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C A N A DA ’ S L A R G E S T H A I R SHOW
& AESTHETIC EXHIBITION PROGRAM
& E D U C AT I O N A L E V E N T

C A L G A RY E X H I B I T I O N &
S TA M P E D E R O U N D U P C E N T R E
2 0 R O U N D U P W AY S . E .
N E W H A L L S C , D, & E
O C TO B E R 4 & 5 , 2 0 0 9

S U RV I V E ?
OR THRIVE?
L E T T H E R E S T O F T H E W O R L D WA I T
A N D W O R RY A B O U T T H E F U T U R E

T H E A B A S H O W L E T S YO U TA K E
T H E F U T U R E I N TO YO U R O W N H A N D S

C A L G A RY
2009
A L L YO U R P RO F E S S I O N A L N E E D S
U N D E R T H E S A M E RO O F
HAIR, NAILS & AESTHETICS
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SEMINAR SPEAKERS
BUSINESS MOTIVATIONAL
SUNDAY, 10 AM, 12 NOON & 2 PM MONDAY, 10 AM & 12 NOON PALOMINO A
JON GONZALES
Jon Gonzales’ career spans over 40 years as a successful hairdresser, salon owner, seminar leader, motivational
speaker, industry and business consultant, educator, author and entrepreneur.
His real-world, educational programs for salon owners and hairdressers have received rave reviews for
providing easy-to-understand, quality information and helping his colleagues reach higher levels of
SEMINAR SPEAKERS

excellence…personally, professionally and financially.

Let Jon share his abundant experience and help you transform today’s business challenges into
tomorrow’s opportunity.

“STRICTLY BUSINESS” “A HAIRDRESSERS GUIDE TO EXCELLENCE -

SUNDAY, 10 AM, 12 NOON & 2 PM
MONDAY, 10 AM
Building and Growing a Successful and Profitable
Business In a Tough Economy - A Business
Management Class for Salon Owners and Managers
LEARN TO WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER
• Ten Proven Steps to Building and Growing Your
Business
• How to Prevent and Overcome Staff Turnover
• Six Steps to Building Customer Loyalty
• Build and Keep Your Championship Team
• Powerful Guidelines to Client Retention
• Develop Outstanding Business Management Skills by
Working Smarter
• Valuable, Cost-Effective Marketing Tips to Increasing
Salon Traffic
• Identify and Prevent the Causes of Customer Loss
• Employee Training and Education Guidelines
• How and When to Raise Prices
• Effective Steps in Taking Your Salon to the Next Level
• Renew Your Fighting Spirit and Passion to Succeed
PERSONALLY, PROFESSIONALLY AND FINANCIALLY!”
MONDAY ONLY AT 12 NOON
Special Personal Growth Success Class for Hairdressers, Teachers, and
Students who want to know more than how to cut and style hair
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
• Create Value in Yourself and Your Skills
• Create a Demand for Your Services
• Double and Triple Your Income
• Build an Upscale and Appreciative Clientele
• Identify and Avoid Career Obstacles and Pitfalls
• Create a Proven Plan of Action for your Personal , Professional and
Financial Development
• Powerful Self Motivation and Self Management Guidelines
• Develop Self Confidence and Self Esteem
• Gain that Competitive Edge
• Identify and Avoid the Causes of Customer Loss
• Develop Outstanding Communication Skills
• Overcome Burnout and Renew Your Passion to Succeed
• Start on a Path to Financial Independence and Security
Join Me For a FREE 90-Minute Class That Can Change Your Life!

STUDENT EDUCATION
SUNDAY, 11 AM & 2 PM MONDAY, 11 AM
JOHN STEINBERG
John Steinberg, renowned Toronto hair-
dresser proudly presents his uniquely
creative lecture series “Are you curious?” as
an inspiration for all future hairdressers.
John is also the co-author of “Follicles! - 50
stories of life and the art of hairdressing” a
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• How can you arouse your
curiosity?
• Do you know the opportunities awaiting you in the hair
industry?
John has said he prefers to look at his lecture as an adventure,
one in which we not only have fun, but also all learn something.
If you are curious, come and discover the opportunities available

collection of stories first featured in Salon

Magazine entitled “The Last Word”. to you. And in closing let’s remember this - “Minds are like
parachutes. They work best when they’re open”
Believing strongly in mentoring John has coached and nurtured
some of Canada’s finest hairdressers. Because of his ‘ahead of the
times’ reputation the Globe and Mail once dubbed him “the
Other students have said:
Rosedale Rebel.” In his 50 years in the industry he has owned 2
“Listening to you talk was very inspiring! You love what
of Toronto’s top hair salons – The Rainbow Room and John
you do and transferred that to all of us” – Manda
Steinberg and Associates – both highly respected for their
creativity and innovation. By participating in this event you will
“I absolutely love your outlook on art and how you have
find the answer to some of the following questions:
colourfully linked it to the art of hair” – from the girl with
the colourful hair.
• How have hairstyles evolved through the ages and is there
truly anything new?
“Thank you for telling us where you came from and telling us we
• How can you find hair inspiration through art, nature, movies
could do it if we wanted it – your insight is amazing.” – Melissa
and pop culture?
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SEMINAR SPEAKERS
BUSINESS TRAINER & SUCCESS COACH
SUNDAY, 10 AM MONDAY, 10 AM PALOMINO C
LAUREN GARTLAND
FOUNDER & CEO, CHIEF
EMPOWERMENT OFFICER OF
INSPIRING CHAMPIONS
SEMINAR SPEAKERS
The Red Head Firecracker has
served the Beauty Industry since
1983, “Inspiring Dreams,
Passion, and the Champion
Within!” During this time she
was ranked in the TOP 1%
nationally as a leading Sales
Consultant, Managed a Distributor Sales Team, and
Owned a Distributorship in San Diego, CA, where she
resides. Lauren founded Inspiring Champions in 1995,
and has since transformed the Lives of thousands of
Professionals—helping them make more money and
work fewer hours while living their Dreams. Lauren is
vibrant, dynamic, genuine & anything but boring!
Rated as one of the TOP Business Trainers and Success
Coaches in the Salon and Spa Industry, her passion
and enthusiasm are contagious! Lauren has trained
and coached thousands to the Top in their career using
her Proven Success Systems to instantly increase
Service and Retail Sales, Client Retention and Profit.
Now’s the perfect time to put the Red Head Firecracker
in YOUR Life to LIGHT THINGS UP!
SUNDAY, 1 PM MONDAY, 1 PM PALOMINO C
JAMIE KLATT
Jamie Klatt, Business Trainer and Success
Coach with Inspiring Champions has
over 20 years in the beauty industry, as a
stylist, salon owner and Business
Consultant. Jamie has traveled globally
transforming thousand of lives with his
amusingly up beat and informative
educational business trainings. As a
Master Colorist he maintains an average
service ticket of $150.00 and 45% retail
to service average! Jamie practices what he teaches, his training
are fun, interactive and produce excellent results for his
participants. Jamie’s Business Publications have been translated
in multiple languages. Jamie attributes his success in his
business to the multiple proven systems he uses to give his
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client an experience they will never forget. Jamie’s past
includes a trip down the red carpet runway at the World
famous Palace du Festival in Cannes, France. Some of his must
resent work can be found in American Salon and Day Spa
Magazine. Jamie has a
true Passion and
excitement for LIFE. He
commits himself to living
a life of integrity by
helping others help
themselves.
STOP WHINING & START MINING!
How to build an unlimited clientele
Are you tired of whining about…
Not making enough money?
Not having enough Clients?
Having too many of the wrong kind of Clients?
A lack of Systems to help new or existing Employees build a
Clientele?
FACT: DID YOU KNOW THAT…
Building a Clientele is one of the biggest challenges most individu-
als will face in their Business?
Good news, says Top Success Coach Lauren Gartland. “It can be
fast, easy and fun when you know how!”
YOU WILL LEARN:
• The top 3 ways to gain new and ideal clients into your business.
• How to get your existing Clients to become your extended
sales force.
• How to ask for referrals and get them.
• How to Market & Promote your business with little or no money.
If you want new and ideal clients then this dynamic program is
for YOU! It will give you proven tools to confidently start
growing your business and clientele.
DOUBLE YOUR INCOME NOW!
How to Thrive During a Challenging Economy
Would you like to Double Your Income WITHOUT Raising Your
Prices, Working More Hours or seeing More Clients?
Think it’s impossible? “Not at all,” says Lauren Gartland—
President of Inspiring Champions and Top Success Coach. “You
can double or even triple your sales by following the practical
and proven Strategies in this dynamic program—taking your
business from ordinary to extraordinary!”
YOU WILL LEARN:
• Three proven ways to increase your income $10K to $30K
Now!
• A Success formula for each Technician to gross $100K per
year!
• A proven system to get your clients in 2 to 3 extra visits per
year.
• A guaranteed 5-step system on “How To” double your Service
Sales without raising your prices or seeing more clients.
This workshop is a must for Owners & Managers who want to
grow their team and Technicians who want to double their
income. You will receive proven tools that you can implement
immediately to increase your income and sales NOW! Make
2009 your BEST year EVER!
After attending the Double Your Income Now seminar—and
applying the principles—I took my monthly Service Sales from
$4,800 per month to over $7,500. That was an annual raise of
$30,000. This program really works when you do it!—Anna
Kovacs, Naples, FL
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The Allied Beauty

Association presents
Calgary’s 3rd
Annual ‘Ordinary
to Extraordinary’
Make Over Competition
To be held at the Calgary Allied Beauty Association Show
Sunday, October 4, 2009
One talented hairstylist will be chosen to appear on Citytv’s CityLine Fashion Friday

It could be you.
The winner of the competition will have a chance to appear on a taping
of CityLine in Toronto and receive $500 from the ABA.
See www.abacanada.com for full competition rules and prize details.

Here’s your chance to prove you have the style savvy to be a television make over guru.
Only 25 entries will be accepted. Register now for your chance to win.

This contest is open to all licensed Canadian hairstylists who have reached the age of majority.
To register, for competition rules and payment of entry fee visit: www.abacanada.com or
call:Vanessa Feronne Langton Communications at 905-893-0630 between 9am and 5pm
or email: vanessa@langtonpr.com

The competition will be

judged by Chrissie Rejman,
Supervising Producer,
CityLine and Candy
Signorini, Director and
Beauty and Fashion
Producer, CityLine
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4
9:00 a.m. Show Opens
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. DON GRYLLS – Master Judges Program Palomino F
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Educational Seminar – JON GONZALES – Strictly Business Palomino A
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Educational Seminar – LAUREN GARTLAND – Stop Whining & Start Mining Palomino C
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Educational Seminar – JOHN STEINBERG – Student Education Palomino B
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Educational Seminar – JON GONZALES – Strictly Business Palomino A
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Educational Seminar – JAMIE KLATT – Double Your Income Now Palomino C
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Educational Seminar – JOHN STEINBERG – Student Education Palomino B
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Educational Seminar – JON GONZALES – Strictly Business Palomino A
2:00 p.m. Professional Level; Elegant Evening Women’s Make Up Competition Area (Hall C)
5:00 p.m. Show Closes
5:00 p.m. City Line Ordinary to Extraordinary Competition Area (Hall C)
6:30 p.m. Professional Level; Men’s Avant-Garde Cut & Style Competition Area (Hall C)
7:30 p.m. Professional Level; Evening Elegance Long Hair Competition Area (Hall C)
8:30 p.m. Professional Level; Technical Creative Day Blow Dry
(Previously the Provincial Championship Competition Area (Hall C)
AWARDS FOLLOWING THE TECHNICAL DAY BLOW DRY
Club Night at the Tantra Nightclub & Lounge following the Awards

MONDAY OCTOBER 5
9:00 a.m. Show Opens
9:00 a.m. New Talent Level; Women’s Trend Cut & Style Competition Area (Hall C)
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Educational Seminar – JON GONZALES – Strictly Business Palomino A
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Educational Seminar – LAUREN GARTLAND – Stop Whining & Start Mining Palomino C
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Educational Seminar – JOHN STEINBERG – Student Education Palomino B
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Educational Seminar – JON GONZALES – Special Class for Hairdressers Palomino A
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Educational Seminar – JAMIE KLATT – Double Your Income Now Palomino C
1:00 p.m. Professional Level; Women’s Trend Cut & Style Competition Area (Hall C)
3:00 p.m. Show Closes

DON GRYLLS MASTER JUDGES SEMINAR

& MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Don brings a rich history of the beauty industry to the ABA shows. He has experience as an
instructor, national and international platform artist, and continues in his role of stylist in the salon.
His passion is hair; he has been a competitor, a winner and a trainer of winners. Don is a lifetime
member of the Master Judges Panel of Canada since it’s inception. He has a Bachelor of Education and
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a Bachelor of Fine Art & continues to be a student of life. The highlight of his career is undoubtedly
the experience of being a member of the CANADIAN HAIRWORLD TEAM 1988 DUSSELDORF.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 9 AM TO 12 PM PALOMINO F

SEMINAR 3 – COLOR, BEAUTY, MOOD, CREATIVITY AND ART
A three-hour seminar by Don Grylls

This seminar is a study of the fundamentals of Color Theory. Particular attention is directed to selective color placement
which shows to the greatest advantage the cut and finished design created by both stylists and competitors. Included are
up-dates on the new OMC regulations with particular emphasis on color rules and demerits for 2010. Advance Registration:
$75.00. At the Door: $85.00 & receive a complimentary 2-day pass to the show in the form of a hand stamp.
Please check in on Sunday October 4, 2009 at the ABA registration desk to get your hand stamped.
Please REGISTER DIRECTLY with Allied Beauty Association with payment to 145 Traders Blvd., East Units 26 & 27
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3L3. Tel: (905)-568-0158 / 1-800-268-6644 or Fax: (905)-568-1581 or Email Stephanie
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at ABA at stephanie@abacanada.com
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EDUC ATIONAL THEATRES

ARTINE GHAZARIAN
– Cutting
If you want experience and
enthusiasm, Artine is your man!
He has been a TIGI Educator for 16 years,
owned his own Salon, and inspired and changed
the lives of many who have sat in his chair.
Artine has captivated audiences all over North
America with his energy and charisma. He has
an amazing way of cutting through difficult
techniques and allowing the audience to understand and easily
grasp any concept. The best Educators always manage to make
complicated techniques look simple, and Artine is one of the best.
JOHN RADU
– Colorist & Cutting
John is a member of our Tigi
Talent, as the regional education
director for Tigi for southern Alberta.
Johns main goal is to share the Tigi
culture with hairdressers; at the same
time inspiring people as much as people
inspire him. Having been involved with
Tigi for the past nine years he hopes to
elevate people’s career to the next level and inspire them
to be as creative as they can be.

SERENE OMAR – Make up Artist

MICHELLE ALDRIDGE
Michelle has been in the
Industry for 29 years, 14 years as
Tigi Cutting Educator. Michelle’s
most memorable Tigi experience
was the day she graduated to be
a part of Tigi Special Forces.
Michelle loves teaching, meeting,
and working with great people
and creative artists. Her career
goal is to be the best educator she can be.
Serene has been living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for most
of her life and has been working as a professional makeup
artist for over three years. Since May 2007, Serene was
given the great opportunity to work as a CAT for TIGI and
has loved every moment. She is able to educate people all
around about the wonderful makeup products Bed Head
offers as well as illustrate the great benefits of using this
wonderful product line. The most important aspect of
Serene’s work is having the opportunity to use her
creativity to enhance natural beauty yet bring out a person’s inner beauty
and individuality. She has been able to achieve this goal by enjoying the
uniqueness and ease of use Bed Head makeup products offer.

ANDOR BUBELENYI
A Master Designer with a European background and experience, Andor has
been a part of the Rusk Design Team for over five years.
Andor’s passion for the industry comes from being a stylist, as well as a salon
owner. His creativity is expressed through his artistic talents in incorporating color and haircut together
using the “Rusk Method” to create an individual look. He will capture your attention and inspire you.
He says it is not about style anymore, it is about attitude and individuality. Come and be a part of this experience.

MICKEY SVIRCEVIC
Shape, Color, & Balance: - Three simple factors in my laws of
physics - Three inspirations in my world of beauty. My name
is Mickey and I am deeply passionate about my work.
Unsurpassed perfection is my goal. After years of experience
in the industry, I have developed excellent techniques that LORI WALTERS
maintain speed and accuracy. Please join my Farouk Traveling to shows throughout
associates and I on a journey in the evolution of beauty. North America has given Lori the
opportunity to develop extensive
knowledge and understanding of
BRADLEY TUGGLE the hair industry. She has won
Bradley Tuggle, a hairdresser at heart that truly performs with passion
awards for her fantasy work and
and desire every time he walks out on stage. Bradley is one of the
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will enlighten audiences with her

youngest artists to ever perform on main stage at major industry events!
Bradley has a never give up attitude and true love for the business.
Having trained with some of the industry’s best, Bradley has entertained
and educated audiences across the globe. He has also been featured in
Modern Salon Magazine, American Salon Magazine, Behindthechair.com,
Firstchair.com, Salon Galaxy, Chi Magazine, and several other major
beauty magazines. Bradley was named Farouk Systems 2008 New
Artist/Team of the Year! He is also co-owner of Avanti Salon and Spa
Lakeside in Greensboro NC, one of the Carolinas’ premiere hair salon
and spas. Bradley continues to inspire hair stylists around the country
with his passion and desire!
“It is truly a dream come true to be able to touch people’s life and make
them feel better when they are having a bad day. The influence we have
as hair stylists is a powerful job and I truly appreciate the joy that I can
bring into someone’s life on an everyday basis.” – Bradley Tuggle
color and cutting techniques
With her unique ability to create dynamic updos
and artistic styles, she will leave you with the
inspiration to become a better stylist.
PAUL-ANTHONY De FRANCECA
Exciting to watch and very knowledgeable in the
art of creative colour. Paul-Anthony is more of a
hair colour scientist then hair stylist. Coming into
the business with a background in chemistry and
mathematics, he breaks down hair colour and
formulas in hairstylist lingo! More than just a
pretty face! Come check out the big head of
Paul-Anthony De Francesca at the Farouk
Systems stage. 8
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EDUC ATIONAL THEATRES

Please join us at our stage for a chance to win a Color Movement Service seminar to help you increase your color business.

ANTHONY CROSSFIELD PHILIP FERREIRA

For over 20 years, Anthony has been a
highly admired and sought after stylist
in Vancouver, BC. Since graduating
from Hair School in 1985, he has been
going 100 miles an hour, cutting,
competing, teaching and running his
own successful salon, Mine. Anthony maintains active
involvement with the salon consumer as well as
continually competing and updating his skills for the
technical mastery. His fierce competitive side has allowed Anthony to
compete in the Hair World Olympics as a member of Team Canada, 1986 in
Italy and again in Holland1994. His cutting style is intense; free form and
sculptural, based in part on traditional techniques learned, creating a style
that is uniquely his. Although he stresses that the consultation is the key
for a great haircut, Anthony is a finishing fanatic and believes the final
details are what make the difference between the average and the spectacu-
lar. This philosophy along with his consumer experience helped Anthony
win Canada’s Superstar Hair Challenge on Slice TV. The Challenge aired for
8 weeks where Anthony battled against other competitors, stress, no contact
with the outside world and then finally the added responsibility to not share
the news of his win until the series aired was the most stressful and
rewarding time in his professional career.
Philip was born and grew
up in Montreal, Quebec,
Canada, and is fluent in
both French and English.
He is considered a true
mentor in the industry especially
with all the Wella Top Stylists in
Canada. Phillip is an
International Top Stylist working
in Canada, US and Europe. Just recently Phillip
was awarded the Wella Lifetime achievement
Award for his creativity, commitment and his
integrity. Professionally, Phillip owns his own
salon in Victoria and also works in Vancouver to
satisfy his large clientele. His work has been
published in national and international magazines
including Vogue, Modern Salon, American Salon,
Passion and many more. He has also placed as a
finalist for Canadian Hairdresser and Colorist of
the year, His winning combination of charisma,
energy, enthusiasm, technique and concept are
what make him so aspirational

CASEY COUTTS
Casey Coutts is a fourth generation stylist and a second generation Wella Professional educator. As his family’s roots are based on
innovative colour work, he has specialized in creating total transformations with cutting edge style. His career has taken him to
New York, Toronto and Mexico to share his passion. In today’s market of fast changing trends Casey is motivated by sharing his
ideas with groups of dedicated professionals who are driven to succeed. He challenges the new stylists to meet their professional
goals with confidence, mastery of skills and attitude towards others

JESSE MINTY
Jesse has been a stylist for 7 years now, yes it says he is young in the field. But he has shown that as a young
stylist, if you know what you want and continue towards those goals, you can always achieve what you desire.
As soon as Jesse could he took advanced training with Toni & Guy. He has trained extensively in London and L.A.
Last year Jesse joined the Sebastian team as a young Meteor and is
excelling creatively as well he is becoming a true leader of his peer group.
Jesse also loves his photo-shoots and has been a finalist for the prestigious
Contessa Awards.
JASON FOURNIER
Jason Fournier from Calgary has been a stylist for nearly 15 years and strived to be a part of the Sebastian
Professional Design Team in 1999. Since then he has not only become a Sebastian Professional Core Team
member in Canada but was also invited to be a valued member of the North American Core Team travelling
across the U.S and Canada sharing his artistry and gaining experience on the biggest stages our industry has to
offer. From the Future Vision Show to High Definition Show his incredible passion for our industry shows as he
executes his work and communicates his vision. Jason is amazing with his dry cutting magic moreover his
techniques lend itself to amazing texture with an eye on daring up-styling hair fashion. You will enjoy Jason’s
style considered by many to be the coolest cat on stage.
Are you an aspiring artist?
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Check out our stage, introduce yourself so you can find out how to join our Sebastian Professional ambassador teamness.

JENNIFER SPARVERI THOMAS COUSINS

Jennifer’s success
philosophy is based on
working hard at being successful, only
dreaming of it won’t get you there. She
applies this philosophy throughout a
client’s entire service, explaining the
products she’s using and why. By the time
the client is finished, they are eager to buy
the products to take home. She works off
the idea that a client buys a product three times: when it’s
purchased, when it’s opened at home and when it’s used.
Since entering the
beauty business, Thomas
has realized that education is the driving force
behind any stylist’s or salon’s success. Before
joining Paul Mitchell he was convinced that he
could build his business on technical skills alone.
By expanding his education beyond the chair,
Thomas grew his clientele to the point where he
was ready to open his first salon. He then incorporated John Paul
Mitchell Systems’ experience marketing and his salon quickly
earned a reputation as “the place” to get hair done.
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EDUC ATIONAL THEATRES

TRACY CATT
Her nickname is “the Machine”, and it’s the first thing
people associate with Tracy Catt. Dedication, motiva-
tion, and a true commitment to education are a few
features that set Tracy Catt apart from others in her
field. Tracy has achieved much success in the twelve
years she has been in the hair industry, working in
Red Deer, Alberta. Tracy is on the Redken Canadian
National Artistic Team as well as facilitates national
colour programs. Tracy’s eye for detail and desire to
support others to understand the advanced colour techniques show her
true passion for the hair industry. Tracy’s main objective is to inspire
stylists and colourists and to keep raising the bar in the hair world.
ROBERT CORY
Robert Cory is a true style innovator and influencer.
As the co-owner of Cabello Hair in Windsor, Ontario;
Robert creatively manages his time between his salon
duties and his role as a Redken Performing Artist.
Robert’s passion for haircutting and creative styling
are very evident when you experience his work. His
passion goes beyond the styling chair and into the
photography studio where his work has been pub-
lished for many fashion layouts and editorial stories.
In 2006, Robert’s work earned him the title of the Redken Cover
Competition / Redken Session Hairstylist of the Year. In the same year,
Robert also received the coveted Contessa awards “Avant-Garde
Hairstylist of the Year” title for his inspiring collection.
SEAN GODARD
Inspiration is key to Sean Godard.
He connects to others with passion
which inspires hairstylists with a
fresh and powerful presence. By
understanding the needs of an audi-
ence Sean can customize and pro-
gram for various learning styles,
weather it be theory or hands-on, so
attendees can excel in expressing
their own individual creativity. A relaxed teaching
style and an easy “how-to” approach create an envi-
ronment in which to learn. His work has appeared in
industry magazines as well as in editorial spreads for
popular fashion/lifestyle magazines. In addition Sean
has appeared in make-over segments on many
National TV shows. Sean’s main belief is that to grow
as a facilitator you must participate as a student. “The
only way you can be the best is to be surrounded by
the best.” So Sean divides his time between facilitat-
ing, his clients at the salon and being a full time “stu-
dent” at the Redken Exchange in downtown Toronto;
taking in the best education possible, working with
the top artists in our industry.

GILLIAN COPLEY
Gillian Copley is an award winning hairstylist; esthetician and cosmetic
artist who, in her eighteen years in the beauty industry, has experienced
many different avenues such as competition, instruction, fashion shows,
salon ownership and management.
During her dynamic presentations, Gillian shares new ideas and innovative techniques and motivates stylists of
all ages to develop and use their own skills to the highest of their abilities - from perfecting image, technique
and skill to increasing sales, business, and client retention. She has graced the show stage in many different cities
including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. According to Gillian, staying on the cutting edge of hairstyling and
fashion, as well as keeping up with education are the key elements to success in the beauty industry.

MANUEL ALFARELA
A stylist for over twenty years and a successful salon and spa owner for twelve, Manuel Alfarela has seen his
success documented in Canadian trade and consumer magazines. He regularly participates in photo shoots as an
outlet to produce looks that are cutting edge and avant-garde. Manuel is driven to always be current in the work
that he produces and finds dresswork to be one of the most creative outlets for stylists.
Manuel believes that the ever-changing industry is what makes it one of the greatest careers to behold. The desire
to work “smarter and not harder” and clients’ demand for “more results in less time” are what inspire Manuel to
share techniques that are quick, easy and produce results that everyone wants.
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SEXY HAIR ROCKS!

This year, Sexy Hair celebrates 10 years in the profes-
sional hair care industry with a brand new, heart-
pumping stage show and a great new collection of
hard-rocking haircuts called Tru Vixen. We’ve become
famous for pushing the limits, and Sexy Hair is going
all out in 2009!
Introducing an all
Canadian and all
female team of Sexy
Hair artists that rock!

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EDUC ATIONAL BOOTHS

LYNN YAFCHAK
The author of “The Mirror Doesn’t Change, You Do! A Beauty Guide for Life” Lynn
Yafchak, was a longtime Las Vegas resident and now resides outside of Syracuse,
NY. She has 20+ years experience in the beauty and hair industry and is well
versed in all aspects of cosmetology. Before settling in New York, Lynn was a beau-
tician and manicurist to celebrities. Among her clients in Southern California: ZsaZsa Gabor and Princess
Stephanie of Monaco, she was an assistant to the hair and makeup artist for the movie “Charles in Charge”.

FREDDY QAYUMI
Freddy Qayumi, an enthusiastic, young hairdresser, has been working for Wahl
Canada for the past 5 years. With a passion for his trade, and a constant desire to
learn, Freddy has travelled extensively throughout the world teaching and attending
Hairdressing courses and seminars.
Freddy’s main goal is education; he is inspired to share his clipper design and blade technique with other hairstyl-
ists. Always current and daring with the latest hair styling trend, Freddy will display his texturizing and razor
cutting skills, together with creative clipper free hand designs using the Wahl Carving and Designer blades.
We invite you to drop by the Wahl Booth to meet Freddy. You will be inspired and motivated by his clipper design performance.

JAMIE WATSON
Born and raised in South West Ontario, Jamie was destined to make an impact in
the barbering world. At 15, he was doing cuts with a clipper that looked more like
art than cutting. Quickly, Jamie became known as Jamo the Barber and at 17 he
went pro. Steeped in Barbering tradition, Jamie has never forgot the grass roots of
Barbering but today, Jamie offers a new “urban” edge in his work. Specializing in hair tattooing and designs,
Jamie has been inspiring hairdressers for the past two years with Oster Professional. Back in Windsor, Jamie is
co-owner in two traditional barber shops and helps teach his clipper techniques at the local college part-time.
Come visit the Oster booth and discover the art of Jamo the Barber!

EXCITING NEWS FOR ALL NEW TALENT

WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL FASHION
CUT & STYLE CONTESTANTS!
The 1st place winner of the New Talent Women’s Professional Fashion Cut & Style Competition at each 2009 ABA
show will be flown to Toronto to attend a special 3-day workshop in November 2009 with internationally renowned
educator and stylist, Martin Parsons. New talent winners will learn timeless techniques from one of the Canadian
beauty industry’s icon’s and spend 3 fabulous days in downtown Toronto. Prize includes a 3-day Martin Parsons
workshop, airfare, and hotel accommodations, as well as a few wonderful surprises!

NEW TALENT WINNERS 2008

Pictured with the President of Allied Beauty
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Association, Kevin O’Regan Jr., and Executive

Director of Allied Beauty Association, Marc
Speir and Event Coordinator, Stephanie
Gadbois, are the winners of the New Talent
competitions across Canada, featured here at the
Contessa Awards - Nov. 2008.
Karina Cook - BRITISH COLUMBIA
Lida Shirzad - EDMONTON, ALBERTA
Krysten Kirkwood - CALGARY, ALBERTA
Jessica Lee, Haley Winter - SASKATCHEWAN
Olivia Heath - MANITOBA
Raquel Williams - ONTARIO
Stephanie Borduas - QUÉBEC
Kaleigh Pitman - ATLANTIC PROVINCES
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COMPETITION WINNERS CALGARY 2008

These are some of the winners of the 2008 ABA CALGARY COMPETITIONS. They put their technical and creative
abilities on the line for all to see and judge and came up winners. Make the decision that this will be your year to shine. Make the
commitment to compete in the Vancouver ABA Show competitions. Perhaps your name or photo will appear here in the year 2010.
COMPETITIONS

NEW TALENT LEVEL;WOMEN’S TREND PROFESSIONAL LEVEL:WOMEN’S BUSINESS

CUT & STYLE MAKEUP
1st - Krysten Kirkwood of Salon on Sixth 1st - Rheanne Thackeray of Vivid Hair & Esthetics
2nd - Jessica Lee of Red Bloom Salon & Spa 2nd - Eduardo Haro Freelance
3rd - Alyson Kelle of Del Mar College 3rd - Katie Guy of Vivid Hair & Esthetics

ALBERTA PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2008 PROFESSIONAL LEVEL; MEN’S CUT & STYLE
1st - Sandy Roberts of Salon on Sixth 1st - Jag Moussa of Cascade Hair Design
2nd - Veronica Lee of Aveda Academy 2nd - Anne Prytullack of Solo Salon Design
3rd - Kim Peterson of Salon on Sixth 3rd - Meaghan Cameron of Volume Beauty Bar

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL;WOMEN’S AVANTE- PROFESSIONAL LEVEL; EVENING ELEGANCE

GARDE CUT & STYLE LONG HAIR
1st - Lise Pye of The Mane Door 1st - Anne Prytullack of Solo Hair Design
2nd - Lida Shirzad of Salon on Sixth 2nd - Angela Fohry of Kenneth Blair
3rd - Riccardo Costa 3rd - Sandy Roberts of Salon on Sixth

CITY LINE ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY 1st - Stay-C Covey of Purely Inspired

MAKEOVER COMPETITION WINNER 1st - Marlo Steenman of Avanti Salon & Spa
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AWARDS
The first place winner will be awarded a trophy and a
QUESTIONS For RULES ONLY, please contact
$500.00 cash prize, the second place winner will be awarded Mr. Don Grylls at: (360)-477-0440 or email
a trophy and a $250.00 cash prize and the third place winner Don at dongrylls@sasktel.net
will be awarded a trophy and a $125.00 cash prize.
For REGISTRATION INFORMATION ONLY
The first place winner of the New Talent Competition will be please call Allied Beauty Association at:
awarded a trophy, and a $250.00 cash prize, the second place 1-800-268-6644 (905) 568-0158 Ext. 23
winner will be awarded a trophy and a $125.00 cash prize and speak to Stephanie or email
and the third place winner will be awarded a trophy and a at stephanie@abacanada.com
$75.00 cash prize. OR ask your sales representative.
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COMPETITION REGISTRATION COMPETITION AREA HALL C

ALL SUNDAY EVENING COMPETITORS MUST REGISTER AT THE ABA REGISTRATION DESK, SUNDAY BEFORE 2 PM
COMPETITION REGISTRATION COMPETITION TIME
SUNDAY TO DOWNLOAD
Professional Level; Elegant Evening Women’s Make Up 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. AND PRINT ALL
City Line Ordinary to Extraordinary 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Professional Level Men’s Avant-Garde Cut & Style 2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. COMPETITION
Professional Level; Evening Long Hair Elegance 2:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. RULES, PLEASE
Professional Level; Technical Creative Day Blow Dry
(Previously the Provincial Championship) 2:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. VISIT OUR
WEBSITE AT
MONDAY
New Talent Level; Women’s Trend Cut & Style October 6 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. abacanada.com
Professional Level; Women’s Trend Cut & Style October 6 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

ONLY THE FIRST 25 INSCRIPTIONS
RECEIVED WILL BE ACCEPTED. No more
than 5 contestants from the same salon /
group of salons or school can enter any one
competition. Competitors from outside of
Province may enter all competitions except
the New Talent Fashion Cut & Style and
Provincial Championship. The sponsors,
Allied Beauty Association, are not responsible
for personal losses or injury to either contes-
tants or models. Any latecomer, up to 5 min-
utes, may compete but will forfeit the compe-
tition time and will be demeritted 5 points. It
is also understood that ABA reserves the right
to cancel any competition for which a suffi-
cient number of entries have not registered
(less than 5). Every contestant will receive a
complimentary two-day entry ($60.00 value)
for the 2009 Calgary ABA Show. Models will
receive entry for the day of the competition
ONLY. All models must come to the competi-
tion floor wearing garments and make-up for
the competition. Competitors are fully
responsible for all styling tools, models’
wardrobe and model. Please note that models
will have to sign a model release form for the
use of any photos taken for publicity. All
entries must be received at the ABA office by
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
All entries must be registered with the ABA
office in order to qualify for participation. For
your convenience you can call the ABA office
(800-268-6644 between Monday-Friday 9-
4:30 p.m. eastern time) and pay with VISA or
MASTERCARD or you can return your entry
form and a CERTIFIED CHEQUE made
payable to the ABA and mail to:
Allied Beauty Association
145 Traders Blvd. East, Units 26 & 27
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3L3
It is your responsibility to make sure you meet
the qualifications to take part in any ABA
competition. All entries are final.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION ONLY,
please call Allied Beauty Association at:
1-800-268-6644 Ext. 23 and speak to
Stephanie or e-mail at
stephanie@abacanada.com

Please check the competition(s) you wish to enter. I have read the rules of the competitions I have entered and agree to abide by them and
to accept the decisions of the judges as final in all matters. Enclosed please find my entry fee of $ . ONLY CERTIFIED CHEQUES
OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL; ELEGANT CITY LINE ORDINARY TO PROFESSION LEVEL; MEN’S

EVENING MAKEUP EXTRAORDINARY MAKEOVER AVANT-GARDE CUT & STYLE
Sunday, October 4 Sunday, October 4 Sunday, October 4
Entry Fee: $100.00 Entry Fee: $100.00 Entry Fee: $100.00

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL; PROFESSIONAL LEVEL; NEW TALENT LEVEL; PROFESSIONAL LEVEL;

LONG HAIR ELEGANCE TECHNICAL CREATIVE WOMEN’S TREND CUT WOMEN’S TREND CUT
Sunday, October 4 DAY BLOW DRY & STYLE & STYLE
Entry Fee: $100.00 (FORMERLY THE PROVINCIAL Monday, October 5 Monday, October 5
CHAMPIONSHIP) Entry Fee: $50.00 Entry Fee: $100.00
Sunday, October 4
Entry Fee: $100.00
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

NAME:

SALON: TELEPHONE:
( )
ADDRESS: EMAIL:

CITY: POSTAL CODE: SIGNATURE:

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LIST OF EXHIBITORS www.abacanada.com

Alberta Beauty System Global Upholstery Nioxin Research Laboratories Summit Salon Services
403-276-6655 416-650-6500 403-352-7282 403-252-6201
www.albertabeautysystem.com www.globaltotaloffice.com www.nioxin.com
Summit Salon Services -
Andis Company Helen of Troy Novostyl International Aesthetics
514-683-7013 800-480-8832 800-465-9247 403-252-6201
www.andis.com www.hotus.com www.novostyle.com
Surface Hair
Bagatelle Marketing Hi-Tech Beauty Supplies Ltd. Obsco Beauty Systems 306-651-6035
905-678-1913 403-253-3113 905-817-2289 www.surfacehair.com
www.hi-techbeauty.com www.beauticiansbeautysystems.com
Beauty Depot Enterprises The Cricket Company, LLC
403-263-2204 Images & Shades Cosmetics Oster Professional 415-475-4151
www.beauty-depot.ca 780-453-137 905-593-6112 www.cricketco.com
www.imagesandshades.com www.osterstyle.com
Belmont Takara Co. Canada Thomas Baker Associates
905-822-2755 International Beauty Services Passion Beauty Supply Ltd. 905-707-0434
www.takarabelmont.ca 780-454-3388 204-953-3333 www.invernesscanada.ca
www.passionbeauty.ca
Belvedere Company Canada Inc. International Beauty Services - TiGi
905-568-9213 Artec Passion Beauty Supply Ltd. - Modern Beauty Supplies
www.belvedere.com 780-454-3388 Aesthetics 403-259-4442
204-953-3333
CanTan Sun Systems Kenra Ltd. www.passionbeauty.ca TLC Sales & Distribution
604-482-3230 647-883-1109 204-889-1414
www.cantan.com www.kenra.com Paul Mitchell Systems
905-817-2289 Tressa Inc.
Costrategy Inc. LCN Canada www.jpms.com 905-631-3068
450-667-2229 780-462-2580 www.tressa.com
www.lcn.ca Purple Beauty
Dannyco Trading (Canada) Ltd. 780-413-6068 T3 Micro/ GM & Associates
514-780-0949 Look Good Feel Better www.purplebeautysupplies.com 310-452-2888
www.dannyco.com 905-890-5161 www.t3micro.com
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca Redken 5th Avenue N.Y.C. www.gmassociates.net
DWA (Red Deer) Ltd. 514-281-2791
403-342-0690 Matrix Canada www.redken.ca Uvalux International
www.dwa.ca 514-281-2722 800-661-6292
www.matrix.com Rusk www.uvalux.com
EMC INC. 203-316-4315
905-829-8493 Modern Basic Distributors www.ruskl.com VMT Footwear Ltd.
604-438-1120 604-241-0315
ESP Salon Sales www.mbbeautysupply.com Salon Communications www.clara-couture.com
800-667-2566 416-869-3131
Modern Beauty Supplies Inc. www.salon52.ca Wahl Canada Inc.
ESP Salon Sales Aesthetics 403-259-4442 416-787-4500
800-667-2566 Salonware Software www.wahlglobal.com/canada
modProducts 888-260-8181
Esthetics Plus Wella Canada / Sebastian
403-259-4442 www.salonsoftware.com
780-466-5544 905-568-2494
www.Epbeauty.ca Monarch Beauty Systems Samurai Inc. www.wella.com
905-817-2289 905-337-0047
Farouk Systems – Modern
www.beauticiansbeautysystems.com
Beauty Supplies Secret Nail & Beauty Supply
403-259-4442 Moroccanoil 604-876-8888
888-700-1817 www.secretnail.com
First Lady Coiffures/New Image
www.moroccanoil.com
Salon Distributing Sexy Hair Concepts, Inc.
905-206-5500 818-435-0811
www.firstladyproducts.com www.sexyhair.com
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SHOW HOURS HOTELS

Sunday, October 4 9:00 am – 5:00 pm FAIRMONT PALLISER
Monday, October 5 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 403-260-1230
Cut off date: August 28, 2009
Fairmont Room $179.00
TICKET PRICES Junior Suite $229.00

Two-day ticket in advance CALGARY MARRIOTT

(with Professional I.D.) $50.00 800-228-9290
Two-day ticket at the door Cut off date: September 1, 2009
(with Professional I.D.) $65.00 Standard Single/Double $159.00
Standard Triple $194.00
One-day ticket at the door
(with Student I.D.) $25.00 DELTA BOW VALLEY
Two-day ticket at the door 403-266-1980
(with Student I.D.) $30.00 Cut off date: October 2, 2009
Delta Room $129.00
Premier Room $149.00
CLUB NIGHT
We would like to invite you to a club night on Sunday night after the awards presentation. Make
sure you get your tickets which assure that you pay no cover charge. Alberta Beauty Professionals
love a good party and this club night will prove to be a blast! We invite you to join us at the
TANTRA NIGHTCLUB & LOUNGE

F O R C O M P L E T E I N F O R M AT I O N O N A L L T H AT W E D O,
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
On the Allied Beauty Association Website you’ll learn all about us...
You’ll be able to peruse the Membership Directory, learn all the
reasons for attending our shows, find out about competitions
around the world, delve into detail on subjects of interest like
Diversion...You’ll even find everything you need to know about
competing at our shows... Be sure to visit us online, and come
back often... there’s always something new to discover...

abacanada.com
FOR REASONS The ABA beauty show is for Beauty TO DOWNLOAD AND
OF SAFETY Professionals ONLY. As a result we will PRINT ALL COMPETITION
Please note that baby be requesting I.D. at the ticket sales RULES, PLEASE VISIT OUR
carriages and children booth. The I.D. can be in the form of a
WEBSITE AT
under the age of 12 will professional license, certification, business
NOT be allowed on the show floor. card or letter from your employer. abacanada.com

145 Traders Blvd. East, Units 26 & 27, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3L3
Tel: (905) 568-0158 Fax: (905) 568-1581 Website: www.abacanada.com
Design: Artisan Design, Windsor, Ontario Hair, make-up and photo styling: Heather Wenman Photographer: Jason Brown Model: Danielle Doucette