OUR STAFF

Our students are encouraged to train compete and be competitive in completion shows and to build photography portfolios of their work, as well as create local fashion shows for fun, advertising their skills, and media exposure. Richard Mar students train to be "A Cut Above the Rest".
 


MARIE PINDER
Director of Education

 

Well known to the beauty industry as a multi -award winning stylist and educator, Marie trained with the industry's best (e.g. Sassoon Academy, London, and Tony & Guy). A seasoned professional (over 30 years), Marie worked as an advanced educator and platform stylist for both KMS and Clairol Canada, teaching current skills and techniques at trade shows and seminars across Canada.

In 1990, Marie became a Master Judge and trained the BC Provincial Team for competition. Marie was also a partner in over 8 successful salons in Manitoba and British Columbia, training many staff members, and apprentices.

"The Beauty Industry is both fun and fulfilling. Through good education, dedication, and constant challenge, Richard Mar students learn to embellish art, colour ,and beauty on the human canvas, leading to the most rewarding successes imaginable in our industry."

- Marie Pinder


RICHARD PINDER
Artistic Director
 

Richard is well known in the beauty industry for his artistic achievements, representing many large beauty companies such as KMS and Clairol Professional across Canada. Richard holds over 14 regional and provincial awards and has had his work published in international industry magazines. Richard is also a Master Gold medalist Judge in BC and has judged many BC competitions. He lead his own Artistic Styling Team throughout Canada and presented many large industry trade shows, working with some of the industry's top stylists. Richard's reflects his mentors (training by Sassoon Academy, and Tony & Guy) and was co-owner of 8 salons in Manitoba and British Columbia .

As an artist, Richard is unique in his approach to design and color. His ability to think "outside the box" allows students to advance in their creativity leading the way to high artistic development. Richard teaches development with photography, allowing students to capture their work and build portfolios throughout the program.

"My world is an evolution of our industry: past, present, and future. My goal is to create beauty and transfer my knowledge towards the future development of our industry."

- Richard Pinder

 

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