A Moment in Hair

Something surreal in the alternative hair show

Although a few months ago, in February, the 7th Annual U.S. Alternative Hair Show, in conjunction with the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show in Rosemont, Illinois, is recalled as a fun and crazy-looking event.
Behind the chair.com reported that there were 16 teams participating from around the world. Apparently, this created a record number of approximately 3,500 salon professionals and guests. “Splashy, seductive and altogether stunning this spectacular event offered a surrealistic look inside the creative mind of our community, featuring breathtaking hair and fashion artistry by the world’s most influential and innovative stylists,” reported the site.
The teams included in the 2004 event: Alan Edwards, Scotland; Blanco, Japan; Bundy Bundy, Austria; Floyd Kenyatta, USA; Frank Gironda, USA; Gandini Team, Italy; Kris Sorbie, USA; Luis Llongueras, Spain; Nicholas French, USA; Robert Cromeans, USA; Sanrizz, England; The Doves, USA: Toni & Guy, USA; Trio Salon, USA; and Vivienne Mackinder, USA.
The main purpose of the event was to raise money for charities. This year they were able to raise $200,000. Also noted was that $15,000 was received during a silent five-minute offering session.

Publication Date: 2004-08-08
Story Location: http://tandemnews.com/viewstory.php?storyid=4263