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Show Section Wednoaday, May 5, 19BE C State of the art Hair designer Bob Venson takes time to analyze Sandi Robertson's hair to determine the proper cut to suit her face and personality. By ANGIE HYRE Staff Writer No longer are the tools of art restricted to paint, charcoal and easels. A new art has emerged that utilizes scissors, shampoo and combs. The sixth annual College of Eastern Utah cosmetology seminar Monday, provided an eyeopening look into whats happening in hair design for students and professionals in the community. Brooks Parsons, an internationally known leader in hair fashions, headed the seminar with Jim Metcalf, owner of Utah Beauty and Barber Supply and national producer of hairstyle programs. Together with Shear Explosion, a hairstyling group from Salt Lake City comprised of Mike Hopkins, Rick Hopkins, Bob Venson and Becky Belnap, 13 heads of hair were transformed into vivacious crowns of glory. Today, 74 percent of the beauty salons across America are oriented around extended maintenance. This means working American women are coming for good looks and easy care hairstyles, Parsons said. Hairdressing consists of form, balance and illusion, he said. We look at the shape of the head, the perspective of the hair and use illusion to trick the untrained eye. By styling hair in certain waves and angles, Parsons said they are able to hide the effect of a protruding nose or enhance small eyes. When a woman or man enters a beauty salon, a professional cosmetologist should examine the customer to determine their personality. Once personality is determined, a proper haircut should be selected to work with the individuals lifestyle and physical features. In the CEU Cosmetology Department, under the direction of Nellie Barker and Debbie Prichard, students from Carbon High School, Emery High School and CEU work toward this professional goal. CEU cosmetology graduates have a 100 percent pass record for the state boards to get their professional license. Utah requires 2,000 hours of instruction in order to apply for the license. Students were able to get their hands dirty by helping Shear Explosion prep the models for the r show. At noon, 13 models arrived for their chance to be revamped. On stage, a hair design show appears smooth, uncomplicated and exciting. Behind the scenes, these professionals battled with unsure and sometimes uncooperative models. They raced against time as only four hair dressers prepped all 13 heads. Prep, refers to the preparation of the models hair. For six hours, heads were bleached, colored, cut, permed and conditioned. As Sun Advocate photographer A1 Hartmann arrived early to photograph the models in their glory, coming out of a wind and rain storm, he resembled the Lou Grant photographer Animal. The challenge for the hair designers became too much to bear as they decided to include Hartmann as their only male model in the program. male who Hartmann is a mountain-oriente- d takes time out in the mornings for a big breakfast and yet neglects his hair. His job demands constant time chasing ambulances, covering sports and any other happening in the community 24 hours a day. The thought of a free haircut appealed to him but one glance at the beautiful models in the room convinced him to go under the scissors. First, Metcalf put a Cellophane haircolor to bring out his natural blonde and red highlights. Cellophane haircolor envelopes the hair in a clear, colored brilliance. Metcalf said they leave hair not only with great color but also in great condition. The Cellophane method of haircoloring was a big hit at the seminars, as Hartmann modeled a beautiful head of manly hair thanks to Metcalf and the hair wizardry of Mike Hopkins. Bizarre make-u- p featured by Ms. Belnap showed the true art of fashion. Some of the looks presented bj the group were not to advocate extremism, but to show their works of art. Some models left with sheer delight at their new while others grimaced and waited im'look, their hair to their likings. patiently to However, no one left unaffected by the show, the performance and the art of hair design. four-hou- pre-sho- pre-sho- w w re-sty- le four hair designers with the expertise of Brooks Parsons put together a show that demonstrates the hair design industry from wacky, looks to the popular casual styles. All way-out- Braided locks are a popular feature of Shear Explosion as they go practical to bizarre by creating a from hat made of hair. " demonstrates to area cosmetologists there is no end to what they can create with make-up- . photography AL HARTMANN |