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Beauty Schools in Southland to Close

City News ServiceFebruary 12, 2016

The Marinello Schools of Beauty announced last Thursday it is closing its campuses — including about a dozen Southland locations — as a result of the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to cut off access to student financial aid. The DOE said it had determined that Marinello was knowingly requesting federal aid for students based on invalid high school diplomas, under-awarding Title IV aid to students, charging students for excessive overtime and engaging in other acts of misrepresentation. “Our students depend on higher education institutions to prepare them for careers through a quality education,” Undersecretary of Education Ted Mitchell said.

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B. Michael Debuts Runway Fashion Show 47th Annual NAACP Image Awards Luncheon

Sentinel News ServiceFebruary 12, 2016

Macy’s recently partnered with couture and ready-to-wear designer B. Michael to produce the first B. Michael America runway fashion show at this year’s NAACP Image Awards luncheon. Actress and singer Brandy Norwood, known for her work on “Moesha,” “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,” and “Cinderella,” walked in the fashion show. B Michael previously dressed the star for her media junkets during her run in “Chicago” on Broadway and also collaborated with her costume designer on her new series for BET, “Zoe Ever After.” Following a panel discussion, the fashion show will feature social dresses from the b

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Miss Jessie’s For Black Mommies

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 16, 2015

Miss Jessie’s, recognized to be among the leading naturally curly hair care lines, teams up with Great Beginning for Black Babies (GBBB) to distribute products among young mothers of color.
Miss Jessie’s co-founder, Miko Branch, claims that becoming a mother made it impossible to maintain the straight hairstyle in which she was accustomed, and forced her to embrace her naturally curly hair.

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Bobbi Boss America’s Next Top Stylist, Live on Stage comes to Los Angeles

Troy Tieuel, Contributing WriterSeptember 19, 2014

 THE BOBBI BOSS AMERICA’S NEXT TOP STYLIST show is set for September 21 at the Westin Hotel, 5400 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles CA. On Sunday, September 21 Bobbi Boss, an international hair company, celebrates women by sponsoring a hair stylist face off called the ‘Bobbi Boss America’s Next Top Stylist, Live on Stage (BBLOS) in Los Angeles at the Westin Hotel.  Stylists from all over Southern California will gather and match clipper to scissor to see who can take the top stylist spot and ring in prizes totaling more than $7,000 and one talented model will receive $1000 plus

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Re-Think Your Bridal Style

Paula BondAugust 1, 2014

  It’s the one day women can justifiably self-indulge. Your wedding day! It’s the perfect opportunity to go all in, your style, your way. I’ve read your questions – “I don’t want to look like every other bride, how do I stand out?” And, “I’m on a limited budget . . . determined to look gorgeous, is it possible?”  You’ve asked the right questions because today helping us redefine bridal style is wedding designer to the stars, TV personality, and author of ‘Weddings Valentine Style’, Diann Valentine who says, “Where I think women should spend money is on their dress,

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Full Figure Style Ask Paula B!

Paula BondAugust 1, 2014

  Readers, meet Mel Grayson, entertainment industry costume designer and professor at the renowned FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, here in Los Angeles. Whether fashion, beauty, or interior design, FIDM’s priority has been to employ working professionals as faculty.  That’s exactly how the design college discovered Mel.  “I ended up there lecturing for a couple classes, they really liked me and I stayed. 13 years later I’m teaching Apparel Production Management, how to create a successful business in the fashion industry. Your designs may get you in the store, but it is your business savvy that will keep you

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Protect Your Beautiful Skin: Ask Paula B!

Paula BondAugust 1, 2014

  After years in fashion and TV broadcasting, fitness has become a life-long pursuit to maintain my health, figure and supple skin.  Summer was created to show off our gorgeous skin tones. The best tips we found to keep skin healthy include 2 things, hydrate daily with 8 glasses of water and protect with products containing sun protection factors or SPF.   As promised, beauty expert, Erika Guinn is back. You’ll remember, she annually trains hundreds of make-up artists and beauty industry professionals. Today, Erika is sharing her expertise with You.   Q: Can I swim while wearing a bit

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Summer Make-Up Style: Ask Paula B!

Paula BondAugust 1, 2014

  Q:I’m going on vacation with my girls and want fabulous make-up day and night, have any tips?     A: You know I do. Here with some great summer beauty advice, is Erika Guinn, top make-up artist and beauty expert with one of the industry’s leading cosmetic companies. “The whole idea of summer make-up,” says Erika, “is to wear less but look your best.” As regional trainer and educational specialist for 12 years, Erika does core training for about 450 make-up artists, plus leads artists on several big events including, BET Awards, The Grammys, New York Fashion Week and

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Own Your Style

Paula BondAugust 1, 2014

  How lucky are those pampered celebrities who roll out of bed into the very capable hands of a posse of stylists called the ‘glam squad’. These artistic teams of professional trend setters create magic by transforming otherwise regular looking celebs, into glamorous, camera ready goddesses. Well today, my friends, is your lucky day! Because through this column, Ask Paula B!, I’m going to grant you access to some of the top hair, make-up and fashion stylists, all of whom will be giving their best advice to YOU.   As a former high fashion model on both the European runways,