Hair Benders Academy, School Of Hair Hosts Historical Fundraiser

Longwood, FL – Hair Benders Academy, School of Hair, 851 E. State Road, 434, Suite 164 in Longwood, Florida will present Hair through the Ages, an historical look at hair, fashion and cosmetology through the decades, Sunday, Feb. 21 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Models will portray how hair, the field of cosmetology, and fashion has evolved through the ages.  Displays will provide historical information regarding the major inventions and breakthroughs in the hairdressing field, and musicians and singers will help lend a musical component by performing songs to represent different decades in time such as the 1940s, 1980s and 1990s.

A volunteer admission fee of $5 is requested. Proceeds will benefit the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.  In addition to the historical look into cosmetology, fashions and live music, there will also be dancing demonstrations from the Rolann’s School of Dance, hors d’ oeuvres, punch, dessert table and a raffle.

Cosmetologists, aestheticians, fashion designers and those in the beauty industry are invited to attend and use the fund-raiser as an opportunity to reminisce, as well as network with others in the industry.

Students and employees from Hair Benders Academy are now providing free assistance and hair services to the 130 families at the mission.  The money generated from the fundraiser will be used to buy supplies such as shampoo, conditioner,  hair color, hair relaxers, and other beauty supplies.

“We want to use this event to educate the community about hair, as well as provide a venue for people to have fun and help out a very worthy cause,” said Candi Ekstrom, an internationally recognized stylist and director of Hair Benders Academy, School of Hair.   “By providing hair services, our students gain knowledge and experience, but it goes much deeper than that.  The work these students will do will transform lives – those who they are helping – as well as their own.  We are very pleased to be a part of this effort.”

Both Hair Benders Academy and the Orlando Union Rescue Mission are encouraging members of the community to donate money and supplies.  To view a list of desired donations, go to www.ourm.org.

The cosmetology school will also be offering scholarships and/or financial aid to members of the mission who qualify.  The sleek, 7,200 square foot academy provides students with a distinguished environment that will mirror many of the upscale salons that will employ Hair Bender students after they graduate and earn their cosmetology license.

For more information about Hair Benders Academy, School of Hair, call 407-260-2420 or visit www.hairbendersacademy.com.