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 Dear Future Professionals,
When John Paul DeJoria named me Artistic Director for Paul Mitchell, it meant more than a title to me. It changed my life and boosted my self-worth. I feel like such a different person, I can’t even put it into words.
So, how did I land my dream job, and how can you land yours? First, make every job your dream job. My dream jobs have included working at a pancake house (because it paid really well), selling shoes (because I could shop while I was at work), and working as a maid (because I got off at 10 AM and could lie on the beach all day). Any job can be a dream job, depending on how you look at it. You have to be in your dream job to get your next dream job, which means you must have a positive attitude.
One of my clients says you need three Ks in life: luck, work, and risk. I’ve taken many risks, and some of them would have landed me on my face without the luck and work to back them up. Once you put out your best efforts, tap into your luck, and take some risks, your dream job will appear.
Finally, act as if you already have the job you really want. If your dream job is to be the Artistic Director of Paul Mitchell, become that person before the title is yours. If you’re working in a salon, turn it into your dream salon by who you are on the team. Every experience you’ve had in your life has helped you become the person you are. Bring all your good qualities and let the bad ones move away.
By choosing to attend a Paul Mitchell School, you have all the greatness of a future dream job in store for you. Armed with an incredible technical education and a family of strength that can take you anywhere, you’re way ahead of everyone else you’ll work with in your life. Just dream big and jump in. There’s no limit to what your dream job can be.
— Stephanie Kocielski
Artistic Director for Paul Mitchell
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Kevyn Aucoin
 Kevyn Aucoin was undoubtedly one of the most well-known makeup artists who ever lived. Before his untimely death in 2002 at the age of 40, his name had become a household word. His celebrity clientele included film, fashion, and movie stars such as Barbra Streisand, Janet Jackson, Liza Minelli, Elizabeth Taylor, Tina Turner, Audrey Hepburn, Whitney Houston, and Isabella Rossellini, to name just a few.
Entirely self-taught, Kevyn read fashion magazines and studied the work of celebrated makeup artists like Way Bandy. A bestselling author and beauty entrepreneur, Kevyn launched his Kevyn Aucoin Beauty line in 1999 and completed the entire line prior to his death on May 7, 2002. His sister Carla Aucoin ensures that the company continues with Kevyn's philosophy that "there are no rules" in makeup, and that all women are beautiful.
Paul Mitchell School Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh says, “I hear from students all the time that they want to do makeup and photo shoots. I ask how many they’ve done and they often say, ‘None.’ I remind them of Kevyn Aucoin and his humble beginnings. Kevyn’s first model was not a supermodel like Tyra Banks. His first model was his sister at their home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. No photographer, no dresser, no stylist, no makeup artist—just Kevin, his sister, and a camera.”
 CLICK HERE to join Carla Aucoin and Kevyn’s longtime friend Glenn Neely as they pay tribute to the inspirational life and career of Kevyn Aucoin.
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Yosh Toya Touring 100 Beauty Schools
 Award-winning hairstylist, author, and premier educator with nearly 47 years in the beauty industry, Yosh Toya’s background reads like a page from cosmetology history. His first job after beauty school was assistant to Vidal Sassoon. As a young stylist, Yosh visited Paris each summer to learn from innovators Jean Louis David, the Harlow Group, and Maniatis, who were not yet known in the United States. Yosh incorporated their techniques into his own signature style and soon became one of the industry’s best known artists and educators. His amazing energy level and his desire to share with industry professionals earned him worldwide recognition, including American Salon’s Hairstylist of the Year award and the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Since retiring as a multi-salon owner, the energetic 71-year-old has taken on a new goal: visiting 100 beauty schools in the United States and 100 in his native Japan to share his knowledge with the industry’s future professionals. “I had a great life from the beauty industry,” Yosh says. “I’d like to return something before I cannot do any more.”
Yosh has visited several Paul Mitchell Schools on his tour, including Paul Mitchell The School – Costa Mesa, Paul Mitchell The School – Orlando, and three Paul Mitchell Partner Schools: the Ohio Academy, Hair, and the Lab. In his two-and-a-half-hour presentations, he demonstrates his legendary technical skills and eagerly shares his tips, techniques, and philosophies with the Future Professionals. Yosh believes, “Our future is in their hands but we have great futures because of the students.”
“I like Paul Mitchell Schools,” Yosh adds. “They have lots of energy and good teachers. Because of that, they have lots of great, ambitious students. They’re focusing on the future. I have really good feelings visiting Paul Mitchell Schools.”
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SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
Larry King Recognizes FUNraising Efforts
Earlier this year, Paul Mitchell Schools’ highly successful Magic of Memories FUNraising campaign raised over $900,000 to benefit several organizations, including the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. As a special follow-up to the event, Larry King hosted (from left) George Morales, Winn Claybaugh, Angie Katasanevas, and Shawn Trujillo. Angie and Shawn are co-owners of Paul Mitchell The School – Salt Lake City, which took first place in the 2008 Magic of Memories FUNraising competition by raising over $57,000.
“Larry King was so excited about the successful FUNraising campaign that he invited us to be his special guests at a taping of his show,” said Winn Claybaugh. “Since the show is not produced in front of an audience, it was a truly unique experience. They set up four chairs and said ‘Welcome!’”
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 Nonstop News from Orlando
Paul Mitchell The School – Orlando knows how to stay in the spotlight! The school sponsors a local basketball team that includes school dean Giulio Veglio’s son Stefano. The 11- and 12-year old hoopsters took first place in their division.
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 Future Professionals Eryka Rucci, Erika Powell, Derek McAteer, Caramel Buckland, Carleze Claridge, and Kathleen Medina styled hair at the World Dance Competition in Walt Disney World in May. The group poofed, teased, and corn-rowed hair for the second-place winning Lake Mary’s All Stars. Kathleen said the 22 senior dancers “made an entrance of beauty with the work of our Future Professionals. Everyone absolutely loved their hair.”
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Orlando’s Design Team provided haircuts and raised roughly $1,450 for the Challenged Athlete’s Foundation at two Paul Mitchell–sponsored sports events. They did haircuts on the beach at Miami’s South Beach Triathlon, and they helped clean up the two-person teams who ran, biked, and crawled their way through a 6-mile obstacle course and mud pool at the Muddy Buddy event. “I am so grateful to be in the Paul Mitchell family,” said Design Team member Laura Burns. “I don't think I would have ever been given so many wonderful opportunities at any other school. I wake up every morning knowing that every day is going to be different and I wouldn't have it any other way!”
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 When guest speaker Vivienne Mackinder needed models for her presentation, Future Professional Stephanie Krakos was the first to sign up. “While she was cutting my hair she told me about the IBS show in New York City,” Stephanie said. “Before I knew it she offered to fly me down to model in her show! I got a chance to see how things work behind the scenes.” Vivienne recently invited Stephanie to be a model for her tribute to Vidal Sassoon. “Vivienne will be working beside the also-famous Antoinette Beenders in front of Vidal Sassoon himself,” Stephanie said. “Maybe one day, if I work hard enough, I will be working right beside Vivienne and her team of amazing stylists.”
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Parisian Beauty Academy Raises Bucks at the Beach
Eight Future Professionals and a Learning Leader from Parisian Beauty Academy – A Paul Mitchell Partner School created magic and raised over $700 for various charities at the Belmar Open pro beach volleyball tournament in Belmar, New Jersey. The group provided more than 70 haircuts at the Paul Mitchell–sponsored event.
The tournament was one of many held by the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), the only professional beach volleyball tour in the country. Comprised of the best men’s and women’s pro beach volleyball players in the United States, the AVP’s main goal is to deliver the experience of an amazing athletic contest surrounded by an unforgettable beach party. Just another example of how Paul Mitchell and Paul Mitchell Schools love to give back!
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An Early Thanksgiving in Rhode Island
Paul Mitchell The School – Rhode Island’s Design Team recently participated in the Race for Grace Strollathon to fund research for Rett Syndrome, an incurable and crippling neurological disorder. The group met 3-year-old Grace Reddington, whose family held the event to find a cure for the disease that affects their daughter and other young children.
School Dean Veronica Rendina said the Design Team members “did so many twisties and braids that their fingers were practically numb. But it was worth it,” she said. “We were so touched by Grace’s story. The next Saturday at Pow Wow, I focused on just how thankful I was for my healthy baby, beautiful family, and incredible career. I began and we all celebrated what we were thankful for. Too often we take for granted how lucky we are. We only celebrate what we are thankful for on Thanksgiving. That is not enough! When you think about Grace and her family, everything else seems so trivial. It doesn’t have to be a holiday to be thankful.”
Visit www.theraceforgrace.com to learn more about Rett Syndrome and the Race for Grace.
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The Temple Supports Habitat for Humanity
 After reserving ten spaces for a team from the Temple – A Paul Mitchell Partner School at the June 2008 Habitat for Humanity rebuild, School Director Sharon Riser realized she had a small problem. “We had so many Future Professionals who wanted to go!” she said. So she invited applicants to submit essays on why they should be chosen and what the event meant to them. The eight winners joined Artistic Director Christian Riser and Learning Leader Thierry Lang for the week-long trip to New Orleans, where they stayed at Camp Hope, a former middle school being used as a basic housing facility for volunteers working in the area. The team helped with rebuilding efforts, provided haircuts and services to the volunteers, and finished the week with a visit to Vanguard College of New Orleans – A Paul Mitchell Partner School.
Following are some excerpts from the winning essays:
“About two years ago my parents divorced and in the process we lost our family home. I was fortunate enough to have the ability to sort through my personal belongings to pick and choose. As much as this experience broke my heart I can’t even begin to relate to the Katrina victims who came home to find everything they ever had destroyed.
...I would love the opportunity to spend time in New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity.”
— Drea Boland
“There are so many people who can’t afford to get their hair cut, and I could do it for free and make them feel better than they have in years. Beauty isn’t everything, but it has a great impact on a person’s mood and the way they see themselves. ...I would love to have the opportunity to go to New Orleans and help make a difference.”
—Ashlee Houseman
“This school is not just about learning a few haircuts and getting a license to start a career. It is about doing good deeds for the community. We have become daymakers and each day are given the opportunity to touch people’s lives.”
— Kristina Stockton
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 Your Journey to Success
From Connecting to My Future
Anyone can have the career of their dreams. To simplify the process, just divide the journey into five simple steps for working systematically toward your goals.
Step 1 - Get Clear. What do you want from your profession? Do you want to dabble in a job and make some cash, or do you want to create a satisfying career that will ensure your prosperity, satisfaction, and growth? Both approaches are valid, and they will provide different experiences and results. Identify your interests, goals, and talents, and visualize your future.
Step 2 – Let Go. One of the biggest roadblocks to pursuing your dreams is fear. Clear your mind of all the excuses that keep you from growing. Create an affirmation that focuses on what you want, such as “I am successful” or “I have the ability to make a lot of money.”
Step 3 - Create a Road Map. How can you turn your passions and talents into a career? Pinpoint the things you love to do and choose a path. Make it fun by finding people to play with while you learn and build your career.
Step 4 - Make It Happen. Be informed about industry opportunities and explore the possibilities to find your ideal work environment. Take the necessary steps to become knowledgeable, positive, and focused on success. Identify your strengths and areas to develop, and then create a job-hunting plan.
 Step 5 - Follow Your Heart. What do you love to do? What career do you want to create? What type of people do you want to develop long-term relationships with? Following your heart means getting clear on what you want and honoring the things that make you happy.
Follow these five steps and there’s no way you can fail. You’ll discover that each experience is a lesson and you have control over your journey.
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Emily Jane “Emmy” Crouch, Class of 2009
Paul Mitchell The School – Orlando
 Look up “super achiever” in the dictionary and you just might find Emmy Crouch’s picture. Working nonstop through weekends, spring breaks, and summer vacations, Emmy took high school courses in middle school and started taking college courses in ninth grade. She earned an associate degree before graduating from high school and a second one by the end of summer. And she did it all while serving as varsity cheerleading captain, dance team member and choreographer, and the number-two ranked player on her tennis team.
Six credits shy of receiving her bachelor’s degree, 18-year-old Emmy was burnt out and needed a break. She told her parents she was dropping out of college and wanted to go to cosmetology school. The news did not go over well, and Emmy suddenly found herself carless, homeless, and starting from scratch.
In just two months, working two jobs, Emmy was back on her feet and life was looking good. Then she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Alone and afraid, she underwent surgery and months of complications. “Feeling worse than worse, I wanted to just give up,” she said. “But I started thinking about my life and how determined I was to follow my dreams. I regained my strength and did my therapy to get better.” She enrolled at Paul Mitchell The School – Orlando.
In October 2007, an ecstatic Emmy was pronounced cancer free. Then in December her symptoms returned. Over the next few months, doctors discovered multiple problems, including four new tumors in her chest, heart disease, and disintegrated eardrums. Most recently they confirmed that she’s in the beginning stages of multiple sclerosis.
 “You may think I’m unlucky but I say I’m blessed,” Emmy says. “As I go through all this, I hope someone will see that they can do it, too. If there’s any advice I’d give to anyone, it would be to stay positive, live each day to the fullest, deal with your problems when you need to, and move on. Moping and feeling sorry for yourself doesn’t make problems go away and it doesn’t stop the pain, so just live life! You only live one life. Make it a good one!”
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“You would never know what Emmy is going through by looking at her and she would never tell you. Her love for hair and Paul Mitchell The School gives her what she needs to survive this journey she is on. She wants to enjoy every day with only one wish: to achieve her goal to be a hairdresser.”
– Giulio Veglio
Dean, Paul Mitchell The School – Orlando |
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Christopher Vanek, Class of 2007
Paul Mitchell The School – Sherman Oaks
 A member of the Phase Two program and the first graduating class of Paul Mitchell The School – Sherman Oaks, Christopher Vanek graduated and joined the staff at Lake Salon, a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon in Pasadena, California. He works part-time at the salon and spends the rest of his time freelancing, modeling for fun, building his portfolio and résumé, and contacting agencies about assisting on photo shoots and sets.
 Soon after graduation, Christopher got a call from a photographer friend who was assisting award-winning fashion and celebrity photographer David LaChapelle on a photo shoot. “They didn’t have a hairstylist handy and David needed a haircut,” Christopher recalls. “All I want to do is work on a set, so for David LaChapelle, I would make myself available!”
 During the cut, David asked about Christopher’s background and experience with wigs then invited him to assist the next day when he shot comedian Chris Rock for Rolling Stone magazine. “I was in shock!” Christopher said. “I finished up the haircut and ran away like a schoolgirl to call my friends and tell them what had happened.”
 On the shoot, Christopher did everything from picking up wigs and supplies to styling his model’s wig, prepping his model while makeup artist Sharon Gault did her makeup, and driving David’s producer and assistant to the photo shoot site. During a lunch break, Christopher recalls “staring at the haircut I gave David 24 hours ago, deciding what I could have done differently if I hadn’t been so nervous. I told him that I was a little nervous when I was cutting his hair the day before, and if he wanted, I would re-cut his hair at the end of the day.” Before leaving for the night, Christopher trimmed David's hair and arranged for a massage therapist to go to his house. “I sent the guys at the studio a card a few days later thanking them for the privilege of working with them. All I want is to work with David again! I'm confident it will happen. Sharon's already called me to help out with LA Fashion Week!”
Christopher’s hard work, networking skills, and “say yes” attitude definitely show that anything is possible!
 “Christopher Vanek is one of the nicest, most forward-focused, hardworking people in our school. We are all extremely proud that he was chosen as one of the makeup artists to assist at the Paul Mitchell Gathering event. He is very professional and I would recommend him for a high-end salon because of his skills and wonderful customer service.”
— Stella Davis
Director, Paul Mitchell The School – Sherman Oaks |
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Adapted from the John Paul Mitchell Systems
Green Team Newsletter
We all want our salons, spas, and schools to sparkle, but many cleaning products are loaded with artificial colors, unpleasant fragrances, and dangerous cleansing agents. These chemicals are a major threat to indoor air quality and can irritate eyes and respiratory systems. Many cleaners also contain unnecessary antibacterial compounds, which may lead to antibiotic resistance. How can you keep your business clean, healthy, and green?
You can check out these Web sites for information about eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products: www.mrsmeyers.com, www.methodhome.com, www.planetinc.com.
Or you can go back to a simpler time and rediscover the natural cleaners your grandparents used. Even the biggest messes and toughest stains can be attacked effectively with baking soda, borax, lemon juice, and more. You’ll also spend less money and reduce packaging. Here are some fun tips from thedailygreen.com:
- Porcelain and tile: Instead of bleach, make your own disinfectant by mixing 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of eco-friendly liquid soap, and 20 to 30 drops of tea tree oil. And at John Paul Mitchell Systems, we’re fortunate to have access to the best tea tree oil there is!
- Kitchens and break rooms: Reclaim counters, stainless steel sinks, cutting boards, containers, refrigerators, and oven tops by sprinkling with baking soda, then scrubbing with a damp cloth or sponge. If you have stains, knead the baking soda and water into a paste and let set for a while before you remove. If you need a tougher abrasive, sprinkle on kosher salt and scrub with a wet cloth or sponge.
- Windows and mirrors: Mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, undiluted lemon juice, or club soda with a gallon of water and dispense into a clean, used spray bottle. Squirt on, then scrub with newspaper, not paper towels, which cause streaking.
Get your whole team together and make it a fun day of green cleaning!
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