HERMIONE GROSS
PROTIP ON HERMIONE’ SHAIR:“ WHEN ISAW HER EYES
Makeovers
Who is she?
HERMIONE GROSS
AGE: 75
CHILDREN: 2 daughters – Loyla, 53, and Adrianne, 50; four grandchildren
RESIDENCE: Wayne –“ I have lived here for 52 years and absolutely love it.”
PASSION:“ Out all of the things I’ vedone, besides raising my children, nursing forthe past 35 years is the best. I cannot explain the feeling of lifting someone up, taking on their problems, and figuring out creative ways to help them and to make them happyagain. I also love taking careof my beautiful garden and my dachshund Gigi.”
BEAUTY TIP:“ I believe the number one thing that keeps me young is not being mean. I don’ t want what other people have because that’ s their thing. I have my ownthing.”
PIECE OF ADVICE:“ Don’ t fear change. Have a willingness to accept every challenge that is thrown your way, even if it isn’ t want you want. Start somewhere. Take that first step.”
FUN FACT:“ I was crowned Miss British Guiana in 1961 when Iwas 19 years old.”
REACTION WHEN YOU WERE SELECTED FOR MAKEOVER:“ I had adéjà vu moment. It reminded me of my pageant days. Iam so absolutely happy to be selected and am embracing every moment.”
KIARA SANTANA APPLIES FINISHING TOUCHES
PROTIP ON HERMIONE’ SHAIR:“ WHEN ISAW HER EYES
CHILTON MAGAZINE
IKNEW THAT IWANTED TO ADD POPS OF BLONDE TO HER HAIR TO BRIGHTEN UP HER FACE. ICUT HER HAIR TO ADD VOLUME AND SHOW OFF HER BEAUTIFUL SHOULDERS, AND IT TOOK 10 YEARS OFF HER LOOK.” STYLIST JENNA ALAZIO
INSIDE INSIDE
Nomination Email
Heather: My mom Hermione Gross was crowned Miss British Guiana in 1961. She has always embodied abeautiful inner spirit, alove for Guyana and the culture, and taught us beauty comes from within( she wore no makeup when she won)!
She is anurse for over 30 years, and cares for people with an energy and vitality of life that shines.
She gardens and is passionate about embracing life. She puts everyone first – cooking meals for others, listening and caring for all her neighbors and friends, and making special holistic meals for her dog Gigi.
She often goes without, so others can have more – even growing up she made all of our clothes by hand when we couldn’ tafford more, and she taught us that our creativity could make us anything we can dream of. She is very deserving of amakeover tolet her be the one cared for! Regards her daughter, Adrianne
JENNA ALAZIO APPLIES FOIL HIGHLIGHTS
34 MAY 2017 WAYNE MAGAZINE