IAHD Cosmetology Student April Lewis Wins Vidal Sassoon Student of the Year Competition
Cosmetology student April Lewis from the International Academy of Hair Design of Chandler, Arizona won the Vidal Sassoon Cosmetology Student of the Year competition. More than 20 cosmetology schools in the Valley compete in the state competition, which is considered to be the most prestigious hair styling competition of the year.
Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) December 17, 2006
Cosmetology student April Lewis from the International Academy of Hair Design, 3350 N. Arizona Ave, Suite 4 in Chandler won the Vidal Sassoon Cosmetology Student of the Year competition. More than 20 cosmetology schools in the Valley compete in the state competition, which is considered to be the most prestigious hair styling competition of the year.
Students must first win a hair cutting competition at their school, and the winners from each academy proceeds to the competition at the Vidal Sassoon Salon, 6961 E. 5th Ave. in Scottsdale. Mei Lee Jackson, salon director for Vidal Sassoon Salon said contestants were judged on their technical ability, their use of color or perm, and the suitability of the cut to the model. The judges looked for a complete head to toe look with emphasis on healthy, shiny hair in the Vidal Sassoon tradition.
"Cosmetology combines art, science and beauty," said Mario Montoya, an instructor at IAHD and 2001 winner of the Vidal Sassoon competition. "April's work was an excellent expression of all three and we are very proud of her achievement. The Vidal Sassoon Student of the Year Competition is the most prestigious competition of the year, and we are thrilled that April won top honors. She is sure to have a bright future ahead of her when she graduates."
IAHD has been in the Valley for more than 30 years and opened the Chandler facility in 2005. The contemporary, 6,500 square foot school offers an upscale clinic where students perform services under the supervision of a licensed cosmetology instructor. The program offers the latest innovations in Cosmetology and Nail technology, classroom for theory and practical training, a clinic laboratory, a well-equipped student's lounge, as well as a library of texts, publications, curricula, audio-visual equipment and aids, and industry - related journals. The facility offers a program in Cosmetology that includes hair, skincare, make-up and nails, as well as an instructor course outline for those who want to teach.
IAHD is located on the northwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Chilton Drive in Chandler. Currently the school is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m., on Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a. m. to 3 p. m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the school offers evening hours from 5:30 to 9:30 p. m. IAHD is closed on Sunday and Monday. For more information call 480-820-9422 or online at www. intlacademy. biz.
IAHD also have a new campus in Tempe at 4812 S. Mill Ave. that offers courses in Cosmetology and Aesthetics. For information on classes or clinic services for that location please call 480-964-8675.
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