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Irene Coates is an innovator, educator, mentor, entrepreneur,  and trendsetter. She’s known for not thinking inside the box, but staying a step ahead of the industry. Sixteen years ago she began her professional career as a Barber Stylist and later became the proud owner of Vizion Barber and Beauty Salon LLC. Irene has had the opportunity and privilege to work 10 years as a platform artist for the company "Umonji Vision" Inc., which allowed her to share her skills in the classroom and on the stage. She has gained attention by showing off hercoloring, cutting and styling techniques with flare. She also competed and won in localand international hair battles at Bronner Bros and Chew's Multicultural Hair Affair. Shehas appeared in hair magazines such as Elite Hair and Black Hair Magazine. She is thecreator of the three minute haircut where she first performed during a cut party in New Orleans, La.  She has performed on the same stage as Patrick Bradley, Kevin Martin,Bernard B and a host of other great designers. Irene has also organized and coordinated her own annual educational event "Chic Hair Couture Education Bliss", which is a successful and motivating experience. She released her first DVD series on razors VS. shears.