School Events

Congratulations to Kenneth Shuler's Students of the Month for February 2010!  Keep up the good work!

Garners Ferry Road: 

D. Bryson and S. Bush (Days) / J. Kelly (Nights)

Rock Hill:

T. Green (Days) / J. Gillespie (Nights)

North Augusta:

K. Driggers (Days) / I. Ashton (Nights)

Spartanburg:

K. Patterson, M. Blain, A. Monroe, S. Hoglen, and N. Sams (Days) / S. Veng and L. Hutsell (Nights)

St. Andrews Road:

L. Kovac (Days) / P. Grant (Nights)

Florence:

D. Snell (Days)

Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology extends a huge congratulations to all of the winners from the South Carolina Association of Cosmetology Schools competition.

The event was held on Monday, February 8th at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Columbia. The event lasted all day long and when it was all said and done, KS took home 19 of the 33 trophies!

Here is a complete list of our winners:

 

Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology is proud to announce that its emergency fundraiser, "Operation Help Haiti," was a huge success! Thanks to our students, staff, customers, and friends, all six campuses and our corporate office collectively raised $17,004 for the American Red Cross's Haitian Relief and Development Fund.

The fundraiser began on January 14th and ended on January 18th at 5 PM. The grand sum of $17,004 was presented to Scott Salemme, CEO of the Central South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, on Friday, January 22nd.

We are so proud to be able to offer a ray of hope for those who survived the earthquake in Haiti and send our sincerest appreciation to all of the people who contributed to our fundraising efforts. It's amazing what a community can do when everyone pulls together!

During the week of January 4th through 8th, Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology closed all of its campuses so that it could conduct training at its headquarters in Columbia.

The goal of the weeklong training session was to better educate, train, and equip employees so that they can serve our students and clients more effectively in the upcoming year.

While the week was filled with training sessions, a visit from Milady representatives, and teambuilding activities, there was also tons of fun to be had!  A company awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, January 5th at KS's gorgeous new corporate office.  Congratulations to Ms. Irish McCormick for winning the title of Director of the Year and to Ms. Kathleen Stephenson for winning Overall Teacher of the Year. 

A special thanks also goes out to Lisha Barnes from Milady for conducting a wonderful teaching session on January 6th and 7th.  We know our staff members will take what they've learned and make 2010 the best year Kenneth Shuler has ever had!

To see pictures from the retreat and to follow KS from day-to-day, visit us on Facebook under the name "Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology."

The warmth of giving was felt all over the state during the 2009 holiday season as Kenneth Shuler's staff and students worked to help those less fortunate in their communities. 

Each of the campuses chose to work on different service projects that ranged from adopting families for Christmas, hosting bake sales to raise money for "Families Helping Families," and holding toy and gift drives to benefit children in foster care.

We hope our work helped to make the holiday season a little merrier! 

Congratulations to Jennifer Waller, a student at Kenneth Shuler's Rock Hill campus, for receiving the 2009 OPI-AACS Scholarship in the amount of $500!

Jennifer was chosen for the award because of her "commitment toward excelling in the beauty industry."

We're so proud of you!

Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology extends its heartfelt congratulations to the following staff members who were selected as Teachers of the Year for their respective campus:

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology hosted makeover contests at each of its five locations.  Staff, students, clients, and the general public could nominate either a breast cancer patient or survivor for a complimentary makeover that included such services as a pedicure, manicure, facial, hand massage, hair cut, hair color, and makeup.  The events were a HUGE success!

In Columbia, Ms. Karen Murdock was the winner for the Garners Ferry Road school.  Ms. Murdock was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2008.  She underwent chemotherapy and surgery and has now been cancer free for more than four months.  She and her granddaughter spent the day being pampered by the Kenneth Shuler staff and when it was all said and done, they were thrilled with their makeover results.

The pair was able to document their experience thanks to a kind donation from Teresa Spires, owner of PhotoSolutions of SC.  Ms. Spires gave a free studio session to each of the Columbia winners and offered them prints of their photographs at a very reduced cost.

In addition to the makeover contest, Kenneth Shuler's schools also raised money for local breast cancer organizations during the month of October by selling items such as awareness t-shirts, key chains, coozies, and pumpkins.

A very special thanks goes out to all of the people who helped to support our cause.

KS shined at the 2009 South Carolina Association of Cosmetology Schools' annual competition. The event was held on Saturday, October 17th at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Columbia.

Congratulations to the following KS winners who took home trophies (the abbreviation beside each name represents the campus he/she is from):

 

 

 

 

Kenneth Shuler's Spartanburg location held a HUGE silent auction on Friday, October 16 at the school.  Bidding began at 10:30 that morning and lasted until 7:30 that evening.

Students, staff, clients, and community members participated in the event and were able to bid on designer clothing, local artwork, handmade jewelry, teeth whitening services, massages, and a microdermabrasion package from Kenneth Shuler.

A special thanks goes out to Allen and Kristina Ray for organizing the event and making it a reality.

All proceeds will benefit a breast cancer organization in the Spartanburg area.

Staff and students at Kenneth Shuler's St. Andrews and Garners Ferry Road campuses had the privilege of working with Trang Nguyen, a world-renowned nail artist, during the last week of August.

Trang demonstrated various nail techniques and wowed staff and students with his vivacious personality, knowledge of the industry, and trend-setting skills.

Trang has 25 years of experience in the nail industry under his belt and currently travels the world educating up-and-coming nail artists with technical and product training.  Trang said one of the things he enjoys most about his job, however, is visiting schools like Kenneth Shuler because his passion is education.

Kenneth Shuler's new state-of-the-art Rock Hill campus is officially open for students and clients!

A Grand Opening Celebration was held during the days of August 25th through the 28th.  A crowd of around 100 people gathered on the first day of the festivities for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that kicked-off the fun.  After that, around 1,000 people poured into the school to receive free services, discounts on a full line of professional retail products, and tons of free food.

Mr. Kenneth Shuler, president and CEO of the organization, said he's looking forward to making a large impression in the Rock Hill community.

"The growth of Rock Hill and surrounding areas has had my attention for several years and was a target for our expansion program.  The availability to purchase Plaza Beauty School earlier this year was the determining factor to accelerate our plans.  The opening of our new school and location on Cherry Road has exceeded expectations.  We look forward to Rock Hill becoming one of our premier schools."

Students from Kenneth Shuler's North Augusta campus participated in a haircutting contest on July 13.

The event took place at the North Augusta annex and was judged by three Kenneth Shuler alumni from Cost Cutters and Salon Imani.

Congratulations to A. Hope (first-place winner) and A. Brown (second-place winner) for a job well-done!

We also extend our congratulations to A. Turner (first-place winner) and B. Moore (second-place winner) for winning the annex's hairstyling competition on July 16.

To all of the salons who participated in our St. Andrews Road Career Days on July 14 and 21.  The events were a huge success and we hope they were beneficial to all who were involved.  The following salons were participants:

Hair Fanatic Smart Styles Community Expressions Wisteria Great Clips Emmanuel's Hair Salon Supreme House of Styles Crystyles Hair Salon Tranquil Moments Salon & Spa Pynk Butterfly Salon Maximus Illusions Hair Salon Journeys Carmen! Carmen! Unlimited Styles of Art

Students at Kenneth Shuler’s North Augusta campus put their thinking caps on in May as they entered the wig chapter of their curriculum.

Module 2 students were told to design wigs out of anything but hair, and some went to extremes. Among the items some students used were toilet paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, and fake flowers.

The wigs were displayed at the school’s annex for several days.

Staff, students, and family members from Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology’s Spartanburg campus sponsored a bake sale on Friday, May 29 in an effort to help feed hungry children in the Upstate.

Approximately $377 was raised during the eight-and-a-half-hour event. The proceeds will go directly to Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry, which is a national organization working to make sure no kid in America goes without food.

Staff and students from Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology’s Garners Ferry Road campus, along with community members, came together during the month of May to fight domestic violence.

The school collected various items for abused women and children for 31 days. These items will directly be donated to Sistercare, an organization that provides “a program of services for battered women and their children residing in Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry and Richland counties in South Carolina,” according to the association’s website.

100.1, a local radio station, helped to close the drive with a live remote at the Garners Ferry Road school.

If you’re interested in making a donation to Sistercare, simply visit their website at sistercare.com.

Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology isn’t just dedicated to teaching and providing great hair across the state.  We also are dedicated to making sure the Palmetto state’s four-legged citizens get the proper care, love, and attention they deserve.

That’s why on Thursday, May 21, Kenneth Shuler donated a basket valued around $150 to a silent auction in Lexington.  The basket included $50 worth of hair and nail products, various Kenneth Shuler promotional items, and a $75 gift certificate for beauty services at one of the school’s five campuses.

Altogether, around $1,000 was raised for The Heartworm Project, which is a local non-profit based out of West Columbia.  The organization “provides medical care for shelter animals in need,” according to its website.

If you’re interested in making a donation, visit heartwormproject.org.

Local salons and students came together on Monday, May 18 for a Career Day at Kenneth Shuler’s Garners Ferry Road school.

Approximately nine salons took part in the event, which lasted for several hours. This includes:

Many thanks to all who participated and made the event a huge success! If you’re interested in taking part in one of these events, please contact the Kenneth Shuler school nearest you.

Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology proudly took part in the 12th annual Black Expo at the Colonial Life Arena on Saturday, May 16.

In addition to giving away tons of promotional items, Kenneth Shuler also gave away a gift basket that was valued at more than $100. People who stopped by the booth were also given the chance to see pictures, cosmetology textbooks, and hair demonstrations that were conducted by students from the Garners Ferry Road school.

Altogether, the event was a huge success!

Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology is making sure local law enforcement officials, firefighters, EMS, and Public Safety officers have one less thing to worry about this summer—at least when it comes to their hair.

The Lexington County Law Enforcement Officer’s Association held its 10th annual golf classic at Charwood Country Club on May 6.

Among other items, Kenneth Shuler’s St. Andrews Road school donated 55 free haircut certificates to those who participated.  The school also donated a gift basket worth around $65.

All of the salons who supported our students and staff in Spartanburg at Kenneth Shuler’s Job Fair. The event was held at our newly renovated school on John B. White Sr. Blvd. and was a huge success. Hopefully, many of our graduates and soon-to-be graduates will find job placements with one of the following participating salons:









If you’re interested in participating in one of our job fairs, contact the school nearest you for a list of event dates.

On Wednesday, April 29th, Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology presented a $3,000 check to the local non-profit organization Children’s Chance. The event started at 10 o’clock that morning and took place at the St. Andrews Road campus, which is located at 449 St. Andrews Road in Columbia.

The money was raised on March 22 and 23 during a nine and a half hour event called Cuts for Cancer. Students and staff from the St. Andrews Road school donated their time and talents so clients could receive special services like $5 haircuts, mini-manicures, and waxings.

$1500 was raised during the event. Mr. Kenneth Shuler, president of Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology, graciously agreed to match the profits for a total donation of $3,000 that was given to Children’s Chance. Children’s Chance is a not-for-profit group that helps children with cancer in South Carolina, as well as their families, with “non-medical needs”, according to their website.

Students from Kenneth Shuler’s Garners Ferry Road school were all about high-fashion on Sunday, April 26 as they helped models prepare for a runway show at The State Museum.

The show was part of several events that were hosted over a three-day period by 3Jay Productions, which is an “entertainment company based in Columbia,” according to their website.

Students used trendy hair and make-up techniques on the participating models.  For more information about the events, click here.

Hair was falling Wednesday, April 22, in the northern portion of South Carolina as students from Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology and Winthrop University came together to help those less fortunate.

The Locks of Love event was held at Winthrop’s Dinkins Student Center and was sponsored by several of the university’s Resident Assistants.  Locks of Love is a not-for-profit association that gives qualified children and teens who are struggling from medical-related hair loss high-quality hairpieces, according to their website.

Connie Pruitt, a junior majoring in music education, was one of the event coordinators.  She also took the plunge and decided to donate 12 inches of her own hair.  This isn’t the first time, though, she’s been chopped.    

“I started donating my hair my junior year of high school.  Long hair gave me such a self-esteem boost that I thought about others who didn’t have that luxury,” said Connie.

Connie and the other four donators received free haircuts from Kenneth Shuler’s local cosmetology students.  They said they were thrilled to be able to donate their high-energy and  talents to help such a good cause.

“I have always donated my hair, so I wanted to be on the other side of the chair,” said Kenneth Shuler student Brandi Paul.  She added that she’s already looking forward to helping with Locks of Love again.

Kenneth Shuler’s Rock Hill school came into existence in the early part of 2009.  The school is currently operating out of the old Plaza School of Beauty Culture, Inc. building on Oakland Avenue, but will be moving to a brand new location at 2383 Cherry Road in just a few weeks.