By MIKE CHAIKEN STAFF WRITER The class of 2015 at the International Institute of Cosmetology were told to be proud of their careers as hairdressers as the students graduated in a ceremony Sunday. The graduation was a mix of awards presentation and fashion show. Students were honored for completing their course work at the school, which has campuses in Plainville and Wethersfield. But, the students also showed what they learned with a runway show that offered up a variety of hair styles—from extreme to stylish. Additionally, the students heard words of wisdom from one of the most famous stylists today—Tabatha Coffey, the star of a reality series and a brand name in the world of hair stylist pundits. In her commencement address, Coffey spoke about how she was first exposed to the world of hairstylists when she was a little girl heading to the salon with her mother. From those early days, she learned how much hairstylists help their customers. “We impact people’s lives,” said Coffey. “It sounds trite and it sounds very silly. But, I impact a person’s life every time they in my chair.” Coffey said hairdressing is a career that has a wealth of potential if the […]
By MIKE CHAIKEN STAFF WRITER The class of 2015 at the International Institute of Cosmetology were told to be proud of their careers as hairdressers as the students graduated in a ceremony Sunday. The graduation was a mix of awards presentation and fashion show. Students were honored for completing their course work at the school, which has campuses in Plainville and Wethersfield. But, the students also showed what they learned with a runway show that offered up a variety of hair styles—from extreme to stylish. Additionally, the students heard words of wisdom from one of the most famous stylists today—Tabatha Coffey, the star of a reality series and a brand name in the world of hair stylist pundits. In her commencement address, Coffey spoke about how she was first exposed to the world of hairstylists when she was a little girl heading to the salon with her mother. From those early days, she learned how much hairstylists help their customers. “We impact people’s lives,” said Coffey. “It sounds trite and it sounds very silly. But, I impact a person’s life every time they in my chair.” Coffey said hairdressing is a career that has a wealth of potential if the […]
