I have always been super resistant to go to hairshows. I'm just not overly fond of big crowds of people. Not my thing. But Neil pretty much insisted we go to the Midwest Beauty Show (Fashion Focus) since they switched it from being held in Covington Ky to Indianapolis. I still was resistant, but I went. The first day was great. Tons of shopping, seeing as how every vendor in the industry was there. Tons of little shows that were in the showroom floor. We went to one class on Sunday. A Wella class, which is the product and color line we carry at the salon. Very nice styles, lovely color placements, good razoring techniques. The educators were funny and pleasant and the models were beautiful. Then Neil took Darcy and I to Ruth's Chris to dinner. Amazing food. So good and a marvelous experience.
Now Monday was the big one. I pretty much went just for the one class. Martin Parsons. Now I know that I say that name and it means nothing to most people, but in the industry he is known as THE updo/stying guy. My expectations walking in was to just learn some styles. Pick up a few tips. I had no idea that I would walk away with a total experience.
First of all, he was absolutely hilarious. I literally laughed through the entire seminar. He made funny faces, little quips, silly circumstances. Totally hit home to the frustrations of hairdressing. Obviously learned some amazing techniques. Turns out he is OCD like me!! He teases each section of hair 12 times. Every time. Amazing pinning techniques and different geometric shapes to make the hair look fuller. I can't go on enough about his techniques, but since you have no idea what I'm talking about I won't.
Now what I didn't see coming was his attention to detail, his positive outlook on clients and attitude. It was overwhelming and completely insightful. He talked about how as hairdressers we put too much emphasis on ourselves and our talents, instead of making our client look good and making their experience more enjoyable. It's about them. If not for them we wouldn't have a job. We need to make sure they are being taken care of and feel nurtured rather than stroking our own egos. Now I'm not big on patting myself on the back, but every stylist is guilty of this. But it was so refreshing to see someone who is so huge in this industry be so humble. Humble will get you so so so much further than a chip on your shoulder.
I walked away feeling so refreshed and rejuvinated. I could listen to him daily and I feel like a better stylist for being in that class.
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