One amazing experience....

I was offered the opportunity to attend my school's Cutting Education Pass with Mike Helm...

I'd been meaning to write a letter to Winn Claybaugh, the co-founder of Paul Mitchell the School for a bit and after Tuesday's event, I finally did. Rather than explain the whole story, here is what I wrote 

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Dear Winn –

Last night my decision to return to cosmetology school and attend PMTS – Overland Park (KS) was validated 10-fold by my attendance to my school’s Education Pass night of learning with Mike Helm. The cutting training was amazing, I definitely rediscovered where I needed to grow more and that the techniques I already had in place where correct and in rhythm with the methods that PMTS teaches.

I have to say though; the part of last evening that really touched me to the core was Mike’s talk about The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation. I knew a bit about the Foundation through our FUNraising kick-off, but to hear the actual story from Mike blew me out of the water. I am afflicted with bi-polar and live the harsh realities of being un-medicated every day. I have a full-time job, but they don’t offer benefits and I can’t afford even the minimum insurance on my income. It’s a very scary time for me. I understand all too clearly how Andrew struggled and have an inclination of where his mind could have been on that very sad day when he chose to take his own life. I’ve been too close to death myself. I cried along with Mike when he discussed his best friend, and I cried in acknowledgement that I made the right choice to attend Paul Mitchell the Schools because of “the Culture”.

I attended a different school in Fall 2011/Winter 2012 in California. I really wanted to go to PMTS – Sherman Oaks, but I was without a car, and two hours via bus, one-way, with a kit was really out of the question. However, when I returned to the city of my heart, Kansas City, I was unsatisfied with the education I didn’t complete there, and really looked into other options. After touring two other local schools, I knew when I met the personnel at PMTS – Overland Park, that I was “home”. I have learned twice as much in 6 months at PMTS, than the 6 mos. at “that other school.” I am grateful I experienced another method of teaching, etc, but the entire curriculum, the class break-downs, the discovery methods, the giving back… these things at PMTS are far superior.

I just celebrated my 37^th birthday in early March, and I know I am a few years late in finally deciding “what I want to be when I grow up”, but I think 10 years ago I would not have appreciated the education I am receiving now.

There is so much more I wish I could tell you about how much I love PMTS.

I hope that I am able to secure a future in the Paul Mitchell family when I graduate next year.

Thank you very much Winn, from the bottom of my heart.

Respectfully,

Kat Mavis

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He replied!

"Wow Kat! Your email has made my day and warmed my heart. Thanks so much for sharing.

Let me know how I can support you.

XOXO, Winn Claybaugh"

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I LOVE MY SCHOOL!

Pin It! Color and Texture

 So week two! Chemical services - that to me is color, perms and straightening... this week I wanted to show you one pin and one pic I found.

I *love* this peacock color formation. I think the best part for me is that her base color is still natural and neutral. And with the guest having a blonde canvas - so easy to play with! I would love to play with Pravana Vivids to create this look sometime.

So below I have a gorgeous beach waves look that *can* be created using a soft perm. When rolling perm rods, they need to be placed off base, meaning no curl starting at the scalp, kind of a grown-out look. With a long layer cut - you too can be beachy without all the daily re-curling too!

April Specials at PMTS!

Earth Day is celebrated every April 22 and this month the specials at my school focus on personal renewal! Celebrate spring by refreshing your look and make an appointment to see me after 515p on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Tuesdays in April
Earth Day event - Receive a complimentary T3 Experience with any cut and style service. This Wash House experience features the cleansing elements of Tea Tree with a shampoo and conditioning service, head massage and optional hot towel facial towel imbued with the scent of Tea Tree. Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree comes in three varieties, the original Tea Tree, Energizing Tea Tree with Lemon & Sage or Relaxing Tea Tree with Lavender Mint.

Wednesdays
Hooray for Highlights! $10 off your highlight service when scheduled on a Wednesday. Whether you are looking for sun-kissed highlights, or bold lowlights, we can work magic on your hair!

Thursdays
Man up! Gentlemen, style isn't born... it's groomed! Treat yourself to a men's cut for $5. Try our men's hair care line, Mitch and step out as a big hitter this spring!

Also, we wanna help our young ladies look beautiful this spring, so please look out for the school's "Queen for a Day" prom styling event... I'm sure this will be on a Saturday (and I won't be there) but I know some wonderful Future Professionals who would love to help you look fabulous for prom!

Pin It!

Welcome friends! 

Tonight I start a series of weekly blog posts based on fabulous pins I find on Pinterest. This fast growing site allows a type of "digital hoarding" that I totally dig for both inspiration of my future career and my huge hobby & craft habits. So I wanna share with you things I adore related to my future career as a cosmetologist.

So I want to show you a fabulous cut I am in love with:

 What I love about this cut is how it helps to focus on the color elements (a totally different post!), and its very flattering to her face shape. This is an excellent example of how a haircut can help define your most flattering features and pump-up your personal style.

When it comes to styling an up-do when you have fringe (or for you still in the last century "bangs"), sometimes I believe simple is best. The Beauty Department featured this wonderful casual but classy up style using the current trend of top-knot buns. (I <3 this site, it's what I'd love to be when I grow up.)

So friends, next week, I'll show you something beautiful with chemicals - color and texture! And maybe when I'm not so short on time I can write more thoughtfully. 

Catch ya on the flipside!

Pin it baby!

So after a brainstorming session with my bestie, I have determined the weekly pattern for my Pin-It posts.

So the first week will be Cutting & Styling - this includes cuts, braids, up-dos, things not involving chemicals because.....

Week 2 is chemical processes - fun with color, perms (they are coming back!) and straightening. Admittedly, I need to learn more about chemically straightening hair, but that's part of the reason behind this blog - DISCOVERIES!

Week 3 - Nails - natural, gel polish, enhancements, cool tips & tricks and designs

Week 4 - Make-up! I love make-up... I had an addiction to buying make-up, fortunately, I've been too broke to indulge, but oh my, I love the ideas I've been seeing and can't wait to share!

Week 5 - This will be the posts on "care" - hair care, face care, implement care (hot tools, make-up brushes, hair brushes, etc).....

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