Rick Stache - West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
The Nico Team would like to congratulate Rick Stache on recently being appointed by Gov. Manchin to the West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. Rick has been a hair stylist for 32 years, and he has elevated the level of education at Nico Spalon. He now hopes to be able to help make some changes in the current system state wide. Rick would like to increase education and experience for all students in cosmetology field.
Congratulations Rick! We wish you good luck in this new journey!
Keratin Hair Therapy Returns: Smooth Hair Part II
October 19, 2009 - Parkersburg, WV
The Nico Educational Team returns to Twin State Beauty Supply and Twin Designs Salon for an encore of the smoothing system, Keratin Hair Therapy by Coppolla. The class was once again a success. The models and the attending stylists from surrounding areas were amazed by the results of this spectacular system. Rick Stache, Seth Gartin and Rachel Harman presented this class with “hands-on” approach. The class was encouraged to participate and got a chance to work with this amazing product. The attendees were also provided a working knowledge of other products that perfectly compliment this amazing line.
We would like to thank Twin State Beauty Supply for all their hospitality, willingness to educate, encouragement to hair stylists to be all they can be. We would also like to thank Twin Designs for allowing us into their salon with open arms.
Pam Berry Benefit Show
Nico’s Whitney Cayton was recruited to assist Morgantown’s own Pam’s Team slow pitch softball team with their benefit performance. Pam’s Team has been playing together for the past 16 years consecutively. Annually, they host a benefit performance to raise money to compete in tournaments along the East Coast. This year, they performed a Grease medley and Whitney was behind the scenes for hair and makeup. Whitney researched the era and the pop-culture surrounding Grease in order to replicate the experience and bring the songs and stories to life. Photographer and artist Nic Romanoli spent most of his time behind the lens to capture the memorable benefit performance.
Long Beach Island
Last Week, Nico was lucky enough to visit some family at Long Island Beach. During his trip, he spent time on the beach, time with family, and even managed to squeeze in a photo shoot or two! He also met up with long time friend and fellow photographer, Stavra Kalina. The pictures that Nico captured while on the beach may induce heartache that summer is ending, but it will be back sooner than you think. Long Bach Island is a beautiful place and everyone should make it a point sometime during their lives to visit! Here are just a few of the wonderful pictures that Nico managed to take while on his vacation.
Keratin Class - Kristen’s in Wheeling
Last Week, Nico’s Educational team went out to Wheeling, WV to Kristen’s Spa and Salon to teach the artists there Keratin Straightening System. Rick Stache, Rachel Harmen, and Seth Gartin made the trip to visit our neighbors and educate them on the fantastic Coppolla system. Overall, the class was a big success and the clients came out looking great! People will be standing in line in Wheeling to get their Keratin treatment!
New Massage Therapist/New Massage Specials!
Nico Spalon is proud to welcome our new massage therapist Greg Englehart. Specializing in Swedish Deep Tissue and hot stone massage, Greg is a great addition to our team. Whether he is giving chair massages while you’re getting your new do, or a full body massage in our private spa area, you’re in for a treat. In honor of our new therapist, we’re running a fantastic month long special. All massages are 50% off now until the end of September. So come by, book online, or call in your appointment! Meet the new guy and get a fantastic rate on a massage!
Nico Spalon Open Casting
Nico Spalon has a rolling casting call going on indefinitely. We are looking for Nico men and women to be models for our products, advertisements and any other media we would use to promote ourselves. You can apply anytime in person, or through e-mail or facebook. Just shoot us an email at casting@nicospalon.com, nromanoli@aol.com, or facebook message. If you have any questions, please email us!
Nico Spalon RetroHair Photoshoot!
The last weekend in July, Nico was proud to host a photo shoot for RetroHair, based out of Pittsburgh, PA. On Saturday there was an open modeling call, with chosen models being shot on Sunday and Monday. There was so much going on, but it was all very exciting! We had very beautiful models, great designers, and a great photographer. These pictures will be featured in national print campaigns, as well as trade shows, and outdoor boards. It was an honor to work with such prestigious figures as Gino Martino, Bob Campione, and Bill Gunzburg. The hair that was done for the shoot was just as stunning as the models, and our team drew inspiration from this, as well as picking up new techniques. Thank you to the Retro team, as well as all the models that came out and participated in the model call, and the shooting. Keep an eye out because Nico will be looking for local models again soon!
Nico Educational Team - Parkersburg
June 13, 2009 – On the road again
Rick Stache, Seth Gartin and Rachel Harman traveled to Twin State Salon Supply in Parkersburg, WV to teach a class on Coppola Keratin Complex smoothing system. The Nico Educational Team taught a total of two classes and four different models. Our team is teaching other educators and professionals to futher our profession. Participants at the class were eager to get their hands on the system and try it out first hand. All the models had great results and were amazed with how healthy, shiny and smooth their hair was.
We would once again like to thank all the participants in the class and Twin State Supply for promoting education in this industry we love so much.
Click here to see more results we have had with the Keratin Smoothing System.
Nico Educational Team - Beckley
June 8, 2009 - Beckley, WV
Part of the Nico Educational Team (Rick Stache, Seth Gartin and Rachel Harman) traveled to Twin State Salon Supply in Beckley, WV. The Nico Team taught two classes on the Coppola Keratin Smoothing System. The Coppola System is a non-chemical product that straightens, smoothes and brings dull hair back to life with a radiant shine. The Nico Team ran the class with a hands-on approach. All participants were encouraged to roll up their sleeves and really take part in the process. This method of classes gives all the participants first-hand knowledge of what it takes to provide this service to their clients. The results in both classes were incredible and participants were amazed. We look forward to teaching more of these classes.
We would like to thank Twin State for their hospitality and all the class participants for their eagerness to learn and keep up with what is hot in the hair industry.
Trendz Hair Show
April 18-19, Hampton Virginia – The Nico Artistic team attends Trendz 2009, hosted by Twin State.
Link to Nico Profiles: Rick Stache, Seth Gartin, Rachel Harman, Whitney Cayton and Audra Mayhew.
Trendz is a hair show demonstrating some of the latest and most cutting edge techniques and products in the hair industry. It is important to us to stay on the top of our game, with the ability to always offer our clients the latest advancements in hair. Some if the big names were in attendance at the show: Alfaparf, Schwarzkopf, Coppola, AG and Fan Out just to name a few.
One of the key words circulating the Trendz 2009 hair show was “placement”, referring to color placement. The show has inspired us to reach out of our comfort zone and re-think color placement for our highlights and dynamic colors. We have even developed a concept collection using our new Italian color line Alfaparf. Nico Spalon is now an educational center for Alfaparf and will soon be teaching classes on the new color line.
Another rave of Trendz was the Coppola Keratin Hair Therapy (a hair smoothing system). The crowd around the Coppola booth was unlike any other. This non-chemical smoothing system is just what the hair industry has been looking for. It leaves hair smooth, straight, silky and with low maintenance. Nico Spalon has been teaching classes on the Keratin Hair Therapy for the past year now, hosting class at Nico and traveling around to other schools and salons to educate. We are excited to see that the rest of the nation is beginning to follow suit and offer this amazing service, but it’s always nice to be ahead of the curve!
We look forward to attending and educating at many more hair shows in the future! I would like to thank Rick, Seth, Rachel, Whitney and Audra for continuing their education and bringing back to the salon the techniques that make Nico the top colorists in the state!
Italian Color Line Alfaparf comes to Nico!
We are very exctied to announce our new color line straight from Italy, Alfaparf! This new color line has many features that our clients have been dying for! Exciting, more vibrant, natural colors, and a shiny, softer finish will give your hair the edge it wants. What do you get? Extremely luminous and shiny hair, with intensified color with long-lasting results. Best part of all, we aren’t charging any more for our color, so you get the best color treatment at the same price! Nico Spalon is also proud to be a new educational center for the color line! Our stylists will train and inform stylists all over the country in this fantastic new line. Hurry in and check out our new color, and find a new you!
May Specials!
Our Mother’s Day/May Specials are here! Take advantage of these special prices for that special person in your life! Your Mother will be proud!
Cuts for a Cause Press
This post will contain all the press we’ve gotten for our March “Cuts for a Cause!”
http://wboy.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=55505
http://www.wdtv.com/news/local/42089352.html
