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HAIR

  Raul Martez

COLOR PLACEMENT & DIRECTION ACCORDING TO YOUR HAIRCUT - Raul Martez - 2 hour  - 2:45pm-4:45pm
You will learn the importance of color placement and color direction when working with three different color tones in a single application.

SHAPE & BALANCE WITH GRADUCATION - Raul Martez - 2 hour - 9:00am-11:00am
A graduation haircut is one of the most demanding and technical haircut requests in the salon. The objective of this class is to understand round shapes, triangle shapes and square to round shapes to create the perfect graduated cut.

RAUL MARTEZ worked as a Master Educator for John Paul Mitchell System before becoming an independent stylist in the L.A. area. This award winning hair designer’s success is based on one philosophy: "BE THE BEST!"

Nick Smith

FALL TREND RELEASE - LIS'N WITH YOUR EYES - Nick Smith - 2 hour - 11:30am-1:30pm
Lis’n Professional Hair care launches the latest trends and styling techniques which will turn heads, resulting in more referrals. These wearable looks work from Main Street to Manhattan and allow for your personalized signature.

“Build relationships, not just a clientele,” is sound advice Chicago area stylist NICK SMITH has given to his salon team and watched their business explode. Nick is the Artistic Director for Lis’n.

Chad Keast

COLOR MELTING - Chad Keast - 2 hour - 9:00am-11:00pm
Green Hair Color Guru, Chad Keast will walk you through the art of color melting, combining balayage and multi-dimensional tones. You will learn techniques needed as well as how to conduct a successful color consultation with your client. CHAD KEAST continues to serve salon clients while also teaching as an Intelligent Nutrients Educator and Hair Color Director.

Jamie Ploof

A. Jay Schreur

THE SHEAR TRUTH ABOUT SCISSORS – Jay Schreur – 1 hour - 12:45am-2:45am
You will learn how to recognize a good shear, get the right fit and maintain your shears to keep them in tip top shape. JAY SCHREUR is a master educator, speaker and teacher with over fifty years of experience in the beauty industry. Jay is the president of Edgemaster, International and is dedicated to helping stylists and barbers avoid competitive motion injuries by teaching them how to match their hands to ergonomically-correct tools.

Christina Doran

HEAD LICE AWARENESS 101 - Christina Doran - 1 hour - 11:30am-12:30am
At the conclusion of this class, the participants will understand the facts about head lice, how to treat it and how to have that initial conversation with the client. CHRISTINA DORAN is the General Manager of Ladibugs Inc.  She is a graduate of Winona State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Teaching. CHRISTINA DORAN is the General Manager of Ladibugs Inc.  She is a graduate of Winona State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Teaching.

 ESTHETICS

Judy Garcia

ILLUMINATE - A CONVERSATION ABOUT SUN PROTECTION - Judy Garcia - 2 hour - 9:00am-11:00am
What is the aesthetician’s role in the health and safety of our clients? Learn to recognize sun induced lesions and know when to refer. Everything in a nut shell - What to look for in a sunscreen, when to use them and how to recommend and be sure your clients are using sun protection. JUDY GARCIA is a CIDESCO Diplomaté and an international educator. Judy’s classes always offer detailed information and expertise on her topic.

Jules Annen

BRIDAL MAKEUP TRENDS - Jules Annen - 2 hour - 11:30am-1:30pm
Learn makeup techniques such as skin tone correction, defining features, airbrush techniques, creating dimension, long-wear techniques, setting techniques, and client consultation. JULES ANNEN is a makeup artist, hairstylist, educator, wellness coach, and writer. Her work can be seen in print, on the runway and in film and television. Julie specializes in bridal hair and makeup.

Andrea Nutting

SUGARING CERTIFICATION - Andrea Nutting - 4 hour - 9:00am-1:00pm
This 4-hour certification class will prepare you to become proficient in sugaring and confident in offering these services in your salon. From brows to bikini lines, Andrea will teach you the technique and theory to sugar all the areas of the body. The hands-on training will cover safety and sanitation as well as the care of the skin both pre-service and post-treatment. Please provide your own model with hair growth of about 8-10 days. (Add-on class $75, requires CC registration)

ANDREA NUTTING has been sugaring and educating for over 9 years in the five state area. She is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly motivated to share her expertise in the body sugaring service! She is currently working at Hair Designers of Blaine as the sugar specialist/stylist.

NAILS CONFERENCE AT CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

Holly Schippers

THE NAIL CONFERENCE AT CREATIVE CONNECTIONS WITH HOLLY SCHIPPERS - 5 hour - 9:30am-4:00pm
The Nail Conference is designed for Nail Techs who want to 'up their game' and receive quality education for their field of expertise. 4 hours of Professional Practice Continuing Education will be offered for those attending the Conference.

Holly L Schippers, globally known as the FingerNailFixer®, enjoys sharing her love and passion for nails to advance the industry by helping each individual professional advance themselves. Holly is a CND Education Ambassador and contributing editor and blogger to NAILS Magazine.

• Discovering your #NailEyes 2 hours
• Polishing your Social Media & Business Building 2 hours
• Don’t Dismiss Diseases & Disorders 1 hour

The Nail Conference is a separate registration from Creative Connections. Register for NAIL CONFERENCE

BUSINESS

Paulette Legred

FROM SHAMPOO TO SHAMPAGNE - Paulette Legred - 2 hour - 2:45pm-4:45pm
Take your business from Shampoo to Shampagne with this inspiring class taking your business to the next level. Stylists will learn to professionally problem solve; to teach guests about proper hair care; why you build relationships instead of clientele; and how to explain the professional product difference to guests. PAULETTE LEGRED has had a career as salon owner, stylist, and professional educator who has inspired audiences across the United States and Canada.

Kelli Karn

MINDSET MATTERS – Kelli Karn – 2 hour - 11:30am-1:30pm
Get ready to engage in great conversation on how your Mindset radically impacts your overall success. Learn how to quickly attract more consistent financial abundance in your business. You'll walk away energized, motivated, and ready to create higher service dollars, increased retail sales, and so much more. KELLI KARN is a Senior Facilitator of Education with The Salon and Spa Institute. The Salon and Spa Institute is HIGHLY invested in the future of the Cosmetology Industry. SSI's education is a perfect blend of personal development and business skill-set & strategy.

Jim Hirst 

CAPITOL CLIPS – Jim Hirst, SSPA Lobbyist - 1 hour - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join SSPA lobbyist JIM HIRST for an informal group discussion covering the results of the past legislative session and the new proposed BCE regulatory rules on advanced practice esthetics and eyelash extension services.  Participate with your ideas to help craft SSPA's 2018 legislative agenda to advance with our lawmakers in Saint Paul!  (Please note, this class is not eligible for CE credits.)

CORE: HEALTH, SAFETY, INFECTION, LAWS & RULES FOR RELICENSURE - 4 hour CORE CE - 2:00pm-6:00pm
Health, Safety, Infection Control and Laws and Rules class for license renewal.  This 4-hour class is required for all operator/manager cosmetologists, nail techs and estheticians to renew their operator or manager license. This is a valuable class for non Minnesota licensees as well.  It is packed with valuable information that applies to salons everywhere. (Add-on class $25; requires CC registrations - Class may be purchased as a standalone class for $65).

EYELASH TECHNICIAN GRANDFATHERING COURSE - 6 hour - 9:00am-4:00pm
6-Hour Health, Safety, Infection Control, Laws & Rules Course for Eyelash Grandfathering Course ($90)
A new law will allow eyelash extension services to be provided legally by licensed eyelash technicians instead of only by licensed cosmetologists and estheticians. As of February 1, 2018, all eyelash extension services must be offered in licensed salons, by licensed practitioners. This course is for lash technicians practicing without a license who wish to become legally licensed eyelash technicians under the grandfathering statute in 155A. (SSPA is a MN Board of Cosmetology Approved Provider of this course)