Press Releases
Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $2.5 Million for Charity
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 5/11/2012 1:12 PM
(BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - May 7, 2012) - The legendary Beverly Hilton, home of the Golden Globe Awards, rolled out the red carpet for the Paul Mitchell Schools' 9th annual FUNraising Gala, featuring Betty White, Marie Osmond, Fran Drescher, Natasha Bedingfield, and more!
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Professional Beauty Association Announces 2012 Beacon Winners
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 5/1/2012 4:55 PM
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the 99 winning students chosen to attend Beacon 2012, and 44 of the 99 winners come from Paul Mitchell Schools. Providing the nation's most promising cosmetology students with education and opportunities to network with the industry's highest-profile salon owners and stylists, Beacon is part of PBA Beauty Week, which is held in cooperation with the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) and Cosmoprof North America.
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Natasha Bedingfield to Entertain at Paul Mitchell Schools' FUNraising Gala
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 4/25/2012 4:27 PM
With their annual FUNraising campaign drawing to a close, Paul Mitchell Schools are gearing up for a spectacular celebration featuring Grammy Award nominee Natasha Bedingfield and a galaxy of celebrity superstars including Betty White, Donny and Marie Osmond, Fran Drescher, Kristin Bauer, Kathy Buckley, and Cookie Johnson (wife of Magic Johnson).
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INDUSTRY SUPERSTARS JOIN FORCES WITH PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOLS
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 2/8/2012 11:57 AM
Showing that compassion knows no boundaries, 20 beauty industry icons have volunteered to donate a day of education for the Paul Mitchell Schools annual "FUNraising" campaign, which has raised over $6 million to date. Read More
Paul Mitchell Schools Hold 2nd Annual Ann Bowler Day
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 1/4/2012 12:41 PM
When Paul Mitchell Schools' Dean and Cofounder Winn Claybaugh lost his good friend Ann Bowler last year, he wanted to do something to honor her memory. "Ann was 92 years old and an absolute joy to be around," Winn said. "She was funny, witty, incredibly intelligent, politically and community active, and my best friend. I was very saddened by Ann's passing, and when my heart aches the only thing I know to do is to get busy and give back.
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Robert Lobetta to Appear at Paul Mitchell Schools 2012 Caper!
by Winn Claybaugh on 12/14/2011 6:04 PM
The incomparable Robert Lobetta has just been added to the speaker's list for this year's Las Vegas Caper!
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Paul Mitchell Schools Go "Passionately Pink"
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 10/25/2011 5:03 PM
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the nationwide network of Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise a minimum of $75,000 in the month of October for Komen’s Passionately Pink...
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Billionaire Secrets: What They Know That Can Change Your Life (with Barbara Walters)
by Caragh Fisher, ABC News on 10/25/2011 4:40 PM
In these troubled times, Barbara Walters shares advice from four self-made, out-of-the-box creators and thinkers - including John Paul DeJoria.
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Who Doesn't Need a Hug These Days?
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 8/16/2011 3:16 PM
An army of 16,500 Future Professionals will take to the streets on September 21, 2011, when the nationwide network of Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools holds its third annual Free Hugs Day, with simultaneous events throughout the continental United States and Hawaii.
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Paul Mitchell Schools Bring Whirlwind of Hope to Tornado Victims
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 6/17/2011 12:03 PM
On April 27, 2011, America was devastated by its deadliest tornado day since 1925. Widely televised, the damage in Tuscaloosa captured America's attention, but many other parts of the state were hit almost as hard. Then, with the country still reeling from shock, Missouri and other areas were hit by more devastating storms....
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Hollywood Helps Alabama Tornado Relief (@HHAlabamaTR) LIVE 4hr Webcast
by Melanie Marquez on 5/16/2011 5:22 PM
Hollywood, CA (May 16, 2011) - Alabama was devastated with tornadoes on April 27, 2011, the deadliest "tornado day" in the United States since 1925. The storm footage in Tuscaloosa had people glued to their TVs, but so many areas around the state were hit almost as hard and are still in shambles. As the weeks have passed, total destruction of entire neighborhoods is still visible. Market shelves have been bare and many across the state are still without power. In order to raise money and awareness to the needs of the people who have survived this catastrophic event, John Paul Mitchell Systems and NewTek, Inc. have teamed up with the American Red Cross to present a LIVE webcast fundraiser on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at ACME Comedy Hollywood with proceeds going to the American Red Cross. Read More
Paul Mitchell Schools Donate $106,250 to No Limits
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 5/13/2011 11:13 AM
At their biannual owners Summit on May 1, 2011, in Newport Beach, CA, the nationwide network of Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools raised $106,250 for No Limits, the country's only theater group for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. They raised the money in one day, through a silent auction in which numerous school owners and educators donated a day (or more) of education, and renowned artist Vladimir Prodanovich donated a painting valued at over $7,000.
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Catch Superstar Stylist and Paul Mitchell School Educator Diana Schmidtke on Oprah This Thursday
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 5/10/2011 10:54 AM
Over 2,500 Future Professionals fell in love with Diana Schmidtke at our 2011 Las Vegas Caper. Now everyone can see her on Oprah's last-ever makeover extravaganza, this Thursday, May 12 (check local listings for air times).
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Paul Mitchell Schools Raise $1.7 Million for Charities
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 5/6/2011 10:07 AM
Star-studded celebration includes Betty White, Dolly Parton, Donny and Marie Osmond, and Leeza Gibbons. Now in its eighth year, the annual campaign topped last year's high, bringing the grand total to over $6 million.
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Advanced Academy Announces 5 New Team Members
by Paul Mitchell Schools Advanced Academy on 4/19/2011 4:17 PM
Brennan Claybaugh, director of education of Paul Mitchell Schools and the Advanced Academy, recently welcomed five new members to the Advanced Academy team. Emma Long, Jenni Bybee, Monique Sapenter, Nikki Ramos, and Jasmine Brock have met the rigorous requirements for admission to the Advanced Academy team.
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Paul Mitchell Schools Receive Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 4/1/2011 11:17 AM
Paul Mitchell Schools, a nationwide network of cosmetology schools, has received two 2011 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards from Franchise Business Review. For the second consecutive year, Paul Mitchell Schools was named #1 in the Top 50 Franchises Midsize Systems category and Best in Category for Health and Beauty Franchises. This is Paul Mitchell Schools' third year to receive the Franchisee Satisfaction Awards; they debuted with Best in Category and # 2 Midsize Systems in 2008.
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An Ideal World Partners with Paul Mitchell Schools to Create Interactive DVD for The Cutting System
by An Ideal World on 3/11/2011 3:48 PM
Santa Ana, CA (March 1, 2011) – Following their successful collaboration on the innovative Paul Mitchell Schools’ “The Color System” DVD set, An Ideal World was tasked with production and postproduction duties on the client...
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Fran Drescher, Donny and Marie Osmond Make Surprise Appearances at Caper 2011
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 2/16/2011 4:30 PM
Fran Drescher, Donny and Marie Osmond, and motivational speaker Kathy Buckley were just a few of the stars onstage at Paul Mitchell Schools’ 26th annual Caper event. Held February 9–10 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, the smoke-free,...
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Modern Salon Media Honors Paul Mitchell Schools for Excellence in Education
by Paul Mitchell Schools on 1/27/2011 6:30 PM
Modern Salon Media has named the first class of “Excellence in Education” honorees in its new program recognizing leadership and best practices among cosmetology schools. Modern Salon Publisher Steve Reiss announced the recipients during...
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