Justina and Ruth Roche on stage on the far right
Loved my experience at NAHA; being a Beacon winner has opened my eyes to a new beginning. I met new friends, top stylists, and people who have been in this industry forever and wouldn’t change a thing. At first I was nervous not knowing what I was getting into. But I could say I learned a lot about drive and passion in this industry. How people used hard work and dedication to get to where they’re at. That this industry is very fulfilling and a joy to be in.
When I was at Beacon, come to my surprise I was one of the Second Hand Scissor Project winners. I received used shears from Master Stylist Ruth Roche. Which was awesome since my essay was about her. Cool part was during the NAHA award ceremony, I was able to sit with all the nominees in the VIP section, go back stage and see Mario Lopez’s dimples up close, and shake hands and speak to New York’s Ruth Roche onstage and backstage.
Look at those dimples!
I can’t wait for my journey to continue in this world of beauty. There are so many possibilities and one day would like to come back to NAHA as a nominee stylist…
2nd Hand Scissors Project recipients (Beacon Essay winners)
