Photo Albums
Paul Mitchell Schools 2013 FUNraising Gala
Future Professionals and staff from the 101 Paul Mitchell Schools raised over $2.6 million for 11 charities in their 2013 FUNraising campaign. A celebration Gala took place May 5, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA, hosted by Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh and deaf comedian / motivational speaker Kathy Buckley, with special guests Betty White, Fran Drescher, John Schneider, and Megyn Price, and entertainment by Sara Evans and Tichina Arnold.
Photo Shoot Club - April, 2013
Future Professionals at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology participate in a professional-level photo shoot. They provide hair and makeup to their models.
Photo Shoot - March, 2013
Future Professionals at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology participate in a professional-level photo shoot. They provide hair and makeup to their models.
SFIEC Scholarship Opportunity
Want to win a $1,000 scholarship to SFIEC? Here's your chance to win one of three scholarships being offered for our April 23rd evening class session. This is open to both Esthetics and Cosmetology! Deadline to enter is Friday, April 19th at noon.
Photo Shoot Club: March, 2013
Future Professionals at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology participate in a professional-level photo shoot. They provide hair and makeup to their models.
Photo Shoot Club: February, 2013
Future Professionals at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology participate in a professional-level photo shoot. They provide hair and makeup to their models.
Debut: Solstice
Debut: Solstice offered Future Professionals (students) a way to prove their skills while being responsible for creating the overall look of his/her model to walk down the runway.
Photo Shoot Club: January, 2013
The Future Professionals at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology provide hair and makeup to their models for a professional photo shoot.
Las Vegas Caper 2013
Paul Mitchell Schools' 2013 Caper featured a superstar lineup including Bravo TV's Tabatha Coffey, comedian and inspirational speaker Kathy Buckley, and Sundance Channel's Push Girls, along with stage presentations by renowned artists and educators in and outside the Paul Mitchell galaxy. Special guests included 5-time NAHA winner Vivienne Mackinder in a main-stage hair show hosted by Paul Mitchell Chairman and CEO John Paul DeJoria, Paul Mitchell Co-owner Angus Mitchell, Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh, and Paul Mitchell Global Artistic Director and 7-time Stylists Choice Awards Platform Artist of the Year Robert Cromeans. Roughly 3,000 Future Professionals earned their way to the 2-day Las Vegas educational extravaganza, held January 22-23, 2013.
Photo Shoot Club Sneak Peak
We are so proud of Photo Shoot Club and the amazing styles they created February 2, 2013! Great work, everyone!
Getting Ready for Caper 2013
Paul Mitchell Schools 28th annual Caper starts tomorrow! The crews are in Las Vegas, setting up the main stage, classrooms, Mall and Career Connection, registration, lounge, and more cool places to play. The artists and models are here - including the Future Professional Design Team and student models. Everyone's getting ready to welcome 3,000 Future Professionals who worked SO hard to earn the educational opportunity of a lifetime!
Photo Shoot: December, 2012
Future Professionals create hair and makeup looks for their models during a professional photo shoot San Francisco Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology!
Debut: Decadence
Debut: Decadence offered Future Professionals (students) a way to prove their skills while being responsible for creating the overall look of his/her model to walk down the runway.
Ann Bowler Day 2012
When Paul Mitchell Schools' Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh lost his good friend Ann Bowler in 2010, he wanted to do something to honor her memory. "During our time together, every time I asked Ann if there was anything I could do for her, her only response was, 'Just be my friend.'" Inspired by that simple request, Winn called upon the student-run Be Nice (Or Else!) Teams at Paul Mitchell Schools to hold annual "Ann Bowler Days." Each December, in Ann's honor, students and staff members visit nursing homes and senior centers across America, singing Christmas carols, bearing small gifts, offering mini manicures and hairdos, and providing love and companionship to their new friends.
Teen Vogue's GenNext Runway Show
SFIEC's Design Team did the hair and makeup for Teen Vogue's GenNext Runway Show!
Photo Shoot Club Tryouts
Photo Shoot Club was started by two faculty members who loved the combination of photography and beauty. Future Professionals began asking to participate in the photo shoots; thus, the creation of the Photo Shoot Club at SFIEC. Faculty and Future Professionals combining a love for fashion, hair, makeup and photography.
Photo Shoot Club: November
Photo Shoot Club was started by two faculty members who loved the combination of photography and beauty. Future Professionals began asking to participate in the photo shoots; thus, the creation of the Photo Shoot Club at SFIEC. Faculty and Future Professionals combining a love for fashion, hair, makeup and photography.
Photo Shoot: November
The Future Professionals at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology provide hair and makeup to their models for a professional photo shoot.
Photo Shoot: September
The talented Future Professionals of The San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology prep models with hair and makeup for a professional photo shoot. Here is a selection of the work created during the September, 2012 photo shoot.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2012
In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Paul Mitchell Schools joined John Paul Mitchell Systems to raise money and awareness about this important cause. At Paul Mitchell Schools across America, Future Professionals and staff members spent the month of October 2012 participating in Making Strides walks, holding bake sales and cut-a-thons, and selling pink ribbons and pink hair extensions to raise over $74,320 for the American Cancer Society.
Photo Shoot Club: October
Photo shoot club had a Halloween inspired photo shoot. We took some photos at school, and then travelled to the Albany Bulb park for some on location shots. It was a great opportunity to play with some fun makeup techniques!
Free Hug Day 2012
On September 18, 2012, thousands of Future Professionals will participate in the 4th Annual Free Hug Day across America. Inspired by the Sick Puppies YouTube music video about Juan Mann's popular Free Hugs campaign, the Paul Mitchell Schools decided to hold their own Free Hugs Days, reaching out in their local communities to spread their positive message through a simple little hug. "As members of the beauty industry, we're in the business of helping people look beautiful," says Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh. "More important, it's part of our 'be nice' culture to help people feel beautiful. Our Free Hugs campaign is just one of the many ways our Future Professionals show their passion and compassion in their local communities." www.sfiec.edu
Paul Mitchell Schools Launch Caper 2013
Caper has officially begun! Each year, Paul Mitchell Future Professionals have the opportunity to earn their way to Caper, an unforgettable educational event designed just for them in Las Vegas. With a theme of "Our Dreams, Our Future," Paul Mitchell Schools everywhere kicked off Caper 2013, with zany skits, guest speakers, entertainment, and fun!
Free Hugs Day 2012
On September 18, 2012, an army of 16,000 future beauty professionals took to the streets throughout the continental United States and Hawaii for our fourth annual Paul Mitchell Schools Free Hugs Day. "Our Free Hugs campaign is just one of the many ways our future beauty professionals show their passion and compassion in their local communities," said Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh. "As members of the beauty industry, we're in the business of helping people look beautiful. More important, it's part of our 'be nice' culture to help people FEEL beautiful." Dressed in their signature black outfits, carrying handmade "Free Hugs" signs, and naturally sporting fabulous styles, students and staff from the network's 100 schools put down their combs and marched out the door, heading for plazas, parks, and other popular spots to offer hugs and make people's day.
Photo Shoot Club: September, 2012
Photo Shoot Club was started by two faculty members who loved the combination of photography and beauty. Future Professionals began asking to participate in the photo shoots; thus, the creation of the Photo Shoot Club at SFIEC. Faculty and Future Professionals combining a love for fashion, hair, makeup and photography.
Photo Shoot: August
The talented Future Professionals of The San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology prep models with hair and makeup for a professional photo shoot. Here is a selection of the work created during the August, 2012 photo shoot.
Pancake Breakfast: August 24, 2012
Future Professionals are surprised with a pancake breakfast provided by the faculty at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Photo Shoot Club: July
Photoshoot club had our first on-location shoot at the lovely Kirstin's house. Special thanks to our wonderful hostess and all our models, we had an amazing day!
Photo Shoot Club: August
Photo Shoot Club was started by two faculty members who loved the combination of photography and beauty. Future Professionals began asking to participate in the photo shoots; thus, the creation of the Photo Shoot Club at SFIEC. Faculty and Future Professionals combining a love for fashion, hair, makeup and photography.
Spring Style Show 2012
Three of our Future Professionals had the opportunity to do cut and colors on models and present them on the Paul Mitchell stage at the Spring Style show!
Photo Shoot: June, 2012
Future Professionals (students) provide hair and makeup to their models during a professional photo shoot at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology.
Debut: Dream
Debut: Dream was held in May of 2012. Future Professionals (students) are responsible for creating the overall look of his/her model to walk down the runway.
Photo Shoot: April #2
Here are more amazing photographs of work created by the talented Future Professionals at SFIEC!
Photo Shoot: April
The talented Future Professionals are at it again! Future Professionals participate in a professional photo shoot in which they provide hair and make-up on their models.
Paul Mitchell Schools 2012 FUNraising Gala
Co-hosted by Marie Osmond and Winn Claybaugh at the legendary Beverly Hilton Hotel, home of the Golden Globe Awards, the 2012 FUNraising Gala featured special guests Betty White, Fran Drescher, Kathy Buckley, Kristin Bauer, and a live performance by Natasha Bedingfield. This year, the schools raised over $2.5 million for charity!
Photo Shoot Club: March #2
Photo Shoot Club was started by two faculty members who loved the combination of photography and beauty. Future Professionals began asking to participate in the photo shoots; thus, the creation of the Photo Shoot Club at SFIEC. Faculty and Future Professionals combining a love for fashion, hair, makeup and photography.
Photo Shoot: December, 2011
In December of 2011, Future Professionals participated in a professional Photo Shoot. Each Future Professional provided hair and makeup for his/her model as a part of their classroom requirements.
Photo Shoot Club Photoshoot: March
Photo Shoot Club was started by two faculty members who loved the combination of photography and beauty. Future Professionals began asking to participate in the photo shoots; thus, the creation of the Photo Shoot Club at SFIEC. Faculty and Future Professionals combining a love for fashion, hair, makeup and photography.
White Party 2012
Since our dress code at Paul Mitchell Schools and events is all black, the Caper creators themed it a "white party" where we get to wear all white! At the party Future Professionals have the opportunity to get our picture taken with all of the Paul Mitchell platform artists and icons, many of whom are our mentors!
Add Photo Shoot Club: Jan/Feb
Photo Shoot Club was started by two faculty members who loved the combination of photography and beauty. Future Professionals began asking to participate in the photo shoots; thus, the creation of the Photo Shoot Club at SFIEC. Faculty and Future Professionals combining a love for fashion, hair, makeup and photography.
Photo Shoot: January, 2012
In January of 2012, Future Professionals participated in a professional Photo Shoot. Each Future Professional provided hair and makeup for his/her model as a part of their classroom requirements.
Debut: Shape Shift Studio
Debut: Shape Shift was held in January of 2012. Future Professionals (students) are responsible for creating the overall look of his/her model to walk down the runway.
Debut: Shape Shift Performance
Debut: Shape Shift was held in January of 2012. Future Professionals (students) are responsible for creating the overall look of his/her model to walk down the runway.
Ugly Sweater Day
Ugly Sweater Day is a tradition at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology. Future Professionals and staff found their ugliest holiday sweater and competed for the title.
Ann Bowler Day, December 2011
When Paul Mitchell Schools dean and cofounder Winn Claybaugh lost his good friend Ann Bowler last year, he wanted to do something to honor her. He called upon the schools' Be Nice (Or Else!) teams to hold "Ann Bowler Day," and it was a rousing success. This year, he asked them to repeat the event, and the response was overwhelming. Students and staff members from the nationwide network of cosmetology schools flocked to nursing homes and senior centers during the month of December, singing Christmas carols, bearing small gifts, and offering mini manicures and hairdos. Most important, they provided love and companionship to their new friends.
Fantasy Makeup
Fantasy Makeup classes allow the Future Professionals to find inspiration in their world and use a "blank canvas" to create their own interpretation!
Photo Shoot: September2011
In September of 2011, Future Professionals participated in a professional Photo Shoot. Each Future Professional provided hair and makeup for his/her model as a part of their classroom requirements.
Debut: August, 2011
Debut is a runway show put on by the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology. Future Professionals provide hair and makeup for their models who walk down the catwalk. The beauty school's proceeds from this event are donated to the Paul Mitchell FUNraising efforts.
Free Hug Day
Free Hug Day is an annual event that Paul Mitchell Partner Schools across the country participate in.
Free Hugs Day 2011
On September 21, 2011, Paul Mitchell Schools swept America into a great big bear hug with their 3rd annual nationwide Free Hugs Day. Future Professionals and staff members from all 100 schools simultaneously headed for parks, plazas, hospitals, nursing homes, and other destinations to offer hugs and spread our famous "Be Nice" culture.
July Photo Shoot
Our talented Future Professionals create unique looks for his/her model and build their portfolios with a professional photo shoot.
Beauty Battle 6
Get your battle on! Beauty Battle 6 took place in July, 2011. Future Professionals (students) competed to be named the new Co-Captain for Design Team.
Pret A Porter Runway Show
Design Team at Madrone Studios prepping models for SFFAMA'S "Pret A Porter" runway show.
June Photo Shoot
The talented Future Professionals are at it again! Future Professionals participate in a professional photo shoot in which they provide hair and make-up on their models. Here are just a few of the great work!
Magic of Memories 2011
Each year Paul Mitchell schools across the country participate in a FUNraising campaign that benefits multiple charities. FUNraising takes place for 3 months and ends in a "Magic of Memories" celebration.
Debut: March 2, 2011
Future Professionals show off their talents in a live runway show called Debut.
Career Day at George Washington H.S.
SFIEC's Design Team at George Washington High School's Career Day!!!
Pancacke Breakfast: April 20, 2011
The staff at the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology surprised Future Professionals with a pancake breakfast on April 20, 2011. Here are a few of the pictures:
Caper 2011
Future Professionals are given an opportunity to win their way to the annual Caper event.
Stylist Choice Awards 2011
CHICAGO (March 13, 2011) - Winn Claybaugh, dean and co-founder of Paul Mitchell Schools, motivational speaker, and author of Be Nice (Or Else!), received behindthechair.com's Hairdressers Unlocking Hope Award at the BTC 11th Annual Stylist Choice Awards. Given to individuals in the professional beauty industry who serve as exemplary models of philanthropy, the award was created in 2007 by behindthechair.com Founder Mary Rector Gable and Vidal Sassoon. "Winn has woven generosity and philanthropy into every aspect of his business and his life," Rector Gable said. "He has made giving back an integral part of the Paul Mitchell Schools' curricula, thereby creating generation after generation of caring, giving beauty professionals."
February, 2011 Photo shoot
Future Professionals provide hair and makeup for their models and participate in a professional photo shoot on the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology campus.
Caper 2011
Paul Mitchell Future Professionals mingled with salon representatives, practiced their interview skills, learned about career opportunities in top salons, and took part in hands-on haircutting, color, and skin care classes at the 26th annual Caper in Las Vegas, Feb. 9-10, 2011.
Debut: November 2010: Pop!
Future Professionals host a fashion show in which they provide all the hair and makeup. This is a great opportunity for the Future Professionals to show off their work and build their portfolio. Donations are accepted at the fashion show and are given to a FUNraising charity.
Debut: July 2010: The New Black
Future Professionals host a fashion show in which they provide all the hair and makeup. This is a great opportunity for the Future Professionals to show off their work and build their portfolio. Donations are accepted at the fashion show and are given to a FUNraising charity.
DEBUT: February 2010: Sweet
Future Professionals host a fashion show in which they provide all the hair and makeup. This is a great opportunity for the Future Professionals to show off their work and build their portfolio. Donations are accepted at the fashion show and are given to a FUNraising charity.
Ann Bowler Day, December 2010
After his 92-year-old friend Ann Bowler passed away in December, Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder called on his staff and Future Professionals to find and visit a local nursing home, retirement home, or assisted living center and create some magic by bringing gifts (if appropriate), singing carols, reaching out to these adorable individuals. He also reminded them to sincerely thank the nurses, doctors, and caregivers who look after these beautiful people. "I realize that this time of the year is very busy for all of you," Winn said. "Actually, I can't think of a better time of year because many elderly people feel especially alone during the holidays. Mostly you'll be there providing love, a hug, and companionship. Each and every time I asked Ann if there was anything I could do for her, her one and only response was, 'Just be my friend.'"
Next Top Photo Stylist 2010
Three talented Future Professionals from the nationwide network of Paul Mitchell Schools have been named "Next Top Photo Stylist" by Paul Mitchell Editorial Director Lucie Doughty and a panel of distinguished judges. Elizabeth Ankenman from Paul Mitchell The School - St. George, Erik McEwen from Paul Mitchell The School - Sherman Oaks, and Heather Burnworth of Paul Mitchell The School - Salt Lake City were named winners in the recent competition, which drew over 130 entries. Elizabeth, Erik, and Heather will travel to Los Angeles in January for a two-day photo shoot with Lucie Doughty, where each winner will shoot one model with three separate style looks.
Haiti Fundraising
In immediate response to Haiti's devastating earthquake, Paul Mitchell Schools Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh called for a nationwide fundraising day. "Our goal is $1,000 per school, times our 100 schools, for a total of $100,000," Winn said. The schools rose to the challenge and raised over $83,500 within two weeks. A personal donation from John Paul DeJoria, chairman and cofounder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, brought the total to $100,000. Future Professionals broke from their signature black outfits to hold "Casual for a Cause" days, donating money to dress casually for the day. They also invited family, friends, and guests to "buy" paper bottles for Haiti relief, donated tips, and held a number of other activities, from bake sales to benefit concerts.
Connect Event
August 25, 2010 SFIEC hosted an Industry Night where Future Professionals showcased their talent and resumes to Salon/Spa Professionals.
Beauty Battle IV
Future Professionals battle it out with the styling and makeup skills to the final two who compete for the title of Team Captain....It is a tradition here at SFIEC. Check these amazing people out...
Wildly beautiful makeup class
Wildly beautiful make up class at SFIEC, from "merbots" to woodland nymphs, to flower children. Great job everyone!!
Free Hugs Day 2010
An army of 12,000 Future Professionals took to the streets on September 23, 2010, for Paul Mitchell Schools' second nationwide Free Hugs Day. Dressed in their signature black outfits, carrying handmade Free Hugs signs, and naturally sporting fabulous styles, Future Professionals from the network's 100 schools headed for plazas, parks, and other popular spots to offer hugs and make people's day. Events for day and night school students occurred simultaneously in every time zone throughout the continental U.S. and Hawaii. Paul Mitchell artists, educators, top executives, and superstars joined the Future Professionals at Free Hugs locations in their areas.
Caper 2010
For the 25th year, Paul Mitchell Future Professionals used their sales skills to earn their way to Caper, a star-studded annual educational event. Over 2,000 Paul Mitchell cosmetology and skin care Future Professionals sold $2 million in Paul Mitchell products to attend the three-day Las Vegas event, where they received hands-on classes with the Paul Mitchell and Advanced Academy Artistic Teams and educators. Skin care Future Professionals also had a day of education at the Dermal Institute.
Paul Mitchell Gathering 2010
The incredible 30-year anniversary Paul Mitchell Gathering welcomed over 3,000 people from all over the world! The first night featured a 2-hour artistry event, including our amazing Paul Mitchell Future Professionals. Although there are thousands of Visionary Future Professionals who deserved to participate, we could only choose 16 -- 8 to model and 8 to do all the hair and makeup, led and mentored by the amazing George Morales of our Paul Mitchell Advanced Academy.
