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Dear BTC,
Thank you for all the years of support, ideas and fantastic work!
Gloria Hortua
Carsten Aveda
New York, NY
BTC Member Since 2002
Dear Suzy Tryall,
I heard you speak at a Paul Mitchell hair camp in Ohio. Listening to you gave me one of those rare “ah-ha” moments, it was l was in church! Yep, you’re THAT GOOD! Thank you, Suzy, for what you have done for my career after 22 years in this industry!
Kimberly Lowman
Shearly Twisted Hair & Nails LLC
Clarksburg, WV
BTC Member Since 2010
Dear behindthechair.com,
When I get your magazine in the mail, it’s better than the “prize patrol” showing up at my door! What a wealth of information— I love to kick back and relax with it after a long day at the salon! I can read stories about other stylists, relate to them and learn new techniques and product knowledge. I can see the latest trends, trade show info and read about salons from all over making a difference. What a great way to unwind! Your magazine has been a huge inspiration to me. The cover is always exciting, bold and savvy and one look at it piques curiosity of what’s inside!
Christina Freeman
Ciao Bella Salon and Studio
Hanover Township, PA
BTC Member Since 2000
Dear Robert Cromeans,
I’ve viewed your videos over the course of several years. Not only did they inspire me to be the best I can be, they motivated me to try new things: new techniques, products and tools that make the job easier. I think you have a style unlike any other stylist. Your personality opens the door to a fun and upbeat learning environment, yet you always keep it professional. In your videos and onstage, you don’t come across as snobbish—you say what you have to say, teach it like it is and let us know that we can do it too.
Christina Freeman
Ciao Bella Salon And Studio
Hanover Township, PA
BTC Member Since 2000
Dear Beth Minardi,
You were the first “educator” I saw on a large stage in the early ’90s in southern California, and each time I have the privilege of spending time with you, I find your knowledge invaluable. I can’t thank you enough for your generosity and willingness to share and educate the country’s stylists.
Lisa Vanderbeek
Blow Salon & Spa
Laguna Beach, CA
BTC Member Since 2000
Dear BTC,
Thank you for bringing real style and an upbeat attitude to the profession that I love. I am blessed to be able to color the ladies beautiful from the Palm Beaches and around the world. Such fun.
Jo Fannin
Riko Coiffures
West Palm Beach, FL
BTC Member Since 2009
The Paper Trail
Midway through her haircut, one of my clients said she needed to go to the toilet. To do so, she had to go into the shopping center, as we had no toilets in the salon. When she came back, she had a long piece of toilet paper hanging out of her pants. A stylist had to tell her, and she was mortified—she had walked through the whole shopping center like that!
Fiona McEwan Confait
Equus Hair Salon
Gauteng, South Africa
BTC Member Since 2007
Dear behindthechair.com:
Because of you, I’m so much more aware of what’s going on around me in my salon. I’m now know what I can do to get more involved in my community and how to keep the people I work with moving up rather than staying at the same level. With all you do, you still remain true to yourselves and that is an example all of us should try to follow. Again, thank you so much. I wish your staff nothing but happiness, health and love. If you are ever in the Chicago area, I would love to give you that nasty, three-letter word…..a HUG! Thanks again.
Cathie Kross
Santino’s Hair & Nail Studio
Lake in the Hills, IL
BTC Member Since 2007
Dear Mr. Quinton,
I will never forget you as my favorite cosmetology teacher. You were a great instructor who made learning all those wonderful terms easy to remember.
Samantha Corbeil
JCPenney Salon
Bennington, VT
BTC Member Since 2000
Dear BTC:
Thank you for all of the educational opportunities you have provided me through your webinars. I just love your site!
Judy Sievers
The Red Rooster Hair Studio, LLC
Greenwood, LA
BTC Member Since 2002













