The Taylor Andrews Experience

The weather’s cooling down, so it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school hairstyles. You’re probably going to reunite with friends you haven’t seen all summer, so it’s a great time to show off a cool new look. What’s the best style for you? Here are just a few things to consider:

1. Face shape. As a rule, your hairstyle should help you to create the facial proportions of an oval. If your face is wider, aim to lengthen your features. If your face is narrow, try out a style that shortens your facial lines.
2. Color. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to your hair color, but there are a few helpful guidelines. Lighter, blonder colors tend to look more natural in the summer when your hair is likely to be slightly sun-bleached anyway. Darker colors tend to work better in the winter. However, if you’re the kind to be outdoors and thoroughly tanned no matter the season, you’ll probably pull off anything you choose just fine.
3. What’s your style? Your hair needs to say something unique about your life and your personality. Are you a nonconformist or do you prefer to follow the trends? Where do you sit politically? Do you prefer a good book at home or a night out on the town? Your hairstyle says a lot more about you than you might think!

To learn the fundamentals of hair design from the best, visit Utah’s premier school of hair design.

We’re thrilled to welcome Geno Stampora – platform artist and member of the NAHA Hall of Leaders – to Taylor Andrews on August 2nd! Geno has worked in the industry for thirty years and done everything from “shampoo boy to colorist to out selling products in salons.” His most important work, however, has come as he has inspired students and stylists everywhere to improve their technique and hone their business skills. Here are just a few important lessons we’ve learned from Geno over the years:

1. Fear gets in the way. According to Geno, 78% of challenges we face will resolve themselves without our doing anything. Fear is nothing more than “false evidence appearing real.” Once we free ourselves from fear, we can conquer our weaknesses.
2. Everyone needs a mentor. Geno has taught us that “sometimes it’s not possible for you to get you were you want to go,” that you must listen to the counsel of stylists who’ve gone before to achieve your full potential. Mentors help us tune out the negative mentality into which we may fall.
3. Practice, practice, practice. We live in one of the few industries where we are paid to practice: we can learn a great deal just from cutting clients’ hair! However, we must still use mannequins or models so we can learn and make mistakes while practicing. It’s our responsibility to keep our technique as fresh and current as possible.

Join us on August 2nd at Taylor Andrews – Utah’s premier cosmetology school – to learn more from hair design master Geno Stampora.

Taylor Andrews is excited to announce that award-winning stylists The Teals will be joining us on July 13th for complimentary classes at both 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. For those interested in Editorial work, The Teals will offer a hands on workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 14th. Cost of the workshop is $175 and includes supplies and a light lunch.

The Teals - Ryan Teal holds a strong belief that continuing education is a catalyst for growth and creativity in the salon industry. With his wealth of experience, innate sense of design and outspoken personality, he provides cutting-edge talent for runway work, photo sessions as well as an established salon clientele. He’s also an accomplished educator and platform artist, having taught vast numbers of classes, workshops as well as on stage demonstrations for schools, production companies and product manufacturers and distributors across the nation. A true artist when it comes to hair color and design, TEAL co-owner, DeAnnalyn Teal implements her vast knowledge of color chemistry to achieve beautiful, transforming results. This expertise, along with her down to earth approach, makes her an in demand colorist and designer both in the salon and as an educator within the industry. The Teals are the proud recipients of the 2008 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)- Salon Team of the Year and the 2009 MIRROR Awards for International Stylist of the Year. Please contact Sabrina Deimler for additional information @ 801-748-2288. See additional work from The Teals here.

The beauty industry is a place where you can have an impact lives every day. In Nicholas French’s words, “with a pair of scissors and comb and a brush, you can make people happy, you can make people cry, you can make people miserable, you can make people get married… and you’re responsible for that.” It’s important to choose the right beauty school to establish a solid foundation for your career. Here are a few guidelines on choosing the right school:

1. Guest Artists: A good cosmetology school will bring in the industry’s brightest minds to instruct their students. World-famous salon professionals visit Taylor Andrews year round. Past artists have included Phillip Wilson, Vivienne MacKinder, Nicholas French, Faatemah Ampey, and Brian and Sandra Smith.
2. Atmosphere: Your classroom should look like a professional’s everyday work environment. This helps you feel comfortable in a salon setting immediately upon graduation. According to Brian Smith, Taylor Andrews “looks like a very upswept spa… so all of the students are going to really get the feeling of what they’re going to be doing in life.”
3. Reputation: Your cosmetology school should have a history of high graduate job-placement and openly inform you about the credentials and experience of its owners and instructors. Taylor Andrews students are successful from Los Angeles to New York.
4. Hands-on Experience: Students should be cutting hair in a hands-on setting as frequently as possible. We focus on giving our students the experience needed to succeed, and our externship program gives you the chance to work in the area’s top salons while still in school!

Taylor Andrews is excited to announce our Summer event and guest artist schedule. Join us as we present a lineup of Artists that is second to none. First up is Spy Games, our incredible team building experience on May 24th and 25th. Next, NAHA Fashion Forward hairstylist of the Year, Faatemah Ampey joins us for a night class on May 31st, followed by a day class on June 1st. July brings a visit from award-winning stylists The Teals. Two great artists join us in August, NAHA Hall of Leaders inductee Geno Stampora visits August 2nd to share his principles of success in business and life, then late August brings a visit from Nationally renowned Stylist Rene Antonio, a 3 time nominee for Haircolorist of the Year. Watch in the coming weeks for additional details about each of these amazing artists. <SG>