gcccks.edu pati.pfenninger@gcccks.edu HAYS ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN 1214 E. 27th St. Hays, KS 67601 Phone: 785-628-6624 Fax: 785-623-4870 http://www.haysacademy.com len@haysacademy.com INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COSMETOLOGY DEPARTMENT 200 Arco Place Suite 308 Independence, KS 67301 Phone: 620-332-1410 Fax: 620-332-1412 http://www.indycc.edu dcussimanio@indycc.edu JOHNSON COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE COSMETOLOGY DEPT 9780 West 87th St Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: 913-469-8500 or 913469-2390 Fax: 913-649-1050 http://www.jccc.edu apankalla@jccc.edu LA BARON HAIRDRESSING ACADEMY 8119 Robinson Overland Park, KS 66204 Phone: 913-642-0077 Fax: 913-642-0077 - Call First http://www.labarononline.com labaronop@att.net

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COSMATOLOGY PROGRAMS CONTD. KANSAS CITY KS COMM. COLLEGE TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 2220 North 59th St. Kansas City, KS 66104 Phone: 913-627-4100 Fax: 913-627-4109 http://www.kckcc.edu kknaus@kckcc.edu manderson@kckcc.edu MITSU SATO HAIR ACADEMY 9062 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: 913-341-7286 Fax: 913-341-3411 http://www.mitsusatohairacademy.com macademy@att.net NORTHWEST KANSAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1209 Harrison PO Box 668 Goodland, KS 67735 Phone: 785-890-3151 Fax: 785-890-5711 http://www.nwktc.edu/ kclouse@mail.nwktc.edu PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL – OVERLAND PARK 8731 W. 95th Street Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: 913-381-5757 Fax: 913-381-5858 http://www.paulmitchelltheschool.com 66

PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL - WICHITA 3242 N. Rock Road, Ste. 106 Wichita, KS 67226 Phone: 316-630-0600 Fax: 316-630-0602 Clint and Schrene Davis, Owners http://pmtswichita.com REGENCY BEAUTY INSTITUTE - OLATHE 12517 South Rogers Rd. Olathe, KS 66062 Phone: 913-538-5087 Toll Free: 800-787-6456 Fax: 913-538-5088 http://www.regencybeauty.com REGENCY BEAUTY INSTITUTE - TOPEKA 1930 SW Wanamaker Rd, Suite A. Topeka, KS 66604 Phone: 785-272-0784 Toll Free: 800-787-6456 Fax: 785-272-7586 http://www.regencybeauty.com REGENCY BEAUTY INSTITUTE - WICHITA 8227 E. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS 67207 Phone: 316-681-0950 Toll Free: 800-787-6456 Fax: 316-681-9943 http://www.regencybeauty.com SEWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1801 N Kansas Liberal, KS 67901 Phone: 800-1373-9951 http://www.sccc.edu sscheib@sccc.edu

SIDNEY’S HAIRDRESSING COLLEGE 200 E. 3rd Hutchinson, KS 67501 Phone: 620-662-5481 FAX: same number - call first http://www.sidneyshair.com billwyer@sidneyshairdress.kscoxmail.com TRENDSETTERS SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY 1957-1961 N 63rd Dr Kansas City, KS 66104 Phone: 913-514-2827 trendsetterskcks@email.com VICTORIA’S SCHOOL OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY 1813 N Broadway Wichita, KS 67214 Phone: 316-264-4663 Fax: 316-264-1070 kimnguyen43@cox.net XENON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 3804 W. Douglas Wichita, KS 67203 Phone: 316-943-5516 Fax: 316-943-7244 http://www.xenonintl.com kmcintosh@xenonacademy.com XENON INT’L ACADEMY 1215 E. Santa Fe Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: 913-782-4004 Toll Free: 800-998-9645 Fax: 913-782-0449 http://www.xenonintl.com lmiller@xenonacademy.com Z HAIR ACADEMY, INC 2429 Iowa Street Lawrence, KS 66046 Phone: 785-749-1488 Fax: 785-749-6070 http://www.zhairacademy.com

Z HAIR ACADEMY, INC 14471 Metcalf Overland Park, KS 66223 Phone: 913-402-4700 Fax: 913-402-4790 http://www.zhairacademy.com Vatterott Coloege 3550 West Clay Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 Toll Free: 888-553-6627 3131 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506 Toll Free: 888-553-6627 11818 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137 Toll Free: 888-553-6627 3609 North Marx Drive, Quincy, IL 62305 Toll Free: 888-553-6627

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