On the Floor at ABS
It’s day two of America’s Beauty Show and the best is still yet to come! Today, our staff can’t wait to attend these events at the show!

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Laurel Nelson is a freelance writer who worked for Modern Salon Media for 12 years. During her time with the company she served as Author - Editor of Salon Today for several years and then Author - Editor of Modern Salon for two years. She is currently a stay-at-home mom who continues to enjoy writing and researching for the beauty industry.
It’s day two of America’s Beauty Show and the best is still yet to come! Today, our staff can’t wait to attend these events at the show!
Getting a facial is one of life’s little luxuries I can’t do without. Not only is it relaxing, the benefits are well worth the price. Clear, clean skin is the best accessory to any outfit or hair style.
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Every year at America's Beauty Show, the presentation of the L.E.O. Awards is an annual tradition. The L.E.O. Awards represent: Leadership in the salon industry, Excellence in designer education and Outstanding Pivot Point alumni, while also honoring the founder and chairman of Pivot Point, Leo Passage.The 2010 L.E.O. Awards will be presented to five salon industry leaders who acknowledge their Pivot Point education as the basis for their success in many areas of professional beauty.


The North American Hairstyling Awards recently presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Beth Minardi, a leading expert on hair color. The association also inducted Frederic Holzberger into the Hall of Leaders.
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Award-winning journalist, author, producer, entrepreneur and former co-anchor of Access Hollywood, Nancy O’Dell is now the official spokesperson for Rusk and Babyliss Pro.
When weighing the pros and cons of a flatiron, the pros are easy: extra shine, smoothing, more control over wayward strands. There’s really only one con, but it’s a big one: thermal damage that results in frayed, dry hair. Joico—known for its reconstructing formulas for hair—is applying its talent for healing hair to a new thermal iron.

Since my November wedding, I’ve had many requests from stylists to see which of the bridal styles I chose from my bridal hair contest. The answer is … none of them.

L’Oréal USA’s SalonCentric Division recently announced two significant acquisitions—Maly’s Midwest and Marshall Salon Services.