THIS IS YEAR #4 FOR THIS STRICTLY EDUCATIONAL SHOW-SINCE 2008

All of our instructors subscribe to the same philosophy. Our instructors are experienced and go through a rigorous screening process before joining our team.

Our learning expo is sophisticated and elite, offering an environment that makes it easy to focus. We strive to create a stress free environment . We make sure distractions are removed. 

Extensions Expo focuses on building confidence, motivation, focus, and problem solving skills. Instructors share successful strategies with students so they can succeed on their own. Our friendly, warm, and enthusiastic instructors create a safe and supportive atmosphere for you.
THERE IS NOTHING BUT CLASSES !!! OVER 30 CLASSES PER DAY

Exclusive Line-Up

Tomeka James -  Tomeka James – Hair Replacement Specialist, Educator, Motivator, Author, Patented Hair Techniques, CEO of Extensions Expo Show

Sixteen years of experience working as a licensed stylist with 20 years total experience. Provide educational and professional training to licensed cosmetologists and salon owners in topics including but not limited to building business etiquette, marketing, and hands on styling techniques. Has expansion in the areas of make up artistry, distribution of products as well as participation in tradeshow events, and motivational speaking.

Selected skills and achievements (Press Release)
• Salon Owner of Tomeka's Beauty Salon - Maplewood, NJ (973) 378-8999
Advanced Training Instructor in Hair Weaving Techniques including but not limited to Micro Linking, Net Weaving, Fusion Weave, Malaysian Weave, MEKANI Weave, Detachable Sewn Weave, Undetectable Strands, Custom Wig Making, Hair Replacement "Lace Wig Applications.

• Established a series of Instructional Courses in Advanced Training based out of New Jersey for students, practicing cosmetologists, and peer Instructors to enhance business opportunities and mentor fellow colleagues.

• Developed a series of Instructional DVD’s / CD’s in the areas of Weaving techniques, Wig Making, Make-Up Artistry, Building Your Business Techniques, and Entrepreneurship

• Founder and President of the Stylists & Salon Owners Network (SSON), providing consistent support to current and upcoming entrepreneurs.

• Creator of the Detachable Sewn Weave Technique- (Patent pending)

• Public Speaker and Motivator

* AUTHOR of "Braiding Patterns for Weaving" book

• Platform Artist and Consultant

• Participant in a series of Community Service projects including free wig making for surviving cancer patients, feed the homeless events, donations of services for church functions, and free hair weaving training to students pursuing cosmetology licensure

• Provides mentorship and image management to clients and peers on a continuous basis.

• Certified in Business Management, Marketing, Facials and Skin Care, People Skills, Hair Coloring, Make –up Artistry, and Advanced Hair Cutting techniques.

Veronica Forbes -  Veronica Forbes, also known as the “Purple Diva” to many of her friends and colleagues, migrated to New York from Kingston, Jamaica at the tender age of 16. After graduating from beauty school and training under the most prominent stylists in the industry, she began her award winning hair designing career in 1973 at Virginia’s Beauty Spot, in Harlem. In 1980 she set out on her own, opening Veronica’s Beautyrama where she continues to flourish as and award winning Hair Designer.

 Veronica Forbes has competed in many hair competitions. She has won more than 50 trophies and received numerous certifications and citations. Veronica competed in the 1993 Bronner Brothers World Fantasy Competition in Florida, winning 3rd place. She then Returned to win first place in 1997.

In 1999 Veronica’s creative talents rose to new heights and she took the International Beauty Show by storm. The judges and audience were so fascinated by her work, that she took first place in the competition and becoming the first African-American to win first place. In 2001 she won 2nd place in a Hair fantasy competition in London, England.

Since then, Veronica has done a variety of television interviews, she has been photographed for many newspapers and magazines including Life Magazine. She is also featured in the stunning book; Queens: Portraits of Black Women and Their Fabulous Hair. By Michael Cunningham.

A respected business woman in the community, she is often sought after by fashion coordinations, movie producers, and TV personalities to create hair designs for special events. She was the exclusive hair designer for the Universal Studios movie, Brother from Another Planet.

As a Weave Specialist and Licensed Hair Replacement Specialist, Veronica teaches many classes to other licensed beauticians. Her instructional courses include classes on Hair Weaving, Netting ,Stocking Cap Weave, Cutting Styling and the latest technique Lace Front Weaves.

Today Veronica is the owner of the successful Veronica’s Beautyrama, located in the heart of Harlem’s Historic Strivers Row. She is a mother of two sons, and she continues to challenge herself by setting high goals and keeping herself current on the latest beauty trends.

Doris F. Mosley 
Hair Loss & Camouflage

Join Doris F. Mosley and the DFM Styling Team as they share with you some of the challenges we are facing today with hair loss & hair replacement. The need for Hair Replacement & Camouflage has quickly become the number one necessary & most requested service in salons everywhere.

This class will give you the six main reasons why people are losing their hair and will provide hair replacement & camouflage solutions that are sure to increase both your client as well as your cash flow base. This is a class you don't want to miss!

Please note that DVD's, Weaving Supplies and Hair Care Product will also be available on the day of the class.

Dave Ray

He is Dave Ray aka “The Beauty Surgeon” international award-winning stylist/educator/platform artist/author. He has recently written two educational publications “Mind Your Business” & “What Is Good Hair?” He has over thirty years in the industry and has won almost every nationally recognized beauty competition in the United States of America. The Bronner Brothers Beauty Show, Atlanta - The Proud Lady Beauty Show in Chicago, Illinois, to name a few. He is a selected member of the five-man US Black Trophy Styling Team. They have won competitions in Paris, France, Shanghai, China, & Milan, Italy. Dave has been formally trained by the gurus such as: Thomas Hayden, John Atchison, Pivot Point, Vidal Sassoon, Jingles, Clairol Professional, Dudley Cosmetology University, the lates Jim Williams & Olive Lee Benson. He also trains upscale hairdressers for some major competitions.  Dave holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Lehman College (CUNY) Bronx New York.  He has mastered his craft attaining a PhD in Clinical Trichology.

Dave is a Board Certified Master Colorist/Regional Training Director for Mizani/L’Oreal USA traveling throughout the USA facilitating seminars on their behalf. He also runs a successful Professional Salon & Spa along with a Training Facility in New York.

The Beauty Surgeon also consults for a number of hair and beauty companies such as S C Direct/ Boston, Massachusetts, featuring Star Jones Wigs, Beverly Johnson and Dianne Carrol Wigs; Sensationnel, makers of fabulous weaves and braids, Shake N Go Fashions/Milky Way/Izunami Ceramic Irons and Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model.

Dave is now an official judge for all the major competitions around the United States.

Hair stylists retain him for his wealth of knowledge in the industry on stage presentations, salon management, hair color and avante garde competition techniques.

Dave has been honored with “Cosmetologist of the Year Award 2006” by the New York State Beauty Culturist Association.

He is a sought-after educator because of his systematic approach, craft discipline, methodical manner and humility. 

Dr. Dave Ray is very passionate about seasoned stylists sharing their knowledge with upcoming stylists so there will be elevation in the beauty industry. He hails from the island of Antigua; A major player on the world stage.

Dave is also a Licensed Massage Therapist.

Gigi Ford

Did you know that women of color spend five times more money for commercial hair than any other ethnic group?  If you didn’t know this, you’re losing money.  And you’re not alone.  Gloria Ford, known to the world as Gigi, is recognized as the industry’s foremost expert when it comes to the special needs of women of color.  She lectures widely and is published in national hair and beauty magazines.  Gloria has spent the time and energy necessary to really understand all the aspects of the business and she offers educational classes, research information on hairpiece design and hair processing for women of color, technical advice, and assistance in setting up a salon to service clients of color.  Gigi has currently written a book entitled “Don’t Lose Your Clients Because They Are Loosing Their Hair.”

“Don’t Lose Your Clients because They Are Losing Their Hair

Available Products at show

“Don’t Lose Your Clients Because Their Losing Their Hair”  Book

“Program & Product Guides”

“Supplies & Kits”
" Educational DVD's"

 Kim Connell

For the past eleven years, Kim Connell has been the owner of Salon Obsessions: The Weave Institute located in Silver Spring, MD. As a custom tailor for over twenty-five years—eight of those years as a devoted Master tailor at the high-end retailer, Nordstrom—Kim incorporated her love of sewing into the SEWING of hair. Kim is gifted at translating traditional tailoring techniques into the art of weave and wig making. She was trained to be meticulous in every facet of her work. She infuses high quality craftsmanship into even the simplest of designs. Kim has participated in the Bronner Bros. Hair Show in Baltimore, Maryland and Atlanta, Georgia. Kim also shared her knowledge internationally in the Dominican Republic at Glynn Jackson's "Hairtopia" Event. Currently Kim teaches her innovative weaving techniques at local beauty schools in the metropolitan area as well as in Salon Obsessions: The Weave Institute. Her goal is to teach from a tailor’s point of view and freely bestow her knowledge to the up and coming weave artists in the industry. 

 Torain-"THE KING OF FUSION"

 

 Danessa Myrics

Introducing Celebrity Makeup Artist &

Master Educator

 Danessa Myricks

After years of experience working as a corporate executive in education, marketing, and publishing, Danessa Myricks was itching for a way to express her creative side. Forced to start a new career due to corporate downsizing she decided to take her hobby of experimenting with makeup and turn it into a career.  Now, whether it’s for a celebrity photo shoot, a magazine spread or a wedding, she transforms women from simple to sensational.  Her reputation as an artist with a very clean, unique style has afforded her the opportunity to work with a broad clientele of beauty, hair and music companies both nationally and internationally.

Danessa has worked with Jive Records, Artista, J Records, Sony/BMG & Motown to help shape the image of their artists.  She has also worked on video and or print projects for Britney Spears, Madonna, Ciara, Mario, Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Shontelle, Jazzmayne Sullivan, Vanessa Simmons, Jordan Sparks, 3LW, Brian McKnight, Brook Valentine, Floetry, Chris Rock, TI, Sean Paul, Mary Mary, Blu Cantrell, Tina Marie, Allison Williams, 702, Goapele, Tha’ Ryme, Isyss, and more.  Her work has appeared in such publications as Vive, Essence, Teen People, Today’s Black Man, Hype Hair, and several other national and international publications.

Danessa Myricks has created a unique series of educational workshops.  These 8-Hour Hands-On sessions are world renown and have a unique reputation for propelling new and seasoned artist to extraordinary levels in record time.  She also has over a dozen step-by-step training DVD’s and books distributing thousands of copies worldwide to help others learn how to successfully start a career in makeup artistry.

Danessa has a passion for making people beautiful and an extraordinary love and talent love for teaching others to do the same.

 

Patric Bradley 

AN  EDUCATOR. A  HAIR STYLIST.  A  MAKEUP ARTIST.

You know you have a God-given talent when you have the option and the flexibility to change your name to parallel whatever “artistic” job needed to be accomplished.  Patric, being multifaceted in the beauty industry, styles hair and applies makeup as he personifies artistic creativity at will.  So, how does one incorporate the attributes into one quintessential beauty expert?  Simple…He is Patric Antonio when applying makeup and is Patric Bradley when styling hair.

Patric’s resume of achievements include winning over 30 national and international hair and makeup competitions in conjunction with an innumerable amount of awards in “beauty education,” hairstyling and makeup application.  As displayed in several consumer magazines, he is recognized as one of the top 10 artists in the country.  Patric added yet another notch to his “wall of fame” after competitively winning the honor of top stylist at the 2003 Bronner Brothers International Trade Show.  In 2007 Patric started his own styling team, Team Hollywood.  To top that off, in February 2008 he launched P Element, his product line.

 Patric is definitely the “bicoastal brotha” working tirelessly at two salons, one located in Texas and the other in Virginia.  He also teaches makeup and hairstyling seminars throughout the United States. 

Patric Antonio’s imagination as the makeup artist and Patric Bradley’s innovation as the hairstylist, knows no boundaries.  His daring funkiness and his free-flowing creativity is an ideal combination that emanates bold and beautiful styles that are unparalleled.

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Patric Antonio Bradley!

 Maria Thompson (Twist & Curves)

International Award winning Maria Thompson of Twist & Curves specialises in Braids, Locs, Twists & Natural Hair.  She is also a Licensed Cosmetologist, Educator & Platform Artist. A  native of London, England, she started there over 30 years ago, and migrated to the USA in the 80's.  Maria lends herself to elegant styles for the busy woman on the run.  Her styles are designed to take 2-3 hrs to create and 15 - 60 minutes to take out. A line of DVD's are available featuring these styles. Twist & Curves is home for the Curly Twists, which Maria created eight years ago.  Her work has been published in the USA, England and France. She has been featured on TV in England, and USA, TLC and NBC.  You can view Twist & Curves' styles at,  www.twistandcurves.com - www.facebook.com/twistandcurves.com. ; You can also reach Maria at maria@twistandcurves.com.

Ngone Sow

Ngone Sow of Soween Salon in Brooklyn, New York will teach you about amazing new natural hair products and how to use, style and care for them.

Janel Sealy-Smith

 

Celebrity Hairstylist Janel Sealy Smith has spent more than 20 years studying and developing her craft. As a gifted Cosmetologists, Janel has mastered the art of a multitude of unique and creative techniques including her world famous Puzzle Cutting and her J-Factor Weaving Techniques. As the owner of Cocoa Mane Hair Salon in Brooklyn New York her phenomenal styling has been featured in a plethora of magazines such as Essence, Hype Hair, Ultimate Weaves & Extensions, Black Passion, Mazza, Braids and Beauty, Brides Magazine, ESPN Magazine and Brooks Brothers Magazine. Her salacious styling has graced the cover of the HAIR Gallery Step-by-Step magazine on more than one occasion. She has won countless hair competitions and is a sought after educator for Hair & Beauty Trade Shows across the country from Bronner Bros and I.H.S., to the world famous Premiere Shows in Orlando Florida & Birmingham, AL. She is also recognized worldwide for her outstanding step-by-step educational DVDs. Her genius when it comes to Editorial Styling puts her at the top of the list to call for major Hair & Beauty companies looking to start or expand their lines of products and grow their portfolio of styles for marketing their brands.

 

 

Janel is currently a stylist for the G-Units camp, the Maxwell camp, and has styled for Videos, Television and Movies for a plethora of artists including celebrity sensations like Vivian Green, Dawn Richards from Dirty Money and actress extraordinaire Kerry Washington. Many of her styles have been featured on the Tyra Banks’ Show and she is currently the stylist for Bree from “ America’s Next Top Model." She is also responsible for ex BadBoy record label singer, Cherri Dennis`s revamped hair do. She is an innovator and is always on the cutting edge of new weaving and cutting techniques.  Janel also gained notoriety as a feature stylist on the BET J hit hairstyling series “Tears, Shears & Beauty.”

 

 

Veronica Woods

V. Woods, Founder and CEO of MySalonScoop.com

V. Woods is the CEO of My Salon Scoop, a salon marketing company (http://mysalonscoop.com). Woods has worked in product marketing, product development, and project management for leading technology companies. After dubbing herself as the “Super Client,” she sought to apply her business management skills for the hair salon business. She is currently working on a book, “Stop the Revolving Salon Chair: 5 Tips to Book Your CHAIR Solid.” She is a graduate of The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania with an MBA in Finance and Northwestern University with a BA in Economics.

One of her goals is to help hairstylists leverage traditional word-of-mouth marketing with today’s technology to have a more attractive profile for new clients. With her Fortune 500 experience helping small and medium-sized businesses, Woods advises stylists on the latest tools on the market that can grow their businesses.
Smarter decisions...healthier hair

http://mysalonscoop.com

Gynesis-Losa Buissereth

Gynesis started braiding at the age of 12 and hairstyling came in no time which was her beginning window in the hair and braiding industry in Miami, Florida.  She loves to cultivate her talents to her customers.  She has the patience to focus on creativity and hair growth.  Gynesis mentioned that her talent is a gift from GOD and her background decent of her native country Haiti.  Believe it or not before Gynesis starts her customer’s hair, she prays for the hair growth and well-being of her customer which establishes a natural bond of ever long lasting humbleness.

Gynesis is the people stylist, she recognizes all her clients as VIPs from ages 3 and up. Gynesis is known in Atlanta, GA and South Florida for her tree braiding expertise “The Queen of Tree Braids”.

Gynesis-Losa Buissereth is a licensed Master Cosmetologist that always delivers her specialty to her clients. Gynesis does not hesitate to advise certain styles with different textures and face structure to her clients which is her number one reputation to uphold her professionalism.

Gynesis acquired her educational training from Michaels School of Beauty (Trends Setter Beauty Academy) in Lilburn, GA and was granted her master cosmetologist license in the state of Georgia.  Besides her talents, Gynesis is a certified Healthcare professional from Lanier Technical College.  In addition, she has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Saint Thomas University in Criminal justices (graduated 12/2001) and a Master of Business.

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Extensions Expo

New Jersey

Phone: (646)719-9073 

Email: Info@ExtensionsExpo.com