I want to share with you all an amazing experience I had with a class of students at a beauty school program at JP
McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their teacher, Andrea
Fitzgerald contacted me asking if I could direct her to someone that
could help with supplies like hair
brushes, blow dryers, curling irons, etc. so the students could get the
proper training. She further expressed interest in more education for
the students, but did not have the budget.
Having
attended a similar program (West Valley Occupational Center) in Los Angeles for my beauty school
education, I related to the challenges they faced. The first step was
to get supplies donated. Having never done anything like this before I
knew it would be a challenge, one that I was happy to take on.
You see, T3 has been a regular sponsor for some of our favorite shows
during Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week.
I love their products so it
was a natural choice for me. I explained to these wonderful people at T3
the situation at the school and my willingness to help. I also told
them that I would personally take the products to Pennsylvania, they
were game!
Last week I traveled 3 hours to Lancaster with the donated equipment.
Here's a video which further explains my initial interaction with the Mrs Andrea Fitzgerald and our plans.
Once
at the school I saw the excitement in the kids faces. The workshop
started with an introduction of myself and my journey through the
beauty industry. We discussed the the important things to do while in
school that will help them after graduating. The simple things like
constantly practicing on their mannequins hairstyles they see in
magazines, or cutting the hair for family members and friends as soon as
they can. We talked about the importance of not losing your individual
creativity. Beauty school training can be a standardized and rigid
training process with so many "do's and dont's" being taught as
guidelines to create a cut.
Here are images with the excited students with their new tools. They were beyond ecstatic!!!
I followed this by doing a haircut and style using T3- Microfiber tools.
I
closed out my visit with a surprise bonus from Orlando Pita, who
graciously donated gift baskets to the top two students, Michelle Gonzales & Nghia Nguyen with the best
attendance.
The students wanted to say a big thank you to T3 ...here they are!!
Already I've received feedback from Ms. Fitzgerald saying, "The kids are super excited and anxious for my return!"
Well
since my visit I'm even more committed to helping those in need. For
those who are interested in seeing how they can help out, please contact me.
I
want to once again thank Ms. Fitzgerald for contacting me and having
faith to ask for help. And a big thank you to T3 for their incredible
donation to the school program. And lastly a special thanks to Orlando Pita for his gifts to the two students who had the best attendance.
A successful hairstylist From Trinidad & Tobago. Antonio worked at the Orl'o Salon in the Meatpacking District, and has been featured in world-class magazines for his skills and vision. Allure magazine named him as one of the “Best Hair Cuts in NYC" while Vogue labeled him "...a rising star." Gotham magazine has called him a "shear genius." He has been featured as a guest expert on radio and is a guest writer for several online beauty sites. Since 2009 Antonio enjoys taking part in NYC's Fashion Week each season, together with his boss and mentor Orlando Pita.
Antonio's second passion is his volunteer work for hospices, transitional homes for girls, women's shelters and homeless shelters for families.
Antonio has created one platform with one voice, to inspire and educate people on the beauty of fashion and the beauty of helping those experiencing life's difficulties. "I don't do image make-overs" says Antonio. He believes that a makeover has to start with the inside… that the first step to transformation and real happiness starts by becoming aware of your inner beauty. Now building his brand internationally, Antonio now works between New York, Trinidad &Tobago and Germany.
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Or if you have any questions, comments or concerns I would love to hear your thoughts. For An appointment call Salon Pauli at 089-99 01 60 60
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