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2010 Midwest Barber and Stylist Explosion
Des Moines, Iowa was the place to be for the Second Annual Midwest Barber and Stylist Explosion.
That’s right…Iowa. Barbers Only Magazine was asked by Big Rob, the show’s promoter and owner of
Des Moines’ Platinum Kutz Barbershop, to help host this hair industry event. Even though the city was
blanketed in at least a foot of snow, the show packed heat and a crowd that filled the room! The show
was hosted on the top floor of a massive indusial-style 4-story building. The design competition began
an hour before the show. The barbers showed serious creativity in their designs. Some of the barber
artwork included Michael Jackson, Ice Cube, and the Cheetos Cat. Many of these design barbers are not
only creative, but also very quick with their hair art. Then the salon and stylists were on and they did
not disappoint. The salon competition had incredible costumes, intense and hilarious skits, and plenty of
beautiful stylists. Des Moines talents did not disappoint - small town, but BIG skills!
The Midwest Barber and Stylist Explosion is definitely one of the top shows of the year and a mustsee for those on the Midwest! Special shout out to all the shops, salons, and exhibitors that represented…
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