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WBI SCHOOL SPIRIT IN FULL FORCE AT PECHANGA

WBI SCHOOL SPIRIT IN FULL FORCE AT PECHANGA

WBI was in full force at the Supercuts Challenge at Pechanga Casino on May 23rd in support of Marcie and Luis, our contestants from Panorama City and Lancaster. WBI won two cash  prizes for first place and second for the most attendees, by cheering our contestants on, WBI showed how it is possible to win by just showing up! Over a hundred WBI students and supporters  filled the center section, partied, and dreamed of their chance to be on … Read entire article »

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WBI MENTOR: See How She Sparkles — Vanessa Martinez Super Cuts’ Super Manager

Meet Vanessa Martinez , Manager of Supercuts West Hollywood Ramada branch shop . The charismatic Ms. Martinez is a great example of how  a ‘hairstyling’ career can become so much more than “just “cutting hair. The gorgeous but humble Vanessa has paid her dues, and gracefully climbed the corporate ladder to her present, exciting position. More than on-site specific salon management, Vanessa is a traveling recruiter for the huge chain.  Known for her kind and constructive critique, supportive enthusiasm and long, long, glossy mane of hair, Ms. Vanessa leads by example. No ivory tower salon diva, she’s  very approachable, fun-loving, yet professional. vanessa Martinez still cuts hair, but on certain days she  travels to teach and mentor. She gives  a huge amount of heartfelt support to WBI students looking for advice on jobs and technique.   Vanessa  has a … Read entire article »

Filed under: COMPETITION, HAIRSTYLING, HIRING AND RECRUITMENT, JOB HUNTING ADVICE, SALON TALK, SECRETS TO WINNING COMPETITIONS, WINNING

Darrin Lyon AKA “DL”: Immaculately Hip, Impressively Cool:

Darrin Lyon AKA “DL”: Immaculately Hip, Impressively Cool:

Darrin Lyon, known to the hair world as “DL” is the man with the plan for your future. Award-winning master barber, celebrated hair artist to P-Diddy, Tupac, Notorious BIG, Heavy D, Shakira, DL has styled the heads of rappers, jazz icons, TV actors, movie stars. Tall, fit, and immaculately hip in his bell bottoms and platforms, with the peace symbol belt, and aviator glasses, DL has his own brand of “star quality;” he looks like a … Read entire article »

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