By completing the curriculum with a Graduation Party Presentation, where each student created and showed one entire head to toe look inspired by an era or theme of their choice, ARROJO Cosmetology Class 8 have joined Classes 1-7 as high-flying, beauty school graduates.
It was the students’ paragon of the hard study, practice, and practical application of our Cosmetology Curriculum. During the seven-months, Undergraduates study and scrutinize, practice and master, everything from health and safety to client consultations to beauty product knowledge and usage to makeup and styling to the theory and practice of contemporary hairstyling to classic and advanced techniques in color and cut.
Just seven months ago, these students didn’t know the right way to hold a comb. Yet as a testament to their talent, and to ARROJO Cosmetology’s commitment to trailblazing education that raises the standard of our craft, this was a polished and sophisticated runway show. There was sense of style and individuality in each look, there was creativity and precision in each color and cut and style, there was commitment to display inspiration driven by an era or theme.
An audience of family and friends and peers saw everything from bohemian chic to modern textures to aggressive layers and bangs to asymmetrical shape to bold as brass razor-cuts to colors bright and brilliant, soft and subtle.
In short: fifteen students, fifteen models, all different, all sensational
Finally, certificates were awarded, tears (of joy) trickled over cheeks, and applause became incessant and rapturous. It was left to school founder, Nick Arrojo, to deliver the Graduates’ closing words of guidance and inspiration:
“This is the beginning, not the end. Now your careers start for real. Wherever you go, whatever dreams and ambitions you have, remember that education is the foundation of a lasting, prosperous, creative and rewarding career. Work hard, stay inspired, think big, vow to never stop learning — and all your dreams will come true,” he said.
Here is a selection of images from the Graduation. There are several split screen shots, which show the stunning ‘before and after’ looks of some of the students’ models. To open a slideshow window, click any image. To move to the next image in the series, click the right-hand-side of your image window.
Photography by David Ducane: http://davidducane.com
Tags: Enrollment, Fashion, Graduation, Nick, Razor-Cutting, Student, updos
Congratulations to Class 8 on all of their hard work and very inspirational graduation presentation. This class raised the bar for all future graduating classes and it was an absolute pleasure to have each and every one of them here for 7 months with us. All models looked fantastic and there were truly some huge transformations made. Excellent job everyone, we are very proud of you all and look forward to following your future careers.
May all your dreams come true
Loretta
School Director
Thank you david for these amazing pictures. It is so cool to see all of our hard word up as pictures. Transforming our models was such a fun experience…very frightening at the beginning but gratifying to see the finished product.
I just wanted to say that Arrojo Cosmetology School has truly transformed me into a confidant, and talented professional. Something I don’t think I could have done without the guidance and support of my teachers. Thank you. You will always be in my heart.
~Samantha
Creating our final looks for graduation was such an amazing experience. Of course it had it’s stressful moments but seeing the finished products was so gratifying. Thank you David for the great pictures!
This was an amazing presentation! It has been a such a pleasure to work with this group of students and see their progress. Congratulations to all!
Laura
Arrojo Educator
A fantastic end to an amazing experience. Thank you to the instructors who made it all happen!
This course was a fabulous experience. It far exceeded my expectations. The entire staff was terrific. Everyone was extremely helpful and supportive. It was a pleasure to come to class everyday.
WOW! What can I say Class 8 has truly been an amazing class to work with. Its clear through their finished work of their models how driven this group of individuals were. You have all really set the bar for future students and the level of work that you have shown is a prime example of the level of education that we at Arrojo Cosmetology strive to give. Congrats to you all and good luck in your futures.
Much Love from momma bear,
Arianna
Arrojo Educator
“Class 8 is gr-eight” right, Gina? lol.
Since my graduation from Arrojo Cosmetology school, I have shot my first hair-centric TV commercial, booked an entire bridal party and soon will be styling hair for a European fashion designer’s 2011 Bridal Collection —and I graduated 31 days ago!!! None of this would have been possible without Arrojo’s fierce curriculum, devoted teachers and the personalized attention I received from the moment I stepped in at Arrojo Cosmetology School. I’ve made great friendships and I am pleased to have chosen the Ivy League of cosmetology schools.