Amanda Bruce
IBI David Salon - Westlake, OH
Hair: Amanda Bruce; Makeup: Leia Hohenfeld
Photo: Csaba David; Model: Elizabeth Kelly
Enzo’s Salon & Spa
North Royalton, OH
Hair: DJ Victory, Sarah Weist; Makeup: DJ Victory
Photo: George Remington
Model: Shannon Klepper
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Ambience Salon Spa Design Team
West Chester, OH
Color: Elizabeth Maletta; Cut: Juliet Ostrander
Makeup: Christina Chevalier; Photo: Michael Chevalier
Model: David Maletta
Amanda Bruce might seem like a novice hairstylist since she’s only been doing hair for three years, but her expertise is way beyond her years.
Her winning entry exemplifies her quality training and education and shows the reason why she is the winner of the 2009 Ohio Stylist Cover Contest.
Amanda is a Brown Aveda Institute graduate. She joined IBI David Salon in October 2006. After successfully completing her In-Salon Apprenticeship Program, she added to her color, cutting and style knowledge with additional Aveda training in Cincinnati. Amanda is also fortunate to have received intense training with Vidal Sassoon Academy in London.
As the haircutting coach for the salon, Amanda has to keep up on her education. Several times a year she attends educational events to learn the new seasonal trends. “I love to teach and have always wanted to be a hairstylist,” she exclaimed. “Lifting up someone’s self-esteem every day is the best feeling in the world.”
IBI David Salon & Spa is an Aveda concept salon in Westlake, Ohio owned by master stylist Ibi David. “Ibi has very high expectations for us and her salon,” remarks Amanda. “Our motto is ‘To make you look and feel good – beyond your expectations.’ Our salon is gorgeous and all of our stylists are very talented and educated.”
The photo shoot for the winning cover, held on location at the salon, used amateur photographer Csaba David, Ibi’s husband, and makeup artist Leia Hohenfeld.
“I wanted to show the latest trend with an edgy twist,” said Amanda. The model, Elizabeth Kelly is the lead singer in a rock band called the Dreadful Yawns. Bruce wanted to create a cut and color that would fit her lifestyle and express her creative, daring personality.
“I wanted it to be stunning and fierce,” she laughs. “The cut was mostly freehand and very visual. I love freehand cutting. If I see a piece that stands out to me I am not afraid to attack it with my scissors. The highlights were place underneath so they would peek through in the perfect places.”
When asked why she thought she won, Amanda exclaimed, “The complete look was mesmerizing. The asymmetric cut with the red highlights and dark smoky eyes were spellbinding. I was more than satisfied when I saw the finished shot.”
What does Amanda want to share with other stylists about her experience entering the Ohio Stylist Cover Contest? “I had a wonderful experience,” she said. “I love being able to express my creativity. We are all artists... so dream about your next masterpiece and dare to be different!”
Congratulations Amanda on an incredible shot and thanks to all who entered our 2009 Ohio Stylist Cover Contest!
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Ambience Salon Spa Design Team
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