Friday, September 18, 2009

Michelle Obama's Hair Matters

When the First Lady attended a country-music event in July without a single strand of hair falling below her jawline, the blogosphere exploded with outbursts ranging from adoration to vitriol. Things settled down only when her deputy press secretary clarified that there had been no First Haircut. In the aftermath, a didactic post on MichelleObamaWatch.com proclaimed that anyone "familiar with the amazing versatility of black hair" would have known that the new summer look was simply "pinned up."


Why does this matter? Some black women note that Michelle's choice to wear her hair straightened affirms unfair expectations about what looks professional.

"There is no hair choice you can make that is simple," says Melissa Harris Lacewell, an associate professor of politics and African-American studies at Princeton. "Any choice carries tremendous personal and political valence."

No matter how you look at it, what we all do with our hair matters. It matters to us in a personal way. That is why people in the salon industry, and cosmetology careers are in position to bring out the best in people.

The New England Center for Cosmetology Education and Esthetics Education offers an intensive program to train students in the field of Cosmetology, including hair design and styling and nail technology. Students will be prepared for the state licensing examination and the beginning of a successful professional career.

Our current progressive curriculum combines with The Paul Mitchell System to deliver a customized, consistent education, including the latest technology and trends in cutting, coloring, and styling. Students will gain a competitive edge while working with one of the most recognized and performance-oriented product lines in the world.

Students will learn to develop good communication skills and learn how to build a loyal clientele by building strong relationships. This program also includes the business aspect of the salon and retail sales while expanding upon the creative side of Cosmetology.



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