Inaugural Salon Professionals Expo Held at Education Campus
Around 200 high school Cosmetology and Barbering students from across Western New York got to speak with industry experts at Erie 1 BOCES' inaugural Salon Professionals Expo. The expo was held at the Education Campus in West Seneca on Monday, Jan. 13.
Nearly a dozen businesses and local salons were on hand to work with the students and demonstrate color techniques, cutting, up-styles and makeup. Businesses sending representatives included A&A Beauty Supply, Sally’s Beauty Supply, Salon Accessories, Wavelengths Hair Design, New Trendz Salon, Bryant & Stratton College, Slawich Cut N’ Shave, Brothers Barbershop, Capello Salon & Spa, The 3 Dog Barber and Accessories by Alicia.
The goal of the expo was to connect students to industry partners and job opportunities, in addition to immersing students in the fields of cosmetology and barbering.