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In this 2013 faculty spotlight, Phagans welcomed Brandy Mendez, who was then a new instructor at our Clackamas location.

How old were you when you became interested in the beauty industry?

I always liked doing hair. I was always messing around, coloring my mom’s hair, doing my sister’s nails or cutting the cat’s fur. I went to beauty school during my sophomore year in high school and I actually graduated from beauty school before high school.

What did you like when you were attending beauty school?

I enjoyed interacting with all of the different people and helping the people in my community.

Where did you work after beauty school?

I worked in an Aveda Day Spa for a year and a half and then I had a child. I did …

Moms of little girls have it easy. There are lots of choices in clothes, hairstyles, and accessories to help your little fashionista or sporty sue or tiny princess find just the look she’s pining for.

But what about the boys? For decades it has been far tougher for a boy to express his personality through clothes or hairstyle. Just check out this modern hairstyling poster from the early 60s – not much choice between styles.

Luckily, boys these days aren’t relegated to the bowl cut or the Gomer Pyle. Read on for some of the hottest styles for boys heading back to school in 2013.

Spiky – A spiky cut works great for boys with straight, thick hair. This style …

If you’re looking for that golden summer glow without tanning beds or hours baking your skin in the sun (your dermatologist thanks you!), a self tanning lotion may be just the answer you’re looking for. Hempz offers a variety of skincare and self-tanning products.

Hempz Touch of Summer Self Tanning Lotion in 2013

At the time this article was published, Hempz Touch of Summer is made with 100% pure hemp seed oil which hydrates and conditions your skin while your are tanning. The tanner is gradual and subtle. It enhances your skin’s natural color and gives you a natural – not orange – look. Over time, the tan will fade, just like a real suntan. To maintain the look, simply apply Hempz Touch of Summer as …

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