Eveline Charles Academy Blog en-ca Eveline Charles Academy http://www.ecacademy.com blog_64  Behind-the-scenes of EvelineCharles Academy new Print and Media Campaign Shoot Motivated by the words; Passion, Drive, Creativity and the colours; Red- Blue- Yellow, EvelineCharles Academy had its new campaign message that would be transcribed through hair, makeup and wardrobe. The hair and beauty industry is everything fashion, art, design, and creativity though extremely personal and emotional with endless original freedom.  And while EvelineCharles Academy has numerous points of difference in its approach to the industry from a business perspective in its Nuts and Bolts Training, NAIT cr...... Hair School /blog/behind-the-scenes-of-evelinecharles-academy-new-print-and-media-campaign-shoot /blog/behind-the-scenes-of-evelinecharles-academy-new-print-and-media-campaign-shoot blog_63   The evening of November 30, 2011, at the CORE shopping centre was an exciting occasion for EvelineCharles professional salonand#9474;spa staff and Academy students. The 'Twas the Night event which hosted nearly 7,500 Calgarians, was an opportunity for the brand to showcase their stuff through mini-services, personalized beauty consultations, tours of their state-of-the-art  facilities, special service and retail promotions, product samples and more! The event also included a red carpet hosted by Lainey Lui of LaineyGossip.com, the unveiling of The CORE's 40-foot illuminated Christmas tree,...... Hair School /blog/twas-the-night-at-core-shopping /blog/twas-the-night-at-core-shopping blog_62   HAIR BY KATIE ROSE VISIT On August 22, our Vancouver Campus was very fortunate and excited to host well-known local stylist, Katie Rose, for a guest speaking/demo presentation! She spoke about what drove her to the industry, her experience going to beauty school, her favorite part about the business, her projections as to where she sees the industry in the next five to 10 years, and what are students can do to stand out and remain great industry leaders. A highlight for students was hearing exactly how Katie Rose has marketed herself online using numerous social media platforms. And not t...... Hair School /blog/vancouver-campus-guest-speaker-katie-rose /blog/vancouver-campus-guest-speaker-katie-rose blog_61 EC Academy representatives head to Las Vegas to meet six of the top beauty schools in North America! Schools in attendance:Kohler Academy-Scottsdale AZSan Francisco Institute-San Fran CAGary Manual Aveda Academy-Seattle WAEric Fisher Academy -Wichita KSEvelineCharles Academy - Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver... Hair School /blog/evelinecharles-academy-attends-beauty-school-meet-up /blog/evelinecharles-academy-attends-beauty-school-meet-up blog_60 Hair School /blog/embracingchange-the-sassoon-way /blog/embracingchange-the-sassoon-way blog_59    Current Esthetic student scores dream job! Christina Rowland, now employed by Solarice Wellness Spa, Vancouver B.C Graduation day, September 12, 2011, will be an even more exciting day for current Professional Advanced Esthetics student, Christina Rowland, as she will not only complete courses as a recognized industry leader, but already employed and working for one of her dream choice spas! Because of her EC Academy education and passion, since her June 29, 2011 start date, Christina has already secured her perfect fit to blosso...... Esthetics School /blog/academystudentscoresdreamspajobpriortograduation /blog/academystudentscoresdreamspajobpriortograduation blog_58          ÃÂ...... Esthetics School /blog/ec-students-bake-and-give-back-to-community /blog/ec-students-bake-and-give-back-to-community blog_57     ÂÃÂ...... Esthetics School /blog/studenttakesgoldatskillscompetition /blog/studenttakesgoldatskillscompetition blog_56 EC Academy Student, Cara Sutherland and George Canyon. Students go backstage Slave Lake Benefit Concert to make up some of country music's finest stars! OnÂÃÂÂÂÂ...... Hair School /blog/ecacademystudentssupportslavelakebenefitconcert /blog/ecacademystudentssupportslavelakebenefitconcert blog_55 A peek inside EvelineCharles Academy by FashionCalgary.ca For full article and to view other fabulous local fashion and beauty coverage click here. On May 28th, I attended an open house for Eveline Charles Academy and was given a tour by their Marketing and PR Coordinator, Jacqueline Taylor. The Academy, touted as the only Canadian beauty academy affiliated with international hairstyling powerhouse Vidal Sassoon, is located on the top floor of the CORE shopping centre. Spacious and bright, there are rooms upon rooms where customers can get all sorts of services done, from waxing to haircuts ........ Hair School /blog/fashioncalgaryreviewsevelinecharlesacademycalgary /blog/fashioncalgaryreviewsevelinecharlesacademycalgary blog_54 "EvelineCharles Academy opens its doors downtown calgary," byÂÃÂÃÂ...... Hair School /blog/ecopensitsdoorsdowntowncalgary /blog/ecopensitsdoorsdowntowncalgary blog_53 ÃÃÃÂ...... Hair School /blog/cool-punk-haircolour-ideas /blog/cool-punk-haircolour-ideas blog_52 Just Released and Free to download: EC Virtual Hairstylist iPhone App EvelineCharles Virtual Stylist App isÃÂÂÂÃÂÃ...... Hair School /blog/evelinecharles-release-virtual-hairstylist-iphone-app /blog/evelinecharles-release-virtual-hairstylist-iphone-app blog_51 ÃÃÃÂ...... Hair School /blog/evelinecharles-academy-open-house-april-16 /blog/evelinecharles-academy-open-house-april-16 blog_50 Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide or approximately 1 in 100 people. EC Academy Students get a break from their all black dress code on March 25th and 26th: Promote Epilepsy awareness by wearing purple colored accesories to support the Global day of Epilepsy on March 26, 2011. Purple Day was founded in 2008, by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada, with the help of the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS). Cassidy chose the colour purple after the international colour for epilepsy, lavender. The lavender flower is also often associated with solitude, whic......... Hair School /blog/evelinecharles-academy-community-students-promote-epilepsy-awareness /blog/evelinecharles-academy-community-students-promote-epilepsy-awareness blog_49 Western Canada Fashion Week (WCFW) kicks off tomorrow at the Trans Alta Arts Barns and runsÃÂÂÂÂÂÂÃ...... Hair School /blog/evelinecharles-academy-community-western-canada-fashion-week /blog/evelinecharles-academy-community-western-canada-fashion-week blog_48 On March 17th and 18th EC Academy Students get to breakÃÃÃ...... Hair School /blog/ec-academy-students-celebrate-st-patricks-day /blog/ec-academy-students-celebrate-st-patricks-day blog_47 Dress Up: Show your Student ID and get 20% off at Club Monaco Looks from Club Monaco's Spring 2011 Lookbook Trade in your mini for Spring's longer length with this feminine pleated skirt that can be dressed up or down. Try one of their slim-vintage-fit crew sweaters. They're lightweight, 100% cotton and perfect for layering. To see more Spring 2011 looks from Club Monaco click here. Relax: EnjoyÃÂÃÂÂ...... Hair School /blog/perk-to-being-an-eveline-charles-academy-student /blog/perk-to-being-an-eveline-charles-academy-student blog_46 ÃÃÃÂ...... Hair School /blog/ec-trend-report-academy-awards-red-carpet-watch /blog/ec-trend-report-academy-awards-red-carpet-watch blog_45 Oscar winner Natalie Portman in beautiful plumÃÃÃÃ...... Hair School /blog/ec-trend-report-the-83rd-annual-academy-awards-red-carpet-watch /blog/ec-trend-report-the-83rd-annual-academy-awards-red-carpet-watch blog_44 ÃÃÃÂ...... Hair School /blog/ec-academy-2011-hair-massacure /blog/ec-academy-2011-hair-massacure blog_43 Rarely is Alberta labelled as a trendsetting destination in the International hairstyling world.ÃÂÂÂÂÂ...... Hair School /blog/ec-academy-top-contestants-sassoon-academy-school-connection-competition /blog/ec-academy-top-contestants-sassoon-academy-school-connection-competition blog_42 ÃÃÃÂ...... Hair School /blog/ec-trend-report-sag-awards /blog/ec-trend-report-sag-awards blog_41 EC Academy is breaking ground by providing cutting edge training in both artistic technical skills and professional development. The brand new Vancouver Campus is 7000 sq. feet housing state of the art equipment for stylists and estheticians. Hair School /blog/ec-academy-vancouver-campus-grand-opening /blog/ec-academy-vancouver-campus-grand-opening blog_40 Content goes here Hair School /blog/spring-2011 /blog/spring-2011 blog_39 EvelineCharles Academy Winter Wonderland Make-Up Ideas.ÃÃÃ...... Hair School /blog/winter-wonderland-make-up /blog/winter-wonderland-make-up blog_38 EvelineCharles Product Development Team is pleased to bring you an ALL NEW EC Dry Shampoo, Refreshing Volume Spray!For all hair types and colors. This lightweight, invisible powder revives hair, adding body and movement. Use this versatile spray as a water-free cleanser to absorb oil and refresh second-day hair or to add volume and texture to clean hair. Yours for only $18!... Hair School /blog/evelinecharles-dry-shampoo /blog/evelinecharles-dry-shampoo blog_37 EvelineCharles Academy's talented team of educators are driven and passionate about helping their students achieve their goals, here's your opportunity to meet them. Hair School /blog/meet-the-ec-academy-team /blog/meet-the-ec-academy-team blog_36 Vancouver Campus Grand Opening! Tuesday December 14, 2010. 7PM. Stephen MoodyInternational Executive Director, Vidal Sassoon Education Stephen has traveled the world representing Vidal Sassoon in places as far afield as Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. He joined Vidal Sassoon in 1980 as a vardera and soon opted for a career path in the Vidal Sassoon Schools and Academies. Having been successful in the British side of education, in 1987 Stephen was further promoted to Principal of the North........ Hair School /blog/grand-opening-ec-academy-vancouver-campus /blog/grand-opening-ec-academy-vancouver-campus blog_28 Content goes here. And how. Hair School /blog/asdfaasdaassdfasdfasd /blog/asdfaasdaassdfasdfasd blog_26 Pictured from left to right: Jamilyn R., Caralee G., Robyn S., Abigail S. (back row)Brittany W., Ashley G. (front row) Ever wonder what it would be like to be a member of The EvelineCharles Elite?by Robyn Scheer McMillan - CosmetologyI have had the honour of being part of the very first six members chosen. What is EC Elite?It's a group of students, who have amazing abilities both creatively and technically, as well as a positive attitude, great energy and attendance, and a passion for the industry.ÃÂÃ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/the-evelinecharles-elite http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/the-evelinecharles-elite blog_25 EvelineCharlesTM Beauty MD is thrilled to be offering, the "Certified Practical Clinician CPC" Program, the first of its kind in Canada.ÃÂÂÃ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/evelinecharles-certified-practical-clinician-program http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/evelinecharles-certified-practical-clinician-program blog_24 EvelineCharles Academy Apprenticeship Program stylist students learn daytime, evening and fantasy make-up. Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/dayti-evening-and-fantasy-make-upme http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/dayti-evening-and-fantasy-make-upme blog_23 Going To Sea The Worldby Ashley Joy - CosmetologySteiner is a recruiting company that hires salon and spa professionals to be placed to work on cruise ships all around the world. I am a student at the EvelineCharles Academy, and I have been chosen to go and work for Steiner. Steiner has given me the opportunity of a lifetime, not only to grow as a professional hairstylist but to travel as well. I believe this experience is going to broaden my horizons, and teach me new techniques in hairstyling. I am thrilled to have been given this opportunity and cannot wait to start this unbelievable experi...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/steiner-cruise-ships http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/steiner-cruise-ships blog_22 Going To Sea The Worldby Ashley Joy - CosmetologySteiner is a recruiting company that hires salon and spa professionals to be placed to work on cruise ships all around the world. I am a student at the EvelineCharles Academy, and I have been chosen to go and work for Steiner. Steiner has given me the opportunity of a lifetime, not only to grow as a professional hairstylist but to travel as well. I believe this experience is going to broaden my horizons, and teach me new techniques in hairstyling. I am thrilled to have been given this opportunity and cannot wait to start this unbelievable experi...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/steiner-cruise-ships http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/steiner-cruise-ships blog_21 EC Challenged My Creative Mindby Demi-Arseneault - Cosmetology During my experience at EC I have come across many opportunities to showcase what I am capable of. My best memory though, is the High School Symposium. Each student that volunteered got a model and a photo of what exactly we were supposed to execute. The model chosen for me was one of my friends Ainsley and the photo consisted of a side swept updo. Although the updo was beautiful, Ainsley would need extensions but they were unavailable to us. After talking to my instructor she decided to just let me do my own thing. Knowing my ins....... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/ec-challenged-my-creative-mind http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/ec-challenged-my-creative-mind blog_20 Battle flyaways, frizzy ends with EC Angora Flexible Styling Pasteby Abby Allen- CosmetologyWhile being at EvelineCharles I have gotten a chance to work with all of the products available at all of the EvelineCharles locations. During this time one of the products in particular has stood out for me. This product being Angora. A little goes a long way when it comes to this amazing product. When emulsified in your hands there are many uses for you or your man's hair. You can use it to battle flyaways, frizzy ends, or when trying to achieve a smooth and sleek updo. It works without the crustiness...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/battle-flyaways-frizzy-ends http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/battle-flyaways-frizzy-ends blog_19 Following in my Mother's Footstepsby Shauni Poyser - CosmetologyGrowing up I have always wanted to follow in my mother's footsteps and become a hairstylist. Not only did I want to create different looks, I wanted to give women that one hour to relax and leave the salon feeling their best. I knew I needed not only the technical training but the interpersonal skills. EvelineCharles is recognized for their technical abilities and for their programs to better educate a business orientated stylist; but what most appealed to me was when I applied I immediately received an email to attend one of the ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/following-in-my-mother-s-footsteps http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/following-in-my-mother-s-footsteps blog_18 "You are too smart to be a hair dresser" Is the Beauty Industry a Future Career for you?AAAAAAÃÂÂÂÂÂÃ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/too-smart-to-be-a-hairdresser http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/too-smart-to-be-a-hairdresser blog_17 AAAAAAAÃÃÃÃ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/hair-massacure-2010 http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/hair-massacure-2010 blog_16 A Day In The Life Of An EC Student Part Iby Kristen Doll-Cosmetology6:00 am the alarm goes off, as it has three days a week for the last ten months. There's no sense hitting the snooze button, those few extra minutes will turn to a few extra hours and then you are late! The morning starts off to a slow start, small breakfast, a shower to wake you up, and at least three cups of coffee just to get a kick start. You now have to decide on what to wear! Your options are black, black, black, or black! Take your pick. It's now about 7:15 and it's time to head to school. As you are driving away, you r...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ec-student http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ec-student blog_15 10WAYS TO LOOK YOUR BESTby Taylor Putzenberger- Cosmetology1. Exfoliate once a week; always follow up with a good lotion.AAAAAAAAAÃÂÂÃÃÂ...... Esthetics School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/10-easy-ways-to-look-your-best http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/10-easy-ways-to-look-your-best blog_14 Summer Sun Tipsby Casandra Dagenais- Cosmetology What's in? Protecting your skin!!SPF 30 on your face and lips at all times will help prevent sun damage, wrinkles and possible skin cancers.AAAAAAAAAAÃÂÃÃ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/protect-your-skin-and-hair http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/protect-your-skin-and-hair blog_13 How To Diffuse Curly Hair - by Samantha Reesor- Cosmetology Student AAAAAAAAAAAÃÃÂÂ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/how-to-diffuse-curly-hair http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/how-to-diffuse-curly-hair blog_12 Hidden Gems of EC Academyby Caris Rinas - EC Academy Cosmetology Student Shampoo, Set and Style $15.00 +Are you going somewhere special or just want to pamper yourself without a huge time commitment?AAAAAAAAAAAAÃÂÃÂ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/shampoo-set-and-style-for-under-20 http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/shampoo-set-and-style-for-under-20 blog_11 AAAAAAAAAAAAAÃÃÃÃÂ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/cosmetology-testimonial http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/cosmetology-testimonial blog_10 To support our local community, EvelineCharles AcademyAAAAAAAAAAAAAAÃÃÃ...... Hair School http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/students-donate-for-a-good-cause http://www.evelinecharles.com/beauty-school/blog/students-donate-for-a-good-cause blog_9 Grad 2010 We had an absolutely fantastic Grad ceremony for our students which was held at the Matrix Hotel. The students were presented with a diploma and a flower in front of their families and instructors, which made for a picture perfect finale to their time at the EvelineCharles Academy. Here are some images from the grad ceremony! - Andrew... 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