Celebrity Stylists Martin Parsons and Michael O'Rourke to Perform at Educational Forum in Fort Worth
World-renown beauty industry celebrities, Martin Parsons and Michael O'Rourke will headline at the Educational Forum for beauty professionals Oct. 30 and 31 in Fort Worth, TX.
MESA, AZ, October 10, 2011
World-renown beauty industry celebrities, Martin Parsons and Michael O'Rourke are two of the featured platform artists who will showcase their talents during Educational Forum 2011 Oct. 30 and 31 at the Will Rogers Memorial in the Center Round Up Inn, 3401 West Lancaster Ave. in Fort Worth, Texas.The two-day Educational Forum includes instructional seminars, a wide variety of leading vendors in beauty supplies and products, the debut of the Dermache skincare line, as well as the forum's signature event - a student hair show and contest.
The three-event student competition includes: Three-Person-Team Total Look Competition; Mannequin Bridal Competition, as well as a Mannequin Fantasy Competition.
Cosmetology students from I.T.S Academy in Texas and Oklahoma, Olympian University in New Mexico, International Academy of Hair Design in Arizona, as well as Hair Benders Academy in Florida will participate in the contest.
Students are encouraged to pull out the stops on their themed entry to create a hair and makeup idea that wows the judges, spectators and fellow students. Each entry is judged based on creativity, originality, innovations, color and theme.
"This student competition is one of the most dazzling and creative endeavors of its kind," said Jessica Wolman one of three owners of the 20 cosmetology schools competing in the event. "In addition to the excitement, it is a great opportunity for our talented students to meet with our exhibitors, as well as network with local and national salon and spa chains for potential employment opportunities once they have obtained their license."
Forum coordinators Wolman, Jerry Johnson (also an owner) and Margie Wisniski, owner and vice president of operations, invite leading artists and industry leaders to showcase their latest trends in hair, skin and makeup, on and off stage, to some of the top cosmetology students in the U.S. On stage demonstrations and training slots are available for $100 for a 30-minute slot. Booths are $600 for both days.
Vendor participation is limited and conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration and information is available online at http://www.eduforum.co/.
Wolman said that show exhibitors are also welcome to donate prizes for the competitions. Past winners have received publicity in trade publications, as well as features in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Florida and Texas media.
For more information visit http://www.eduforum.co/.
ABOUT MARTIN PARSONS
Martin Parsons, long regarded as one of the top long hair stylists in the world, received the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Lifetime Achievement Award for his more than 30 years as an artist, educator and presenter. His knotting and folding techniques have revolutionized how stylists create hair designs for special occasions. Parsons is an artist, author, educator, and creative interpreter of today's hair styles. Parsons has been recognized as one of the industry's leaders in showmanship and education.
ABOUT MICHAEL O'ROURKE
Michael O'Rourke sets Hollywood trends in exclusive seminars - teaching select celebrity hairstylists his latest styles and putting his high-quality products directly into their hands to use on their celebrity clients.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS
For more than 30 years we have been dedicated to providing our cosmetology and aesthetician students with a quality education to help them achieve success in the growing beauty industry. Our student-centered focus is reflected in our motto to "Just Teach & Change Lives." In addition to our cosmetology schools and college of aesthetics, we offer a four-week fast track program for qualifying cosmetology students to receive more in-depth training in skincare.
In the past 10 years hundreds of students have graduated from our schools and went on to enjoy successful careers. Several of our graduates own salons and work independently while others have returned to our schools to earn an instructor's license and help other students receive the necessary training to launch their own successful careers.