The Travel Guide: THE MAKEUP SHOW ORLANDO

Hello Beautifuls!


I want to help you get ready for The Makeup Show Orlando! November 4-5, 2012 will be epic! It's the first show for Orlando, FL and it's time to show FL how it's done!


I wanted to share this list because I have stayed in the area several times and I'm pretty familiar with the surroundings. I hope you find this list helpful and please share with everyone you know who will be traveling to Orlando in November!

The Makeup Show Orlando

Sunday, Nov. 4 - Monday, Nov. 5, 2012

The Peabody Hotel

Orlando, FL 

About The Makeup Show - The Makeup Show is owned and produced by Metropolitan Event & Production and travels internationally from LA, NYC, Chicago, Europe, and Orlando.  Bringing each destination over 60 beauty brands, and unique convergence of artists and community, where beauty professionals are sure to find an artistic energy that will inspire any beauty buff, from the passionate beginner to the seasoned professional.  Each show offers an unparalleled lineup of education and appearances from top beauty professionals and focuses on career building and networking within the makeup community.  The show provides a unique experience for the makeup professional to network directly from the best in the business.  For a complete list of participating brands, educational speakers, schedule of events and prices, please visit www.themakeupshow.com.

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This Beauty Blogger went to SheCon12

Hello Beautiful!

Yours truly has been a busy bee! I made a promise to myself that I would work hard at being a great blogger. Oh, boy... Why didn't anyone warn me? Seriously

Anywho, enough with my shameless cry of blogger help and on with the happenings. This past weekend, I fought the heat of sunny Orlando and climbed the trail through Disney, making my way to SheCon12.

Friday night at The Chic Suite

Friday evening (after enjoying 3+hours in traffic) I made a few extraordinary women natural beautiful come to life at the Chic Suite! A huge thanks to my new gal pal Melissa, creator of All Things Chic for inviting me along! Pixi Beauty was the beauty sponsor and sent the ladies home with tons of gifts! Stay tuned for a giveaway!

Saturday Sessions

Time to Get Connected! The PR/Blogger Relationship with Debbie Bookstaber, Jim Silver, Emily Venek, Vera Sweeney, Christine Young and Julie Wohlberg

Monetizing Your Blog with Aprile Parella, Jill Berry, Lori McAllister Seaborg and Nicole Wiseberg

Driving Traffic Through Social Media with Amanda Henson

The ME in New Media with Miss Lori

I had a great time attending the workshops. Loads of great information about blogging and positioning yourself for advancing in the blogsphere! Everyone was beyond nice and ready to help and answer questions.  Check out #SheCon12 on Twitter for live tweets!

Up Close and Personal with Sherry Ratay

Sherry Ratay

Colorist/Salon Owner

One of the highlights of my day at Premiere Orlando was my interview with Sherry Ratay.  Sherry, Colorist and owner of Salon Ratay has been in the beauty industry for 19 years and has no plans of letting go now.  Sherry is a wife, mother, mentor, educator and a dedicated woman who is empowered to continue simply by her ability to create and see her visions come to life.  Sherry has won several awards for her work as a colorist and Salon Ratay has been voted as "Best Hair Salon" by Orlando Magazine. 

Sherry believes that while formal education is important, “Behind the Chair” is where the stylists receives what is needed to fulfill the journey.  “Education along with experience is the greatest teacher”, said Sherry.  Even as a teacher herself, Sherry still is being mentored.  Sherry continues to work in her salon and is there with her staff leading and guiding them to be great.

Sherry and I after the interview

Sherry and inspiration…

"I’m inspired by beautiful hair and the drive to create.  I am fulfilled when I know that what I share with others transforms them.  Seeing my passions fulfilled and a desire to create keeps me inspired."

Sherry’s daily motto…

"Don’t allow petty things to affect your day” and “Surround yourself with positive people who are going in the direction of where you want to go."

I want to own a salon?

Ok, so you can do great hair.  Lots of people can do hair but it's more than that.  Like anything else it's a business and we have to make business moves. As a stylist, it is important to understand that we are service providers.  In all that we do, we're giving.  How we handle business is important and you can't forget those money management skills.  In order to build a have a reputable salon, you have to know what you're making and where it's going.  Sherry whole-heartily shares that this is about "The Full Circle".  If you don't understand this, you won't make it without a few unnecessary falls.  Sherry says, "be authentic" and operate "The Full Circle" because it builds retention for you with your clients."


Can I color hair like that?
You're the new kid on the block at Salon Ratay but don't fret, Sherry is the queen of the castle and there to guide you all the way. "In my world, there's a way that I do it.  My staff will also do it this way.  I take my staff and allow each stylist to learn by doing.  It may override what the stylist learned in school, but it's a different world.  I allow my stylists to learn from me.  They just don't see me doing the hair, they do it." Sherry believes "Behind the Chair" is where the passion comes to life, and so why not live.


RB: What's your secret skill?
SR: Operating with an open mind.  Sherry talks about not being afraid of crossing the lines.  Going with the flow can sometimes benefit you more than you think.


RB: You're a (S)hero...Wonder Woman or Cat Woman? 
SR: "OH, Cat Woman for sure!!! It's my way and with hair, it better be right!"


RB: What are your top 3 beauty products? 
SR: (1) Borghese Body Lotion  (2) shoes  (3) healthy, shiny hair ...AND our invisible #(4)...Lipstick!


RB: You're invisible and you changing the hair of a male and female celebrity?
SR: I the beautiful Julia Roberts as a gorgeous red head is what I'd like... I can't forget Drew Barrymore, she'd be lovely as a red head too! Donald Trump would look GREAT (I smile) with his hair color changed and just accept that, "it's okay". My last wish would be Brad Pitt, he needs a clean-up scruffy look.


RB: Who does Sherry love right now? Who's rocking it?
SR: I like Jennifer Lopez right now.  Her recent looks on American Idol have been great and she's rocking it from head to toe!


RB: What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and all of your professional accomplishments were gone? Everything that you have worked hard for was no longer here?
SR: I would rebuild it!
RB: Is it that easy?
SR: Of course!  My success first lies internally.  I am passionate about what I do, who I am and I will always be able to create. So, yes it is that easy.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHERRY...

Sherry Ratay's Bio


Follow Sherry on Twitter


Sherry's Blog

Salon Ratay on the Web

Salon Ratay on Facebook 

Thank you for allowing me to share my moment with Sherry Ratay with you.
Please share your thoughts and comments!
Until next time....keep "Revealing Beaute"