| Show Professor Crowned World Hairstyling Champ By Clarke Caldwell News Editor Salt Lake Community College Assistant Professor Grace Birch has been named world hairstyling champion champion champion cham cham- pion at the Annual World Expo Competing in the event for the first time Birch colored set cut and styled cosmetology student Stephanie Hunts Hunt's hair to win the 8 foot trophy Usually I train others to compete compete compete com com- pete and as I was helping a friend get ready for the competition he suggested suggested suggested sug sug- I should compete in this expo said Birch My workers co-workers encouraged and supported me and then Stephanie asked me to cut her waist-long waist hair It was as if everyone was telling me to compete But I was wasso wasso was was' wasso so surprised and excited to win Birch has been a professional hairdresser for more than 20 years With her experience plus a three week period of intensive practice before leaving for the contest Birch worked hard preparing herself The competition is very difficult than just cutting hair said Birch It requires lost of preparation and attention since different climates and water can affect the coloring and sty styling ling Along with the trophy came a 1000 money prize a gold medallion medallion medallion medal medal- lion and a ring for Birch Now she will be able to teach her students students students stu stu- stu- stu dents some of her world-class world tech tech- Competition hairstyling is really built on what is taught at the basic level she said Its a matter of having having having hav hav- ing the right training to be able to see lines balance accent styles cut sculpt and other aspects of ing People rarely see the talent that Grace has said Jeri leri a coworker coworker coworker co- co worker of Birch She has each detail perfected and she trains students students students stu stu- stu- stu dents in these skills The Expo was sponsored by the World International Nail and Beauty Association The barbering and cosmetology cosmetology cosmetology cosme cosme- program offers students important skills and experience in hairdressing including the study of chemicals to maintain proper condition condition condition condi condi- tion color and curl of the hair Haircutting styling styling- shaving makeup makeup makeup make make- up skin care and manicuring are also taught while leadership communication tion and personal and professional skills are developed P N L IMP ONO 4 4 At o Q |
