Students at the Academy of Hair Design in Springfield, Mo. have taken on a unique challenge to give back to the human family by helping build up future cosmetology professionals halfway around the globe. The Academy of Hair Design has partnered with Africa New Life to establish a sister school of cosmetology in Rwanda, Africa.

“Our goal was to create a unique opportunity for our students to be involved in an ongoing way,” Academy of Hair Design Superintendent Linda Daugherty said. “We are planning a trip to Rwanda in July 2013 where a delegate of Academy students and staff will go over and visit the Dream Beauty Academy.”

After the 1994 Rwandan Genocide that cost the lives of some 800,000 people in the African nation, beauty salons were among the earliest to recover from the tragedy and begin to get the country back on its feet. However, the country still needs adequate training for cosmetologists and barbers. The unemployment rate in Rwanda is nearly 40%, and the Academy of Hair Design is doing their part to help build jobs with lasting benefits to families and children for generations to come.

Owners David and Christie Gonzalez are no strangers to altruism through the Academy of Hair Design. They have also participated in numerous local fundraisers, as well as contributed to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Young Life, Boys and Girls Town and their local school district.

“Our owners met the founder of Africa New Life and in talking with him they found out that there were no cosmetology schools in Rwanda, Africa,” Daugherty said. “They decided to partner with them and create this school. Africa New Life already had a school of carpentry and seamstress and was familiar with how to establish trade schools in their country.”

The Spring 2011 session began with a series of “Project Africa” planning meetings and fundraisers, and they even had a visit from Charles Mugisha Buregeya, the founder of Africa New Life. All proceeds from salon services at the Academy will be donated to Africa New Life. In November, the “Dream Academy of Hair Design” in Rwanda opened.

“Our school has worked to raise money for the project by participating in many different activities,” Daugherty explained. “Our instructors have helped through Skype calls to establish the curriculum that is needed and our students have created demonstration videos as well.”

The school has hit many milestones along the way, such as securing the building, finding the necessary products and finding the right instructors for the program. Five students started classes in November, and 10 more will start in December. The students’ tuition is subsidized by donors, and to date, all 15 students have been sponsored – another enormous milestone for the Academies.

“Seeing the school open and Skyping and meeting the new students was truly the highlight for our Academy students and staff,” Daugherty said.

Pretty Woman: 5 Must-Have Fall Beauty Trends – TheCampusCompanion.com

With school back in session – or very nearly so – it’s time to admit defeat and transition from those bright, fun summer trends to the dark, subdued fall trends. As the warm weather lingers into September, start the transition from your makeup bag and hang on to those sundresses as long as the temperature allows.

Fall 2012 Beauty Trend Report From New York – FashionTick.com

Don’t panic, but it looks like French manicures may be making a comeback—we saw them at Topshop Unique and Alexander McQueen. Others avoided the white tip: at Donna Karan, Deborah Lippmann’s beige “Fashion” was topped off with deep ruby “Single Ladies.”

Fall Makeup Trends 2012 – Lifeofbeingsammy.blogspot.com

If you haven’t already noticed fall is my all time favorite season (hence all the posts related to fall)! And today I’ve got another on for you, Fall Makeup Trends 2012. Now, I’m just warning you these makeup trends are very daring and bold so don’t except them to become part of your everyday makeup routine!

Bridal Beauty School – EverythingBobbi.com

You don’t need a makeup artist to create a beautiful bridal look on your big day. With the right products, tools, and a little know-how—or a complimentary bridal beauty makeup session at your nearest Bobbi Brown Cosmetics counter—looking gorgeous for your trip down the aisle can be a piece of wedding cake.

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Fall 2012 Fashion and Beauty Trends – StyleLifeFashion.com

As Summer comes to an end, it’s time for “fashion girls” to start looking at new trends for Fall 2012. From cosmetics to boots, there’s something new and exciting happening in the industry. With an array for fabrics, textures, colors and prints, we can create our own individual style.

Fall Makeup Trends 2012 – SunshineCitizen.com

Fall is a beautiful season full of rich colors and the perfect time to try out some hot makeup trends. I poked around and made a list of the trends we’ll be seeing a lot of in fall! If you want to be trend savvy- here are some fun ones to try out: Foundation- Flawless skin with the appearance of no foundation is sticking around from summer. It might be a good idea to stock up on foundation with light coverage and use concealer, only where needed, to provide a dewy finish.

Spring 2013 Makeup Trend: Bright Eyes – Queerty.com

The principal of Texas’ Beaumont Independent School District attempted to cancel an adult education cosmetology course last week after the registration of a male student he perceived to be gay. Principal Thom Campbell-Amons also fired the course’s instructor Cequada Clark, who claimed she was told her services were no longer needed.

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Trend Alert! The Red Lip & Smoky Eye Combo Returns – GraziaDdaily.co.uk

As usual, we’ve been keeping a beady eye out for some hot new makeup trends and to keep you guys updated (aren’t we nice!) and we’ve noticed a bit of a thing going on. Well you see, everyone from Jessica Biel to Emmy Rossum seems to have gone makeup mad recently and we kinda love it.

Fall Beauty and Makeup Trend Preview – BCLiving.ca

It’s late summer and the top new fall makeup and fall beauty products are already appearing at Vancouver retailers. Many of these, like BB Creams and Revlon’s Neon Nail Art, are completely relevant to summer beauty needs and will carry through to the next season.

Hair Trend: Live life in color! – DuqueSalon.com

Gone is the day when blue hair meant little old lady. Trending all over the country is rainbow colored hair. Pastel hues in blue, pink, purple and orange are being seen on glamour girls everywhere. Not for the faint of heart, this current hair statement can be done on a permanent or temporary basis. No longer does cotton candy colored hair belong only to the Rainbowbright Pony or the crazies of the world.

Celebrity trend: big fat buns – NowMagazine.co.uk

We’re not talking tiny topknots or elegant ballerina buns – we’re talking about huge buns! A great look on and off the red carpet, celebrity fans include Kelly Brook, Demi Lovato and Nicole Richie. Keep your style simple yet glam with this on-trend ‘do.

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Christina Aguilera Tries The Ombre Hair Trend – HuffingtonPost.com

It happens every year – the nights become cooler, summer flings fizzle, and collegiettes everywhere begin the countdown to September. It’s not just the smell of pencil erasers or new books wafting through late August; it’s the intoxicating scent of a fresh start. Of all 365 days, these are the ones most filled with anticipation and promise and the prospect of walking onto campus knowing people are taking notice.

Legislation proposed to ease licensing laws for hair braiders – BendBulletin.com

Portland-area lawmakers say they hope to ease Oregon’s regulations on people who braid hair, a service that now requires a state license. Oregon is criminalizing hair braiders or forcing them to go to Washington, Rep. Alissa Keny-Guyer told The Oregonian.

What men think: Mega Barbarella hair – UK.Lifestyle.Yahoo.com

So, mega Barbarella hair seems to be all the rage right now, being really brought to the public eye by the likes of Lana Del Ray and Cheryl Cole. The look harks back to the ’60s, yet with a modern twist. But is it an enduring hair trend, or just a passing fad? And what do men really think of it?

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5 Back-to-School Beauty Trends – HerCampu.com

It happens every year – the nights become cooler, summer flings fizzle, and collegiettes everywhere begin the countdown to September. It’s not just the smell of pencil erasers or new books wafting through late August; it’s the intoxicating scent of a fresh start. Of all 365 days, these are the ones most filled with anticipation and promise and the prospect of walking onto campus knowing people are taking notice.

Do real men use beauty products? – AikenStandard.com

Dear Scott: Is there a difference between hair products for men and hair products for women? There are many products labeled specifically for men including hair spray. Is this a ploy to get men to try different products? Is it worth the added expense to have two shampoos and two conditioners just so a man feels that he is not using girly products? I can understand if a guy needs some hair spray once in awhile and has a can that is labeled for men.

hair-trends-that-never-go-out-of-style – Lovelyish.com

With all the new hair trends coming out – sometimes it’s hard to keep up! What was once popular, like the Mullet (which in my opinion, should have never been a trend) or the Rachel Green hair trend, are now collecting dust on the shelf of “hair trends of the past”.

Black Women Natural Hair: Trend or Movement – Imjustsayindamn.blogspot.com

There has been much noise in the media lately concerning Black hair, from Gabrielle Douglas’ Olympic style to Oprah Winfrey gracing the September issue of O wearing a natural style, not to mention Kevin Roose’s article”Dumb Money: Exposing Silicon Valley’s Stupidest Investments”; he believes NatuallyCurly a social network for people with wavy, curly, or kinky hair meets the criteria.

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African American Women can Rock the Ombre Hair Trend too! – PerfectLocks.com

If you are African American and your tresses are currently dark but you’d still like to have fun with the ombre hair trend, there are many ways to make this happen! Ombre has definitely evolved from clothing and accessories and recently is being seen everywhere on hair! This trend came from everyday women who were too lazy with their touch ups or simply wanted a hint of lighter (or darker!) hair to show near their scalp. Due to the beginnings of this hair trend, women who allowed their tips to show (near their scalp) have definitely helped this trend evolve.

The Worst Yet Alluring 90s Hair Trend: The Bowl Cut – Lovelyish.com

I don’t know what great magic caused the recent 90s fever up in Lovelyish land, but it’s the best decade to look back on and shake our heads in humble embarrassment. The trends were atrocious, yet we were crazy about them. For instance, JNCO’s and butterfly clips. Oversized scrunchies and heavy lipliner? Tinted sunglasses and… “The Rachel”. In the 90s, I was into bike shorts and those huge, clunky Doc Marten sandals. I ruled the playground.

Beauty Trend How-To: Alternative French Manicures – BreakfastWithAudrey.com.au

Though still wildly popular and sported by many, the classic French manicure has over the years gotten a little overdone. These days, the focus has moved from the stark white, square-tipped acrylic nail to its many funkier cousins as seen sported by many celebrity nail enthusiasts such as Katy Perry and Rhianna. These trends are, for lack of a better word, fun. They’re bolder, more intricate, unique and definitely a whole lot more colourful than the beige and white the traditional French offers.

MUA Professional Matte Foundation in ‘Soft Sand’ – Bewitchery.wordpress.com

A couple of weeks ago I ran out of my usual Avon foundation and I realised that I didn’t have any spare in my make up drawer. Since my Avon delivery was a little way off, I nipped in to town to pick up a cheap foundation to use in the mean time. I headed straight for the MUA stand in Superdrug as I’d been wanting to try their Professional Matte Foundation for a while, and I picked it up in Shade 1, ‘Soft Sand’, for £2.

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REALLY? REALLY? – SheKnows.com

Have you ever looked at a fashion trend, furrowed your brows, scrunched up your face and looked around as if to say, “Are you freaking kidding me?” Of course you have. Because outlandish, ugly, unrealistic fashion trends are everywhere. All it takes is one “it-girl” to get her picture taken in some ridiculous get-up and the trend becomes mass produced, marketed and deemed acceptable. We’re here to call foul on the village idiots who are perpetrating these trends.

Top 5 Summer Make Up Trends – Luxpresso.com

You don’t have to restrict summer only to outfits in floral prints and bright colours. Playing with make up is quite a fun pass time too. But if you don’t have much time to paint your face often, you can still stay stylish with these five beauty guidelines for this season.

Makeup Trends: Double-Winged Eye Liner – Yahoo.com

Winged eyeliner can be seen nearly everywhere these days, from the eyes of the biggest stars on the red carpet to the top fashionistas on the streets. Each of these starlets prefers to sport their own version of this look, as seen in rainbow wings and cat-eye lids. While the traditional winged ear liner is still highly fashionable, there is a new trend arising. The double-winged eye liner gives the eyes an even bigger ‘oomph’ factor. Use these instructions to create your own double-winged eye style and experiment with various colors and shapes to fit a style that suits your individual personality.

TREND ALERT- HAIR SHADOW! – SherriDoesHotHair.com

Ever dreamed of highlighting your hair some fun bright color, but don’t have the guts to do it? Or maybe you have the guts, just don’t have the lifestyle to support this wild flair in your hair? What if I told you there is a way you can add some soft pink highlights in your fringe just for the day? Then maybe some purple within your layers, and a splash of blue, green, and aqua just at the tips and you can wash it out once you’re over it? This isn’t a dream, it is finally reality thanks to a new hot trend, Hair Shadowing. I recently wrote all about my experience with one of the shadow brands on the cutting edge for Latest Hairstyles. Learn all about it here!

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TOP WEDDING HAIR TRENDS OF 2012 BY FORMAL HAIR DESIGN! – NewportGeddingGlam.com

Whether you want to wear it up, down, braided or parted, we have the best on trend list to guide your wedding hair look right HERE thanks to Formal Hair Design, so read on and set up those appointments! Here are the 2012 Bridal Hair trends for the season:

BEAUTY SCHOOL: CHOOSING A FOUNDATION BRUSH – MichellePhan.com

Foundation brushes are some of the easiest brushes to buy, because some of the best foundation are actually synthetic! If you’re using anything with liquid, it’s actually best to use synthetic fibers. That’s because the brush follicles on a synthetic brush are not going to absorb the fluid, so it’s not going to put any of the product to waste.

Are men vainer than ever? Salons see number of male clients soar 66% – DailyMail.co.uk

Men are more image-obsessed than ever, according to findings. Beauty salons involved in a nationwide survey reported a 66 per cent rise in male footfall over the past 12 months.

Celebrity Hair Trends – BobbyGlam.com

Dip dye and ombre hair have been HUGE celebrity hair trends so far in 2012 with many celebs being unable to resist this trend for their own locks; both styles have been around for quite a while now, but the celebs are still loving dip-dye and ombre, so this is one celebrity hair trend that is certainly still going strong for the foreseeable! We love seeing celebs experiment with their hair so let’s take a peek at the most recent style contenders…

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Must-Have Makeup Trends – Dermstore.com

As I’m sure you know, I love talking about makeup, beauty products and the latest makeup trends. So in between looks at DermStore’s latest photo shoot, I chatted with the makeup artist, Liza Zaretsky, about what she saw on the fall runways and what our faces should be wearing this summer. Make sure you check out her tumblr, she has tons of fun inspiration photos! SUMMER LOOKS: Go Bronze, or Go Home: Bronzer is pretty self-explanatory, but you can take this trend a step further and use the bronzer on your eyes and find a bronze lip gloss for a bronze monotone look.

HAIR TREND: DOUBLE-KNOTTED BUN – STLMag.com

Summer is all about effortless style. Vibrant manicures, fun lip color, and simple up-dos are perfect for punching up your warm-weather look. Up-dos were all over the runways last season, and my favorite was the double-knot bun. Easy to achieve and appropriate for almost every summer occasion, here are five simple steps for getting that perfect summer up-do: 1.) Sprits dry hair with volumizing product to give your hair a thicker texture.

Spring Trend Alert: Punches of Purple! – BangStyle.com

Purple has always been a hard color for me to wear. Unless it’s on my fingertips, I have typically felt like wearing purple makeup makes it look like I have been punched in the face. But with this season’s trending shades of plum, lilac, aubergine, and violet, rocking purple is easier than ever before! And sexy at that! Here are a few ways for you to wear purple on your lips, lids, and fingertips.

Flirty Long Hair Styles for Spring – BecomeGorgeous.com

Make these flirty long hair styles for spring work for you. Play with your texture and length using a few simple yet voguish styling ideas. Sculpting long locks may steal a few precious minutes from your spare time. However, the impression you make with perfectly-polished and radiant tresses is simply stunning. The following flirty long hairstyles were envisioned by our fave stylists who just can’t get enough of experimenting with brand new styling techniques. To give your strands a fabulous vitality boost don’t forget about the importance of deep conditioning and regular trimming. Thee ultra-feminine and voguish hair designs suit virtually all face shapes.

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