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TEAM MODERN is heading to Las Vegas in full force to cover PBA Beauty Week. Our editors will be blogging live and reporting on every event at this annual “industry-wide reunion.” From the Get-Together Party to City of Hope to Symposium, Beacon, NAHA and, of course, the Cosmoprof North America show itself. Watch for continuous coverage on modernsalon.com and MODERN’s Facebook page. We’ll also dedicate our Sunday e-letter to product highlights and trends from the show, and Monday to reporting on the North American Hairstyling Awards gala presentation. If you are going to be at Beauty Week, look for our MODERN SALON TV crew, editors and sales team, or visit our booth at D-1099.
by Staff
August 8, 20113 min to read
TEAM MODERN is heading to Las Vegas in full force to cover PBA Beauty Week. Our editors
will be blogging live and reporting on every event at this annual “industry-wide reunion.” From
the Get-Together Party to City of Hope to Symposium, Beacon, NAHA and, of course, the Cosmoprof
North America show itself. Watch for continuous coverage on modernsalon.com and MODERN’s
Facebook page. We’ll also dedicate our Sunday e-letter to product highlights and trends from the show,
and Monday to reporting on the North American Hairstyling Awards gala presentation. If you are
going to be at Beauty Week, look for our MODERN SALON TV crew, editors and sales team,
or visit our booth at D-1099.
| (From left) MODERN'S Maggie Mulhern, Angela Reich and Alison Shipley |
SPIRIT OF LIFE: City of Hope and the beauty industry will honor Joico VP/General Manager Sara Jones on the opening night, after the Get-Together Party. Check out this article and podcast to hear about her platform to raise funds in support of research and treatment of women’s health issues. | BEACON: Future professionals apply to be part of this special program and to learn about the industry from leaders and icons. Our own beauty school graduate Alison Shipley, editor of First Chair, and MODERN’s Beauty and Fashion Director Maggie Mulhern, will present a workshop to the winners on how to Up Your Profile using photo shoots, social media, networking and more. |
(From left) Holly Madison and Tabatha Coffey
NAHA AWARDS: As proud co-founder and sponsor of the North American Hairstyling Awards, MODERN will be presenting two awards from the stage Sunday night and blogging/posting highlights from the acceptance speeches LIVE. See the amazing finalists’ work now, and check back Sunday night and Monday morning for real-time quotes from the winners and more highlights. It’s sure to be a lively night, with Tabatha Coffey emceeing and Holly Madison receiving a special humanitarian award.
(From left) Michael O'Rourke and Stan Klet
NAHA SPECIAL HONOREES: Learn more about NAHA Lifetime Achievement honoree Michael O’Rourke in this article and podcast and Hall of Leaders recipient Stan Klet.
SYMPOSIUM: This conference for salon management really gets down to business! So of course SALON TODAY Editor Stacey Soble will be covering and connecting the SALON TODAY community of leading salons, encouraging attendees to enter the SALON TODAY 200 (deadline August 30, by the way). COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA:The show floor is where the real action and networking happens. News Editor Jan Hillenmeyer and Associate Editor Lauren Salapatek will be researching and reporting on brand events, product launches, new trends and more. Watch for a special update on Sunday!
BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION!: Whether you’re in Vegas at PBA Beauty Week or following along with us from home, we want to hear your comments and feedback on the events and our coverage. Share your thoughts and LIKES on MODERN SALON’s Facebook page.
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