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Modern Bardot

Anthony Morrison, owner of Londoner Salon and Spa, Manhattan Beach, California, and season one winner of Bravo’s Shear Genius, demonstrates how to create a soft, modern look and then transform it into a classic evening updo.

Variations on Volume

These Artist Session attendees dove into their goody bags to create these voluminous looks. Hair: Adrienne Bernal of Belle Epoque Salon, Kansas City, Missouri; Jose Buitron and Lorie Newman of Jose Luis Salon, Austin, Texas; Nicola Autore of the Riccio Salon, Mahwah, New Jersey; Hannah Kiefer of Matthew’s Salon Spa, Cazenovia, New York Photography: Roberto Ligresti Make-up: David Maderich, mistermakeup.com Fashion styling: David Widjaja

First Look at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2011

Best Beauty Retailers in Las Vegas Tour, Behind Beauty Blogging, Creativity and Passion: Fueling the Brand Story; Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, My Beauty Faux Pas; Social Marketing: Monetizing Your Online Efforts; Your Exit Strategy: Success Stories and Planner Steps; Corporate Culture: Why Now More Important Than Ever ; Private Label—Emotional Branding: How to Connect, Navigate and Attract; The Realities of the Resort Spa Business; High Performance Treatments and Instant Results: The Impact on the Salon Industry, Discover Beauty

Organic Spotlight: Tela Beauty

Spearheaded by industry giant Philip Pelusi, Tela Beauty Organics offers products for all of your beauty needs, and they’re earth-friendly!

OPI's Weiss-Fischmann Miss USA Judge

OPI Executive VP and Artistic Director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann was one of the pageant’s celebrity judges at the live telecast from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Get the Look: True Blood's Carrie Preston

Calling all True Blood fans! Arlene, played by Carrie Preston, and her fiery locks make a red hot beauty statement on HBO’s award-winning show. With season four of True Blood in full swing, how is Preston getting beauty ready for the new season? At Style Bar in Beverly Hills!

Nick Arrojo Forms Relationship with Goldwell

Nick Arrojo, industry leader, celebrity stylist and owner of ARROJO Studio and ARROJO Education, and Cory Couts, President and CEO of KPSS, Inc. announced today ARROJO’s endorsement and exclusive use of Goldwell color products. ARROJO has chosen to use Goldwell color exclusively in its Manhattan studio, academy and cosmetology school as well as at all industry trade shows and events at which ARROJO participates.

Sanrizz’s Austere Collection

Joe Santy Chats About Quick Color Services

Joe Santy, VP of Education for Dennis Bernard, has been educating colorists on quick color services to entice and maintain male clientele. We asked the following questions, asking for his quick, off the top of the head responses.

New Matrix Cut and Color Inspirations: Dual Voltage

Turn it up, bring it down. The new Dual Voltage cut and color inspiration from Matrix rides the current of modern style. The portfolio, created by members of the Matrix Artistic Directors team, includes four sizzling cut and color designs, each with “low voltage” and “high voltage” style variations, for a total of eight electrifying looks.

The Golden Ratio in Hair Color

For centuries, the Golden Ratio and the Fibonacci Spiral have been considered the most pleasing-to-the-eye designs in nature—just look at crystals, snowflakes, seashells and the DNA double helix—even Twitter used the Golden Ratio in its redesign. But in the hands of Tanya Ramirez, a stylist at Sweet 9 Salon in Hollywood, the concepts translate into sacred geometry coloring.

Blonde to Red Makeover

Process is written and compiled by Victoria Wurdinger. In Sarasota, Florida, Yellow Strawberry salons are makeover central. The goal, says owner Richard Weintraub, is to always bring out the client’s best features. In this case, a natural Level-6, muted brunette had very faded highlights. The color made her skin tone too monochromatic and failed to showcase her blue eyes. The steps to change:

What Do Your Nails Say About You?

A perfectly manicured hand is one where the nails are strong and smooth, with no discoloration, jagged cuticles or other signs of abuse. So what about nails that are less than perfect? Since many health problems have an impact on the nails, it’s worth listening to what your hands have to say.Dr. Ariel Ostad, a Manhattan Board Certified Dermatologist tells us what to look out for.

Australia's Hair Expo 2011

From June 11-13 Hair Expo Australia 2011 brought the world's top names in hairdressing all together in Sydney! Check out the details from the show and....HAIR SHOTS!

Hollywood Nights by CRC for L’Oreal Professionnel

Video: Hello Gorgeous! Helps Cancer Patients

Traveling across the country helping transform the lives of women battling cancer, Hello Gorgeous! treats women to a day of pampering and beauty in one of their affiliate salons or on their 34' mobile day spa. Watch this video and hear the story of how one client's sister who has cancer was surprised with free beauty treatments!

NovaLash's Lash Off Video Contest

Calling all eye lash experts!From now until June 30, you can enter the first annual Lash Off Video Contest presented by NovaLash, and get a chance to win $10,000 worth of cash and prizes, including a feature in a magazine advertorial and featured on NovaLash's "Find a Stylist" page. Simply create and submit a short video featuring before, during and after clips of yourself applying a full-set of NovaLash's extensions.