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Magic Johnson Surprises School Owners at May Summit
Paul Mitchell school owners and directors attending their biannual owner's summit meeting received a huge surprise when Earvin "Magic" Johnson walked through the door. The legendary basketball player, entrepreneur, and LA Dodgers owner dropped in to personally thank the schools for their $150,000 donation to the Magic Johnson Foundation. To date, the Paul Mitchell Schools FUNraising campaign has raised over $11.2 million and donated $280,000 to the Magic Johnson Foundation.
Paul Mitchell Schools 2013 FUNraising Gala
Future Professionals and staff from the 101 Paul Mitchell Schools raised over $2.6 million for 11 charities in their 2013 FUNraising campaign. A celebration Gala took place May 5, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA, hosted by Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh and deaf comedian / motivational speaker Kathy Buckley, with special guests Betty White, Fran Drescher, John Schneider, and Megyn Price, and entertainment by Sara Evans and Tichina Arnold.
Las Vegas Caper 2013
Paul Mitchell Schools' 2013 Caper featured a superstar lineup including Bravo TV's Tabatha Coffey, comedian and inspirational speaker Kathy Buckley, and Sundance Channel's Push Girls, along with stage presentations by renowned artists and educators in and outside the Paul Mitchell galaxy. Special guests included 5-time NAHA winner Vivienne Mackinder in a main-stage hair show hosted by Paul Mitchell Chairman and CEO John Paul DeJoria, Paul Mitchell Co-owner Angus Mitchell, Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh, and Paul Mitchell Global Artistic Director and 7-time Stylists Choice Awards Platform Artist of the Year Robert Cromeans. Roughly 3,000 Future Professionals earned their way to the 2-day Las Vegas educational extravaganza, held January 22-23, 2013.
Getting Ready for Caper 2013
Paul Mitchell Schools 28th annual Caper starts tomorrow! The crews are in Las Vegas, setting up the main stage, classrooms, Mall and Career Connection, registration, lounge, and more cool places to play. The artists and models are here - including the Future Professional Design Team and student models. Everyone's getting ready to welcome 3,000 Future Professionals who worked SO hard to earn the educational opportunity of a lifetime!
Ann Bowler Day 2012
When Paul Mitchell Schools' Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh lost his good friend Ann Bowler in 2010, he wanted to do something to honor her memory. "During our time together, every time I asked Ann if there was anything I could do for her, her only response was, 'Just be my friend.'" Inspired by that simple request, Winn called upon the student-run Be Nice (Or Else!) Teams at Paul Mitchell Schools to hold annual "Ann Bowler Days." Each December, in Ann's honor, students and staff members visit nursing homes and senior centers across America, singing Christmas carols, bearing small gifts, offering mini manicures and hairdos, and providing love and companionship to their new friends.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2012
In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paul Mitchell Schools joined John Paul Mitchell Systems to raise money and awareness about this important cause. At Paul Mitchell Schools across America, Future Professionals and staff members spent the month of October 2012 participating in Making Strides walks, holding bake sales and cut-a-thons, and selling pink ribbons and pink hair extensions to raise over $74,320 for the American Cancer Society.
Paul Mitchell Schools Launch Caper 2013
Caper has officially begun! Each year, Paul Mitchell Future Professionals have the opportunity to earn their way to Caper, an unforgettable educational event designed just for them in Las Vegas. With a theme of "Our Dreams, Our Future," Paul Mitchell Schools everywhere kicked off Caper 2013, with zany skits, guest speakers, entertainment, and fun!
Free Hugs Day 2012
On September 18, 2012, an army of 16,000 future beauty professionals took to the streets throughout the continental United States and Hawaii for our fourth annual Paul Mitchell Schools Free Hugs Day. "Our Free Hugs campaign is just one of the many ways our future beauty professionals show their passion and compassion in their local communities," said Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh. "As members of the beauty industry, we're in the business of helping people look beautiful. More important, it's part of our 'be nice' culture to help people FEEL beautiful." Dressed in their signature black outfits, carrying handmade "Free Hugs" signs, and naturally sporting fabulous styles, students and staff from the network's 100 schools put down their combs and marched out the door, heading for plazas, parks, and other popular spots to offer hugs and make people's day.
Hair Battle Finals 2012
We're so excited to announce the winners of the 4th Annual Hair Battle between the Vanguard Colleges. Our Future Professionals did an amazing job and we couldn't be more impressed.
Hair Battle Preliminary Competition 2012
The competition is heating up in the 4th Annual Hair Battle. Check out the fierce hair and makeup our Future Professionals are bringing, all for the chance to go on to the finals.
Paul Mitchell Schools 2012 FUNraising Gala
Co-hosted by Marie Osmond and Winn Claybaugh at the legendary Beverly Hilton Hotel, home of the Golden Globe Awards, the 2012 FUNraising Gala featured special guests Betty White, Fran Drescher, Kathy Buckley, Kristin Bauer, and a live performance by Natasha Bedingfield. This year, the schools raised over $2.5 million for charity!
FUNraising Launch 2012
A carnival rolled into the Metairie campus of Vanguard College of Cosmetology to proclaim the beginning of FUNraising season. Following an inspirational and informative conference call with Winn Claybaugh himself, the entire Vanguard Nation learned the importance of giving back and to what charities they are going to give. Fran Drescher, Magic Johnson, Marie Osmond, and a host of other celebrities and notables took part in the call to encourage and inspire the Future Professionals to give all they've got to pay the rent they owe the earth! Then, the carnival began! From a cake walk, to a Pie in the Face, to a Dart Throw, all were encouraged to give and win for a good cause.
Ann Bowler Day, December 2011
When Paul Mitchell Schools dean and cofounder Winn Claybaugh lost his good friend Ann Bowler last year, he wanted to do something to honor her. He called upon the schools' Be Nice (Or Else!) teams to hold "Ann Bowler Day," and it was a rousing success. This year, he asked them to repeat the event, and the response was overwhelming. Students and staff members from the nationwide network of cosmetology schools flocked to nursing homes and senior centers during the month of December, singing Christmas carols, bearing small gifts, and offering mini manicures and hairdos. Most important, they provided love and companionship to their new friends.
NO/AIDS Walk
The Vanguard College of Cosmetology took part in the 22nd annual NO/AIDS walk held in Audubon Park on Sunday, October 25. Sure to become an annual event, the three schools raised a total of $2,700 in four weeks! Vanguard was well represented as 50 of our most visionary Future Professionals took to the streets for a 3 mile run through beautiful uptown New Orleans. A special congratulations goes out to Metairie's Jamie Pike, who raised over $700 on her own.
Super Service Day
Cheer for your Home Team while looking GREAT with a Vanguard and Paul Mitchell Super Service Special on October 15th! Call NOW to Schedule an appointment to receive: Basic Color and PM Shines; Blow Dry Styles and Roller Sets; Manicures, Pedicures, and Facials; Awapuhi Wild Ginger and Deep Conditioning Treatments.
Free Hugs Day 2011
On September 21, 2011, Paul Mitchell Schools swept America into a great big bear hug with their 3rd annual nationwide Free Hugs Day. Future Professionals and staff members from all 100 schools simultaneously headed for parks, plazas, hospitals, nursing homes, and other destinations to offer hugs and spread our famous "Be Nice" culture.
Caper Launch 2012
Once again, Vanguard College of Cosmetology embarked on an epic quest for Las Vegas! The awards show theme provided an opportunity for everyone to show off their glamorous style while walking down the red carpet.The energy filled awards show proved to almost be too much for the Future Professionals as they ended the day on their feet screaming for more!!!! Las Vegas, here we come!
Future Professional of the Month, September 2011
We are proud to announce that Alexa Hill is the Future Professional of the month for September. She has demonstrated amazing leadership qualities and exceptional guest services during the month of August, therefore earning her the respect of the student body, who elected her to this prestigious position. As a leader of the Vanguard community, Alexa is a member of the Student Council as well as the Take Home Team. Congratulations, Alexa! You deserve it!
Hair Battle 2011
The house was rocking as all three Vanguard College of Cosmetology's best and brightest took part in the 3rd Annual Hair Battle at the Slidell School. With one Future Professional from each campus competing for top prizes in Men's Cutting, Color and Cut, and Avant Garde long hair, the talent of the Vanguard students truly shined. Congratulations to all the winners for exceptional work and the opportunity to sit front and center for the exclusive event with Stephanie Kocielski!
FUNraising Hair Show
One of the highlights, thus far, of the brand new Vanguard College of Cosmetology, A Paul Mitchell Partner School in Metairie, has been our first ever FUNraising Hair Show. Entitled "Hair Evolution," this inaugural event raised over $6,000.00 for several charities that are near and dear to our hearts. The entire show was planned, coordinated, and presented by our very own Future Professionals. This is sure to be an annual event that is destined to grow over the years! Congratulations on a job well done!
Future Professional of the Month, June 2011
Congratulations to Jamie Pike, our June 2011 Future Professional of the Month. Jamie has truly blazed a trail with her education, earning awards for attendance, maintaining stellar grades, and portraying the true model of a visionary Future Professional. Her future truly looks bright as she sets her sights on reaching the Creative phase of her education and the all important distinction of being a Phase 2 honors student on the clinic floor.
Core Class - Vanguard Metairie
And they're off! March 22 proved to be an exciting start for the 18 new Future Professionals that make up the newest Core Class. Before they know it, they will be on the floor as Adaptives, performing services on actual guests. The 6 weeks in the Core class are very intense and full, but they allow them the opportunity to make life long friends and acquaintances while they learn. Hang in there guys! You will be through in no time!
Stylist Choice Awards 2011
CHICAGO (March 13, 2011) - Winn Claybaugh, dean and co-founder of Paul Mitchell Schools, motivational speaker, and author of Be Nice (Or Else!), received behindthechair.com's Hairdressers Unlocking Hope Award at the BTC 11th Annual Stylist Choice Awards. Given to individuals in the professional beauty industry who serve as exemplary models of philanthropy, the award was created in 2007 by behindthechair.com Founder Mary Rector Gable and Vidal Sassoon. "Winn has woven generosity and philanthropy into every aspect of his business and his life," Rector Gable said. "He has made giving back an integral part of the Paul Mitchell Schools' curricula, thereby creating generation after generation of caring, giving beauty professionals."
Caper 2011
Paul Mitchell Future Professionals mingled with salon representatives, practiced their interview skills, learned about career opportunities in top salons, and took part in hands-on haircutting, color, and skin care classes at the 26th annual Caper in Las Vegas, Feb. 9-10, 2011.
Ann Bowler Day, December 2010
After his 92-year-old friend Ann Bowler passed away in December, Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder called on his staff and Future Professionals to find and visit a local nursing home, retirement home, or assisted living center and create some magic by bringing gifts (if appropriate), singing carols, reaching out to these adorable individuals. He also reminded them to sincerely thank the nurses, doctors, and caregivers who look after these beautiful people. "I realize that this time of the year is very busy for all of you," Winn said. "Actually, I can't think of a better time of year because many elderly people feel especially alone during the holidays. Mostly you'll be there providing love, a hug, and companionship. Each and every time I asked Ann if there was anything I could do for her, her one and only response was, 'Just be my friend.'"
Next Top Photo Stylist 2010
Three talented Future Professionals from the nationwide network of Paul Mitchell Schools have been named "Next Top Photo Stylist" by Paul Mitchell Editorial Director Lucie Doughty and a panel of distinguished judges. Elizabeth Ankenman from Paul Mitchell The School - St. George, Erik McEwen from Paul Mitchell The School - Sherman Oaks, and Heather Burnworth of Paul Mitchell The School - Salt Lake City were named winners in the recent competition, which drew over 130 entries. Elizabeth, Erik, and Heather will travel to Los Angeles in January for a two-day photo shoot with Lucie Doughty, where each winner will shoot one model with three separate style looks.
Haiti Fundraising
In immediate response to Haiti's devastating earthquake, Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh called for a nationwide fundraising day. "Our goal is $1,000 per school, times our 100 schools, for a total of $100,000," Winn said. The schools rose to the challenge and raised over $83,500 within two weeks. A personal donation from John Paul DeJoria, chairman and cofounder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, brought the total to $100,000. Future Professionals broke from their signature black outfits to hold "Casual for a Cause" days, donating money to dress casually for the day. They also invited family, friends, and guests to "buy" paper bottles for Haiti relief, donated tips, and held a number of other activities, from bake sales to benefit concerts.
Free Hugs Day 2010
An army of 12,000 Future Professionals took to the streets on September 23, 2010, for Paul Mitchell Schools' second nationwide Free Hugs Day. Dressed in their signature black outfits, carrying handmade Free Hugs signs, and naturally sporting fabulous styles, Future Professionals from the network's 100 schools headed for plazas, parks, and other popular spots to offer hugs and make people's day. Events for day and night school students occurred simultaneously in every time zone throughout the continental U.S. and Hawaii. Paul Mitchell artists, educators, top executives, and superstars joined the Future Professionals at Free Hugs locations in their areas.
Caper 2010
For the 25th year, Paul Mitchell Future Professionals used their sales skills to earn their way to Caper, a star-studded annual educational event. Over 2,000 Paul Mitchell cosmetology and skin care Future Professionals sold $2 million in Paul Mitchell products to attend the three-day Las Vegas event, where they received hands-on classes with the Paul Mitchell and Advanced Academy Artistic Teams and educators. Skin care Future Professionals also had a day of education at the Dermal Institute.
Paul Mitchell Gathering 2010
The incredible 30-year anniversary Paul Mitchell Gathering welcomed over 3,000 people from all over the world! The first night featured a 2-hour artistry event, including our amazing Paul Mitchell Future Professionals. Although there are thousands of Visionary Future Professionals who deserved to participate, we could only choose 16 -- 8 to model and 8 to do all the hair and makeup, led and mentored by the amazing George Morales of our Paul Mitchell Advanced Academy.
