What people love so much about The Golden Scissors Awards is that it isn’t just any kind of hair/fashion show. Glynn Jackson’s goal is to empower men and women of all ages, and give them a platform that they can use to build their brands, and reach their full potential. In keeping with the theme of this year’s show, “Hair Rage – The Biggest Rage in Hair”, models and stylists delivered an in-your-face presentation of fashion and a mixture of edgy cuts and soft tresses.
The first event of the evening was the Salon Professionals show, which Mr. Jackson charismatically kicked off to a lively audience. Volume and bold colors were dominant on the runway throughout the evening. Each segment of the show intentionally ignored the traditional fashion show modus operandi, and featured models of different shapes and ages. The audience was charmed by the young children that strutted down the catwalk in brightly colored tulle, satin, faux fur, and crochet knit frocks with the confidence of Naomi Campbell. The majority of the kids were styled with loose curls, afros, braided extensions, and multicolored hair pieces. Short, clean cuts, and dreads were seen on the male models and side swept locks, chignons, Mohawks, long curls, sharp bangs and bobs, were worn by the female models. Sequins, shine, sheerness, solid colors, short and full skirts, and abstract prints were common elements featured in the garments worn, with a few heavily accessorized looks here and there.
Throughout the course of the night, awards and recognition were given to business owners, stylists and designers from all around the Washington metropolitan area. Attendees of the event were also treated to energetic dance performances of multiple genres including hip-hop, krumping, modern dance and ballet.
What was most engaging about the whole event was Glynn Jackson’s humble and approachable nature. I had the opportunity to speak with the man of the hour shortly before he was whisked away for the second event of the evening, the 20th Anniversary Gala. He shared his opinions on fashion and hair trends, as well as what motivates him every day to keep contributing everything he can to the industry and the community.
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